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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cocoa, FL
  • Cocoa Village Playhouse
    13 min walk
  • Rockledge Regional Medical Center
    5 min drive
  • Space Coast Iceplex
    9 min drive
  • Merritt Island, FL (COI)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cocoa

With a stay at this vacation home in Cocoa (Highland Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach Pier. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Cocoa Beach and 10 mi (16 km) from The Avenue Viera.
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What's nearby

  • Black Point Wildlife Drive - 10 min drive
  • Cocoa Beach Pier - 14 min drive
  • Port Canaveral - 15 min drive
  • Cocoa Beach - 18 min drive
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪George & Dragon English Tavern - ‬3 min drive

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.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vivian Klebs

Languages

English

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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

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

Historic Strong Haven a Southern Gem on Indian River - Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Spot at Strong Haven
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was amazing! Hard to not fall in love with. Host was very nice and responded timely always.
10/10 absolutely my favorite place I’ve been to in America!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, restful, has options, and with all the charm of FL!
I love the view from the front porch of the trees and flora, the beauty of the decor in/out of the house and that my kids could fish from the dock (we thought it was off a back porch. It's actually not!). My son caught his first fish and my men saw a dolphin fin nearby. We learned just in time NOT to pour water into the Indian River to attract manatees (bummer!) and we loved being away from the tourism but 10" near the ocean. The kitchen amenities were great and abundant for provisions and my son was delighted to make pancakes for all of us one morning. There were a variety of rooms and beds for all. I will say that the room my husband and I were in did not have the most back supportive mattress (firm) for my pre-existing problem that exacerbated during our 4 night stay. We changed rooms mid stay with my son and found the memory foam style helpful and viewed the experience as a bit of Goldilocks and trying out styles for our need of a new mattress at home anyway. I'm glad there are options in the house. Thank you for laundry, fishing poles, bikes, loveliness, and sharing your family home with us. It provided much rest of heart and mind for our families to connect and enjoy ourselves. We would love to come again and will recommend it to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Great location
This is a beautiful, older home. Property was beautiful, setting was wonderful. The draw backs of having an older home were what we had issue with. We were a group of 7 "senior" adults. All related. We had issue with the beds. They are not comfortable. The only bed that was comfortable was the queen bed in the bedroom that has two beds, and I was the one in that bed. LInens were nice in all beds but the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable. Especially the bed in the downstairs bedroom. It seems the downstairs bedroom is an "add-on" and the floor is not level as it has a slight slant,. Unfortunately that is the bedroom my oldest brother and sister in law were in. He was in that room because he could not go up the stairs. He is not disabled or need a wheelchair or anything in his daily life, but he had a hard time with the room slanting and he and his wife were not able to sleep together in the bed. So, my sister in law had to sleep on the couch in the living room. I didn't know this at the time, but they were considering going back home or getting a hotel room, which they didn't do because they felt it would hurt my feelings. Our stay together was great. Most of us enjoyed the house and the property. We even were able to sit on the dock and in the front yard and watch a rocket launch. And the front porch was amazing. If I am ever going to be in the area with my family of 5, we will definitely try to book with this property again. I'm sorry for the not so good review but everyone felt some things needed to be said.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strong Haven
Loved this property and the 1900s feel. It was like going back in time, but with today's amenities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022