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Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.

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Front entrance and living room over looking 1/4 acre tropical garden
Large dinning table next kitchen and living area
Front entrance
Overlooking a lush tropical garden
Five minute walk to a secluded pristine beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Melbourne Beach, FL
  • Melbourne Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Indialantic Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Florida Institute of Technology
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.

We were honored to be listed by Condé Nast Traveller as one of Florida's Best 25 Short Term Rentals in 2024!

Stylish, elegant and relaxing, Hibiscus House is a lovingly restored mid-century modern home just a 5-minute walk to a secluded stretch of beautiful beach. The interiors are a mix of modern and antique furnishings

The layout is spacious and airy revolving around an open plan kitchen, dining and living area for a relaxed gathering space. The three bedrooms and bathrooms are in separate wings which gives lots of privacy. The house sleeps six, with two queen and two single beds. There is also has a dedicated workcation space and the entire house has good high-speed Wi-Fi.

Set on a quarter acre property with lush Florida native landscaping the sound of ocean waves can be heard from the front porch.

Melbourne Beach is a gem - untouched by overdevelopment - Hibiscus House is within walking distance of its local beaches, shops, restaurants, and other amenities. The location allows easy access to all that the Space Coast has to offer kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, surfing, bird watching or just plain relaxing! The fact that it is a barrier island gives amazing opportunities to view Florida’s famous sunrises and sunsets. It a great place for bike riding as it is an old-fashioned quiet neighborhood, Melbourne Beach Pier is a short cycle ride away - an excellent spot for fishing and sunsets. We are 15min drive to Melbourne International airport, 30 minutes to Vero Beach with Sebastian Inlet on the way, 45 minutes to Cape Canaveral and an hour and a half to Orlando airport, and all its many attractions.


The Space:
Beach essentials are provided, chairs, towels, cooler and a small wagon to wheel it all. Two adult bicycles for guests are available.

There are two TV’s one in the living area and one in the studio room, both are smart TV’s where you can log into your favorite streaming services.

The kitchen is well stocked for those who love cooking and convenient with a microwave, dishwasher, and coffee machine tea and coffee are provided. There is also a washer dryer for your use.

We have a passion for textiles and invest in good quality. The queen beds are 100% linen bedding, and the studio singles have 100% cotton. There are soft throws and plenty of pillows for curling up in. Sisal and woven rugs feature through the property.

The house retains many original features including wood parquet flooring throughout the main living space and two bedrooms, bathrooms with original 1950’s tiles and the tropical jalouse windows. Yet on top of the vintage, we have new ceiling fans and air conditioning keep you cool!

The front porch has a casual seating area outside overlooking the lush tropical landscaping. The entrance walkway is lined by seashells found beachcombing locally and guests are welcome to contribute!

Other things to note:

We are Smoke Free and Pet Free – many of our returning guests and family have severe allergies and this is absolutely enforced.

This is a quiet neighborhood - no parties and no one but renters allowed on property.

Quiet time after 9pm.

Must be 25 or older to book with us.

Stays of 28 days or longer will have a clean every two weeks. These cleanings will be charged at $100.

Property manager

Kristin Perers
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With parental supervision only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only those persons staying at the house allowed on the property. This is a quiet residential neighbourhood and suitable for like minded guests.
No open fires, candles, or flames allowed on property.
In accordance local statues sexual offenders/predators must make themselves known to the manager prior to booking this property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Melbourne Beach

Located in Melbourne Beach, this holiday home is on a river. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Andy Semnick-Les Hall Baseball Field or Melbourne Greyhound Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Melbourne Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ryckman Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Indialantic Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Florida Institute of Technology - 10 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Surfinista - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BB's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moo's Soft Serve - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chosen by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Floridas best Vacation Rentals for 2024. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Beach, Ryckman Park and Indialantic Beach. Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach and Indian Harbor Beach Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Hibiscus House Snow Birds

We stayed for 2 months and really loved it! The neighborhood was beautiful. The house was very spacious and suited our needs. We enjoyed riding the beach bikes decided in the neighborhood and to the beach. The hosts were outstanding. Very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 47 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Great Stay in Melbourne Beach

Wish we could have stayed longer! The location is great, house was as described, and very clean and well-cared-for. Beach access is a short walk to a secluded section of the shore. Restaurants and market close, park close, good selection of beach equipment - chairs, boogie board, towels, etc. we had no unmet needs and the hosts were great and prompt with communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Less than advertised

Linens & towels in poor condition. Torn curtain in living area. Shower dripped non stop, creating excess dampness in bathroom. Sparse outdoor furniture forextended stay
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Great stay

Great stay, loved the location and the interior design of the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Home away from home

Great place to stay. Being in a neighborhood community made you feel more secure in your environment. Close to beach and shopping. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Paradise !

This house is incredible ! The decorating is professional and welcomes visitors warmly. We had a great time in Melbourne. The beach is minutes away so we watched the sunrise every morning we were there. The best part at the end of the day after exploring was coming home to our slice of Heaven. We will definitely be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Beautiful Beachy House

Great house for a warm-weather beach trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Relaxing Beach House

We had a wonderful stay at the Hibiscus House. The house is airy and decorated very nicely. It looks exactly like the pictures online. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly. The property managers are very responsive if you need anything or have any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Max R.

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

Hibiscus House was truely a beautiful retreat

Hibiscus House - Walking into the house gives a feeling of airiness and serenity with a great open space in the living room that makes you want to spend all your time there. The time based battery-operated candles were a nice touch and enhanced the atmosphere. Sara and Kristin have truly thought of everything and were extremely responsive to any of our emails; our questions were answered within minutes. We had occasional run-ins with some critters, but that is to be expected in a tropical climate during the summer. Overall a great place to stay if you are looking to getaway.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Greenville

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

Beautiful and Relaxing Retreat

Hibiscus House is a stunning retreat tucked away in a lovely residential neighborhood in the charming little beach town of Melbourne Beach. Florida is quite hot this time of year but upon stepping inside this home, you're immediately cool and comfortable. The home is open and airy, complete with a good central air conditioner and ceiling fans. This was a working vacation for me so I used the WiFi quite a bit without any issues at all. The pictures on this listing are an accurate representation of this beautifully decorated home. The floors are Parkay - gorgeous and must be original... the real thing. The bedding is plush and very comfortable. The bed in the master is actually adjustable. All linens were fresh and top quality. The kitchen had enough cookware that I was able to prepare anything I needed. The bikes and beach chairs were a great bonus. I rode one of the bikes to the nearby Melbourne Beach Pier to enjoy the sunset. Each morning I walked to the beach for sunrise. I brought my paddleboard on this trip so I drove to the public beach access on Ocean Avenue which is less than two miles from the house. The beach chair came in handy, as did the beach towels - they even provided sun screen! The driveway is located at the rear of the home. I was able to bring my paddleboard inside as the back room is where they keep the bikes, a beach tent, the beach towels, etc. There was plenty of room for my board - which is 11' long so I didn't have to worry about it. There is an outdoor shower which made it easy to clean my board and get the sand off of me before coming in the house. This is an exceptionally quiet getaway. You see neighbors walking by and riding by on bikes, some with young children. It just feels good - so much so that you can imagine living here. Lastly, along Ocean Avenue are some neat little restaurants, a liquor store, and the amazing Melbourne Beach Supermarket with all kinds of international fare and a HUGE wine inventory. One the west end of Ocean Avenue is the Indian River and the east end is the ocean. There's a great playground, the little town hall, a historic house, the fire department - it's simply as charming as charming can be. I'm pretty familiar with this area so I can truly say, this VRBO is a gem. The only problem, you won't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Spacious comfortable neighborhood house near the beach

We watched a rocket launch from the beach, sitting on beach chairs from the house! High end stove and washer/dryer. Issues were resolved promptly by the host. Kitchen could be better equipped with utensils (e.g., no vegetable peeler) and if you are someone who like to sleep really cold, you will be challenged as the AC doesn't have a cold effect in the bedroom, even with the door open. Overall, very positive experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Sisters Getaway

Great place!! We enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect and had all that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Perfect Weekend

We had a wonderful time and found them to be very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Wonderful

Simply charming home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

AMAZING!!!

We absolutely loved our stay. Me and my friend got together to see with no family obligations. The lighting was was amazing. The energy from the house made us so relaxed. This house will be our go-to place to stay in Melbourne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

bridgette c.

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

A beautiful place

It was a beautiful place to stay with access to everything and it had all the amenities we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R.

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

Another world!

The beautiful decor and location of this home transported us to another world! Our party of 3 enjoyed that we had plenty of space and each our own bathroom. All the amenities that you need, plus great ambience! Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana V., Melbourne, FL

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

Nice stay

Rented the house during the Christmas holiday and my family enjoyed their stay. Great location, clean house, and the host responded quickly to communication. My family would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

margaret w.

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

March fun

Wonderful time at hibiscus house. Beautifully decorated, all amenities and close proximity to the beach! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B., Minneapolis

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

Amazing property and location.

The property and location exceeded our expectations. Will definitely make this trip again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Thank you Hibiscus house.

We had a wonderful time staying at the Hibiscus house. The home was well appointed and felt very comfortable right from the beginning. Great communication with the property manager she was able to immediately solve any problems that we had adjusting to the new rental. It’s in a perfect location it has everything you need to enjoy a quiet Melbourne Beach life❤️ We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Amazing place!

Wow! Lots of space. This would be an excellent place for an extended family or several friends to stay and everyone has their space! The beds were sooo comfortable. It's in a quiet neighborhood near the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

Delightful and expansive!

This home is delightful and expansive! Stayed here as a party of 3 siblings all 60+ years old in town for a cousin’s family reunion and wedding celebration. We enjoyed our accommodations immensely. Each of us had our own bedroom and full bathroom — very comfortable for 3 who desired our own space and privacy. The home has a superb location to Melbourne Beach and to the town of Melbourne. We would definitely stay here again if our travels bring us back to the Melbourne Beach area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Location, location, location

The Hibiscus House is located perfectly close to the beach, store and local restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. We had an issue arise, but management was very responsive and handled it immediately. Couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis U., Sarasota

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

Charming, comfortable beach house

A great value for a tastefully decorated, clean and comfortable mid-century home. Walkable pretty and safe neighborhood and 5 minutes to private beautiful beach. Home was open, spacious and cozy. RH and collectibles decorated. Pretty and private yard. Bikes and beach wagon were a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Perers

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We are two sisters and grew up just down the road from Hibiscus House. We love sharing this very special slice of Florida with guests.

Why they chose this property

This neighbourhood has all the charm of small town Florida. We love riding bicycles to sunrise on the ocean and sunset on the Indian River Lagoon. The town is small but has everything you need - a wonderful local food market, pizza parlour, cafe and ocean front dinning. There's plenty to do outdoors golf, fishing, surfing and sitting on the beach with a good book and the ocean breeze.

What makes this property unique

Hibiscus House was designed and built in 1953 by a local architect and airforce pilot - positioned so to catch the offshore breeze. It's beautifully laid out and has a spacious light feel. The separate sleeping wings allow for privacy and a large open plan gathering area brings people together in a casual way. The house retains many original features - it's elegant and charming while also feeling bright spacious and modern.

Languages:

English

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