You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting
The best of ALL worlds...including outer space! Vintage charm abounds in this roomy, 2-story mini-chateau. Set on 3 ac. of botanical, park-like grounds with a soothing tropical waterfall and a sky-high view of awesome rocket launches.
Updated but still definitely quirky (not a modern, granite countertop kitchen industrial-style loft) and really not a cookie-cutter cottage...it was the original house on the property before a NASA couple built the adjacent main house. An eclectic mix of boho + collected antiques gives all the warm fuzzies...and a vintage clawfoot tub keeps you soaking in them.
There are 2 bedrooms with beds in each + a full-sized mattress & air mattress that can be used for additional sleepers. There’s a bathroom on each level and washer & dryer upstairs.
It's a WOW! from the driveway and whether you're soaking in the sunshine streaming through the French doors that open to the Juliette balcony or chilling around a little fire in the fire pit, many memories will be yours for the collecting.
Property manager
Tracy Whipple
Languages
English, French
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Meal delivery service
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)
General
Composting
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please don’t forget to replace the key in the lockbox!
Trash bin is located on the side of the house.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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: Events require fee/prior clearance.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Mims, FL
What's nearby
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Buck Lake Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
Space View Park - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
Canaveral National Seashore - 24 min drive - 29.8 km
Kennedy Space Center - 36 min drive - 41.6 km
Getting around
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Victorio's Oyster Bar and Grille / Titusville - 10 min drive
Honeysuckle - 7 min drive
No 1 Wok - 10 min drive
Hungry Howies Pizza - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting located?
Situated in Scottsmoor, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Indian River Preserve Golf Club, Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Buck Lake Conservation Area and Space View Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Rocket & Nature Lovers! Vintage European Cottage in a lush Florida Setting Reviews
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10/10
We absolutely loved our visit! Good communication and perfect accommodations. We will likely be returning our next visit to the area. Peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Corey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Beautiful Place! Nice and quiet! Plenty of room and very cozy. Safe area as well. Tracy and her husband are amazing!
Brandy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
The location of the property is back from the road giving great privacy. The home is large clean. The decoration's are charming and the property manager was informative.
Kim T.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Tracy was a wonderful host! Everything was neat and clean and fur babies enjoyed it also. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a lovely time😁🐾
Theresa B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
We cannot say enough wonderful things about this cottage. It was the perfect landing spot as we explored New, Smyrna Beach and Blue Spring State Park. From campfires to rocket ships, it was an experience we will never forget!
Lindsay G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
Great place to wait for rocket launches, but no visibility from the property itself. Wonderful experience.
August G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Wonderful, quaint and quiet! Our family stayed over Thanksgiving and had such a good time! There are great local businesses to explore; from food to a flea market, from Edgewater to Titusville. And don't forget the Refuge. Our host was awesome, the house was clean and comfortable and we are coming back!!
carol m.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10
So quiet and such an interesting historical home. The decor was cool and we loved how quirky the property was. My husband really appreciated how he couldn't hear any traffic. And he has traffic radar. We loved that we could have our dog there, and he had a great time exploring the large yard. We had a lovely stay, thank you!
Carol B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10
This quaint cottage is in a great location and very quiet neighborhood, perfectly situated for our photography/nature excursions to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Orlando Wetlands. We also paid our respects at the nearby Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
The bed was super comfy, the large walk-in shower a plus for a bad hip, we spent a couple of warm afternoons on the back patio, and it was nice to have the washer/dryer. Some of the basics (pots, oven ware) in the kitchen were a bit worn.
We would stay here again and recommend to friends visiting the area.
Ellen J.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
We had a sudden death in our family and needed a place to stay while we took care of final arrangements. We were so fortunate to find this property at the last minute that accommodated our family. Tracy was so gracious and kind, greeting us upon arrival. The home is secluded, beautiful, quiet, and very comfortable. It was the perfect place to hang out and decompress at the end of each day. We will forever be grateful to have found this little gem. We will definitely stay here again during happier times. It's the perfect place for whatever brings you to Florida.
Deborah C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Très propre spacieux et agréable
Un peut loin de tout
Luc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Literally the cutest house ever you’ll love the garden cottage core vibe, super clean and comfy. Plenty of room for a group. Tracy was great with communication and making sure we had everything we needed prior to arrival. Would book again!