The Manatee Cove - 2479 Forth Pl
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Manatee Cove is a single-level vacation home at 2479 4th Pl in Vero Beach's Florida Ridge area, managed by Happy Palm Stays. The bright, sunlit property is smoke-free and set in a quiet residential neighborhood, with a glass-enclosed sunroom and enclosed yard offering both indoor comfort and private outdoor space. It's positioned to give easy access to both the ocean and the Indian River Lagoon.
Rooms & Layout
This home sleeps guests across a primary bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bath, plus two additional guest bedrooms each with a queen bed, for a total of two full bathrooms with fresh linens provided. The single-level layout allows easy flow between the living room, kitchen, and sunroom, with a cozy living area for movie nights and a dining table in the sunroom for meals or games.
Amenities & Conveniences
The home features central air conditioning, fast free Wi-Fi, and Roku streaming devices on all TVs (guests use their own streaming accounts). A well-equipped kitchen includes a full-size oven/stove, microwave, and essentials for home cooking, and an in-home washer handles laundry needs. Free parking is available via garage and driveway, and a standby generator automatically powers the home during outages for added peace of mind. The property is also noted as wheelchair accessible.
Location & Surroundings
Several bus stations sit within a kilometer, including stops on 27th Ave at 4th St and 8th St, making car-free local trips feasible. Vero Beach Regional Airport is about 5km away, while Melbourne Orlando International and Witham Field are roughly an hour's drive. Dining options nearby include Post & Vine, Curfew Vero Beach, Tuohy's Downtown, Twisted Lime Restaurant & Bar, The Service Alley, C.J. Cannon's, and Waldo's Restaurant, alongside beaches, parks, and manatee-viewing spots along the Indian River Lagoon within a 10-20 minute drive.
Best for
This home suits families and small groups seeking a self-catered, low-key beach retreat, thanks to its full kitchen, washer, multiple bedrooms, and enclosed yard. It's also a good fit for travelers who want to combine coastal activities like paddleboarding, fishing, and manatee-spotting with the comforts of a residential home base. The wheelchair-accessible design and quiet neighborhood setting make it appealing to those wanting a calm, non-party atmosphere.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended, since most beaches, parks, and cultural attractions like McKee Botanical Garden and Riverside Theatre are a 10-20 minute drive away, though several bus stops are within about 300-1000 meters for local trips. Vero Beach Regional Airport is the closest airport at roughly 10-15 minutes away, making it more convenient than Melbourne Orlando International, which is about 45-60 minutes out. Plan grocery runs via nearby Miracle Mile, just 6-10 minutes away, and note that stays of 7 nights or longer come with an automatic discount.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights a friendly, helpful management team and an overall pleasant, well-kept property. Reviewers describe the home positively, with no recurring complaints noted in the available excerpts. The limited number of reviews suggests a consistently favorable but small sample of guest experiences so far.
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