My mother is staying 1 month at the Resort at Cocoa Beach right now. She is in week 2, and with -20+ wind chill in WI tonight, I wish I was there too. When we went to WDW in Oct, we drove over to Cocoa Beach for the day. We stopped at The Resort to check it out. It seemed very nice. The pool is close to the lobby on the West side of the resort, the beach is a short walk from the back door of the resort. There is a nice walkway, with a foot wash area, which is nice after a walk on the beach. We tried to see a condo while we were there, but decided not to wait for a tour. My mom stays in the Penthouse with a friend and really enjoys it. Sorry I can't tell you what attractions are close by. Good luck with your decision.