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Casa Coquina Rocks for Space Coast Romance
One of the bedrooms at Casa Coquina
It’s a world onto its own, just a couple of blocks from the Indian River Lagoon in Titusville, an enormous 1927 coquina rock mansion painted with murals and standing three stories tall. Casa Coquina is at once a quirky museum and a relaxing retreat, a place inviting you to have some fun, where a knight in shining armor sits atop a horse in the main hall, a British pub and wedding chapel compete for atmosphere, and every surface in the common rooms are crowded with antiques, all available for purchase. The guest rooms along the eastern side of the building, like the Diamond Suite with its hardwood floors, fireplace and whirlpool, and massage chair, also have sundecks overlooking the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA. If you want to party during a Space Shuttle launch, they’ve got you covered!
There are eight suites in all, many of them with a separate bed, perfect for traveling with girlfriends, siblings, or parents. Each has its own distinct character, and none so rich as the Black Pearl, the penthouse on the third floor, where the Oriental trappings include a 17th century Ming Dynasty marriage bed (for show—your bed is much grander). Outdoors, the mansion is flanked by niche gardens with koi ponds, and of course there’s a hot tub. Why pay motel rates when suites here start at $79 weekdays, $109 weekends—and you have the run of the manor? Your stay includes a full breakfast, complimentary beer and wine in the evenings, wireless Internet, and your own big suite with private bath.
