Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Merritt Island

Our stay at the Coral Retreat was perfect. We were at the house for six days with our two teenage boys and of all the hotels and resorts we’ve stayed at this place takes the cake. We had countless manatee swimming right by and up to the property and we also saw dolphins a few times. The house is in a very serene neighborhood and if you want a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of a hotel or other touristy areas that feels like an actual home for your family - you will find it here. The host went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. It was apparent that lots of thought went into decorating and furnishing the house so you can enjoy your stay. The beach was within a short walk as well as many restaurants and shops. There was also a nice grocery store very close that has everything you need. My wife and I loved our stay here and I’m hoping that we can make this our regular go-to place for a Florida getaway.

We had a wonderful time. The place was very cozy, and we felt right at home. Everything we needed was spelled out in a book or sent to me ahead of time, so I never had to reach out. It was quiet and private, yet it was close enough to restaurants and downtown that we could easily walk. I would plan to seek out this location in future visits.

We had a great stay. Loved having a fresh eggs for breakfast and snacks for later. The king bed was super comfy, and the extra window ac was appreciated for the hot summer days. Thank you for being excellent hosts.

This was our third stay at Sara’s home and our children added to the great memories they already had from previous times there! Thanks Sara for making us feel at home away from home!

Tim’s place is AirBnB as it was meant to be. His communication hits all the marks for content, clarity, and responsiveness. His listing is precisely as described with nothing hidden. If you need something, just ask, Tim will do everything he can to fulfill a reasonable request. During the weekend he even checked in with me to ask if I needed anything or to let me know if he was going to be unavailable for a while. The house itself is spacious and comfortable, and we put 11 in it with room to spare. Perhaps one of the nicest things about Tim’s place is the check out instructions, or should I say the lack of them. Truly the kindest words an AirBnB host can say are “I charge you a cleaning fee so I don’t think you should have to do the cleaning for me”. In all my years of renting AirBnB Tim was the first host to grasp this simple truth and to have the decency to put it into practice. Bottom line on Tim, his place, his policies and his practices are that they’re all 5 star.

amazing property on the water. we arrived late and had no issues getting in. the house itself was very clean and spacious, and the beds were very comfortable. our family thoroughly enjoyed the sunroom. the junior sized ping pong table was a nice touch and provided hours of fun for the kids. there were also weights, a rowing machine & bike available for some light exercises in the morning. fishing off the back dock was another fun activity. lots of catfish to catch for easy entertainment.

The home was perfect for our family of seven and one infant. The highlight was the outside kitchen area and pool. The house is not located in the typical beach surroundings, but it is close to anything that you would want to experience on a beach vacation. It is very convenient to lots of restaurants and shopping. We were not necessarily looking to spend time at the ocean after having just finished a cruise to the Bahamas, and the house was just what we needed to relax. Beds were comfortable and lots of extra linens and beach towels were available. The host, Luke, was fantastic and a great communicator. A highlight was getting to meet him personally while we were there.

Thank You!!! Your Home was perfect

Susan is a wonderful hostess! She communicates well and promptly. Cottage was clean and neat, and felt like home. Great home base for excursions around the Brevard area. Easy access to downtown Cocoa, and the beaches.

This rental was exactly what we needed for the weekend! It was impeccably clean, well stocked and literally within walking distance of the beach and great restaurants. The hosts were very responsive and communication was on point. We can’t wait to return for a more extended visit! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had a very enjoyable stay in a quiet clean comfortable well appointed unit as described in the profile. Happy to recommend especially if people want to be near downtown.

Great stay, location to the beach was great, plenty of beach supplies, good restaurants in the area. Would stay again.

The location was quiet with everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Gaining access to the lodging was super simple and is literally a two minute walk across a street and down a boardwalk to the beach. The price was unbeatable for the location and amenities included and is in a great location to watch a launch from the cape canaveral spaceport. I highly recommend staying with Jen and we look forward to booking with her again in the future to see another launch.

What to say ;-) - WOW WOW WOW. 5Star Plus and best Airbnb during our Florida trip. Reaching the property, first is what you see - the bay. You will calm down and we had the opportunity to watch Dophins directly from the property and this daily. We received a couple of good restaurant recommendations from Marina and we double checked them on Google. BUT, why to go to a restaurant having this bay view in the morning and a great place to start your day with a coffee directly at the waterfront. So we decided NOT to go out for breakfast - we had every morning breakfast and coffee on the prooperty, on the water line incl. watching dolphins and pelicans. All pictures presented by Kathy/Marina/Taj are real and you will find a warm Airbnb atmosphere with many details. You have put a lot of thought into the equipment. Everything is there for a fabulous stay. Sufficient towels, parasol and chairs for the beach, ... The beach. A maximum of 5 minutes' walk away and there are 2 access points

I couldn't ask for me from my stay - the accommodations included everything they described and more. They thought of everything! The hosts were so friendly and helpful and accommodating. Perfect experience. Best stay. Will go back!

Very cute place. Very clean inside. Loved the amenities given including beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. Would definitely stay here again.

This Mahalo Condo is the perfect setup for anyone seeking direct access to the beach and ocean. Thoughtfully equipped for every way you might want to enjoy Cocoa Beach, it made our stay both easy and memorable. The location strikes a perfect balance, tucked away enough to feel private, yet conveniently situated between Cocoa Beach’s lively commercial district and the charming, locally-owned shops that give the area its unique character. The home itself is clean, comfortable, and exceptionally well-prepared for beachgoers. From the moment we arrived, everything we needed was already in place, making our visit a breeze. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience Cocoa Beach at its best.

great host friendly also tell you all the events happening during your stay and great restaurants all around

We had a great stay at this convenient location! Tony was very helpful and responsive. The place is clean and well-equipped, location is great and quiet, and the pool and beach were great- would recommend!

This was our second stay at Philip's place. Great location right in the center of town. The place is very roomy and well kept. It's an upstairs apartment in one of the old downtown buildings with stores and restaurants below. Cool place! You have to climb a fairly set of steps to get up to the room. Would stay again.

It was a nice place with great location!

Emma's condo was everything and more than we expected. the location is so convenient to grocery store, several restaurants. We love how the condo parking space for our condo was right by the elevator. our condo had the most beautiful view of Ocean, back and pool. We spent alot of time on the balcony with our coffee and cocktails. We could see cruise ships sailing out on the ocean,Emma's. The condo was so comfortable and clean. We would love to rent this condo again in the future. Thank you, Emma. Lori & Dianne from Nebraska.

We really enjoyed staying at Cheryl’s place. It was very clean and comfortable. The beach was steps away and easily accessible. The patio space at the back of the building had plenty of lounge and rocking chairs. It was a nice place to sit and watch for dolphins in the evenings. We will definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay for beautiful views and relaxation. Walkable distance to great food and short walk to peaceful beach!! Loved our stay and this place had all that you need! Really clean and well kept!