Two homes, one coast
Which of our homes suits your trip
Both are entire houses on Merritt Island with private pools and the same hosts. They suit quite different trips.
| Banana River House | Bamboo House | |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 6 · 3 bedrooms, 3 beds | Up to 8 · 3 bedrooms, 4 beds |
| Length of stay | Short stays welcome — ask for your dates | 30 nights minimum, from $4,200/mo |
| On the water | Banana River frontage with a private 100 ft dock | Inland, in a quiet historic neighbourhood |
| The pool | Screened, private, open all year beside a koi pond and waterfall | Private and open all year, 7 ft at the deep end, with a fire pit and string lights |
| Outdoors | Hammock, covered patio dining, gas grill, rope swing under the oaks | Fully fenced tropical yard, fire pit, BBQ |
| Provided gear | Kayaks, fishing poles, beach chairs, pool toys | Pool toys |
| Work setup | 113 Mbps WiFi and a dedicated workspace | 75 Mbps WiFi, workspace with monitor, surge protector and printer, plus a Florida Room |
| Parking | Free driveway parking for 7 vehicles | Driveway for 3 plus free street parking, and a level 2 EV charger |
| Step-free | Accessible guest entrance | Single level throughout, no stairs |
| Guest rating | 4.97 from 280 reviews | 5.0 from 22 reviews |
Banana River House
A screened pool, a 100 ft dock and the whole Banana River out front. Sleeps 6.
Bamboo House
A private pool ringed by mature palms and a fenced tropical yard, minutes from Cocoa Beach. Sleeps 8.
The short version
Picking between them
- Coming for a cruise, a launch or a long weekend? Banana River House — Bamboo House has a 30-night minimum.
- Bringing eight people? Bamboo House is the one that sleeps them.
- Want the water itself — a dock, kayaks, dolphins off the end? Banana River House.
- Staying a month or a season? Bamboo House is priced and equipped for it.
Which home is better for a short stay before a cruise?
Banana River House. Bamboo House takes stays of 30 nights and up, so it is not set up for a night or two before a sailing. Banana River House welcomes shorter stays — send your dates and we will confirm.
Which home sleeps the larger group?
Bamboo House sleeps up to 8 across 3 bedrooms and 4 beds, including a room with two queen beds. Banana River House sleeps up to 6 across 3 bedrooms.
Do both homes allow pets?
Yes. Pets are welcome at both, and assistance animals are always allowed. Bamboo House has a fully fenced backyard; Banana River House has a fenced yard, pool area and dock.
Which home is better for a long remote-work stay?
Both have a dedicated workspace. Bamboo House is built for the longer stay, with a 30-night minimum, a monitor, surge protector and printer, a light-filled Florida Room and a level 2 EV charger. Banana River House has faster wifi at 113 Mbps and water views from the desk.