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Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bathroomsSleeps 356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

When you stay at this cottage in Indian Rocks Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. .This cottage is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belleair Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Dunes" Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 – Steps to Sand!

Private Historic Gulf-View Cottage with Sunset Deck – Built in 1913 and tucked behind the dunes, Dunes is a fully renovated two-story cottage blending vintage charm and modern comfort. Enjoy a private patio, spiral staircase, Gulf-view deck, and open living space just steps from the beach, with shared access to pool, hot tub, and garden grounds.

More than 100 years old, the Beach Cottage Inn is one of Indian Rocks Beach`s earliest cottages. Lovingly tended to and newly renovated, it is now available for guests for the first time in more than a decade.

Upon entering downstairs from a subtropical brick path, there is a queen bed, bedside tables, dresser, armoire, armchair, and desk. The bedroom enjoys its own full bathroom, newly restored with eco friendly bathroom fixtures. Sliding glass doors give on to a private patio, its pergola covered in flowering vines.

Spiral stairs lead up to an open living area with a crisp new euro kitchen and additional half-bathroom. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking tools, as well as dining table and chairs. A loveseat sofa bed with twin mattress for a third guest sits opposite. This upstairs too has its own exterior door leading to a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with extra seating to enjoy company and delight in the sunset.

If you think you may need more space, please consider reserving the one of our additional cottage apartments next door, which include 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom options.

Guests will have private use of the entire 2-story cottage, including a secluded patio and its own gulf-view deck.

As residents next door, we are generally available to answer questions or respond to comments by text, phone, email, or in person.

The cottage comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, as well as cooking essentials and some bathing products.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and the on-premises laundry room with washer and dryer is free of charge.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as bike parking.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: There is an open spiral stairway in the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

498885

"Dunes" Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 – Steps to Sand! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M.A. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Fantastic view from the deck! It was a clean, private, well appointed place, with everything I needed for my stay with my dog! The host was so accommodating and I had such a rejuvenating week! Thank you, Jude & Sam too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

jessica t., westlake ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay here for a few days while getting away from the cold weather in Ohio. The pictures don't even do this place justice. The cottage is so cozy and private, the beach is very close and the bed... the bed is amazing! Jude is so kind and made us feel very welcome. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing get-a-way even on a holiday weekend. We enjoyed coffee and dinner on the top balcony where we had a wonderful breeze and amazing sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay and so close to the beach!

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great! Entire cottage was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the beach chairs, noodles, board for our time on the beach!Would totally stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Soooo close to Beach—-30 yards

Here is the perfect spot for one person or a couple. Two friends as well. Easy walk to beach. Less than 30 yards. Has parking. Indian Rocks Beach is so quiet and easy on the soul. Not much traffic. White sand and a calm Gulf with a breeze every day. This is a two story property with spiral staircase. That is the only possible problem for some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice very clean cozy beach place. Dog friendly unit ( beach was not dog friendly) No roads to cross, walk out to the beach. Lots of beach toys, chairs to use. Hard to find, GPS sent us around in circles, but once you find it you’ll be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Amazing place! So clean and included everything I needed and more! A beautiful ocean view from the deck, and a very comfy bed. Jude was very kind, and greeted me upon my arrival. He answered all of my questions and messages very quickly. My stay was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great location. Beautiful beach. I’d like to visit again
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient beach access

Comfortable, easy beach access, property is as presented by owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

So close to the beach! Such a sweet host! Definitely will return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get-away spot!

Quant cottage on beautiful Indian Rocks Beach! Cottage is well-appointed with quality towels and linens, kitchen utensils, etc. The upstairs deck has a view of the water and a lovely breeze. Location to local businesses is great! We very much enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and cute space!

This rental is right next to the beach and is very cute. The bed is super comfy and there are doors out to a nice patio next to bed. The bathrooms are clean and new. The two floors are connected by spiral stairs so be aware if you have little kids or mobility issues. The kitchen is cute but small and has the basics but not set up for making in depth meals. There is no rental guide book so we had to contact the owner a number of times via texts with various questions but he was very responsive. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique, Tiny. Hidden Gem

Provided with our own parking space, we followed a "red brick road" through a beautiful maze to our downstairs bedroom and bath. We climbed the circular staircase inside to a lovely little open plan living area and half bath. Opening the door, we were pleased to find a deck with a view and table and chairs with a live plant on the table. The Bonds were very nice. We left items there, by mistake. Jenni helped us facilitate their return. We will come back again and highly recommend this property to a couple with no mobility issues. B. and D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Everything was as described. Location is perfection and the hosts are incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C., Danville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

My husband and I wanted someplace near the beach and this spot delivered! Cozy and private and steps to the beach, it was perfect! The hosts were great and very responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024