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The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10

Family-friendly vacation home in Indian Harbour Beach with a water park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Interior
Smart TV, foosball
Game room
The Blue Fin Bungalow offers a unique beachside retreat with an open living area, comfortable seating on the back porch, and a large yard. Enjoy amenities like the wine and coffee bar, mini fridge, Keurig coffee maker and microwave in this beautiful home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10

Come to experience the Space Coast at The Blue Fin Bungalow! A beautiful and unique home just caddy-corner from the beach with all the comforts of home. Open living and dining areas to spend time with family and friends, comfortable seating on the back porch to feel the beach breezes and a large yard to play games. Enjoy the wine and coffee bar complete with a mini fridge to keep your beverages cold, a Keurig coffee maker and microwave. Cook meals in the new kitchen. We have stocked it with baking and cooking utensils, pots, pans, bakeware and more. Watch cable on any one of the four smart televisions or surf the internet on the wifi. We also have a nice selection of board games and beach gear for you such as beach blankets, beach chairs, beach toys, and towels for your beach days and make the most of your stay.

Traveling with children? Please let me know. I have toys to keep them busy and baby items such as a pack and play a washtub and a jogging stroller. I have done my best to stock The Blue Fin Bungalow with any and everything you would need in your home away from home so that everyone can enjoy the home.

Four comfortable bedrooms await you at the Blue Fin Bungalow including two private suites with king-sized beds each, another private suite with a queen sized bed and a bunk room featuring two twin beds and a full sized bed. Updated bathrooms offer new vanities and plenty of places for your toiletries.

Grab your favorite drink and take the three -minute walk to the beach to watch spectacular sunrises and beautiful sunsets on the Atlantic ocean as well as rocket and space shuttle launches! Mosey back to rinse off in the outdoor shower and enjoy a game of foosball, or just relax a watch a movie on the big screen. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Indian Harbour Beach is a coastal community where you will find beautiful uncrowded sandy beaches, friendly people and lots to do. Minutes away from water sports, boating and fishing on the Indian and Banana Rivers and world-class surfing certain times of the year just our front of the house.

Get to the parks, Port Canaveral and The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in just one hour from our private retreat. Visit the specialty shops in the nearby towns of Viera and Melbourne. Try some of the local cuisine at some of our favorite restaurants, Goombays, DaKine Diegos, Squid Lips, or Too Cool Cafe. Or, if you are feeling frisky and are old enough to drink alcohol, Lous Blues or The Key West Bar can be fun and are all super close by. Explore all that Downtown Eau Gallie Arts District has to offer at the Foosaner Art Museum or try some of the best and most unique beer at the Intercoastal Brewery.

It is recommended that you have a car to get around since Florida is quite spread out, but there is public transport available with the bus system and UBER is also a safe and popular way to get around.

I look forward to hosting your stay!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Sexual Offenders/Predators not allowed on the property

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Indian Harbour Beach

What's nearby

  • Eau Gallie Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canova Beach Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Satellite Beach Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bicentennial Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paradise Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coasters Pub & Biergarten - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cazadores Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lou's Blues Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Indian Harbour Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Eau Gallie Beach, Satellite Beach Beach, and Bicentennial Park. Paradise Beach and Canova Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Blue Fin Bungalow- Coastal Comfort & Beauty. 1 Block to the Beach -Sleeps 10 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Really nice stay and owners

My family and I really enjoyed that stay. The house was well kept and the owners were great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Z.

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

Quick Beach Getaway

We had a great stay. Quick walk to the beach, nice backyard for our dog, and very responsive host. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

A nice place on the Space Coast

Our accommodation was very nice and in a great location. The owner/property manager was very friendly and helpful. All six of us in our group agreed that this will be the place to stay on our next fishing trip to the Space Coast area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Awesome!

Great location! We were able to walk to just about anything! House was nice. Plenty of room. Hostess was amazing and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn. A.

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

Stay

The check in process was easy. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. It was in an ideal location for us, close to the beach and close to stores and everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Updated cottage close to the beach

We enjoyed our stay with our family here. Owner had everything we needed, including beach chairs, umbrella, and toys to enjoy the beautiful beach in walking distance. The owner was easy to work with and took care of us. The house accommodated our extended family of eight well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Ellicott City, USA

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

Dog Friendly near the sea

Great host! Older home with updates, open plan, well located in low key beach area, relaxing. Screened porch a bonus (but could use some TLC). Nice park nearby, can view post rocket launches from the driveway!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Spring Break getaway

The Blue Fin bungalow was perfect for our Spring Break getaway to visit Florida grandparents. The many beach items, close proximity to the beach, and quiet neighborhood were a wonderful addition to a lovely home that was well-suited for our needs. Impromptu and informal family gatherings were easily managed in the open kitchen and living area. We would definitely consider staying at this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Our second wonderful stay at the Blue Fin

This was our family's second time renting from Tesi and staying at the Blue Fin. Our family is grateful for the Blue Fin being our "home away from home." The house and amenities, as well as the close location to the beach, meet our family's needs beautifully. We are also impressed with renting from Tesi; communication is clear and any minor problems are immediately addressed. She provides toys and board games which is a plus since we don't need to take these items with us. A stroller and beach toys were also available. Tesi is from the area and lives close by, so it's great to get tips from a local. We are already planning to rent from Tesi a third time for our 2025 vacation to the Space Coast.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Belated family Christmas

Our family of 6 plus one infant enjoyed our 8 day stay at this home. We walked to the beach every morning to watch the sunrise and look for seashells. We looked for crabs in the evenings. We enjoyed many activities in Melbourne, Port Canaveral, and Vero Beach. The grocery store was only 5 minutes away. Thus, making it very convenient to stock up the kitchen. Our family looks forward to returning next winter.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Blue Fin Bungalow is ideal for families & beach time

Our family loved our stay at the Blue Fin Bungalow. It was ideal for our large family; we had plenty of space and beds. The owner, Tesi, was great about bringing over board games, a baby stroller, and beach toys. We also had a 3-in-1 game table. The home is beautifully decorated in beach themes which added to the coziness of it. The best part of our stay was the incredible communication and concern of Tesi. Through no fault of hers, we had an electrical outage which impacted the neighborhood for hours. Tesi was wonderful throughout the experience, including checking on us in person and lending us flashlights. She made things right about a situation that had been out of her control. In addition, she gave us numerous tips about area activities and dining. How blessed we were to have a vacation home owner who treated her guests like family! We definitely have plans to return to the Blue Fin. It is a very short walk to the beach & was truly a vacation. Thank you, Tesi & family.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Less than ideal

I generally overlook a few negatives in a property in favor of the bigger picture, but in the case of this house, I feel I need to disclose the whole story. My family and I stayed here for 5 days including a 4 month old baby. The host asked that we please treat her house as if it was her own and I wholeheartedly agreed. However, I'm sure that at her house, the sheets are not threadbare, the pillows aren't flat, and the towels aren't fit to be rags to wash the car. The kitchen was also poorly stocked, skillets that should have been thrown in the trash a long time ago, dull knives, only 4 small coffee mugs for 6 adults, etc. Since we were traveling with a baby we had to do laundry every evening, this was difficult because there was no laundry basket. On the positive side, the house was close to the beach but be aware that there is no sidewalk on the house side of the main road. We were close to shopping and restaurants and to Orlando attractions. The Kennedy Space Center is only 45 minutes away. My entire party agreed that this house could be perfect if the host would get the small things right.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A bit dissatisfied

Overall the house was fine and our stay was good. Plenty of room for the 8 of us and everything was clean. Some updates have been done so it was pretty nice for an older home. Our biggest issue was the amenities listed was inaccurate. It indicated there was a communal pool but there wasn’t one in the community. One of the reasons we chose this house was because of that since we had our grandchildren with us. I did notify the owner and they apologized but didn’t offer any compensation for the error. Hopefully they’ve updated the listing.A minor issue but regular cable service is not available. Roku TV is and so are other options, such as Paramount, You Tube TV, etc as long as you have those pay services. The house is close to plenty of shopping and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Great location!

We were only here for a short time due to an unexpected emergency back home, but we enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect - near lots of shops, restaurants and the beach. It also is not too far off I-95, which was important to us. The yard was perfect for our dog. House was well kept and had plenty of dishes, pots/pans, etc. Tessi was very responsive, which was much appreciated. We hope to be back for longer next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Fantastic Home away from Home

We enjoyed our stay at this location. You could easily walk to beach, which we did, but we drove if we were carrying along chairs, umbrella, etc. Lots of great places to eat. We tried several of the ones that they suggested and we weren't disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Birthday getaway

The home owner was great ! She worked with us on a last minute late checkout, however there was a miscommunication between home owner and housekeeping. She showed up at her normal time and we ended up rushing to gather our things and wait outside for our scheduled Ubers. The house is quite cute.and comfortable. Plenty of amenities for our 2 night stay. I do feel the information on location was a bit misleading. The beach is definitely more than a few minute walk as well as the few nearby restaurants. Overall, the house is great! Just wish the description of location was more accurate!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Saint Joseph, USA

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

Wonderful family getaway

We really enjoyed the Blue Fin Cottage it was more than a cottage. It was my 70th birthday. Most of our family was there. We we’re excited about all the amenities the house had. However, I must say a few of the frying pans probably should be thrown away and the spice cabinet needs an overhaul. Our beds were comfortable, bedrooms were updated, internet was more than sufficient for our needs , the ocean play things and coolers were definitely appreciated. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Trilby C.

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

Quiet location for family stay

Extended family and friends stayed here with us for our son's wedding. We have stayed in a lot of vacation rental homes and used to be hosts ourselves, and this one is comfortable and a good value for the price, with basic amenities. A lovely bottle of wine and some snacks were waiting for us when we arrived. The house is older (most windows, patio door) but spacious and remodeled in the kitchen and other rooms. The beds were comfortable though some linens (shams etc.) were a bit worn out. It's a short walk to the public beach (across the A1A and down past a couple of buildings). There is a crosswalk with two big flashing signs to stop traffic, which was great. The screened-in porch had some small holes/tears in some of the screens--since it was January (no bugs) it wasn't an issue for us--and though not a huge disappointment for our group, the foosball table pictured in the listing was not there. To be fair, we didn't have time to contact the host about it due to wedding preparations. When we did have occasion to contact her (arrival and departure), she responded quickly. The neighborhood is very quiet and the yard is charming with plenty of flowering bushes even in January. We appreciated that there were a few beach chairs in the garage and lots of beach towels. Tesi provides a booklet with a lot of information about the house and area which was very helpful. All in all a nice stay in Melbourne.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Cute house in a great location

My family and I really enjoyed staying in this house. It’s in a nice neighborhood with a community park/playground/pool nearby and across A1A to the beach. The bedrooms are large, and the beds are so comfortable. The house has a nice layout and is decorated nicely. It was convenient to have a washer and dryer, and the house was stocked with dishes, pots and pans, cooking utensils, spices, etc. If we are in the area again, we will definitely check to see if this house is available.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kira b.

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

Awesome stay

This was by far the best stay we’ve ever had! Everything was clean and tidy! Although we had a couple of issues (none that was in anyone’s control) at the beginning Tesi and her husband were in contact in minutes to make our stay the most comfortable it could be! I would most definitely stay at any of her properties again! The beds are all super comfy and it’s very clean and tidy. If you need anything at all she responds with in the hour! She will go above and beyond to do everything for her guests! Everything was well stocked and had plenty of towels and toys and things for the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Corona,Ca

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

Softball tournament stay...

Great accommodations!! The rooms were perfect, especially for 3 teenage girls. Great location, not far from The USSSA Space Coast Complex, traffic was a breeze....The owner, Tesi was an absolute delight, was quick at helping us with an unexpected night at a different location. We highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Clean but dated

Appliances could use an upgrade as well as pillows and bedding in one of the bedrooms. It worked out alright. No real complaints.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonita S.

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

Home away from home

Everything went smoothly from booking to checking in to having a wonderful stay. Great accommodations!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail W., Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Girls trip

This was a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

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

Wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved this charming and inviting property. It was beautifully appointed with comfortable and stylish furniture throughout and it had all the amenities anyone could possibly want to make themselves at home. The owner was an absolute delight to deal with, answering all our questions and quickly responding to a couple of our issues. In short, if you are looking to spend your vacation in a nice home, near everything, in a pleasant neighborhood, this place is for you. We highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021