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 manager
Vivian Klebs
Languages
English
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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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: No eating or drinking in living room
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 area
Cocoa, FL
What's nearby
Black Point Wildlife Drive - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
USSSA Space Coast Complex - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
Cocoa Beach - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
Cocoa Beach Pier - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 28 min drive - 32.3 km
Getting around
Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Dirty Oar Beer Company - 15 min walk
Ryan's Village Pizza - 19 min walk
Time Out Plus - 19 min walk
Village Idiot Pub - 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
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9.6
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
We love old houses and Strong Haven is a nice place. Right on the Indian River it was a quiet, nice neighborhood. Just enough modern to be comfortable, and enough originality to be a fun stay. The front porch at sunrise is especially nice.
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 ❤
It was a wonderful place to stay with lots of character. It was close to lots of activities too
We had a great time relaxing, enjoying the fish and dolphins in the river and local activities. The house was clean and comfortable and had so much character. We loved it. It was perfect for our weekend adventure
Nicola U.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
shelly e., garner
Dec 12, 2018
Beautiful property! Everything we could have wanted for a relaxing race weekend.
We were so pleased with our stay at Strong Haven. The house is beautiful and well kept with charming historic touches. Loved spending evenings on the porch overlooking the river. The dock was great and we were able to get some fantastic up close pictures of the dolphins playing in the water. Can't wait to stay again!
The house was perfect for our stay. The view of the Indian River from the front porch was amazing. The owners were very helpful. The house had everything you could possibly need.
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!
Loved this property and the 1900s feel. It was like going back in time, but with today's amenities. Will definitely be back.
Gus H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gary R., Gainesville
Jun 27, 2016
Ideal stay!
A wonderful house with character in a super location. 7 adults and 2 active 4-year olds enjoyed the house very much. Comfortable and the owner's attention to detail was most appreciated. Visited the beach, Kennedy Space Center (saw a launch!), the dinosaur store, and the nearby restaurants (walkable) in Cocoa. Super visit!
This property and the house are absolutely beautiful. Perfect location to walk around town. The Indian River Lagoon is AMAZING! Every morning we walked down and watched the dolphins.
My family and I absolutely loved this house, property and location.
Amazing house with a classic feel to the property.I loved it and will return in the future.Im sad to leave this property I wish I could stay forever.I very much recommend this property and thank you property owners.VERY NICE!!!!!!
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.