Family Friendly Cape Canaveral Vacation Rental ~ Florida
If you are looking for a Cape Canaveral vacation rental that is family friendly… stop! I have found what you’ve been searching for! During previous trips to Florida, our family has always vacationed on the Gulf side. However, this time we wanted to change it up and see what the ocean side had to offer.
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After coming across some local attractions like airboat tours, bioluminescent kayak tours, the Kennedy Space Center, and the Brevard Zoo, we knew we had to visit Florida’s Space Coast.
Cape Canaveral Bungalow
During my search for a vacation rental in Cape Canaveral I was so happy when I came across this adorable coastal bungalow on Airbnb. Everything, and I mean everything, was recently remodeled and it just oozed “Florida beach.”
The beachy blue exterior instantly cheers you up upon arrival. There is ample parking and beautiful lush landscaping. One of the best things about this rental is it’s only a three block walk to the beach!
Don’t feel like walking? That’s ok! Hop in the car and drive down to the beach access. There are a handful of parking spaces available if you wanted to drive. The beach itself was flat, clean, and great for walking.
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Welcome Home!
I know you are probably thinking, judging by the outside, this place is gonna be tiny. Well… you’d be wrong! It’s over 1,200 square feet and was a great fit for our family.
As soon as you enter, you are greeted by an open floor plan that joins the living room and kitchen. The large windows allow ample light to fill each of these two rooms. There are two smart t.v.’s in the home, with one in the living room and one in the master bedroom. Both t.v.’s offer free HULU live streaming, which came in handy on a cool rainy day we had during our stay.
Since I cook all of our meals on vacation due to allergies, the kitchen is very important to me when booking a vacation rental. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cups, pots and pans, and anything else you might need during your stay. Everything in the home was very clean!
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived to a bowl full of snacks and a fridge filled with cold bottled water. After driving from Michigan to Florida, with a stop in Georgia, it was reassuring to know that we had arrived at a well taken care of, and well thought out, rental.
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Down the hallway is a spacious full bath with a tile shower. There were plenty of towels and even my favorite one… a black washcloth for removing makeup! Am I right, ladies?!
Each bathroom in the home had a dispenser in the shower for body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. This is great to have just in case you might have forgotten to pack one of these items.
A Time For Rest
There are three bedrooms in this Cape Canaveral vacation rental: a master bedroom, a second bedroom with a king size memory foam bed, and the third bedroom with twin over full bunk bed.
The master suite was spacious with a king size memory foam bed, attached bathroom, a t.v., and a slider to the pool area. The nightstands had lamps that had multiple cords for all of your recharging needs. My husband thought this was very convenient especially if you forgot to bring your charger.
Even though the master bath is on the smaller side, it was a great use of space. The finishes were beautiful, there were plenty of towels, and even a blow dryer, too.
In the hallway is a linen closet that is filled with additional bathroom towels, pool towels, paper products, and cleaning supplies. For me personally, even though I am on vacation I still like to keep the place clean just like I would at home. It drives me crazy when we stay at a place and there isn’t a broom or vacuum in the whole house.
This rental also has on-site laundry. Usually the day before we leave, I spend some time washing our dirty clothes. That way when we get home, there isn’t mounds of laundry waiting for me. Because let’s be honest, the last thing you want to be doing after vacation, is laundry!
The Great Outdoors
If you have ever booked a vacation in a warmer climate, you know that the pool matters! Thankfully, this home has a large pool! There is plenty of deck area to soak up some of that much needed vitamin D. The pool is not heated so it was a little on the chilly side when we arrived in mid-February. But that didn’t stop my children from playing in it.
The owners recently finished a smaller apartment that is attached to this rental. That means that the pool would be shared if both places are booked at the same time. After talking with my husband, we thought this would be a great set-up if you were vacationing with friends or extended family.
Since the beach is just down the street, the owners provide a wagon full of beach necessities for your use. It includes a cooler with wheels, beach chairs, wake boards, and tons of sandcastle building equipment.
Our Experience
As a family of five, this rental checked all of our boxes. It met all of our needs and had a great layout for our family. The location was easy to get to, and close to everything, including grocery stores and restaurants. If you haven’t visited the Florida Space Coast before, you need to book a trip. PERHAPS this rental will also be a great fit for you and your family.
Read about our other adventures in Florida:
- Insider’s Guide to Planning Your Kennedy Space Center Tour (Titusville)
- 6 Reasons We Love The Brevard Zoo (Melbourne)
- Kayaking Along Florida’s Space Coast (Merritt Island)
- The Best Airboat Ride In Central Florida (Christmas)
- How Our Family Of 5 Flew Roundtrip To Florida For Less Than $325
- The Ultimate Guide to ZooTampa at Lowry Park (Tampa)
- EVOS Restaurant (South Tampa)
- Step Back In Time At The South Florida Museum (Bradenton)
- Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (Sarasota)
- Sand & Sea Vacation Rental – Family Friendly (Anna Maria Island)
- Happy Paddler Coastal Island Kayak Eco Tour (Anna Maria Island)
- Bradenton Beach Marina Dolphin Eco Tour (Anna Maria Island)
- Top 10 Toddler Friendly Rides at LEGOLAND Florida (Winter Haven)
42 Comments
Cindy
Wow that is an awesome rental. They have thought of everything.
Trisha
It was so great to stay in a rental where they literally thought of everything. Made the trip a lot more relaxing for Mom. 😉
Taquia
This looks like a great place to stay! We like cruising out of Cape Canaveral. I’m always looking for new places to stay while there. Thank you for sharing!
Trisha
This home is just down the street from the port. The perfect location for extending your vacation on land.
Pam
Looks perfect! I’d love to be at the beach right now. We were supposed to enjoy our first house rental in Ft. Lauderdale a few weeks ago. Maybe next year …
Trisha
I hear ya, Pam! My husband and I keep saying that we were so lucky we went on vacation the end of February verses spring break. I hope you still get to visit Ft. Lauderdale.
Jennifer
Looks like a nice place to stay in Florida. And, the blue is so cute.
Trisha
I may, or may not, originally click on this rental just because it was teal. 😉
Sydney
That rental looks awesome! I love that the owner took the time to put in some special touches, like that wagon.
Trisha
My kids were so excited when they saw the wagon. It was a great surprise that came in handy during our many trips to the beach.
Shirley
All of your photos make me want to put this Cape Canaveral rental on my must-see list. Thank you for all the travel inspiration!
Trisha
You’re welcome, Shirley! I hope you get the chance to visit Cape Canaveral soon.
Casandra
It looks so clean! How nice to be so close to the beach and have your own pool. Looks wonderful.
Trisha
We were so happy with the location of this rental. It was so nice to have a large backyard pool all to ourselves.
jordin
I love finding rental gems like this! You had everything you needed for a great stay!
Trisha
Staying here sure made our vacation even more enjoyable.
Stacey Billingsley
Oh, this place is adorable! I would love to take a vacation there. We may need to check this area out. We’ve been to St. Augustine several times, but maybe we need to branch out more!
Trisha
We were planning on stopping in St. Augustine on our way home, but it didn’t pan out. It is for sure on our list for next time.
Jen
Looks very peaceful and lovely. I would like to be there now LOL
Trisha
You and me both, Jen! 😉
kmf
What an adorable bungalow…and perfect location!
Trisha
We were amazed how much we could get to from this location. Perfect stop for our family.
Ola
This looks so lovely! The owner has a good eye for decor.
Trisha
Yes, he does. It was very well decorated and taken care of.
Melanie Kis
Love this! I would definitely stay in a place like this. I am glad you share so we can go next time we head down to Florida.
Trisha
I’m glad you enjoyed it also! I hope you and your family can get to Florida soon.
Cathy
Such a cute place! Definitely going to check it out on my next cruise.
Trisha
It would be the perfect play to stay if you had a cruise booked, as it is right down the road.
Jill
This looks like such a great experience and a great place to stay!
Trisha
We enjoyed our stay here very much. It was a wonderful place for our family to relax.
Jordan
This looks like the perfect beach trip. I love the bright color of the rental and all the nice touches inside. And only 3 blocks from the beach? And a pool? Sign me up.
Trisha
This rental had so much going for it! Close to everything, clean and well managed, and a short walk to the beach. Couldn’t ask for much more!
Lisa Manderino
This looks like a fabulous place to stay! I would l like to vacation in this area!
Trisha
I was very impressed having not stayed on the Ocean side before. We will for sure be back again!
Leeanne
Having the pool plus the beach is super convenient. The grill is where I would do all my cooking too.
Trisha
It was great to be able to have both options, the pool and the beach, to choose from.
Hera
Cute little bungalow! Reminds me of my previous house when we lived in Florida. I’m very picky if I stay at an AirBnB, and usually a second choice if there’s no hotel options I like. I usually find really nice houses that are professionally managed like a hotel but comfort of a home.
Trisha
We are so alike! 😉 I am very picky when it comes to Airbnb’s! I will gladly pay more for a clean, well managed rental.
Amanda
What a great vacation rental in Cape Canaveral! I love the fact it has a private pool. It makes the experience so much better.
Trisha
If we were staying there during the summer, I highly doubt we would leave the pool area. The tiki huts offer the right amount of shade.
Taci- Life Beyond Zebra
What a fun little bungalow! I would love to stay here sometime.
Trisha
You and your family would love it! I hope you get the chance to stay there some day.