Getting ready for Mermaid Bungalow (June-Up)
The sunny upstairs half of a historic beach bungalow, with a covered balcony, courtyard fire pit and hot tub
Sleeps 3 1 bedroom 1 bathroom Upstairs apartment Short walk to the beach Dog friendly
June-Up is the upstairs apartment (Unit B) of a historic beach bungalow on Coastal Highway, with the Atlantic a short walk one way and the Tolomato River a short drive the other. The covered back balcony - seating, a grill and shade - is the heart of it; the courtyard below has a lit pergola, a fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs and a hot tub.
This page is the answer to "what does the house have?" so you can pack with confidence. Your welcome letter arrives by email three days before check-in with the address, keypad code, Wi-Fi details, house rules, trash day and check-out instructions. Nothing on this page replaces it.
🍳Kitchen & Cooking
- Kitchenette set up for prep and reheating: full-size refrigerator with freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and blender
- Cookware, dishes, silverware and wine glasses
- No stove, no oven and no dishwasher
- Dining table
- Grill utensils
☕Coffee Setup
A drip coffee maker with a starter supply of coffee - bring grounds, not pods.
🧻Starter Supplies & Paper Goods
We leave a limited starter supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap and basic toiletries to get you settled. It is a starter supply, not a full-stay supply, so plan to pick up more for a longer stay.
🛏️Bedrooms & Linens
King bed in the bedroom (ceiling fan, smart TV, ensuite walk-in shower) and a futon in the living room that opens to a full bed for a third guest. Linens, extra pillows and blankets provided.
🚿Bathrooms
One bathroom with a walk-in shower (no tub), opening off the bedroom. Hair dryer, basic soaps, shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided.
🧺Towels
Bath towels and beach towels are provided.
🏖️Beach Gear
- Beach essentials are provided
- We supply a minimum of 4 beach chairs (there are typically more, but we do not guarantee more than 4), a beach umbrella, a wagon and sand toys.
🌴Outdoor, Pool & Spa
- Private covered balcony with seating and a grill
- Courtyard paver patio under a lit pergola with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs (shared with the downstairs unit)
- Hot tub (shared with the downstairs unit)
- Fenced yard
📺Entertainment
- Two smart TVs (sign in to your own accounts) with cable
- Publix plaza two minutes away rents and sells water-sports gear; Camachee Cove for boat rentals and charters is four minutes over the bridge
📶Wi-Fi
Fast Wi-Fi. The network name and password are in your welcome letter.
🧼Laundry
Stackable washer and dryer in the exterior shed at the base of the stairs, shared with the downstairs unit. Iron and ironing board provided.
🚗Parking
One parking space per unit; additional vehicles park at Publix. Please follow the parking instructions in your welcome letter.
🧸Family & Little Ones
- Pack 'n Play available on request with 48 hours' notice
- Room-darkening shades
💻Working From the Beach
- Laptop-friendly workspace
🛺Golf Carts
Optional golf-cart rentals (4-seat and 6-seat) are available through Finn Golf Carts, a separate rental business that delivers to Vilano 101 homes. Carts are not included with the home and are booked separately.
🎒Things You May Want to Bring
- Sunscreen, bug spray and after-sun lotion
- Groceries and coffee pods or grounds beyond the starter supply (Publix is minutes away)
- Extra paper goods for longer stays
- Beach bag, water bottles and a cooler for beach days
- Any special baby or dietary items
- Chargers, and a swimsuit for day one - the pool and beach are ready when you are
📌Important House Notes
- You reach the front door by an exterior staircase, so you need to be able to manage stairs.
- The home sits on a busy main street and you will hear road noise.
- The ground floor is a separate rental (Viv-Down), so you may see other guests on site; the hot tub, laundry shed and courtyard are shared, the balcony and apartment are yours alone.
- Dog friendly; guests downstairs may have dogs too - please keep yours leashed at all times.
- Keypad entry (code in your welcome letter).
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cook?
Prep and reheating only - there is a fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and blender, but no stove, oven or dishwasher.
Is the hot tub private?
It is shared with the downstairs apartment; your balcony is private.
What coffee maker is there?
A drip coffee maker - bring grounds.
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