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Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach

Peaceful, pet-friendly, cottage located in a quaint neighborhood on the barrier island just a few blocks from the beach. Tropical, private, backyard with screened patio. Great open floor plan, tile in main living areas. TV with high speed internet provided; Fully-equipped kitchen. Full-size washer/dryer. One-car garage. Second bathroom with shower is in the garage for easy wash-up after a day at the beach. Beach chairs, umbrella and cooler are available.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets with a history of aggression are not allowed.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Vero Beach

Located in Vero Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. McLarty Treasure Museum and Sebastian Fishing Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whisper Lakes Golf Course and Vero Beach Municipal Marina. Riverview Park and North County Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Vero Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Wabasso Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Golden Sands Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jackie Robinson Training Complex - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • South Beach Park - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • McKee Botanical Garden - 21 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Vero Beach, FL (VRB-Vero Beach Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CCs Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sebastian's Roadside Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pareidolia Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach?

As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach on 17 May 2026 start from AU$262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Cottage: A Short Walk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wabasso Beach Park and Golden Sands Park. Environmental Learning Center is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was VERY communicative which we appreciate whenever away from home. Great location! Super cozy and comfortable home in charming neighborhood! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, great communication and super cute little home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little beach cottage, perfect in every way!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to access beaches and intercoastal. Martin was a gracious host and easy to communicate with, very responsive.His home was welcoming, clean and a super cute Florida home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Loved our stay

Great house in a fantastic location. Second time we’ve stayed there and we’ll return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great spot

Great spot for us to use as a launching pad to visit family in the area for a quick weekend visit. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Review

We enjoyed our stay. House was as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Nice house!!

Very nice little house and a nice quiet neighborhood. It is about a 10 minute walk to the beach but a nice walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

A sweet cottage in a sweet neighborhood

Great place to stay. Comfortable, easy, friendly neighborhood, great location w beach access. My dog was happy. Martin answers questions quickly and nicely. Very good host!
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dianne j.

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

Cute beach house

Worked out great--house as pictured. Location was very good, and owners very receptive. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

Vero

Great house and great owner
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

We booked this property to attend a wedding at Vero Beach. The property had all the ‘little’ things that you need when away from home for the weekend. We felt completely at home. Martin was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Adorable beach bungalow

This was a very cute and cozy property that was exactly as described in the listing. It is in a quiet neighborhood and is a quick drive to groceries, a pharmacy, and the beach. I would definitely recommend it and would stay here again, if I come back to the area. The property owner communicated all pertinent info before check in time. The property was clean and had all of the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen P.

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

Beach cottage

Enjoyed my stay at the cottage. We’re able to walk to the beach and jungle path. Pictures are accurate and Martin as usual is easy to access if there are any questions or issues.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

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

Ideal stay

Everything was great, nothing I could complain about. Cute place in a great location at a reasonable price. Comfortable and well-furnished. Martin was great about communicating with us and making sure everything was going OK. Would definitely book again if we're ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Paradise on Orchid Island... Old School Florida

Stayed here for 5 or 6 years now... owner makes improvements before every stay! Ideal location for many diversions.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite retreat!

Great location Quite neighborhood short drive to beach. Really enjoyed bicycles in garage and the nearby trails. House could use some sprucing up, but that didn’t cause any problems with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

real Florida dwelling

A quiet neighborhood and a cute house that was perfect for us. All we needed was there. Martin the owner was quickly responsive to questions. Not far from the beautiful beach which can be accessed easily.
Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great location

This property is in a quiet, cute neighborhood, close walk to the beach. Love the little beach and convenient Beach Bites store. The house is great, bedrooms are small and the kitchen needs some TLC, but overall an awesome little house, especially with our dog! Would recommend. Martin was very helpful and responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Beach Get-a-Way.

Enjoyed staying at this property. The owner was very nice and easy to reach. We enjoyed walking the beach, just a short distance away and watching the sunrise. After time at the beach, we shopped thrift and antique stores, which are abundant in the area. We found other activities to do over on the main drag (Highway 60) about 10 or so miles away. Took the time to catch a late afternoon movie at the theatre with dining nearby such as Olive Garden and Outback Steak. I would also suggest visiting the Botanical Gardens and giving The Lemon Tree restaurant a try. (mom & pop place) But get there early for breakfast. And don’t forget to check out the popular Riverside Cafe, waterfront dining with a live band. Overall, Vero Beach is a great place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

LOVED IT!

Wonderful place to stay. Fantastic location, neighborhood is quiet. Martin was very communicative and easy to get a hold of. We took advantage of the bicycles in the garage, and took a ride down the Jungle Trail. We had no issues and would absolutely stay here again. Too bad it's already booked for the time we'll be in town again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Perfection

Tucked away on a quiet street. Well supplied with beach chairs, umbrella, beach cruisers, and well appointed kitchen. Beds were comfortable as well. Really a home away from home! A couple of minutes to a quiet and beautiful beach. Good fishing right off the causeway - a real treat - Florida as Florida should be experienced.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi K.

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

Wabasso stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Wabasso Beach. It is a great friendly neighborhood and a 10 minute walk to the beach. The house was very comfortable and the amenities were just what we needed. The tile floors were perfect for a pet friendly house. Martin, the host was very accommodating. We had some internet and tv problems when we arrived but he worked very hard to get everything up and running. We had his cell phone and he was accessible if we needed him. We had a great stay and did not want to leave!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this house. I stayed for one week. I loved the back screened room. My cat hung out there all day and didn’t want to come in! The property is woodsy with bushes and shrubs and trees creating a more private atmosphere which is what I prefer. The location is perfect. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. It’s a short walk to the beach. There are two bicycles in the garage and we took a ride on the jungle trail, which is also very close. There are other parks in the area as well. I do not like to go out to eat that often so I did a lot of cooking and baking. The oven and the microwave work fine. Martin is a great host. He was good at responding back to me with all of my questions. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen S.

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

Winter Escape Week

I stayed at this property the last week of January. It was good for what I needed for two adults for that length of time. It is a cottage - small but an open floor plan. The house is nicely appointed. I did not make dinners there but the kitchen appeared well stocked to do so. The location is good for walking. It is about a 10 minute walk to the beach - doable carrying a light chair and a few items. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and also offers a nice setting for walking. The popular Jungle Trail is also in close proximity where you can both walk and bike. I did not need much while there, but the host was quick to reply to any questions I had. A real bonus are the neighbors directly across the street - a friendly couple who assisted me with a few odd needs. I did not travel with a dog this stay. But I would not choose to stay here with mine. The backyard area is small, not grassy, and not completely enclosed. But the surrounding area is ideal for exercising your pet. Also missing from this property is a covered outside sitting area. If it rains, inside is your only choice. All in all, this property met my needs for a week’s stay. And I was satisfied with my time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martin Harry

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Parent of two dogs who travel with me wherever I go. I understand the limited choices we pet owners have for accommodations so I am committed to making pet-friendly places available for others.

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