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Historic Beach Cottage steps from the white sandy beach of Indian Rocks Beach

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 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 beach, within a 15-minute drive of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. .This beach cottage is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 15.6 mi (25 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 19 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 19 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬19 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.

Historic Beach Cottage steps from the white sandy beach of Indian Rocks Beach

Experience Old Florida charm with thoroughly modern conveniences. Stay at this 2 bedroom, 1 bath stand alone beach cottage directly on the legendary white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy grilling on the beach and the sounds of the surf crashing in the evening. See the charm of a bygone era in this video of Old Florida’s leisure life and it’s fast disappearing cottages.

https://vimeo.com/212806056

Take this chance to experience Florida’s fabulous Gulf in a way that marries the best of it’s leisure past with the excitement and convenience of its modern recreation.

This is a new property for us as of November 25, 2019. Please read the reviews of our other properties(VRBO #s: 922196, 888869, 880244, 880243)
I am also a licensed boat Captain that does private charters only for our guest that rent our units.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features a playground, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 480 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Historic Beach Cottage steps from the white sandy beach of Indian Rocks Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Perfect quick getaway with my husband. Cottage was just as described. Check in and check out were simple and communicated well in advance. Will definitely be renting another property from Tom in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James F.

Location, Location, Location - Not Much More

Due to travel issues, we arrived very early into the next morning of our initial scheduled arrival. We were greeted by trying to figure out how to open the door due to the 6 coats of paint causing it to stick and only after giving it a hip did we get in. Once inside, we were treated to a mildew smell that was hard to ignore and never went away which told me the AC coils and registers have never been cleaned recently. We finally put our heads down at 3AM on crinkled sheets that look like the last group just left and only bothered to place the comforter over the top of the bed. We shower the next AM to find that the thin metal shower drain is attached by an adhesive that came loose which caused my wife to scratch her foot. While we were willing to deal with these issues for our short stay, we kept coming back to the realization that these items along with others show little pride in ownership. It is solely used to shuttle people in and out and lacks the attention to detail I would expect to have for such a prime asset. Case in point is the 3ft palm tree growing out of the siding on the front patio. Obviously, no one is paying attention to this. we can’t complain about the location and the neat town of Indian Rocks which deserve the 3 stars. We are taking 1 star off due to the general condition of certain items and 1 star off due the what we consider lax attitude of ownership. We will be back to IRB. We won’t rent this unit again, however. tocauscratchattacked by a
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Bungalow

We absolutely loved this little place. If you are looking for the old Florida vibe this is your place. All the neighbors were so friendly. But the location! You can’t beat it! Right on the Gulf of America!! It’s a sand on the floor salt on your skin kind of a place and we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get away

Really enjoyed the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasen V., Denver, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay, great location just steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Property

The location is amazing. It's on the beach and the area/neighborhood is not overly crowded by tourists and high rises. Restaurant are all within walking distance,. The fridge is pretty small if you plan on bringing food and making meals, otherwise its a perfect cottage for a beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short mid-winter get away

We were looking to have a few days away from our NY winter. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Glen Head

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach getaway

My sister and I really enjoyed our time at the beach house. We were looking to get away for a long weekend and this was perfect. We loved the neighborhood and everything we needed was in walking distance. It was really amazing how the beach was simply a few feet away! The owner was very accessable and very communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to come back!

Great place, steps from the Gulf, lots of shops and places to eat. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

We loved our stay here. Very close to beach and walking distance to many great restaurants. Such a quaint town and we loved the historic cottages all around! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Cottage Steps from the Beach

Tom was a fantastic host. There was no frying pan in the kitchen and when I texted him he immediately replied and said for us to go buy one. I sent him a picture of the receipt and he promptly Venmo’d the money to me. The top bunk was actually comfortable enough for an adult and had easy access stairs to it. It was a great, relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kami B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable

We stayed here for a few days (husband and I, in-laws) in October. The cottage is just a cute as described and in a neat little area. It was clean and had everything you would need. The only negative(?) feedback I can say is that the shower is tiny. I mean…TINY. A larger/taller person would find it very difficult to use. The beach is gorgeous and people all around us were very friendly. There was plenty to do within walking distance or the trolley service was nice too. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for a couple or small family.

This property was better than advertised. It felt secluded and peaceful in the middle of Indian Rocks. It's literally steps off the beach. The house is updated and cozy and everything we needed was supplied right down to extra beach towels. Tom is a friendly, responsive host and answered all my texts or phone calls within minutes. I would give the house, location and host extra stars if I could. Highly recommended, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Great place to stay at, very close to the beach!! My family and I enjoyed staying here and look forward to booking again. Host is very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The location was like none other!

Private yet steps to the beach. Cottage was clean and quaint. Felt like old Florida… The area has plenty to do within a reasonable distance. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carla H.

location

location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Fell in love with Indian Rock Beach!

What a great find. This place is the cleanest, cutest cottage by the sea. Even comes with friendly neighbors. Steps from the beach and a nature trail. Great area with shops and choice restaurants. But the place itself was really perfect. A great time was had and we hope to come back. We love IRB!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

IRB

This was our first time staying in IRB and we loved it! The homeowner of cottage #4 was very responsive and sent us a link to the check in process along with information about the area. Check in was easy. The cottage is literally steps away from the beach. It is small and cozy but clean and well appointed. Plenty of towels and comfy beds. There were beach chairs and umbrellas available to borrow. We spent all day on the beach and walked to dinner in the evenings. I would most definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Clearwater

Easy check in process. Good communication. Place needs to be updated for the price. Can improve on the cleanliness of the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

This was our most relaxing trip yet. The cottage was perfect. So close to the beach and many great restaurants. Tom was the best host answering any questions we had. Definitely splurge on the dolphin cruise. It was the highlight of the trip! Tom was the best captain and took up to all the best places! We all had such a great time. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent location and space. Such a great experience and everything was just as it's shown in the pictures. Beds were so comfortable and access to beach was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P., Lincoln NE

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Easy to get to
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lillie place

Smooth and seamless
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nirav P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay. Great location. Great host!

We stayed here for a few days. It was a great property in an ideal location. Literally a 2 minute walk to the beach. Beds were comfortable as well. Had some some personal complications that the host graciously worked with us on (when he was well within his right not to). I would not hesitate to stay at the host peoperties' again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021