Title: TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! Riverfront cottage with private pool and kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80590000/80587300/80587201/24a86d11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80590000/80587300/80587201/bc194873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80590000/80587300/80587201/a2cee608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80590000/80587300/80587201/58805255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80590000/80587300/80587201/2730534d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the laid-back vibe of TipSea Turtle Retreat, a charming 1930s pool home with eclectic character. Park once and stroll to the beach, restaurants, shops, library and park within 3 blocks or enjoy your private outdoor oasis by the pool. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! The TipSea Turtle Retreat is a completely remodeled 1930's pool home with elements of eclectic character. Location Location Location!! we are licensed in the town of Melbourne Beach, #CVR25–0012. Park your car once you arrive to TTR and you won't need it until you have to leave the island. Max 4 cars and 10 guests per town rules. We have a rear gate access to plaza shops, restaurants and grocery store steps away. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, library, park, tennis courts, Indian River Lagoon, amazing sunsets, fishing pier, bait shop, surf shop, historic landmarks and much more all with in 3 blocks. Locals refer to this area as the "Golden Triangle" because it is the only neighborhood you do not have to cross A1A to get to the beach:) You are about 300ft to the beach, turtles and surf! The home was designed for vacationers in mind with 4 of the bedrooms having their own brand new on-suite bathrooms. We also have our own pool with plenty of outdoor lounge space to enjoy the beachside atmosphere. Stroll to the beach with your morning coffee to watch the spectacular Atlantic Ocean sunrises and waves crashing or in the evening stroll to the river to watch the beautiful sunsets! The variety of walkable restaurants are incredible, from casual ocean front dining at Sands on the Beach and 302’s to more sophisticated, Dijon's Steak and Lobster House with a fabulous piano bar. We are excited to share this home with you to enjoy the peaceful small beach town atmosphere at your doorstep! No pets allowed for this property. We do have an option to heat the spa tub attached to the pool, $35 per day ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 2,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112970000/112967400/112967368/68c311e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4/4 Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub – Steps from the Beach! 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.06926%2C-80.55884&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ezWun6NCBo4LWVks5zgbHWagwmA=) Melbourne Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Melbourne Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Ryckman Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Indialantic Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Holmes Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km - Florida Institute of Technology - 12 min drive - 9.9 km #### Getting around - Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Surfinista - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Original Bizzaro's Famous New York Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sand On The Beach Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk - ‪Skewers Mediterranean Grille - ‬3 min drive - ‪Indialantic Coffee - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is TipSea Turtle Retreat, island cottage with pool in the heart of Melbourne Beach! located? > This family-friendly Melbourne Beach cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park. Indialantic Beach and Spessard Holland Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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