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Charcoal grill, Lounge chairs, pool toys, inflatables, spacious seating area!
SOLAR heated pool
S'Mores and Storytime by the fire anyone! : )
A sense of Escape and Old Antique charm awaits you in the Savannah Suite
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10207.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palm Bay, FL
  • Palm Bay Regional Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Square Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Whimsical Haven

Escape the Ordinary at The Whimsical Haven!! Whether you are planning a couple's getaway, celebrating a special occasion or need a family retreat, this spacious home is the ultimate blend of a wanderlust's dream and cozy home comfort!
*4 Smart TVs with ROKU/Local/Sling Live TV upon request
*Entire Home, quiet, safe neighborhood
* 6 beds, 2 baths, 11 guests
*Keypad Entry
*Same-Day booking upon request!
*Solar HEATED Pool (See Description)
*BBQ Grill
*Full equipped/Stocked kitchen
Book with confidence!
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the heart of Palm Bay Fl, The Whimsical Haven welcomes up to 11 guests comfortably with its four aesthetically decorated guest suites, each with their own unique flair!
A sense of escape and Old Antique Charm awaits you in the floral styled Savannah suite, surrounded by hand-painted furnishings and shades of pink and turquoise blue, creating a romantic nest for two!
The adjoining, spa-like bathroom features an enchanting tub, creating the perfect relaxation atmosphere!
Enter the Nirvana suite and feel a spirit of nature, peace and rest. Soft tones of green embrace the essence of this room, crafting a calm atmosphere in this earthy inspired suite!
Make the Boho Dreams suite your next destination! Open the doors to this playful room, graced with Boho accents. The soft fairy lights will lull you to the land of sweet dreams.
Our Lighthouse Pointe suite features twin bunk beds and full bed, perfect for traveling with little ones.
The Whimsical Haven offers all the amenities of the perfect home away from home experience, such as a beautifully farm-style inspired kitchen, equipped with everything to serve, cook and enjoy your favorite home-cooked meals. A spacious living area is provided with flat screen TV, Roku access, family board games and children's coloring books for hours of family fun!
The Whimsical Haven also has on-site washer and dryer, backyard, pool, fire pit and patio for all your entertainment needs!
At the end of a day filled with adventure, find peace and serenity and enjoy your favorite family memories or highlight of your vacation around the pool, or relax in the spacious living room and enjoy your favorite movies or board games...

Welcome Guide:

We are a Full-service Hospitality and Vacation Rental company and we offer a variety of Concierge and Guest Services including Special Occasions packages and Traveler Rental Essentials.

-Noise Ordinance is at 10pm!

STRICTLY ENFORCED:

The property can accomodate up to 11 guests comfortably.
Intimate family gatherings and quiet dinners are welcomed at no charge. 15 people or less including confirmed guests and children 2-12 years!
1 gathering per guest stay.
No more than 4 cars parked on property per guest stay. Please do not park across the street, on neighbor's lawns or block driveways!

$500 fee will be assessed if guest is found in violation of these terms.

SMOKING:
Permitted outdoors ONLY, PLEASE DISCARD CIGARETTE BUTTS PROPERLY.

EARLY CHECK-IN/LATE CHECK-OUT
Early check-in: $25/hour
LATE checkout: $50/hour.
Please request in advance so that we may make necessary arrangements if possible!

Checkout time is promptly at 10am. Late fee of $50 will be charged after 10:15 am and every subsequent hour thereafter.

TRASH DAYS
-Trash Days are: Mondays and Thursdays, Recycling: Wednesdays! PLEASE ALWAYS LEAVE TRASH BINS BY THE CURB UPON CHECK-OUT.


BOOKING ALTERATION REQUESTS:

One courtesy change can be made to an existing reservation. For any subsequent changes thereafter, a $50 fee will apply.
Changes 24 hours or less from checkout time, will automatically incur $50 fee.

WIFI SPECS:

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144
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PETS:
PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE WHIMSICALHAVEN.
For service animals owners only:
Use Pet beds or blankets on furniture (Available in our guests Services store)

PROPERTY ACCESS:
Owners and representatives entering property:
Occasionally, the Owner or designated representatives (Housekeeper or repair person) my need to enter property at any reasonable time for inspections, maintenance or repair with advance notice on guest cell phone or platform messaging.
Pest Control, Landscape and Pool maintenance personnel may enter grounds of property through side gates any time without prior notice.


SOLAR HEATED POOL:
The pool is heated through the solar panels on the roof during the day. Therefore, the amount of sunlight it absorbs and the amount of sun that is available determines the temperature of the water. Usually it is about 8 to 10 degrees warmer than the outside temperature and the more consecutive sunny days there are, the warmer it gets. If the weather has been cold, most likely the water take longer to warm up... We have no control over how warm it gets when guests arrive! It's totally contingent on the weather.

EVENT RENTAL:
Please request hourly rate to book The property as a venue.
Up to 25 Guests, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL

Have your event, reception, and accommodations venue all wrapped up into one location! With a Stunning Country chic Farmhouse décor, Spacious and full of Natural Light, The Whimsical Haven is set up perfectly for your special day, providing a relaxing atmosphere for a memorable event!
4 suites on-site, provide sleeping accommodations for up to 11 guests, however, there is plenty of room to accommodate a quiet, intimate event of 25 guests on the grounds with a maximum of 6 cars parked on property. Noise Ordinance still Strictly enforced!

PLEASE CONTACT HOST FOR HOURLY RENTAL RATE
$500 fee will be assessed if guest is found in violation of these terms.



Thank you for your cooperation and keeping The Whimsical Haven a clean, enjoyable environment! : )

Kind regards,
DFHOMES Management

Property manager

Daphne And Fritz Larsen
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inquire for Event Rental for 15+ guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outdoors and open areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Please inquire for Event Rental for 15+ guests
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Palm Bay

Palm Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and St Sebastian River Preserve State Park, while Sebastian Fishing Museum and Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
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Palm Bay, FL

What's nearby

  • Palm Bay Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Palm Bay Regional Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Melbourne Square Mall - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Melbourne Beach - 31 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Whimsical Haven have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Whimsical Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Whimsical Haven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Whimsical Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Whimsical Haven located?

Set in Palm Bay, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brevard Community College, Max K. Rodes Park and Palm Bay Regional Park. Fred Poppe Regional Dog Park and Palm Bay Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Everything about the property was amazing! Only downside was pool want heated ( it was extremely cold prior ) but it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This house was great to stay at, especially for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This was a great place to have our small family reunion. The pool was wonderful as the day was warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great residence with a great location
Host was amazing. Very quick to respond to any questions, and super helpful with anything needed at the property. Location was awesome, plenty of restaurants, stores, etc. The house itself is huge with plenty of space. The weather wasn’t really agreeing with us so the pool was pretty cold, but we still used it. Nice and clean. The only downside was finding some stains on towels and blankets, leftover stuff from past renters in drawers, just seems like the cleaning crew doesn’t go in depth to clean as they should. I would stay here again no questions asked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick College visit
Daphne was very helpful. House much larger than it looks Plenty of space. Clean, kitchen set up for people who actually cook. Kids had fun (21yrs-17) Adults rested. Easy great safe location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter's Birthday
The house is awesome! The pool is amazing and the house has everything you could possibly need and more! My daughter had so much fun celebrating her birthday! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

LaTura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Updates
Only thing I’d change is to fix the sliding door and one of the bedroom doors the handle is falling off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Matthias W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Du bekommst was Du vorher gesehen hast
das Inserat ist sehr genau und die Bilder detailliert. Also bekommst Du genau das, was Du vorher gesehen hast – und der Stil ist eben etwas außergewöhnlich und individuell; sicherlich kein Mainstream. Ein paar Sachen könnten besser gepflegt sein; die Voliere um den Pool hat ein paar Löcher, die Fliegengittertür zum Pool ist fällig, die Küche könnte ein Update bekommen und die Fugen und Fließen im Badezimmer besser gereinigt sein. „Vertrauenssache“ sind die Gewürze und sonstige Zutaten, die der ein oder andere Gast dem nächsten Gast überlässt. An sich ein guter Ansatz – jedoch sollte einer sich mal die Mühe machen alle abgelaufenen / verfallenen Produkte mal auszusortieren. Internet ist wirklich gut und schnell. Auch der TV-Service ist sehr gut. Wenn wir mal wieder nach Palm Bay kommen würden wir auch wieder mieten – das sagt doch auch schon viel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
We were very happy with our stay. Everything is exactly as pictured. The owners were very responsive (and I asked a lot of questions!) My grandchildren loved the pool and their shared bedroom (bunks and full size bed...sleeps 3 so it was perfect for them!)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine K., Melbourne, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Very roomy, had lots of amenities, very well equipped. We would definitely rent again. Owned answered questions promptly and were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan G., Daytona Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Really comfortable, clean. We enjoyed all the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for family with young child
We loved our stay the whimsical haven. We have an almost 2 year old and having all the added amenities for her was fantastic. Everything was clean and comfortable. The street noise was a little loud, as were the dogs next door, but the room we stayed in blocked a lot of that out because it was in the back of the home. Very comfortable beds, and beautiful backyard area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home!
The property manager was very nice and very accessible. We had no problems during our stay. The house was clean and comfortable and my grandsons enjoyed the pool. There was shopping near-by so we could get what we needed. If we are in the area again and didn’t care that we weren’t by the ocean, I would definitely see if this house was available. Thank you Daphne and Fritz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

virginia p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, So roomy!!!
Very pleasant stay. Did not want to leave. Pictures are very accurate. Everything is in good working order. Provided everything we needed right down to the tissue paper for bathrooms. Thank you for letting us stay at your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Family and I had a blast … thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, comfortable house.
Friends loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not as advertised
TV is only ROKU. No cable. Limited channels, No heated pool as the Solar didn’t work, The owner did order and send us new pots and pans as what was left was unfit to cook with. Grill was charcoal and you were expected to replace what used. So Cheap. Furniture not comfortable. Home was well decorated
Stayed 26 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
This house was great for our extended family (4 adults, 4 kids) to share. Plenty of space, very clean. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
The entire house was clean and very well decorated along with the beds and couch being very comfortable; it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The house was clean (so important to me) and the neighborhood quiet. We enjoyed our stay very much. Daphne and Fritz could not have been any quicker with their responses to questions. Donna
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deidre T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation Home
Everything you need and more at this whimsical property! Beautifully decorated and very welcoming. Spent most of the time in the refreshing pool! Close to the ocean and restaurants too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a grate time!
Every year we go somewhere with my family and this year we stayed and the house of Daphne, and it was our best experiance. The house looks much better then on pictures. It is very clean and has lots of space. The house was decorated and furnetured in one style. Daphne has a grate taste. Very easy to check in and check out. There was pleanty of towels for the bath and the beach. Beach acessories were available, and even a car seat for a child. The pool was clean and beutifull. The outside sitting area is very cozy. The house itself is in a good location, just a couple of minutes away there are many resturants and stores. Its 30 min away from many beaches. Some that we liked were Paradise beach(parking free), Sebastian Inlet(no waves). It is good for kids. Also the house is 30min away from a good zoo. The owners are very nice people, very welcoming and helpful. Daphne answered every question that we had. We would like to come back to this house and definetly reccomend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value and location
We really enjoyed the stay, plenty of room and it was easy access to everything we wanted. Wish the pool would have been warmer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

David H., Kansas, USA

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
December in Florida.
The overall property was okay. We were disappointed in the shape of the home. There were several blinds broken, missing slants, basically not operable. We found gum stuck to a closet shelf. There were carpet stains which could be easily removed. The house was in a residential neighborhood but it is a short cut from point to point, so cars would race past at all hours. Once again, it's an average house. We just felt like the owners might be trusting a management company to oversee things and they are doing a poor job.

10/10 Excellent

Patti L., Mystic, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Family
We came to spend time with family who live in the Palm Bay area. Home was exactly as portrayed and actually much more spacious than pictures convey. Convenient to stores in the area for anything we needed. Only issue we had is the WiFi/internet...not sure if enough bandwidth as difficult to watch TV at night as pictures were blurry frequently and buffered frequently. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Daphne And Fritz Larsen

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Welcome to D&FHomes: A family owned vacation rental company!
Our family loves to travel and create precious and lasting memories, and we want to create the same experiences for our guests and travelers who visit our properties.
D&Fhomes: Find all the comforts of Home with a touch of Magic!!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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