Merritt Island Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Merritt Island is located along the central Atlantic coast between Cocoa and Cocoa Beach. Also known as Florida’s “Space Coast,” this area has miles of pristine white beaches and a wide array of activities to choose from. Swim in the ocean or spend a day searching for seashells and sunning on the sugar soft sand. Go surfing, water-skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, boating or sailing. You can rent a boat for deep-sea fishing, or fish right off the pier. For non-beach activities there’s golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking and biking. Nearby historic Cocoa Village has tree-lined streets full of quaint shops and art galleries. Plus the whole area surrounding Merritt Island boasts one-of-a-kind shops where you’ll find art, pottery, crafts, unique jewelry, home accents and clothing. Spend a day visiting the Kennedy Space Center and Astronaut Hall of Fame, which is just a short drive from Merritt Island. At the end of the day, treat your taste buds to succulent seafood caught in local waters at a gourmet restaurant, or join the locals at a family-style eatery. For accommodations, Merritt Island has hotels, bed & breakfasts, resorts, condominiums and apartment rentals – anything to fit your budget and lifestyle.

Surrounding areas: Cocoa, Florida (3.7 mi), Cocoa Beach, Florida (4.7 mi), Cape Canaveral, Florida (5.4 mi), Satellite Beach, Florida (13.8 mi), Indian Harbour Beach, Florida (15.2 mi), Melbourne, Florida (17.1 mi), Titusville, Florida (18.1 mi)

Merritt Island Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Beautiful Single Family Home	P		House	2	2	4
Sunny Sea Stay Home - Jet Tub, Private Pool, Near Beach	P	H	House	3	2	6
whole house 245 Spruce Ave.	P		House	3	2	7
Beautiful Pool Home in Northgrove Subdivision	P	H	House	3	2	7
Vacation like Royalty - immaculate riverfront condo Merritt	P	H	House	3	2	8
Pool Home - Minutes to Cocoa Beach & Orlando Attractions!	P	H	House	3	2½	7

Merritt Island Weather & Climate

The "Space Coast" of Florida, which lies on the Central East Coast near the Kennedy Space Center, has a semi-tropical climate that becomes quite warm and humid during the months of June, July and August. Frequent showers and thunderstorms are generally local and short in duration. Large tropical storms can bring high winds and inundating rainfalls, but due to excellent weather forecasting, warning time can be up to a week. The coastal areas also offer daily breezes of adequate velocity that helps moderate temperatures. September and October remain warm, with September usually being the wettest month. November to February is relatively dry and sunny with pleasant daytime temperatures and cool nights. In the months of March to May the sun begins to climb higher in the sky again with warmer days and moderate rainfall.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	71°F	50°F	2.48 in.	64°F
February	72°F	50°F	2.49 in.	63°F
March	77°F	55°F	2.92 in.	73°F
April	80°F	60°F	2.08 in.	74°F
May	85°F	66°F	3.94 in.	77°F
June	88°F	71°F	5.83 in.	79°F
July	90°F	71°F	5.38 in.	79°F
August	90°F	72°F	5.78 in.	82°F
September	88°F	71°F	7.20 in.	82°F
October	83°F	67°F	4.76 in.	78°F
November	78°F	60°F	3.12 in.	73°F
December	73°F	53°F	2.31 in.	68°F

Merritt Island Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Space Coast Regional airport (TIX) located about 12 miles northwest of Merritt Island in Titusville, Florida, the Melbourne International airport (MLB) located approximately 17 miles south of Merritt Island in Melbourne, Florida, and finally the Orlando International airport (MCO) located roughly 38 miles west of Merritt Island in Orlando, Florida.

Merritt Island Attractions

While staying in your Merritt Island Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	44.3 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Main Street Pier Amusements	Daytona Beach	FL	62.4 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	65.6 mi.

Water Parks
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	44.3 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	102.2 mi.
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	111.9 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	113.6 mi.

Golf Courses
Savannahs at Merritt Island	Merritt Island	FL
Turtle Creek Golf Club	Rockledge	FL	2.2 mi.
Viera East Golf Club	Rockledge	FL	2.2 mi.
Cocoa Beach Country Club	Cocoa Beach	FL	4.7 mi.
Sams Executive Golf Course	Sharpes	FL	6.8 mi.
Baytree National Golf Links	Melbourne	FL	17.1 mi.
Harbor City Municipal Golf Course	Melbourne	FL	17.1 mi.
Melbourne Municipal Golf Course	Melbourne	FL	17.1 mi.
Space Coast National Golf Club	Titusville	FL	18.1 mi.
Palm Gardens Golf Course	West Melbourne	FL	20.0 mi.
Aquarina Country Club	Melbourne Beach	FL	21.4 mi.
Spessard Holland Golf Course	Melbourne Beach	FL	21.4 mi.
Walkabout Golf & Country Club	Mims	FL	22.9 mi.
Jo Daddys Golf Course	Palm Bay	FL	26.0 mi.
Majors Golf Club at Bayside Lakes	Palm Bay	FL	26.0 mi.
Habitat at Valkaria	Valkaria	FL	28.9 mi.

State Parks
Sebastian Inlet State Park		FL	38.2 mi.

Museums
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum	Melbourne	FL	19.6 mi.	(History)
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden	Winter Park	FL	43.2 mi.	(Art)
Morse Museum	Winter Park	FL	43.2 mi.	(Art)
Orlando Museum of Art	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	19.6 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	44.1 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	50.6 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	52.0 mi.
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	102.2 mi.
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	111.9 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	111.9 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	111.9 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm	St. Augustine	FL	112.9 mi.

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