Located in Grant-Valkaria, this vacation home is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Habitat Golf Course and St Sebastian River Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Urca de Lima Underwater Archaeological Preserve and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from LaPorte Farms.
St Sebastian River Preserve State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Habitat Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Bimini Beach - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
Kiteboard Sebastian - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 9 min drive
Outriggers Bar and Grill - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Woody's BBQ - 13 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.
Mermaid retreat in the country
Country vacation (2.5 acres) yet close to the Indian River and 20 minutes from the beach. 63 miles from Kennedy Space Center, 2 miles from the nearest boat ramp and 23 miles from Sebastian Inlet. Bring your well behaved pets ,enjoy the swimming pool and outdoor grill.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a river
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property does not have elevators
Mermaid retreat in the country Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda N.
24 Jan 2026
Amanda N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allie G.
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was lovely, and Bonnie was very welcoming.
Allie G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bonnie was super responsive and a lovely host
Nicole B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
L L.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
L L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lily E.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a staycation
Our family live nearby and needed to relocate for a few days while work was being done on our home. We chose this place and it turned into a mini vacation, the pool and property were fantastic. The house was cute, clean and very comfortable. Bonnie was super communicative and helpful, we would definitely stay here again. It was a wonderful experience!
Lily E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle S.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in a very cool neighborhood
Bonnie was a great host and a great communicator. Very easy to contact and very responsive. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen is well stocked. The property is very large with a pool and a small pond and all fenced in. I loved seeing the sandhill cranes and deer. There was even some feed in the freezer for them. Nice quiet neighborhood with close proximity to Sebastian as well as some cool little restaurants in Grant and Malabar. I highly recommend Mermaid retreat.
Rochelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Savannah M.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved!
We were visiting friends and wanted a house close to them. This was perfect for our family of five- (18 month old, 6 year old and 8 year old). One room had toys and games for them which was perfect since we flew here. We didn’t end up using the pool but it was a nice size. The pond was awesome. My kids loved feeding the fish. One morning we woke up to a Sand Hill Crane at our front door. Saw lots of deer. The house was spacious and comfortable and we felt every need we had was met with what was provided in the house. Thank you for a great stay! We will be back.
Savannah M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat
Bonnie was great and on top of the booking and communications. Her home was a described. The home had everything you needed and more. Close to enough to everything but nestled away to be peaceful. Will definitely book again.
Brian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility and peace
Beautiful clean home with a very nice owner who goes above and beyond to meet your needs. It is always my favorite home away from home and I leave feeling relaxed. Thank you again for a beautiful weekend. We will be back.
Sarah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
I had a great experience here and our host was fast to reply to questions.
Heather M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
DESTINY R., Bartow
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, private, and so MUCH SPACE!
The host put so much thought into what a family needs when they are away from home. The house had everything! So much space, from the rooms in the house to the backyard. Our family enjoyed the pool while having wildlife visit us(turkey, deer, rabbits, sand hill cranes) such a peaceful environment.
Minutes from stores, beaches, and shopping centers
This place will definitely be our go to when we visit the river.
DESTINY R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
John D.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Perfect location just far enough off the beaten path to relax and close enough to enjoy the local shops and cuisine.
Definitely a return visit in the future.
John D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Truly amazing
What a hidden gem just outside of Sebastian we absolutely love the property and the house and all the decorations. The property managers were wonderful with their communication and accommodations. I highly recommend staying here. I would love to stay here again, thank you so much for your hospitality.
Sarah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Figgy J.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vaca
Another great stay at this location!
Figgy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacey F.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nature at its Best
Bonnie was amazing to communicate with, and the place was absolutely beautiful. We saw deer every day and the Sandhill Cranes were around. My dogs loved all the land and we enjoyed the pool on these hot summer days!! 100% would recommend!!
Stacey F.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daphne h.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful vibe
We truly enjoyed our short stay. We're already planning to go back for a longer period of time.
Overall the property was great would definitely come back and stay again and recommend it to friends and the wildlife cranes deers Turtles and fish in the pond great time thank you so much
Robert F.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lara K.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home inside and out! Very private and peaceful!
We had a wonderful time bringing in the new year here! We had a fire pit, pool time, and grilled on the lanai. It was peaceful and we loved feeding the Sandhill Cranes that visited daily. Rt. 1 had so many areas to park and to enjoy the water views and local restaurants. Lovely home inside and out.
Lara K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Figgy J.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Vaca
Loved staying here. So many personal touches, lovely home, pool, pond, big property, so peaceful. Made our Christmas so memorable!! Thanks so much to the hosts, you guys are amazing!!! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Highly recommended!!
Figgy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey L.
12 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great country road and wildlife!
We stayed at this place for a wedding that was held right down the street at Grant Station. It was a perfect short backroad drive to the venue. The location of the house was perfect & quiet! There was a beautiful family of deer in the evening and two white tailed does in the morning. The pictures don’t do the place justice! The bedrooms were huge and there was plenty of space! The children’s room had some toys that my son enjoyed playing with once he got bored of his own!
10/10 would stay again!