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Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass

Family fun on the beach, with water park, near John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

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View from the Living Room of the Gulf of Mexico & white sands of Madeira Beach.
View from the Living Room of the Gulf of Mexico & white sands of Madeira Beach.
View as you walk 50 feet to the pathway to the white sands of Madeira Beach.
View north on the beach.
View south on the beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Madeira Beach, FL
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hubbards Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Pines VA Medical Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass

Don't want the crowded condo experience with noisy neighbors having condo parties & dealing with lugging beach supplies & groceries up multiple flights of stairs? Don't want to share a public pool with a bunch of kids peeing in it & whatever other germs they have? Don't want to be subjected to a crowded condo or hotel complex? Then this private, stand-alone three bedroom, two bath,1938 bungalow with a private combo plunge pool & spa, charming original cypress walls, & tons of amenities not offered at other properties is for you!

***UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY***
This is one of the last original bungalows left on Madeira Beach from 1938. Most of the other bungalows have been torn down to make way for condos or multi-million dollar houses. The walls are pecky cypress. Pecky cypress is a rare and highly sought after type of cypress popular for the uniqueness in its amazing organic three dimensional textural character. Most people fall in love with it when they see it. These are from true old growth cypress that were cut down in the early 1900s and is estimated to be anywhere from 250 to 2,500 years old. There are still old growth cypress trees here in Florida as old as 3,500 years old!

We have taken quite a bit of time and effort to add touches to the bungalow that pay homage to the history of the bungalow. As you wander the bungalow, you will find many original pictures and advertising for Madeira Beach from 1938 (the year it was built), the 40s, 50, and 60s. We try to provide you a glimpse of what the bungalow was like back then as you are taken back in time with the advertisements for a completely equipped kitchen for $4 a week, a brand new deluxe car for $685 or a new house for $5,000. You will be able to read about the current events of 1938. Then you can start to feel yourself stepping back in time as you soak in the history. You can imagine how the previous owners used the collapsible walls to create open and closed floor plans. Therefore, it seems they were ahead of their time. So if you prefer a sterile condo, this is not the property for you. If you can appreciate the history of the bungalow with the pecky cypress walls, parquet flooring and the collapsible walls, then this is the place for you!

The kitchen comes with white shaker cabinets, pearl white quartz counter tops, mother of pearl backsplash, Restoration Hardware pendant lighting, capiz shell dining room chandelier, converted ship port holes for the main bathroom medicine cabinet, and tons of cool decor for the kids in the bunk bed room such as antique underwater demolition signage, sharks, blow fish, and so much more. You will be entertained for hours just checking out all the unique items in the house.

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The bungalow is located literally just 50 feet from the white sands of Madeira Beach. So you will be waking up to the sound of waves lapping onto the shore. Be in the center of it all, but with privacy in your own home that has views of the beach & the crystal blue water of the Gulf from the living room, dining room, kitchen & a peek-a-boo view from the back 45 foot by 13 foot deck. The 1st & 2nd picture is your view of the beach as you look out the large living room widows under the elevated house that is in front of the bungalow. Please note that pictures 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 shows your view from the bungalow living room of the beach under the elevated house in front of the bungalow. The white floor area & pool in those pictures is the elevated house's private area. Your patio/deck area is 45 feet by 13 feet as shown in pictures 22-27 along with the plunge pool. Please read the entire description for more information.

***3 BEDROOMS/2 FULL BATHS***
Included in this 1,300 square foot beach house are 3 bedrooms (Bedroom #1 is a king, Bed #2 is a queen size bed for two people and Bed #3 is full sized bunk beds which can accommodate 2 people in each bed). The kitchen is open concept with a breakfast bar. As you can see from the pictures, pretty much everything was recently renovated.

***HUGE DECK WITH A PRIVATE PLUNGE POOL & SPA***
There is also a private 600 square foot deck off the back of the house with a dining table and chairs for 4 and 2 chaise lounge chairs for sun bathing or just relaxing as shown in pictures 25-27. We also have something that no other private house with beach views has that is less than $850 a night...a private plunge pool that is 16' x 8' x 50" deep that has an integrated hot tub for you to enjoy while checking out the beach views! Do you think it is gross to swim in a condo or hotel public pool with kids peeing in it and whatever else germs they have? So do we! So keep your family & vacation safe by keeping things private. This outdoor oasis is bigger than most condos! This realistically gives you 1,900 square feet a living space between indoor & outdoor! **Please note**, we ask that you respect that we have neighbors who live here year round & who live less than 10 feet away. I am sure part of the reason you are renting our property is for the privacy & peace and quiet of being in a residential neighborhood versus a noisy hotel. So if you have small children, we do ask that the kids are instructed not to constantly screaming while in the pool as a courtesy to our neighbors who live here year round (some screaming is expected and ok, just not hours on end). It is a part of the balancing act of having privacy for your vacation while respecting the full time residents. We also have a local ordinance which governs a 9 pm curfew for commercial pools. All children under 18 must be supervised by someone 18 years or older at all times in the pool area. If these pool restrictions may be a problem for your vacation, we would appreciate if you passed on our property.

***AMENITIES - PADDLE BOARD, KAYAK, CARTS, PRIVATE WASHER/DRYER, BEACH UMBRELLA, BEACH CHAIRS, PLUS MUCH MORE!***
The property also boasts a fully equipped kitchen, smart flat screen TVs, Sling streaming TV & free high speed internet. All linens and kitchen utensils are provided. A private washer & dryer are available for your use inside the bungalow unlike the condos which you have to pay $4 per wash & dry your clothes in a dingy common area laundry room. We also include a laundry detergent saving you more money & making your stay more hassle-free! One parking space is included. Ask about options if you need a 2nd. We do also include beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, boogie boards, & swim noodles for your enjoyment. Since we provide you items like beach chairs & umbrellas (most other rentals do not include the large umbrellas & beach chairs), you will save the $5 per day, per chair beach chair rental fee or the $15 per day umbrella rental fee charged on the beach! What's more is we are now including a beach cart to make getting all of your beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, coolers, toys, etc to the beach a breeze. Condos can't offer all these extras as they don't have the storage space for all these extra items. We also now are including one paddle board which normally rent for $100 per day. In addition, they are a high-end paddle board which coverts into a kayak with the kayak attachment. Kayaks also rent for roughly $60 per day. We also have a special paddle board cart so you can easily get them to the beach. So we save you tons of money in rental fees & laundry fees that can potentially cover the cost of your rental!

***LOCATION & LOCAL ACTIVITIES***
You just can't beat the location for convenience either as John's Pass is only 3 blocks away! It is within walking distance to several fine dining opportunities. Thus, you can easily make do without a car.

Historic John's Pass Village is only 3 blocks away with a host of entertainment options including; many great beach bar and grills, nightly live music, wine tasting, dolphin tours, jet ski rentals, parasailing, sunset boat tours, alligator petting exhibit, pirate ship cruise, & so much more. Dining options 3 blocks away are also plentiful such as Bubba Gump, The Friendly Fisherman, The Pirate's Den, The Rusty Anchor, Mad Beach Craft Brewing, Gators & more! Don't pass up the opportunity to take a stroll over the Madeira Beach Bridge for some great views.

***UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPERTY***
So a little more about the uniqueness of the property. It is one of the last original bungalows left on Madeira Beach from 1938. Most of the other bungalows have been torn down to make way for condos or multi-million dollar houses. The walls are pecky cypress. Pecky cypress is a rare and highly sought after type of cypress popular for the uniqueness in its amazing organic three dimensional textural character. Most people fall in love with it when they see it. These are from true old growth cypress that were cut down in the early 1900s and is estimated to be anywhere from 250 to 2,500 years old. There are still old growth cypress trees here in Florida as old as 3,500 years old!

We have taken quite a bit of time and effort to add touches to the bungalow that pay homage to the history of the bungalow. As you wander the bungalow, you will find many original pictures and advertising for Madeira Beach from 1938 (the year it was built), the 40s, 50, and 60s. We try to provide you a glimpse of what the bungalow was like back then as you are taken back in time with the advertisements for a completely equipped kitchen for $4 a week, a brand new deluxe car for $685 or a new house for $5,000. You will be able to read about the current events of 1938. Then you can start to feel yourself stepping back in time as you soak in the history. You can im

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please review and e-sign Rental Agreement & Hold Harmless
A Security Deposit hold of $79.00 is applied to all rentals and is released 7 days after check-out if there is no damage.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madeira Beach

Located in Madeira Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Treasure Island Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Madeira Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hubbards Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Upham Beach - 14 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delosa's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sculley's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mad Beach Cantina - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$623.10, 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 Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach View, Private Plunge Pool, Charming 1938 Bungalow Madeira Beach Johns Pass located?

Nestled on the beach, this Madeira Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Belleair Beach and Hubbards Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing will be renting again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the beach bungalow. It was wonderful to be able to walk out the door and be at the beach anytime of day. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description perfectLocation amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel E.

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

Perfect Beach Bungalow

Gorgeous 3 bedroom/2 bath property steps from the beach. The owners have done a fantastic job of preserving the history of this 1938 Bungalow. Very quaint. Perfect for our family ramging from 17 - 85. Quick little get away for the 4th weekend. We will definitely look for a longer stay at this property in the future. Owners are very helpful and provide everything you need for a beach getaway and more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl C.

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

Best Rental Experience Ever

This property is right on the beach and incredibly charming. It was the perfect staycation for our family of six. We stayed for 3 nights. The owner lives nearby and is very attentive and accommodating. He offered us a tour when we arrived. This place is way better than any condo you will find, especially if you love Old World Florida. We will be back....10-out-of10!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Great location.

Loved how close to the beach we were!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Charming

I have rented many beach houses over the years and this is one of my favorites. The house is very charming - it’s a classic beach house with modern amenities and we loved the way the owners featured the history of the area. We were also very appreciative the owner was there when we arrived to give us a quick tour and to show us where everything was. Very happy with this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Anniversary get away

The place was so comfortable and convenient to everything. The host was so accommodating. The beach was right there and they had everything we needed to enjoy our time. thank you so much. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Was a great location, will definitely stay again when we return.

It was painless and a great location..We nice to have a phone conversation walk thru with owner and that because we were all adults we were able to use hot tub later then 8 PM... Loved the bungelow experience on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

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

Perfect location

The location cannot be beat! The property owner was also great about responding to questions and was super accommodating. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Great beach stay!

Bob(home owner) was excellent the entire time and the location couldn't be better! The new addition of the spa/plunge pool was great, we were in it everyday. Definitely will be booking this location again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love it! Thank you Bob for the hospitality and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce O.

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

Beach Bungalow

Very close to the beach. The place was very beachy and vintage! The owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James A.

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

Beach Bungalow..

Very cute bungalow however not much privacy as top home was being worked on.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

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

Love the beach house

This was our second time staying at the house. We love it so much. Great location, the house fits our family well. We will be staying again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Lovely

The place was perfect for my family and kids - age 2 & 13. Had absolutely everything you could need, wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Jan 2023

This was an amazing property with a fantastic host. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Great beach house

Great location right on the beach and in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Host was easily available for questions. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE S.

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

HISTORICAL BUNGALOW

Awesome location, neat decor, full of historical pictures and newspapers, the largest hot tub we've ever been in. Every thing we needed was available.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Quaint Bungalow

Quaint bungalow with nice view of the ocean. Easy access to the beach and lots of great restaurants nearby with walking distance to John Pass boardwalk. Place was clean and beds were very comfortable. Hot tub was definitely a bonus. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

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

On the beach

Walking distance from alot of shopping, eating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F., Waterville, USA

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

Clean and perfect location

We booked this property for a girls weekend. We had a great time at the property. We couldn’t stop mentioning how clean it was for a beach property. The beds were super comfy. The proximity to the beach, local restaurants and shopping was fantastic. It was great for what we wanted it for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Bungalow

We had a great time. Being right on the beach was exactly what we wanted, and the plunge pool was a perfect touch in the evenings. The bungalow was equipped with everything needed. Entertainment and food was in walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Do not recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pasco Property Management LLC

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Why they chose this property

Don't want to deal with all the noise of renting a condo? Then sit back and relax in the privacy only a stand-alone home can offer at our beach bungalow which is steps to the white sands of Madeira Beach.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests