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(House #682498 on VRBO.com, also on AIRBNB in Cocoa, FL)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-79648767177053825552019-03-25T14:45:00.000-07:002019-03-25T14:49:24.007-07:00Visit to The Dinosaur Store & Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What to do on a rainy day when you can't visit the beautiful beach? You go to The Dinosaur Store and Museum instead. Wow, what a treat this place was. We really didn't expect such a grand museum of dinosaurs and ancient artifacts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The dinosaurs are life size and placed in their most likely habitats. There are ancient artifacts with signs explaining what you are looking at, science videos to watch and docents walking the floors to answer any of your questions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We were there over 2 hours before we realized it! This a great educational outing for children. Today we were with a 4 year old and she was impressed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After you tour the 2nd and 3rd floor of the museum you can visit the great store, with toys, books, puzzles, T-shirts, rocks and jewelry made from precious stones. We walked out with a sticker book, a great looking T-shirt for the 4 year old and a fun fridge magnet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is an interactive play/exhibit area that costs extra, but we didn't have the time to take a look. It sounded like fun though--the kids were laughing and running around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cost for the Museum of Dinosaurs & Ancient Cultures:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Adult: $14.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Senior 60+: $12.00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Child 3-11: $10.00</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>--Donna</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-41961939000132085572019-02-26T13:59:00.000-08:002019-02-26T13:59:41.610-08:00Cocoa Pad is Ready!Cocoa Pad is a studio apartment in the former garage of Cocoa Girl
Cottage. For years we used this area for storage and sometimes overflow
guest use. In the Fall of 2018 we emptied the room, put in new
flooring, repainted all, installed a new AC/Heat mini split unit,
spiffed up the furnishings and decorated the space in a travel Bohemian
style. Now it is a super cozy, comfy, clean landing area for a
traveling couple, a person on a business trip or as always, for overflow
use by guests staying in Cocoa Girl Cottage. And best of all--we are PET FRIENDLY!!! Photos of the new space:<br />
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Cocoa Pad is available to rent by itself on a per night rate, or it can be rented along with the main home, Cocoa Girl Cottage. Please give us a call for rental rates/information. Hope to see you soon!<br />
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<i>Donna</i> <br />
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Let's go in! Wow, this place is very interesting and full of antiques. Everything is for sale.<br />
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Our favorite spot is the outdoor screen porch area. Let's have tea here, or hold a book club luncheon! <br />
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Reality is Cocoa Girl Cottage which is just as wonderful and very cozy! Hope you enjoyed going to the Estate Sale with us! We find the Estate Sales on <a href="http://www.estatesales.net/" target="_blank">www.estatesales.net</a><br />
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<i>PS: The Estate Sale river front home is For Sale too at $1,450,000.00 and just steps away from Cocoa Girl Cottage. </i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-66444323617026911252016-09-26T16:41:00.000-07:002016-09-26T16:41:02.636-07:00Sunrise Walk From Cocoa Girl CottageA favorite time for all guests we have learned, is a morning walk along the Indian River before sunrise. How can these this be? You are on vacation--you don't want to get up earlier than sunrise! The proof is in the pictures:<br />
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Oh, now we see...<br />
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These amazing photos were taken only a short walk from Cocoa Girl Cottage along Indian River Drive. The bird was found near the dock at MacFarland Park, which is also within a short walk from Cocoa Girl Cottage. Okay we get it now! See you at sunrise!<br />
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There are beautiful streets to walk along, full of a variety of shops, bakeries, casual and fine dining, art studios, old Florida style homes a mansion or two and this adorable small chapel. Isn't this a perfect spot for a wedding?<br />
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Recently we stumbled upon an antique car show in the village. There is always something going on here. Let's check it out!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-22825583531501616252016-02-06T06:28:00.000-08:002016-02-06T06:28:05.332-08:00Green Master Bathroom Reveal<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My contractor said lets gut the bathroom and start over. I groaned, no--I really want to save as much of the retro green bathroom as possible, because Cocoa Girl Cottage loves her retro look. So, we compromised and settled on removing only the tiny green toilet and the old cabinetry. Before:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We found the old dresser at Adjectives Market in Altamonte Springs, FL. <a href="http://www.adjmkt.com/" target="_blank">www.adjmkt.com. </a> My husband was able to salvage the sink and drop it into the dresser. We love it! We retiled the floor with this awesome retro black and white tile found at Home Depot. This is the same tile we used when saving our pink retro bathroom (earlier post). Hope to see you soon at Cocoa Girl Cottage.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-60039945975547029922015-10-21T10:23:00.000-07:002015-10-21T10:23:40.834-07:00Californian's Take on Cocoa Beach<span style="font-size: large;">Our California guests Robin & Billy enjoying Cocoa Beach this past weekend. They visit famous California beaches all the time but they say our beaches are awesome too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> PS: They loved their stay at Cocoa Girl Cottage too!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-10040819073222661572015-08-28T10:43:00.000-07:002015-08-28T10:43:02.207-07:00We've been busy! Cocoa Girl has a Big Sister!<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry we've been absent for a bit. We didn't plan it, but we bought Cocoa Girl Cottage a big sister! Her name is Flo and she is a 90 year Spanish bungalow designed by famed architect Martin Luther Hampton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't she gorgeous? We are in the process of doing some rehab work on the inside and underneath (plumbing) and then we'll update the landscaping outside when it's cooler, but she's pretty great looking already. Best of all, she is in within walking distance of Cocoa Girl Cottage! We love it when our Cocoa Girl Cottage guests walk over for a visit to check on our progress and share a glass of wine on the outside deck (which also needs some help!). She's a work in progress. She'll keep us busy for years, just like Cocoa Girl Cottage did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take care all. <i>Donna O.</i></span><br />
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The vanity (hard to see) was from the 1950's. The sinks were fairly new, but the mirrors were ugly, the tile floor was getting old and hard to clean and the toilet--we won't even discuss that. But....I loved the pink and white wall tile, the pink tub and the pink soap dishes and toothbrushes mounted on the wall. They were so cool looking and very retro. Contractor wasn't to happy as apparently it is harder to tear out a few things rather than everything, but alas, I was able to "Save the Pink Bathroom". Did you know there is an entire web site devoted to this subject? <a href="http://www.savethepinkbathroom.com/" target="_blank">www.savethepinkbathroom.com</a><br />
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We "Saved the Pink Bathroom"! New mirrors and lights and even a new window.<br />
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Next time, I'm "Saving the Green Bathroom!" Wait 'til you see...<br />
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Take care, Donna O.<br />
PS: If you are interested in renting this cute home, check her out on VRBO.com, #682498.<br />
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We opened the doors in mid-January and we are booked through the end of July already! 3 months of 2016 are reserved. Cocoa Girl Cottage is a hit!!! We are over the moon excited that our sweet little Cocoa home is doing so well and being enjoyed by many. Take a look at our VRBO ad. She is #682498 on <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/682498" target="_blank">VRBO.com/682498</a> I'm obviously way behind on the blog about the remodel projects, but I'll catch up now that the work is obviously done and she is open for business. Well not quite done--new bathroom windows are going in next Saturday before our next guests arrive! Be back soon.</div>
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I'm looking for a little clock to hang in the spot between the old shutter and bigger picture to its left. I guess I have to volunteer to go shopping through the great antique and vintage shops located all over Brevard County!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-23048681841716480772015-01-30T06:17:00.000-08:002015-01-30T06:17:13.904-08:00Sofa ShoppingIt has become very clear that "Mr. Cocoa Girl Cottage" wants to have a say in the decorating and furnishings. While he was on a trip to Miami, he texts me this picture as to what he would like for the sofa in the living room.<br />
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I was not super excited about his choice, as it is black and leather. After all this is a "beach cottage" and I wanted bright colors and cool to the touch fabric. But alas, after a another trip to Miami (by himself) my input was trumped and this sofa arrived and was placed in the living room. (I should have been suspicious when he switched cars with me and took my SUV!) His secret weapon, both seats have a lazy boy built in. After one sitting and lifting of the foot rest, I was sold. The sofa looks super cute now in the house, with a great "retro" coffee table we found, painted the perfect colors, placed in front. Fun pillows and throw blanket from Home Goods add the finishing touch. Here is a quick picture taken with the sofa and table in view. I must admit, the sofa is super comfortable--hard to get out of when there is more work to be done!<br />
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PS: That great aqua piece under the TV came from Nadeau Furniture Store in Miami, FL. Highly recommend this store to find unusual pieces, reasonably priced. <a href="http://www.furniturewithasoul.com/">http://www.furniturewithasoul.com.</a> The piece has tons of storage, four drawers and is super looking!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-36701872851601808262015-01-16T13:32:00.000-08:002015-01-16T13:32:34.519-08:00Easy Storage SolutionThe new kitchen is awesome, but a little more storage is needed for those items that are not used very much. The dining room has ample floor space for a hutch or buffet. Let's go shopping! We found this discarded TV hutch at Goodwill. The color is an awful brown, but we've been learning how to use chalk paint on Pinterest. So... we decided to be brave... Let's see what happens!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-11913368939763034482014-11-18T13:20:00.000-08:002014-11-18T13:20:50.808-08:00Antique Chairs from Riverside, CAMost people will buy their furniture within a reasonable radius of their home, but not us, no... we spot the perfect chairs in an antique store in Riverside, California!<br />
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My husband's sister gave us the perfect round table for the house, but we were having a hard time finding chairs that fit comfortably underneath. While visiting Riverside, California to attend a wedding, we took time to walk through a wonderful antique store and there they were, waiting for us to find them, hiding in what looked like an attic overflow area!!! Here they are all lined up at the checkout counter to go home with us...<br />
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Well... we have to go home on an airplane, so the chairs were left behind to be packed and shipped to Florida. After they arrived safe and sound, we cleaned, polished and reupholstered the seats. Adorable don't you think?</div>
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Our cabinetry contractor is <a href="http://dfwoodworks.org/">DF Woodworks</a>. The cabinets are from the American Capital Series, Maple Concord, Flat Panel Artic with Chocolate Glaze. We picked out granite counter tops that go in next.<br />
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We learned to check the Clearance aisle and middle of the aisle ways at Lowe's for Clearance items. We found some wonderful deals. Check out this stainless steel Bosch refrigerator we picked up on Clearance! We also learned that during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is the best time to buy appliances on sale. We purchased a Samsung stove, microwave and dishwasher package at a great price. Are you ready for the kitchen reveal picture? What a difference!!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-11983478316360844102014-10-24T07:46:00.000-07:002014-10-24T07:46:03.828-07:00Kitchen RemodelWhere do I start? What a crazy thing to do--remodel a kitchen. After watching all those HGTV shows and DIY shows you would think we would have been prepared for all the drama involved, but you never are. However, we are happy with how it all turned out. While we were still long-term renting the home, our tenants had a leak under the sink which was never disclosed to us until the cabinetry caved in behind the doors. The resulting water damage was so bad, the sub-floor had to be reinforced and jacked back up under the house. My poor husband had that job. New plumbing was put in, requiring another trip under the house by husband and plumber. My husband Pete is my hero by the way. This is a picture of the OLD kitchen after the tenants moved out and after I spent hours and hours and hours cleaning it with a hazmed suit, gloves and mask on!<br />
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The home was built in the 50's, so we are thinking this was a remodel done perhaps in the 70's or early 80's. Even after a good cleaning, the kitchen was damaged behind the cupboard doors. The doors and drawers were no longer straight and some were not functional It was just worn out and tired and the cost to fix it was more than half way to the cost of a new kitchen. We decided to rip it out, start afresh and hire a contractor! We hired contractor, David Lightholder of Lightholder Construction, who gutted the kitchen in no time, leaving us this to see. Yuck!!! But no worries, wait to you see his finished product!</div>
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Next were questions by our contractor about what type of flooring do you want? Cupboard styles and colors? Wall colors? Appliance choices? Lighting choices? The shopping list went on and on! No problem Pete said! He LOVES to shop!!! The biggest question though was, do you want to be able to use your oven or your dishwasher? Huh? Can't I use both? The contractor said no, not without rewiring the kitchen and getting a new electrical panel. Wow. Weren't we warned of the drama!!! Well, obviously we rewired and put in a new electrical panel so we could power up everything in the house whenever we wanted to. Wouldn't you?</div>
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The new walls and flooring went in. Our wood floors were installed by "Distinctive Floors, LLC" in Brevard County. Highly recommend them! My hero (husband Pete) took care of most of the painting. I helped a little.</div>
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We are getting there aren't we? Now it's time to go hunting for light fixtures and appliances. The cabinets are going in next Wait until you see those beauties!!! They are perfect for Cocoa Girl Cottage in a coastal community!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085489145262878191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400035607055397388.post-87156710011700032092014-10-10T12:40:00.001-07:002014-10-10T12:40:44.421-07:00Cocoa Girl Cottage is under renovation!Thank you for visiting. This is the first post! Our sweet little cottage home in Cocoa, Florida has been pretty beat up and abused over the years by long-term renters. Well, she's had it and so have we. Cocoa Girl Cottage is getting a complete renovation and will be available soon on the short-term Vacation Rental Market. Everyone is getting excited. She's getting a new kitchen, complete with a new wood floor, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. The living room and dining rooms have been repainted and new furniture is coming in, including wonderful pieces from local antique, thrift and vintage stores in the Cocoa Village and Rockledge areas. The master bedroom has been repainted and a chandelier found in an old antique store near Savannah has been dolled up and hung. The other two bedrooms are on the list for repainting and decorating. The retro pink and green bathrooms are getting new fun black and white tiled floors, new sinks (one in an old dresser) and fun fixtures. Tune in and watch all the transformations, lessons learned, oops and ahhhhsss!<br />
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Next posts will be about the kitchen transformation. Amazing! Thanks for visiting.<br />
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