Indian River Lagoon Waterfront Cottages

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

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…

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!

The booking receipt on ********** 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 ******* 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.

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!

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.

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.

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