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Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Strong Haven offers a tranquil retreat with its beautiful river views, historic Craftsman charm, and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch swing or sip wine on the veranda as you watch dolphins and manatees swim by.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -

Relax on the front porch swing while enjoying the view of the beautiful Indian River. Enjoy the river breeze while sipping your morning coffee & watching the sun rise over the river and birds catching their morning fish or sip a glass of wine on the veranda as the Riverboat Queen goes by in the evening. Fish from the river deck or watch missles go up from Cape Canaveral situated right across the river. Enjoy the short stroll or bike along the river road to historic Cocoa Village. In the village enjoy boutiques, restaurants, outdoor jazz, and special events. Only 8 miles or about 15 minutes from world famous Cocoa Beach, Canaveral Pier & Ron Jon Surf shop. 45 minutes along the Beach Line HWY 528 to Orlando tourist attractions yet away from the crowds and traffic. Spend a day farther north in historic St Augustine or Daytona Beach. This historic Craftsman style home has all the southern charm of days gone by yet all the conveniences you will need to have a wonderful vacation. If you are looking for somewhere to make memories with your family and feel the blessings of a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere yet minutes away from sunshine activites, then Strong Haven is for you. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, front veranda and screened porch, deck over the river, fully equipped kitchen, large dining room as well as breakfast room gives everyone room to enjoy their vacation. Watch dolphins or manatees swim the river or listen to the cries of the osprey as they catch fish and eat in the tall pine tree right in front on the river. This is Florida at its natural best.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

In case of hurricane or other natural disasters with any house damage, I reserve right to cancel and refund you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No eating or drinking in living room

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River
Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Cocoa

About the neighborhood

Map
Cocoa, FL

What's nearby

  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cocoa Beach - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 25 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dirty Oar Beer Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cajun Soul Bistro And Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tin Whiskey - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dog N Bone British Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ossorio Cafe and Bakery - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - located?

This family-friendly Cocoa vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cocoa Village Playhouse, Riverfront Park, and Taylor Park. Florida Historical Society Headquarters and Rockledge Regional Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was amazing! Hard to not fall in love with. Host was very nice and responded timely always.

10/10 absolutely my favorite place I’ve been to in America!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valenia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home!

Beautiful home, very clean and spacious! Great location, with lots to do near by...will definately be back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Everything was awesome! So relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We had a wonderful time. The house was very charming and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deshema C.

Family gathering for Wedding and vacation

We loved it a total party of 7 with dinner guest of 15 one night and it was room for everyone comfortably for dinner. We all loved the view and loved the house we will definitely plan to do a stay again ❤
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Quaint and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another successful Space Coast Marathon Weekend

As always Strong Haven is a delight. The original architectural details have been lovingly preserved and we had a perfect setup for the race. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Spot at Strong Haven

Owner was wonderfully responsive. Location is perfect, right on the river and a 15 minute walk to Cocoa village. The sunrise from the property’s private pier/dock was beautiful. Excellent view of launches from Kennedy Space Center. The large front porch was beautiful and a great place to sit and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tahira D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!!

This property is absolutely beautiful. Has a very cozy home feel with everything you could possibly want. Views are incredible. My mom is wheelchair bound and this home was perfect with the first floor bedroom. Our family will be back to this home soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sharon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strong Haven...Wow!

Our multi-generational family came for a family reunion in Cocoa. Homey and nostalgic, curious and fascinating, comfy and convenient, even toys for the little one, Strong Haven held appeal for all of us. From fishing early in the morning to sitting on the hugh porch late into the evening enjoying the river view after a trip to the beach or our reunion activities, we loved it! Strong Haven could be a destination itself, not just a place to stay and we would love to come back. Thanks, Vivien! S. Green Denver,CO
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julie j.

Great place for a group

Strong Haven is a beautiful historic home. It's great for a group. We had 3 family's and had more then enough space. Comfortable beds and plenty of space to dine. Our favorite was the porch. A perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful view of the river also a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine. We had 1 teenager in our group who loved fishing off the dock. Perfect location to all the attractions. Short, easy ride to the beach. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing. Thanks Vivian!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Strong Haven Sparkles

If you are wanting to experience historic Florida in Cocoa you, family, and friends will love Strong Haven. We leave today and I am writing this on the wonderful front porch watching a beautiful sunrise over the Indian River. We were visiting for a family party in Historic Cocoa Village which is located less than 1/2mile south. We were busy and our only regret is that we did not have more time to enjoy Strong Haven. The home is spacious and clean; with unique furnishings and fixtures, along with modern conveniences that made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Where do you live?

You can't go wrong with this place!

My family and I are from Pennsylvania and we stayed at Strong Haven while in town for a funeral service. The views of the river were wonderful and being able to spend so much time on the large front porch was great! There are lots of comfortable chairs. The home is big and has lots of seating inside as well. We have experienced times in the past when a rental home would advertise that it could accommodate 12 persons and then only have seating for half that. That is not the case with Strong Haven. Everyone agreed that the beds were comfortable and that the three FULL bathrooms was awesome and we loved that the home has central air. You really can't go wrong with this rental home. If the occasion arises, we'll rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas Vacation

Overall, we had a nice stay at StrongHaven. This was our 1st stay in a historic home - it was an interesting adventure for us! The showers were small, but that is normal for a historic home - just took some getting used to for us. We enjoyed being able to go down by the river to watch for dolphins - we had one morning where we saw multiple dolphins swimming by and playing - including a mom and baby. That was the best highlight of our trip - so cool to see dolphins in the wild :) It will be beautiful to just hang out on the pier, when the storm damage is fully repaired - crossing our fingers for you that everything goes smoothly with that.We loved the vibe of the front porch and the front porch swing.We did have an issue our first night, but Vivian was very responsive and worked quickly to take care of it. We greatly appreciated it.It was wonderful to take a quick walk downtown and visit the coffee shops. We enjoyed grabbing a coffee and a sweet treat. Had a great time visiting some of the local stores as well.We weWe were able to see the surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve Day - lots of people, but it was fun :)The home was well stocked with supplies in the kitchen. Plently of towels, etc for the bathrooms.We didn't have much luck finding beaches with lots of shells, but we did enjoy just hanging out and getting some sun. They were all easy to get to.We had a nice family Christmas vacation.It was nice awayhaoutsunshineiFlChristmas.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for everything

My whole family enjoyed this property! My son loved that we were just across the road from the river, and he spent quite a bit of his free time fishing. My daughter loved that she was able to have her own bedroom space and bathroom (huge plus for a preteen girl!). We loved the location as we were just a short walk or drive from anywhere se needed to go. Vivian was available for anything we needed for the duration of our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The house was perfect! The rooms were large yet cozy. The beds were comfy too. The only complaint I have is the pots and pans were not the greatest so we ate out more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful comfortable

We absolutely loved our stay at Strong Haven. Vivian is very responsive and gracious host. We are already planning to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful older home

Beautiful view of the Indian River. The house is older but very inviting. The three bedrooms upstairs were very clean and lovely, with toys for the grandkids to play with in the bunkbed room. The bedroom downstairs was a bit challenging as the floor was very uneven. Had a quite a tilt to it. The dock across the street needs the steps repaired as a few were not secured very well. Need to update the picture of the dock as it showed a screened in port at the end of it which was no longer there. We basically needed a place to sleep and didn't spend a lot of time at the house. Overall it was a charming place to stay and served our purpose perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

I absolutely loved this stay! The owner is amazing and probably the best host I’ve had! I recommend this house to everyone and will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strong Haven

We loved it! Three generations and 10 people stayed here and enjoyed living in history! The house fit everybody comfortably and although over 100 years old has all the modern amenities. Vivian was a great host and always communicated promptly. The house has great views (don’t miss the sunrises) and a great location (walking distance to Cocoa). The kids all want to go back and so do we.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another successful race weekend

As always strong Gaven is a perfect spot for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Liz O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50 High School Reunion

We loved the house. It’s very old but with modern bathrooms and kitchen appliances. Obviously somebody lived here recently. All the drawers are full and the laundry room etc has stuff in every space It’s really not a problem at all However there is no internet and my husband had a meeting so we had to go to Starbucks. Vivian really need to sort thst out. We didn’t use any of the rvs but did need WiFi On the whole a lovely stay with lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Strong Haven

My family and I enjoyed staying at this beautiful old home with so much history and charm. We loved the porches and especially the dock in the evenings where we saw a dolphin, a manatee and stingrays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Trip

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Home. Everything was nearby restaurant's, activities, and shopping. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and from our boat that we docked at the dock in front of the house. Such a wonderful trip we made lots of memories and plan to visit again in the future. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indian River Gem

Had a splendid time at the house. It was large enough that we weren't on top of each other. Close to the Kennedy Space Center and Peacock Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024