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100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage

Family-friendly cottage with water park and fitness centre

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Enjoy a great beach vacation at Pink Gulfside Cottage, 100 steps to the sand
Free use of Heated Slide Pool Kids love it Walk across street 2.5 blocks
Free use of Heated Olympic SIze Pool across street 2. 5 blocks walk
Free use of Commercial Size Hot Tub right out your door Open all year
Front of cottage with swing and table and chairs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Clearwater Beach
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
  • Place, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Porch Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Full restored antique bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage

100 steps to the sand, your family can walk back and forth in seconds, have a cup of coffee on the beach, come back take an outdoor shower, have lunch and then take the cooler and watch the sunset. Enjoy LG appliances, modern new amenities in a 1925 Beach Cottage. Kids love to make new friends in the recreation area for all of Clearwater Cottages in Key West style tropical backyard with wood party deck, tin roof gazebo, hot tub, shade trees, and BBQ Grills. Guest report it is like camping at the beach.

Perfect for families with kids and pets, who want that easy going vacation. Laid back atmosphere. No need for high heel flip flops here. Not a plush resort, for laid back easy going families who want a fun beach vacation .
Just 5 blocks walk to famous Pier 60 with all the action. Clearwater Cottages is in the Old Florida District, the last few streets with vacation rentals, cottages, and Beach houses offering vacation rentals,

Your onsite Cottage Counselors Capt.Al around to make sure you have a great beach vacation.
Never a charge to use Capt.Al's fishing poles, beach chairs, and in summer a day of boating, when available for our weekly guests. Sleeps 5 guests with Queen, twin , and queen futon. Has 2 bedrooms. 50 wall TV Lots of cable channels
Swimming pool included at Clearwater Aquatic Center across street 2.5 blocks walk. 10 free passes includes kids waterside, fountains and lifeguards with air conditioned shower, work out club and changing facilities. It is pictured in the photos opens mid March to Labor Day We provide free passes for our weekly guests up to 10.

All size dogs welcome Add Pet Fee $100 per stay not per day like the hotels, Add Community fee for first pet

Hot Tub being serviced first week o f November

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love Clearwater cottages Pack N Play free
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets ok same as extra person fee $10 day.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
PARK ONLY ON SPOT G DO NOT INVITE FRIENDS OVER IF THEY PARK ON ANY GUEST SPOT CAR WILL BE TOWED STRICTLY ENFORCE PARK ONLY SPOT G
AMENITIES AND HOT TUB FOR GUESTS ONLY DO NOT INVITE FRIENDS OVER WE TOW CARS WHO TAKE OTHER GUESTS SPOT
READ WELCOME GUIDE WHICH STARTS WITH IF YOU NEED MORE HOUSE KEEPING CALL 8134171218 AND SHE WILL COME RIGHT OVER TO CLEAN AT CHECK IN

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clearwater Beach

Located in Clearwater Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pier 60 and Captain Blighs Landing. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Beach Walk - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hogan's Hangout - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Reefer's Social Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$739.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100 Steps to the Beach, Family and Pet friendly Real Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Clearwater Beach cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Pier 60 and Pier 60 Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool rustic cottage steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Tom & Margaret K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Florida

Very cozy cottage. Could use a dishwasher. Excellent location for beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathi a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location. The space was a bit tight for 5 adults. Captain Al was very responsive and easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kait S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vaca

Great location and perfect for walking to the beach. Nothing fancy but perfect for us. My girls loved that the cottage is pink! It was nice being able to walk to dinner and shops. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very friendly staff. Capt Al was very accommodating. Highly recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

Great location and vibe. Owner Captain Al and housekeeper Nancy were both awesome hosts! They were around when you needed them, but never intrusive. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pink Gulfside cottage.

Excellent location. Easy walk to all the activities we were looking for. The cottage was a little dark with the shades and the bathroom shows its age, but rest of the cottage was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Clearwater

Not the cleanest place I’ve stayed but it worked
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy D.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very dated

Cottage we stayed at was very dated. Very old Florida living. Needs new supplies.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage by the Beach

I've stayed at dozens of rentals over the years. This property has been the only one were we had to secure another location during the week at our own expense because we felt like the cottage was not clean enough. Captain Al is a great guy and the location is great. But it never felt relaxing in the place because just wasn't up to the standards one would expect in a rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Steps from the beach.

We had a wonderful time. Very short walk to the beach. The location can not be beat. Cute cottages. We stayed in one and a friend stayed in another. The kiddos were safely running between. They are very nice old cottages. Cant beat the location. Capt. AL always responded. Thank you! We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach bungalow

We tend to visit clearwater about 6 times a year and after staying here this time i am so upset i never found it before! The owners and employees were so welcoming and friendly but werent pushy like anywhere else you stay! Also, the amount of items necessary for a day at the beach was an extra bonus i didnt know we needed. Absolutely recommend 100% and will be staying here again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and location was excellent

It's just north of the strip but can walk into the action in a matter of minutes. It's a 3 minute walk to the beach. The property has chairs, and beach stuff to borrow. The property itself was very cute and corky! It's tight but it worked well for us. The captain was excellent with communication! Would definitely come back again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hans K., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Beach House - Very Nice Shabby Chic

Clearwater Beach offers mostly soulless high rises, but this 100-year-old cottage has the character of Old Florida (something we like a lot.) This apartment is reasonably spacious and decorated with real style. The cottage is old and every surface has probably 20 layers of paint, but that is part of its old charm. The kitchen was modern and well equipped. The courtyard was a bit less cared for -- some clutter and it would have benefited from a daily leaf-blowing. I guess this complex attracts families with small children, which was nice. It really is almost right on the beach. Overall, we were charmed.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent B., CANAL WINCHESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little beach cottage

The location is perfect for whatever you want to do. It's close to the beach, restaurants and shops but it's a couple streets north of the hustle and bustle so the street is quiet. Capt. Al responds by text quickly and will do whatever he can up make your trip work for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

comfortable

adequate, a little smaller than expected. Parking inconvenient but al tried his best to make sure everyone got a space.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage near the beach

We stayed in the pink gulfside cottage and it worked great for us. It’s close proximity to the beach was very convenient and the owner and housekeeper were great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

My family and I had a nice long weekend at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Gulfside

It was not what we were expecting but for the little time we were actually there it was fine. It was nice to be away from the business of all the shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elaine H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Couldn't stay--double booked

Arrived at night to find property had been double-booked and we had no place to stay. I had texted manager during driving to let him know what time we were arriving. Manager worked with me to find a place to go (with 4 children in our group) during spring break. Extremely fortunate to find someplace that could accommodate our group, but it was more expensive. Communication between computer systems problem?? Manager had responded to a previous email and that day had answered my text, so he knew we were headed his way. Very tense hour or two, wondering were we were going to stay, or having to drive inland.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

Awesome location and easy booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a very good time and would've stayed another day if it were available. This was a nice comfortable little collage. Perfect for a family of 3 - 5. The staff was very friendly and courteous. It literally is only steps from the beach (less than a 100 yards).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter get away

Location is great- near restaurants but beach not crowded
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mini getaway!

Quite enjoyed our stay! Fun, laid back setting that was right up our alley. Very pet friendly and extremely close to the beach and within walking distance to the popular beach hangouts. Staff was friendly and helpful, wish we were able to stay longer and would return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Capt. Al

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Dear Friends:
Thanks for visiting the owner profile. Originally from New Jersey, I would enjoy Spring Break in Florida for years. . Now 50 years, later, I am fortunate to live in this tropical island, My self and first mate Karen from California, enjoy swimming in warm water, fine local resturants, and congenial like minded neighbors who all enjoy the Salt Life. When you come to visit, we hope to show you around and help you have a great beach vacation,

Why they chose this property

While most historic hotels and and cottages been torn down and replaced with new ritzy hotels and condos the owners of the Old Florida District have fixed up the 1925 cottages and rooming houses into fine vacation rentals. These 3 blocks are literally the last few streets left with vacation rentals from days gone by.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy that Old Florida feeling where guests sit on the porch and enjoy a drink, say hello when you walk by, and have real Florida vacation. Enjoy an entire house for the price of hotel room and save a ton cooking in the updates kitchens Great for families with lots of kids Has shared tropical key west style backyard where you can chill out after your day on the beach.
The Key West style recreation area has a massive Ficus tree that sheds its leaves daily and Capt Al loves his Nautical Stuff around. The area is not manicured and some picky fussy guest have said so, so if you don t like my junk just stay at the Hilton Sandpearl or other expensive hotels with all concrete for twice the price.

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