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About Us

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

At Happy Palm Stays, 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 Happy Palm Stays Team

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Kelsy

Owner Success

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 Happy Palm Stays? 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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Madison

Owner Success

Hometown: Merritt Island, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: Grills Seafood

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Sebastian Inlet! Spending the day at the sandbar while boating with friends is my favorite kind of weekend!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? Cocoa Beach is where Kelly Slater, one of the greatest American surfers of all time was born and raised! Look out for his statue on A1A as you head into downtown Cocoa Beach.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Having a sunrise coffee on the beach, shopping at Ron Jon's Surf Shop then closing out the day in downtown Cocoa Beach hitting all the local fav bars and restaurants.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: The team! Everyone is so close and friendly. It's a great work environment and makes "working" that much more enjoyable.

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Patrick

Business Development

Favorite Restaurant: Long Doggers! Our daughters love the free dessert.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Brevard Zoo. There are lions, bears, a new aquarium and a splash pad for kids!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? All of the rockets! They go off every week and we're going back to the Moon and onto Mars!

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: We are a family run company with attention to detail and our team cares about the guests and owners. Plus, we're at the 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 Happy Palm Stays? 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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Emily

Guest Services

Hometown: Tampa, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: My favorite local restaurant is Trattoria Bella, in Palm Bay. The cozy atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine, and warm hospitality make it a standout dining experience.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Locally owned, River Road Coffee is a hidden gem with homemade coffee syrups, local artist finds, and boozy popsicles—definitely a must-try!

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? People might be surprised to learn that the Space Coast isn't just about rockets and space exploration. It’s also home to incredible natural beauty, with stunning beaches, wildlife refuges, and unique experiences like bioluminescent kayaking.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: My perfect day in Cocoa Beach starts with a sunrise at the beach, followed by coffee at River Road. Then, I’d go on a kayak tour and catch a rocket launch in the afternoon. To wrap up the day, I'd enjoy a delicious dinner at Chart House, savoring the waterfront views.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays? What I love most about working here is the incredible community. The people here bring so much passion and energy, making every day inspiring and enjoyable!

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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 Happy Palm Stays? 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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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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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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Cody

Repair & Maintenance

Hometown: Mulica Hill, NJ

 

Favorite Restaurant: 4th Street Fillin Station.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The bioluminescence during the fall.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? That Kelly Slater the greatest surfer of all time is from here!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Surfing from sun up to sun down.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: The unity in trying to give our guest the best possible experience.

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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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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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Andrew

Partner

Favorite Restaurant: Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana. An excellent authentic Italian restaurant a short walk from the Pier

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: Stand up Paddleboarding in the intercoastal waterways. There is always so much to see!

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Catch the sunrise from the balcony or take a quiet walk on the beach to start the day, explore Sebastian Inlet with a picnic lunch followed by ice cream with the kids on the way home and a great dinner outside.

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Brianne

Partner

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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Dean

Partner

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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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

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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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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Kathleen

Partner

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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Drew

Partner

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 Happy Palm Stays?: I love finding new ways to update and improve our properties - from items we supply guests, to new renovations.

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Steve

Partner

Favorite Restaurant: Florida Fresh Grill is a great spot for a special night out.

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: For the relaxing beach bar, Sandbar never disappoints.

 

What people would be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: While not a surprise to those who have been here, it's rare to find such nice white sand beaches without the crowds you might expect. While the area has many attractions, it still has the laid back vibe that makes it so special.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: It has the culture of a small family run company, while still being focused on providing a first rate experience for both our guests and property owners. It is great to see a team filled with people who really care and want to be the best at what they do.

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Jason

Accounting

Favorite Restaurant:Grills Riverside Melbourne: Great food with a great atmosphere. It's located along the Indian River and you often get the chance to see dolphins swimming by.

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: Manatee Cove Park in Merritt Island: Secluded park with easy kayaking access to a cove that many manatees call home. Manatees swim right next to the kayak and the cove has access to the Indian River for even more wildlife to be enjoyed.

 

What people would be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: It is home to one of the largest charity events in central Florida, Surfing Santas. This event hosts thousands of spectators and hundreds of Surfing Santas each December around Christmas Day. It raises tens of thousands of dollars for local charities and brings attention to the rich surfing culture of Cocoa Beach, all while celebrating the spirit of Christmas in the sunny Space Coast.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: The overall energy and enthusiasm for what SICB provides. The entire staff works together to provide our guests with great experiences when staying with us, while also taking pride in managing our properties to keep them at our high standard. It's exciting to be part of such a positive staff within a quickly growing company.

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Jenn

Accounting

Favorite Restaurant: The Lazy Turtle for the food and the atmosphere & Manny's Cucina Napoletana for all the classic Italian favorites that I can easily grab on the go. Both locations have a lot of gluten free options which is especially appealing to me.

 

Favorite Hidden Gem: Wickham Park & The King Center. They are always putting on different events and activities to attend.

 

What people would be surprised to hear about the Space Coast: There was an episode on Breaking Bad where it showed Kim had retreated to the Space Coast; I remember very clearly her mentioning a restaurant off of Wickham and her work commute looking super familiar!

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?:I am surrounded by some really great individuals. The staff really care about their guests and taking care of their staff including making a point to show appreciation to every employee's part in the company's success. Everyone is also continually working towards and the aim to make it the best experience possible for everyone involved.

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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 snowed 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 Happy Palm Stays?: The people.

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Dave

Repair & Maintenance

Hometown: California City, CA

 

Favorite Restaurant: That Little Restaurant in Melbourne. Always a hit for a great breakfast!

 

Favorite hidden gem: The secluded, public beach access up and down A1A that can only be discovered on a bike or walks.

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast?The storm severity is less intense in this location for hurricanes. NASA's decision to settle here was largely based on that information.

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Sunny day, cool breeze and bicycle ride along the beach.

 

What do you love most about working at SICB?: All of the staff treat you like family. Everyone is a team player and contributes to the morale of others. I love interacting with our guests as well and hearing their stories.

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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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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 Happy Palm Stays? The teamwork and communication.


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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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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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Justin

Repair & Maintenance

Hometown: Acadia, FL

 

Favorite Restaurant: Rusty's by Port Canaveral.

 

Favorite hidden gem: Kennedy Space Center being able to head over there for the day to learn about its history.

 

What people would be surprised to learn about the Space Coast? It’s home to one of the largest nesting sites of loggerhead sea turtles.

 

Describe your perfect day in Cocoa Beach: Having lunch in the port and heading to the beach to enjoy the rest of your day.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: Being able to have a view of the beach all day!

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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 Happy Palm Stays?: Meeting and getting to know people from all over the world who have come to visit our beach town.

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Dawn

Cleaning

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 Happy Palm Stays?: 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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Dayana

Cleaning Inspector

Favorite Restaurant: Coconuts on the Beach.

 

Favorite hidden gem: The Cloud Parlow Speakeasy Cafe in Cocoa Beach. A really cool spot!

 

What would you be surprised to hear about the Space Coast? That Kelly Slater the professional surfer is from Cocoa Beach.

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? Head out on the boat with family and friends all day long.

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays?: It is truly a family-friendly workplace!

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Vanessa

Cleaning Inspector

Favorite Restaurant:

Taverna Opa


Hidden Gem: Romelia Farms is a 36-acre petting zoo & Wildlife preserve located in Merritt island. Interact with 160+ farm & exotic animals including camels, horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, cows, lemurs & more! 


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

People are surprised to learn that the 60's sitcom " I dream of jeannie" helped put cocoa beach on the map. People love taking pictures under the road sign "I dream of Jeannie Lane " near Lori Wilson park where you can also see how they honored their legacy with a roadside plaque outside the park.  

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? The perfect way to start my day would be watching the sunrise and having breakfast at the pier. Then head to the banana river to kayak around the mangrove islands where you will have a chance to see dolphins,Manatees, Pelicans, Osprey, Bald Eagles and many more wildlife. I would end my day at "Coconuts" , a restaurant right on the beach with great food and drinks.

 

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Sonja

Laundry

Favorite Restaurant: Salsas Cocina


Hidden Gem: Manatee Sanctuary Park in Cape Canaveral  


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

There's so many tucked away waterside eating establishments to enjoy when you come and visit us! You can enjoy a gorgeous sunset on the river or a sunrise with a mimosa beachside! We're perhaps a thirty minute drive from historic Cocoa Village, established back some time in 1800s. Our Pier has been around since the 60s too, I remember when there was once an arcade I loved as a kid! Perhaps more well known is the Kennedy space center as well as our port where you can see the cuisine ships coming in to dock and even check a glimpse at the Space X thrusters stored between launches in the harbor! The Space Coast is constantly developing! There's honestly a lot of history to learn about the area and our town, plenty of activities to enjoy and beautiful days, everyone has to just come and see it for themselves!  

 

Perfect Day in Cocoa Beach? I'm a simple individual, my perfect day is spent with my friends at the beach or any of our favorite hangouts. If everyone's away, I frequent our coffee shops, libraries and parks to read and draw my art while listening to good music. Everyday is another opportunity to expand my horizons in our wonderful town.

 

 

What do you love most about working at Happy Palm Stays? What I love the most is how helpful and kind everyone is one our team and how appreciated everyone makes me feel. My confidence and spirit has greatly been uplifted by my peers and I would do everything in my ability to do the same for them. We're like one big family!

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Sue

Laundry

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 Happy Palm Stays?: Enjoying the people I work with and how helpful and friendly everyone is.

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Scooby

HPS 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 Happy Palm Stays?: Woof! Playing with all of the staff and guests!

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