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Beach
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cocoa, FL
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cocoa Beach Pier
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cocoa

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Highland Park vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Cocoa Village Playhouse and Riverfront Park. Taylor Park and Florida Historical Society Headquarters are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cocoa Village Playhouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • USSSA Space Coast Complex - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 28 min drive - 20.1 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River
Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Cocoa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.2 mi (31-min drive) away from the Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Cocoa Beach and 9.9 mi (16-min drive) from Cherie Down Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Victory Casino Cruises (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River -?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - to downtown Cocoa?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Cocoa.

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A., Stanton, NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful comfortable

We absolutely loved our stay at Strong Haven. Vivian is very responsive and gracious host. We are already planning to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful older home

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway

I absolutely loved this stay! The owner is amazing and probably the best host I’ve had! I recommend this house to everyone and will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Strong Haven

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas Vacation

Overall, we had a nice stay at StrongHaven. This was our 1st stay in a historic home - it was an interesting adventure for us! The showers were small, but that is normal for a historic home - just took some getting used to for us. We enjoyed being able to go down by the river to watch for dolphins - we had one morning where we saw multiple dolphins swimming by and playing - including a mom and baby. That was the best highlight of our trip - so cool to see dolphins in the wild :) It will be beautiful to just hang out on the pier, when the storm damage is fully repaired - crossing our fingers for you that everything goes smoothly with that.We loved the vibe of the front porch and the front porch swing.We did have an issue our first night, but Vivian was very responsive and worked quickly to take care of it. We greatly appreciated it.It was wonderful to take a quick walk downtown and visit the coffee shops. We enjoyed grabbing a coffee and a sweet treat. Had a great time visiting some of the local stores as well.We weWe were able to see the surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve Day - lots of people, but it was fun :)The home was well stocked with supplies in the kitchen. Plently of towels, etc for the bathrooms.We didn't have much luck finding beaches with lots of shells, but we did enjoy just hanging out and getting some sun. They were all easy to get to.We had a nice family Christmas vacation.It was nice awayhaoutsunshineiFlChristmas.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness

Another successful race weekend

As always strong Gaven is a perfect spot for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Liz O.

Liked: Cleanliness

50 High School Reunion

We loved the house. It’s very old but with modern bathrooms and kitchen appliances. Obviously somebody lived here recently. All the drawers are full and the laundry room etc has stuff in every space It’s really not a problem at all However there is no internet and my husband had a meeting so we had to go to Starbucks. Vivian really need to sort thst out. We didn’t use any of the rvs but did need WiFi On the whole a lovely stay with lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle e., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Strong Haven

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet t.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th Trip

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Home. Everything was nearby restaurant's, activities, and shopping. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and from our boat that we docked at the dock in front of the house. Such a wonderful trip we made lots of memories and plan to visit again in the future. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Indian River Gem

Had a splendid time at the house. It was large enough that we weren't on top of each other. Close to the Kennedy Space Center and Peacock Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House, great stay

The house was great. It was clean and well appointed. Comfortable places to sit, with plenty of seating, indoors and out. Perfect for people that needed a little space to spread out. It was close to a lot. Publix near by (by car). Spent time in Coco Beach Village. We even got to watch a SpaceX launch from the front yard. Next time we are going to use the BBQ. Thank you Vivian for a great stay. Just stay off the pier. Hurricanes really took a toll on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herminio M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic House

This historic house is charming and cozy, it felt like staying in a New England home combine with the southern vibe of the tropics! The property is located in an attractive and quiet neighborhood, still close to the action of the Cocoa Village community. The balcony was the perfect setting for our family and friends gathering for drinks, appetizers, and conversations along with memories revivals; all this while enjoying the relaxing views of nature and the river. The house was clean, beds were comfortable with soft sheets. Each floor had an ac/heater unit and it worked perfectly to keep the right temperature. Kitchen well equipped with all kind of utensils, pots, pans, 2 coffee makers, toaster etc. I would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST deal in town five stars

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!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Race Weekend Stay

Another perfect experience staying at Strong Haven. Kudos to Vivien for providing and outstanding property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

We had a wonderful time. The house was very charming and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

NE family vacation

There was a mixup and the house wasn’t cleaned when we got there. However Vivian was apologetic, made it right, and the cleaning crew came as soon as it was convenient for us. The house was comfortable and nicely decorated. Our family absolutely loved learning the history about this house from books and information in the binder. We had a great time fishing on the dock and our boys caught lots of anole lizards, small crabs, fish, and even a horseshoe crab!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Strong Haven...Wow!

Our multi-generational family came for a family reunion in Cocoa. Homey and nostalgic, curious and fascinating, comfy and convenient, even toys for the little one, Strong Haven held appeal for all of us. From fishing early in the morning to sitting on the hugh porch late into the evening enjoying the river view after a trip to the beach or our reunion activities, we loved it! Strong Haven could be a destination itself, not just a place to stay and we would love to come back. Thanks, Vivien! S. Green Denver,CO
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Creepy.

This is one of the creepiest places I have ever seen. My companion and I decided it was gonna be a hard pass after initial inspection. It looks like a horror movie set and the pictures online do not represent this at all. I felt as though we were being watched from the moment we pulled into the place. No window treatments, odd lighting choices, mirrors on mirrors an odd slanted room. I felt like there were cameras or something watching. I mean I was expecting an old place. I have stayed and lived in many old homes many over 100 years old but I have never had the feeling this place exuded. Needless to say we stayed elsewhere. Caveat Emptor. That being said, to each their own. You might love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally delivered

This property is just what you see in the listing. It was like walking into a warm hug. The porch was all you could want, screened in at one end for those buggy nights. It’s on a quiet street, close to everything. We walked into the cutest chilliest town. 15 minutes from the beach and great food. Perfect for a large family with everything you could possibly need. If life takes me back to Cocoa I’ll do my best to to get this awesome hime again. Did I mention that it was AWESOME!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MOMO S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

If you want fishing this is the place! But you have to bring everything there. Near by downtown good location! I see a lot of bugs in the house ….. spiders…… I wished they are more organized staff. Overall ok place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Quaint and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property in an idyllic location

Our amilyloved this rental! This large historic home had everything we needed for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelly e., garner

Liked: Cleanliness

Another successful Space Coast Marathon Weekend

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022