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About Us

We are the Space Coast's #1 Vacation Rental Manager

At Stay In Cocoa Beach, we put our owners and guests first. We offer the largest selection of premium vacation properties on the Space Coast coupled with a highly professional, market leading team. Our local team’s mission is to provide exceptional customer service from beginning to end so you have a phenomenal vacation experience. As the area's top vacation rental manager and winner of the industry's top awards, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Meet The Stay In Cocoa Beach Team

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Kelsy

Owner Services

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

 

Favorite Restaurant: Top 3 are Rusty's at the Port, Rising Tide, and Nosh.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Jetty Park, I love going there to watch the cruise ships depart! The Disney cruise ships horn plays "When you wish upon a star" as it leaves. It is magical! You can also fish right from the rocks there!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? The Space coast itself! Our unique retro beach town charm is extremely refreshing and surprising to most out of towners!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Waking up to watch the sunrise, getting breakfast at Southern Charm Café, watching the surfers at the Cocoa Beach Pier, lunch at Papa Vito's, afternoon fishing charter out of the port (I am determined to catch a Mahi Mahi!), and ending the day with my family and my dog either grilling at home, or at one of our amazing restaurants in town!

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Our small family business mindset is what trickles down to our guests. At the end of the day our family wants your family to have an amazing stay! We provide you with the best accommodations on the space coast so you can enjoy your stay and explore our little slice of heaven!

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Zareh

Guest Services

Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: The Beachside Cafe - excellent breakfast and lunch spot!

 

Favorite hidden gem: The beautiful intercoastal waterways of Brevard. I would recommend a kayak tour to look for dolphins, manatees, alligators, herons, and all kinds of beautiful, unique wildlife.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? The resurgence of the Space Program. Being a child of the Space Shuttle era, it is cool to see all these new companies coming and advancing science and space exploration. If you're lucky enough to see a rocket launch on your visit it is quite the experience!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: My wife Chloe and Scooby our dog would spend the morning on one of our beautiful dog friendly beaches. Then we would walk around downtown Cocoa Beach exploring the shops, bars, and restaurants. Finally we would have dinner at any of the amazing restaurants at Port Canaveral and watch the cruise ships sail out.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: My coworkers. From the owners of the company to our cleaning staff, everyone cares deeply about each other and our guests. Our success is derived from the passion each employee brings with them to work.

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Taylor

Guest Services

Hometown: Melbourne, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: 4th Street Fillin Station Gastrobar & Grill! They have delicious food and over 150 craft beers. Fun fact, this gastrobar was originally an old gas station!

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Banana River Lagoon! Kayaking the lagoon is one of my favorite ways to explore the unique wildlife that inhabits Florida's Space Coast. I highly recommend booking a nighttime bioluminescence kayaking tour with Fin Expeditions! It is magical!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? Florida's Space Coast is one of the largest nesting sites for sea turtles, representing 90% of eggs laid in the US! The three main sea turtles species that come to our beaches are the loggerhead, green and leatherback!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Waking up early to get a chai tea latte at Juice N' Java and watching the beautiful sunrise on the beach. Then exploring nature by kayaking the Banana River Lagoon. Getting a delicious lunch and craft beer (or two!) at 4th Street Fillin Station is a must! Then exploring the unique shops in Historic Cocoa Village, followed by a seafood dinner at Florida's Fresh Grill.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB? My amazing coworkers! Everyone is so friendly and we all care greatly about each other and our guests. We have a very well-rounded team that works perfectly in unison to ensure our guests have a fantastic stay in Cocoa Beach!

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Amanda

Guest Services

Hometown: Merritt Island, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: The Tiny Turtle

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Thousand Island in Cocoa Beach.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? It's home to the most biologically diverse estuary in North America, the Indian River Lagoon, where you can see thousands of species of plants and animals.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: My perfect day would start with a big breakfast at Southern Charm Cafe, boating all afternoon in the lagoon and island hopping, and finish with a poolside cookout with family and friends.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB? The awesome team, everybody works hard and keeps a fun environment! I also love helping people make memories in our beautiful little paradise!

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Chris

Operations

Hometown: Barrington, RI

 

Favorite Restaurant: Jazzy’s Mainely Lobster – They have an excellent clam chowder and lobster rolls.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Jetty Park in Port Canaveral. There is great port-side fishing from the shore or the Jetty, and the beach is one of my favorites. The picnic area has a great children’s playground and barbecue pavilions.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast?Brevard Zoo, a short drive from Cocoa Beach, located in Melbourne, was recently rated the 3rd best zoo in the United States.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Everyday, as long as it starts with a walk on Cocoa Beach with my wife just after sunrise.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB? That it is a family run business. Working for a family run hospitality business gives you a sense of community. We are working with people who care about the business and who are committed to providing excellent service to guests.

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Dean

Partner & Head of Owner Services

Favorite Restaurant: There are so many great ones in the area! For a special date night, I would recommend the Fat Snook.

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: Cafe Surfinista for their great local surf vibe, coffee and acai bowls.

 

What people would be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: I'd say the most common surprises I hear from our guests is how relaxed and charming Cocoa Beach is, and how many things there are for families to do beyond enjoying the beach (things like bioluminescence tours, fishing, space camp, aerial adventure, go karting, etc.)

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: It's the fun, energetic, family atmosphere we all bring working with each other, helping our guests, or enjoying our get-togethers outside of work! It's very difficult to describe but for those who've become part of a small family company, passionate about the mission, it'll be easy to relate!

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Jaclyn

Partner & Head of Guest Experience

Favorite Restaurant: Simply Delicious Cafe: A great local spot for breakfast/brunch. I recommend the Eggs Benny or stuffed French Toast!

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: The river side of Cocoa Beach - the Banana River has so many interesting isles, nooks and crannies to explore by kayak, boat or stand up paddleboard that is very close to many of our buildings. I love seeing all the manatees and other wildlife!

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: That "I Dream of Jeannie" was set in Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral. There is a street near Lori Wilson Park named after it.

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach : Start by watching the sunrise (they are so spectacular on the beach!), then building sandcastles with my daughters on the beach followed by an ice cream cone at the Fat Donkey in downtown Cocoa Beach and a seafood dinner on a patio enjoying the warm air.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: The energy of the people and constantly finding ways for guests to enjoy their stay. Nothing makes me happier than having people discover our cozy beach town and planning their next stay.

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Drew

Partner & Head of Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Masa Taqueria, they have excellent margaritas and tacos!

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: The Intracoastal Brewing Company in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne. They have an amazing selection of rotating beers, lots of events and food trucks!

 

What people would be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: We have a specially designated area code "321" paying tribute to the area's space history and rocket launch countdowns.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: I love finding new ways to update and improve our properties - from items we supply guests, to new renovations.

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Brianne

Partner & Head of Technology

Favorite Restaurant: The Green Room Cafe for a fresh & healthy meal

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: Wicked Pineapple for their acai bowls.

 

What would people be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: Last year NASA's Kennedy Space Center supported a record number of launches from the Space Coast. We are excited to see if they can make history and do it again this year with a record number of launches! The launches can be viewed from the comfort of many of our oceanfront patios, or from the Chateau by the Sea rooftop deck. It's one of the largest in the area and is exclusive to guests staying there!

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: I love hearing about our guests' stay with us! It's very rewarding getting a 5 star review from a happy guest that had an amazing experience, and wants to come back to stay with us again!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: I love starting the day with a coffee at Juice & Java, then enjoy hanging by the pool with my family. In the afternoon we love to find a local patio to eat outdoors, like 4th Street Fillin Station, where I can try an awesome local beer. We love ending the day with a walk on the beach to catch the beautiful sunset!

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Kathleen

Partner & Head of Accounting

Favorite Restaurant: Florida Fresh Grill for a special occasion!

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: The Brevard Zoo - it is such a great spot with so many interesting animals to see and things to do. There is a Treetop Trek course for all levels and Kayak tours available as well.

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: Cocoa Beach is home to the largest Surfing Santa’s event on Christmas Eve every year. It is such a great event and fun for the whole family.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Start off the day with an acai bowl at Wicked Pineapples and spend the morning at the beach. Getting some lunch from Green Turtle Market and then ending the day relaxing by the pool!

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John

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Rusty's at the Port and Jazzy's Mainly Lobster in downtown Cocoa Beach.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The amazing fishing in and around the Thousand Island Cocoa Beach canals.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? The resurgence of the space program led by Space X and Blue Origin. It seems like there is a launch just about every week.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: A family business that truly provides a great atmosphere for employees and guests! Hard to explain but easy to see when spending time at any of our properties!

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James

Repair & Maintenance

Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: Carabba’s Italian Grill in Merritt Island. Great easy family friendly spot.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Preacher Bar & Grill – a really neat low lit tavern, with an eclectic menu and over 50 craft beers to choose from!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? We have had snow here! Don’t worry, it only happens once every couple of decades.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Watch the sunrise (we get spectacular sunrises over the beach), spend the morning by the water, have lunch outside at Sandbar, relax on the beach and end with dinner at SquidLips watching the sunset.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: The ease of getting things accomplished with the support of the whole team - and seeing the guests enjoy themselves at our properties.

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Ron

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Florida's Seafood. Great laid back spot on the water with nice deck.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Spending a relaxing day at the beach topped off with some food and drinks at the Pier.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Meeting and getting to know people from all over the world who have come to visit our beach town.

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Gage

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Salsas Cocina in Cocoa Beach for great Mexican food.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Cocoa Beach Surf Company - it is a great alternative to Ron Jons Surf Shop.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Enjoying the sunshine with no rain!

 
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Ajay

Repair & Maintenance

Hometown: Lowell, MA

 

Favorite Restaurant: The 4th Street Fillin Station. It’s a very cool restaurant that is set up inside an old gas station. They serve a great variety of different foods, drinks, and ice cream.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Kennedy Space Center. We are actually able to watch the rocket launches from most of our units. NASA launches hundreds of rockets every year, so keep your eyes in the sky and you might catch one taking off!

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Tim

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: LongHorn Steakhouse - nothing beats a good steak for me.


Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Going to the beach and surfing and relaxing with friends. The beach never gets old.


What do you love most about working at SICB? Getting to meet people from all different places and hearing their stories.


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Blayne

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse in Cocoa Beach. A great teppanyaki experience.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Kiwanis Island Park - it is a community river park nearby in Merritt Island for fishing, sports, an exercise trail, paddling and boating.

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast? It showed here once a long time ago!

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Spending all day at the beach!

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: The people.

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Ian

Repair & Maintenance

Favorite Restaurant: Crydermans Barbecue in Cocoa Village and Edelweiss for their German food.

 

Favorite hidden gem: In Viera there is a great biking nature preserve area in the marshland.

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Definitely spending it at the beach with good food and music and friends.


What do you love most about working at SICB? The teamwork and communication.


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Dawn

Cleaning Manager

Hometown: Nyack, New York

 

Favorite Restaurant: Bruno's Pizzeria, Cocoa Beach - Fantastic food, fresh and authentic! The most satisfying slice of pizza!! Since I am a New Yorker, I am a Pizza Snob and Bruno's is the Best! What an amazing and fun crew of workers to brighten your day and night!!

 

Favorite hidden gem: Sebastian Inlet. When I go there, I feel like I am on my own private island, no one in sight for miles!

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast? The original scientists of NASA researched this area and found out that Cocoa Beach has the most beautiful, consistent weather on a yearly basis and it is near The Atlantic Ocean and in close proximity to the Equator

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Waking up early and running across the street, to watch the Sunrise and to see the baby sea turtles, make their trek to the ocean, sipping on Mimosas and nibbling on fresh fruit. Then enjoying a swim, walking on the beach into town to have some lunch at one of our favorite restaurants.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Everything, my co-workers, all working together on one goal, ensuring that our guests have everything that they can ever want, to make their vacations so enjoyable.

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Mauricio

Laundry Manager

Hometown: Colombia, South America

 

Favorite Restaurant: The Tiny Turtle, Cocoa Beach. Their food is Caribbean Fusion – it is very creative and everything is delicious! You can go there for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and most evenings they have live music for you to enjoy!!

 

Favorite hidden gem: Romelia Farms, it is a family owned animal sanctuary, rescue reserve, petting zoo and so much more to do!

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Spending the day at the pool, eating good food and drinking, enjoying with friends and family.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Being a part of a team that makes sure that their guests have the most enjoyable stay.

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Shannon

Cleaning Inspector

Favorite Restaurant:

Definitely The Tiny Turtle. It is Caribbean fusion deliciousness, eco & ocean friendly as well as active in the Cocoa Beach community.


Hidden Gem: The Florida Wildlife Hospital - if you happen upon injured or orphaned wildlife on your visit the Florida Wildlife Hospital can help! 


What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast:

Canaveral National Seashore boasts the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida providing habitat for thousands of native species! 

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Patty

Cleaning Inspector

Favorite Restaurant:

Rusty's at the Port. You can't beat the relaxed vibe and patio!


Hidden Gem: Simply Delicious - they always have amazing baked goods and it's a great sit down spot for breakfast and lunch.  


What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast:

The Space Coast is going to be establishing more wildlife sanctuaries to protect native species to our area.  

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Doing a morning walk on the beach to enjoy the sunrise - they truly are spectacular here.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: The teamwork and comradery!

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Sue

Laundry Attendant

Favorite Restaurant: Gators Dockside Restaurant - great fresh seafood and view of the cruise ships and an occasional view of dolphins swimming through the port.


Hidden Gem: Lone Cabbage fish camp! Enjoy a great fried seafood basket like gator tail and take a fun airboat ride and view our local wildlife.  


What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast:

Taking a riverboat ride around our local rivers and learning about our wildlife like manatees and help preserve and keeps our rivers clean.  

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Sitting on the beach with my husband Ray watching the rockets taking off!

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Enjoying the people I work with and how helpful and friendly everyone is.

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Scooby

SICB Mascot

Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: Woof Gang Bakery in Cocoa Beach - I love their dog treats!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Start with a big stretch before going to the office and meeting guests. Then head to Canova Beach Park where I can run free!

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: Woof! Playing with all of the staff and guests!

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