Indian River Lagoon Waterfront Cottages
Location: 3011 N Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34946, Fort Pierce, US
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Cottages
About this Property
Beachfront Location
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Fort Pierce at Indian River Lagoon Waterfront Cottages. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi and onsite parking, along with amenities like kitchens and private patios in each of our 15 air-conditioned rooms. Explore nearby attractions such as Riverside Marina and St. Lucie Village Heritage Park within a 5-minute drive. An ideal choice for a relaxing beach getaway.
Important Information
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
Rooms Available
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Sail Fish
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
2195-sq-foot room, furnished patio with lagoon views
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board and double sofa bed
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Sofa bed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Snook
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
7599-sq-foot room, furnished patio with courtyard views
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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King Fish Lodge
1 King Bed
9999-sq-foot room, furnished patio with courtyard views
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Sofa bed and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Sofa bed
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- Separate bedroom
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Sun Fish
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Wahoo
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Cobia
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Sheephead
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Red Fish
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Dolphin
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Flounder
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Pompano
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Yellow Tail
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Features a private furnished patio
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
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Mangrove Snapper
2 Twin Beds
5995-sq-foot room, furnished patio with lagoon views
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Sofa bed and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Sofa bed
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- Separate bedroom
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Black Fin
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
7599-sq-foot room, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - Living room and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, oven, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combination
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Ceiling fan
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Separate bedroom
Guest Reviews
- Barbara (10/5): Old Florida Charm - Such a charming, quaint piece of old Florida. This isn't oppulent, but the tranquility of being in such a peaceful place is priceless. I would choose this property over a 5-star hotel any day.
- Gary F (6/5): TOLERABLE - It was a last minute and fortunately found this place. Location perfect but condition, comfort and rules a little cumbersome. Building and interior bad need of remodeling. Bathroom stole children’s size, pull chain light fixtures, few outlets, over use of extension cords & power strips (☠️) Unfortunately would pick this place as a last resort. Sorry! Kimberly was helpful, accommodating, and kind.
- Janet (8/5): - It was relaxing.
- Ivis (8/5): Not bad - It was very nice and relaxing
- Mary (6/5): Maybe - Needs a lot of work. Area was beautiful.
- Chris (2/5): Dont stay here. - Place in poor condition, plumbing didn't work in bath room , short toilet, floors dirty through out, dust on dishes in cobbard , buggs dead on floors all over, dust on chairs and kitchenette, pan under kitchen sink full of water and nasty, plumbing under sink leaks, 1940 decor, windows dont open.
- 733ersiliam (10/5): Super stay - We had a great stay at the Indian River Lagoon Waterfront Cottages. Cottages were clean, easily accessed and super location. The check in process was very easy and Kimberly really went the extra mile to help us. We will definitely come back when we are back in Florida
- Debra (6/5): - Needs to hire new cleaning person walked around inside without shoes and our feet were black.if you don't mind that and trains all night not a bad place. the dock was awesome
- Gregory (10/5): - Such a relaxing feel. Old style home charm. Wish I could stay longer. The fishing dock was really nice too. Kids had a blast.
- legs1111 (10/5): MOST AWESOME PLACE!!! - We stay here a lot! Never had a bad time! Bring your food and grill or cook in the nice kitchen. Fishing on the private pier is a great add on! Parking is a bit of a hike but they provide large pull carts to transport your belongings. We have stayed in almost every cabin there. Very few issues with any of them. People that stay in 5 star hotels are going to hate it here because its rustic and charming NOT for the spa people. Ms Kim is great from check in to check out!!! This is an old military base and the history and feel just takes over you the second you set foot on the property. THIS IS MY FAMILY GO TO PLACE!! Shoot even our dog is welcome to stay with us ... even on the pier or private beach area.. HE feels at home there as well!
- F5038GPjessicaf (10/5): Great getaway weekend! - Such a cute cottage , everything you need is there! We brought our boat so I didn’t get a chance to use the kayaks but we definitely will next time! ! Total relaxation staying by the water! Thank you Kim!
- mrn797 (10/5): Rest and Relax with a river view - Being a teacher, I needed to get away from the constant noise of children. I found the peace and quiet I needed on the private front porch of our IRLWC cottage. Actually, read a book. The kitchen had everything we needed, a great grill, and an outside picnic table. Beds were comfortable. Steve and the boys caught a lot of fish and we actually saw many different kinds of birds which I love. Old Florida with a surprising update.
- HughM411 (4/5): Don’t let the outside fool you - The cottages or “duplexes” looked nice from the outside, but the inside was disgusting. Filthy AC units we had to clean, filthy fans we cleaned. Windows so dirty we couldn’t see through them, carpet filthy with dirt and dog hair, but we couldn’t vacuum it because the vac was so full it couldn’t be used. Carpet had not even been vacuumed! The list goes on and on….I went out the back to see the clothesline area they advertise and all I saw was a nasty, moldy gross, muddy area and a huge leak coming from the kitchen sink pipe on the wall. Don’t even think about sitting on the living room or the lanai furniture for any length of time. Those cushions wore out long before they bought them at the thrift store. I can’t believe we waisted our rare vacation in this filthy uncomfortable place. We would have left if there was anything available on short notice in peak Fl. Season. Now I know why they have a no refund policy…
- Bangthanh (6/5): - This place was quaint and cute. Very quiet and meet my needs. Could use a bit of updates and need to provide soap, shampoo and conditioner for guest or have a shower indent or caddy for your stuff to put on. If you are looking for something luxury, this is not it.
- thanh0623 (6/5): Quiet and Quaint - This place is old however some has been updated like the shower and the owners are continuing to work on the updates. However the shower does not have a place to hold your shampoo nor provide soap nor shampoo. Be prepared to put it on the ground of the shower.
- kenneth (2/5): - WARNING!!! WARNING!!! Upon inspection of the cottage we found that the place was filthy with dust and mold everywhere. The kitchen pots and pans were covered with saw dust and the whole place looked like it had never been cleaned in months! The water smelled like rotten eggs and big dead ants on the bed cover and mold smell everywher. I called the owner and shed said that the dust was from a new floor was just put in and that the water smell would clear up if we just run the water a wile. Well, the water never cleared up and the last two nights there we had RATS eating our bread on the kitchen counter and running around the kitchen floor. I tried to get pictures of them, but they were too fast to run and hide. I called her again and she said she couldn't do anything about the wildlife. Well, Rats are not wildlife! She said that she would give us a discount if we stay there again. WELL THAT"S NOT HAPPENING! I talked the the people staying in the other cottages and there water smelled bad also and the places were not clean. There are 14 of these cottages that were made back in world war two and should be torn down. They are rotten and mold everywhere. It was the worst say of our life! SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
- catcB1399MA (2/5): Beware!! charges on your credit card are not what you agree to - The booking receipt on Hotels.com was over $100 LESS than what they charged my credit card after arriving. The property is NOT worth what they charge, Believe everything you read here, the reviews on Expedia are lies. Being that close to the river you have to take measures to avoid rodents, but to be sitting on the couch and watch a rat run across the living room floor at the price of almost $200 a night seems absurd!!. The owners never responded to my inquiry about the money difference. The kitchen had plates and bows BUT NO silverware at all. The "porch" had hanging screen, and a hug hole right at the door. The floors are warped and dangerous, the cabins are very old and musty, be prepared. Would NOT recommend it and will never go again.
- Chantler (2/5): - The ow ers were terribly rood and the place was a disaster
- TMallory528 (2/5): Horrendous - Reserved a 3 night Birthday getaway with my wife. The pictures they show look great. ( Conditions in pictures DO NOT reflect reality) According to THEIR policy they are suppose to charge $125 deposit & balance upon check in. First they CHANGED my reservation WITHOUT my knowledge & charged my card for the FULL amount not the deposit as STATED in their policy. No one called to say they changed it. They changed it & charged it at 7:23 am, my wife called at 11:30am that same day to inquire about check in instructions, THEN lady says "oh, we changed your reservation" then when my wife asked about canceling & refund she said it has been charged & will take 7-10 business days. If it was the $125 AS STATED, we would have said OK & went elsewhere, not $500 that they charged. My wife not wanting to ruin my Birthday said let's go because the lady said it was an "UPGRADE" We drive 3hrs & stepped into the worst place we have ever stayed. From a roach greeting us at the door & all downhill from there. The moldy musty smell smacks you at the door. The is not one even floor surface in the place. Bugs crawling & flying around you. Had to get insect repellent to sit INSIDE. They front window couldn't close all the way & the bugs were coming in there. The kitchen ceiling look like it would collapse. The back door couldn't open ( per the owner) and no interior door in the place was able to close bedroom, bathroom. A spider was having dinner on a worm under the dining table. My wife was getting eaten alive,.bumps & whelps. Shower was atrocious,.mold or mildew on a bed pillow. Black crud on window sills. Another window that wouldn't close & had a piece of BANDAID covering a hole where a mud wasp nest is. My original reservation was a King bed & when I was sent my BOGUS "Upgrade" my reservation said KING BED, yet it was a Queen in room. Then to ice the unhealthy cake there was blood looking spots on the bed sheet. We decided we couldn't stay for our health & safety. We got there around 8pm after a 3hr drive & decided not to sleep & get out of there as soon as we can notify the owners. They didn't open until 8am, soon as I contacted her & told her we were leaving & what to do with key we were out. 12 long hrs. We stayed up documenting the conditions with time stamp photo & video. They refuse to give me a refund for my 2 unused nights, so they think they will get $500 for 12hrs. They didn't honor their policy on charging me, or the conditions, or the King Bed on the agreement. I challenged the charge through my bank & if that doesn't work,.I will consult with an attorney because they have seemed to scam a lot of people with "bait & switch". I will take my videos & photos to media & health department if needed. I say to you travelers don't let the photos fool you. P.S. There is not a single "Waterfront" cottage there
- Tracey (2/5): - My 3 Day Birthday getaway with my wife turned into 12 hours of purgatory. First problem was that my Reservation was changed & FULLY CHARGED 5/27 at 7am without telling me. Moved from King Room to Queen room & they tried to say it was an "upgrade". Even the paperwork on the change said KING BED. We called around 11:30 am for check in instructions THEN we were told about the change. And that if we cancel it would be 7-10 days to get money back. IT SHOULD HAVE ONLY BEEN $125 deposit, would have waited. Arrived about 8pm 5/27 Didn't sleep a wink, out by 8am 5/28. The musty smell hits you upon entry. The bugs (roaches, BIG ants, flying ants, wotms & spiders) own the place. The filth around the windows , a shower that was inexcusably wretched, a back door that you cant open. Not a level walking surface in the building. No door would close except the front door. 2 windows wouldnt close & one had no screen & every bug from the woods just came right in. A spider under the dining table having a worm dinner. We were being eaten alive. Had to put on insect repellant INSIDE the place. The other open window had several holes in the screen & a BANDAID covering a hole where a mud wasp nest was. Tried to close the bedroom door to get away, it wouldnt close. Was about to try & lay down one pillow had a moldy/mildew corner. And the grand finale was a blood looking substance on the sheet on the bed. That was it, we sat up & talked until about 6am, we never unpacked, didnt use ANYTHING there
- Danielle (10/5): We will return - My family and i really enjoyed our stay. It was so relaxing and peaceful. The cottages are very comfortable.
- shawn (10/5): Old but quaint ,clean and peaceful - Much older buildings but not in dis repair Stones throw to water and orovate dock
- Sandra (8/5): - We were just a couple of miles from the beach, jetties, and waterfront park. City marina area had a few waterfront restaurants. Nice dock to fish from . The cottage was roomy but because of it's age the floors were very uneven. My husband had difficulty walking in it.
- Denise (2/5): Don’t go by the reviews…this place is a dump - I booked this hotel after seeing several 3/4 star reviews and hotel.com stating it was a 8 rating. Man was I mistaken. From the moment we entered the snook cottage 12, I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be good. It had a mold smell to it. The floors in the living room and kitchen were rotten and buckling up. The walls were also buckled up from being rotten. There was no electrical plates on the outlet, major fire hazard. The kitchen sink had a leak and water was all over the floor. The couch was dirty and disgusting. It was just an overall dump. If they put some effort into remodeling the place it would be a nice stay. Word of advice….DONT STAY HERE!
- laurasB6858CY (2/5): Wish I had read the reviews before booking..... - Kim (the woman who answered the phone) was nice at first, allowing us to check in early and allowing us to have an extra parking space. The parking is very limited, so there is no parking for guests. But that is where it ended. The floor in the bedroom and closet was so soft I was afraid I would fall through it. We had brought charcoal and lighter fluid because we had planned to have a cookout/bbq. But the back door was broken, it would not open. Since the outside table and bbq pit are out back, we would have had to walk around the entire building every time we wanted to get something from the cottage. When we called to complain, she said it would be two days before someone could come to look at it and if we didn't like it we COULD LEAVE THE KEY AND GO. Never have I had that kind of experience with a rental, and my husband and I travel a lot. It went to leave a complaint that I looked at the reviews, and lo and behold someone else was told exactly the same thing......LEAVE THE KEY AND GO IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT.
- starlynh2021 (2/5): Mildew smell, Roaches everywhere, dishonest owners… - We booked a four night stay, upon arrival, the mildew smell was overwhelming. No one was there to check us in, a key was left on the front porch. I contacted office regarding smell, explaining my husband has allergies, & wasn’t sure he could handle the odor,… he was arriving 2 hours later. The office staff stated they would refund charges if he couldn’t take the smell, to let them know.. I bought a diffuser and plugged it in. The office staff advised me to leave both ac units on high. There was mold visible on both ac interior vents. My husband arrived, unloaded bags, agreeing to try and deal with smell, we turned the lights out, settled in bed for the night. The mattress was wore out, squeeking with the slightest move. We were both scratching, being bitten by something. My husband got up to get water, turning the light on in the kitchen, and Roaches were scattering everywhere on the kitchen floor. They ran under the refrigerator and stove, under the cabinets. We pulled the covers back from the bed, and there were pieces of bugs on the sheets. We called the office, no one answered on Thursday night, we left message, telling them our experience, & we were leaving. We left the key on the porch. That was a Thursday night. No one returned our call all weekend. I called again on Tuesday. No answer. I received a rude email, denying there were bugs, and they stated they would refund the remaining 3 nights promptly. It’s been 3 weeks, & I have NOT received a refund as of yet. I would avoid this HIDEOUS excuse of a Lodge, fish camp, or whatever they are calling it. I have never dealt with such Rude, Dishonest people. I have contacted the Health Department, & licensing department in St. Lucie county. It’s very UNFORTUNATE that I did nothing read their REVIEWS prior to booking. I would never have BOOKED a stay at this location. It is plain to me now, why there is NO OWNER, or Staff on-site. It would not be as EASY for them to take ADVANTAGE of their guest. AVOID this place at all cost!
- Y5065BLscottb (2/5): The worst ever and rude and unfriendly and unprofessional office staff. - We have the worst cottage here, im guessing I cant imagine one being worse. ( im still here till May 9th )paid $2750 for a month walked around 2 weeks on a wet kitchen floor due to the fridge and sink leaking. The holes in the floors the stains in the carpet the bugs its all just really bad.. There is no window pane in the top half of the window in the bedroom its halfway duct taped so the train is 10x louder. It was busy when we got here but now there is no one here but one other person. There are 8 other empty cottages and the rude lady on the phone refuses to offer to talk to me about any options of moving to any other empty cottage said im free to just leave!!! WTH ??? I have never heard of such unprofessional treatment anywhere. Even though i have 11 days left already paid here i will be looking for another place as im sure this fly by night, highway robbery, methhouse wont offer any refunds. AVOID AT ALL COST !!!
- JOHN (4/5): Needs a good drying out and cleaning. - Our cottage (Yahoo #5) was not cleaned very well when we arrived. It had a bad odor and very musty, choking smell with 1/4 pot of coffee growing mold in a drip coffee maker and a full garbage can with moldy leftover food, bugs, and fruit flies everywhere. We also found black mold growing many places and noticed "damp-rid" cans all around to soak up moisture. The shower had significant soap scum, and the floors and carpet were dirty as well. Also, the heat setting on the windowbox AC unit did not work so it was cold at night, and three of the light fixtures did not work. The grounds were very nice with walkways and benches all over, and the other guests we met were friendly as well. There was plenty of parking. The high speed wifi internet worked great, and the complete kitchen, dining area, and living room, bedroom, and porch furnishings were comfortable and charming. These cute cottages appear to have been flooded recently, and are not elevated 3 to 6 feet above grade as the other dwellings in the neighborhood are.
- Verified traveler (6/5): quick weekend getaway - quaint place, nice property, nice people, good little calm low-key getaway spot - room was not very clean upon arrival, need to focus on cleaning regimen, especially with pandemic in everyone's consciousness
- JoeD959 (2/5): Avoid this place at all costs - This “cottage“ is the worst place we have ever had to stay! The owners would not honor the nightly rate that we booked and reserved with Expedia back in October for our stay from December 23 through the 26th of 2020. They blamed Expedia ( with a well rehearsed spiel) for the extra price we wound up paying, saying “Expedia changed the prices without they’re consent and they aren’t supposed to do that without contacting them [owners] to agree to any changes!” Therefore no one told us that the price was changed at the last minute without us knowing until we got here, and we have no place else to go. Now I am dealing with Expedia to have them look into it. Let me say it like this; plainly put, this place is NASTY! The floors, cabinet interiors, ceilings, windows, bedroom and kitchen, are filthy beyond belief! . .And they are not "waterfront" as advertised The floors in the kitchen and bedroom have such deep downward slopes that three times this morning I nearly toppled over! The windows (and cabinet interiors) have dead decaying bugs in them! The ceiling tiles over the kitchen table looked like one good boom from a thunderstorm would cause them to finish falling in! The bathroom door will NOT fully close because it gets stuck at the top and that means you have no privacy AT ALL!! The cottage was dilapidated and there the smell of dank mold in the air! For those of us who have asthma or allergies (I have both!) THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT THE PLACE TO BE EVER!!!!! What is wrong with these owners? Do they not know about full disclosure? Obviously they do not care for anything except getting money any way possible. The TV remote did not work nor did the hair dryer provided which had a broken exposed switch. The window air conditioner was so loud that you could hardly carry on a conversation. The last night we were there, it turned really cold for Florida. The temps dropped into the 40s overnight and the poor excuse for a heating system barely kept the place warm. There are so many things wrong with his nasty little building that I really think the health department should come in and condemn the place
- Susan (8/5): Wahoo!! - Our cottage (Wahoo) was comfortable, well appointed, and cozy. Our preference is a quiet setting. This is exactly what we found throughout our stay. Some rain was the only down side, but didn’t keep us from exploring and having seafood in the local restaurants. Would like to return for another stay!
- ls572029288 (2/5): Terrible! Don't go there! - I will start by saying that I wish I had read the reviews here because my experience is the same as the negative ones. The pictures are nowhere near honest. When I arrived I had no idea what to do because there doesn't appear to be an onsite office. I called the number and was told that I hadn't called to verify that I was coming. I assumed that since I had made the reservation and paid that was it. I was told to go ahead and go in because the door wasn't locked because they couldn't find the key. I went in only to find the front porch dirty and unswept. Opened door and the smell of mildew was very strong and live roaches scrambled to their hiding places. There were several dead roaches lying around as well. Just an old run down fish camp. I sent an email requesting a refund of my deposit and guess what? No reply.
- Leonard (2/5): Disappointed Traveler - When we checked into the first cottage there were ants coming out of the walls,it also smelled like mildew.The second cottage was worst than the first dirty rusty bathtub, mildew,ant infested and not sanitized.Contacted Hotels.com right away and Indian River Lagoon staff refused to work with them,saying the office was closed.I left the property right away,didn't spend a half and hour there.To make matters worst I was charged for three days when i didn't stay one hour.
- TravelerNHFL (2/5): Almost the worst experience at renting - The photos on the website certainly do not tell the real story. We were excited to be renting this quaint Old Florida cottage. The owner Kim seemed real nice and we were hoping that this would be the place we would want to return every year. No way! The place was dirty and run down. Also I believe the place had fleas or bed bugs because I was constantly getting bites. We had several issues but could never get Kim or her husband to return our calls. I truly think thy must have paid someone off because this place could never pass inspection. Please don’t waste your money.
- tanyal774 (2/5): Buyer beware - We put down reservations and deposit for the end of August beginning of September. When the hurricane came for the entire week we asked to transfer the reservation to December and January. When we call back to the beginning of December to get our balance to pay it off, we were informed at the cabin that we were told we were getting was already reserved by someone else. Then we were told we could rent a smaller unit for more money because now they're charging season rates. The owner Kimberly told us that only out of the kindness of her heart was she offering to let us transfer the reservation because she could charge us for the whole entire week that we missed Memorial Day weekend, because of a hurricane. We have been excited since the hurricane to go on vacation down there and now our Christmas is ruined because of this woman being a Grinch. We were told that getting our reservation money back with not going to happen. When I pointed out that I did not see anything about no refunds I was told it was on the receipt that I was supposed to get after I paid for the reservation deposit.
- I867XTianw (10/5): Great find - I’ve been looking for a fishing trip lodge and when I found this it turned out way better than I could have imagined. Great price, great location, great place!!! I didn’t wanna leave. Everything I needed was right in the cottage. I’ll keep coming back!!!
- popbottle (2/5): WARNING - We had stayed at Caribbean Shores before and loved it and Jensen Beach. But unfortunately they closed it. So we were looking for something similar. We searched the web but could not find anything then we came across this place. The pictures on internet looked good, so we called. One of the owners told me it was a quant quiet area very nice. She said they still had cottages which was surprising (red flag) So she told us we had to put 25% down to reserve cottage. That was no refund. Another red flag. We were about a hour away when the owner had called. We told her we would be there within the hour. Waited for over a hour called owner again said she was on her way. Finally she showing up. There was a big house in front which needed painted, kind of run down. We walked to the back to see the cottages. She took us to the cottage where we was to stay. Walked in and got hit with a real bad mold smell. She walked out, we both got a headache from the mold, we went outside, she was still there. We told her the problem and said we couldn’t stay there. So she moved us to another cottage it also smelled there was water damage in bedroom floors were falling in we both still had headaches and our dog had a seizure. We thought there is no way we can stay here. Something was biting us in bed. My husband moved to couch. I called in morning and talked to a one of the owners and he said he couldn’t make us happy and we could leave but he was going to keep all the money which was over $2000 we were upset then he said he would keep the deposit. We were left scrambling to find another place to stay. Ruined are vacation. I think this is a TOURIST TRAP. BEWARE
- W3918VQricks (10/5): This is really a nice find. - I'll start off by saying if you expect the Hilton, then I suggest you go to the Hilton ! My wife and I had a great time here. Super clean and quiet. This review does allow enogh space for the good here !!!!!
- E541KFkarens (8/5): Vacation - Stayed here April 30 to May 7th. Had a great time! Nice, quiet and peaceful. Cottage was better than anticipated after reading some bad reviews. Went fishing off the pier which was great! Kimberly was very nice! She also gave us a tour of the main house and the lodge. Both were amazing! It is typical Florida living as I had lived in Florida for 20 years. Worth driving to Seaway drive for the beach and nightlife. Nice to have a quiet place to return to! Had a very relaxing vacation!
- bethf49 (10/5): This place is a gem! - My husband and I decided to honeymoon for our wedding weekend in one of these cottages and it was a great experience! The owners were really kind and welcoming and the cottage was just beautiful. We had absolutely no issues and have recommended our friends to this place! Very, very happy with our experience there.
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