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Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed*

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A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a garage, and a flagpole with an American flag.
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Square Nature Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed*

Beautiful, modern stilted house steps to the beach, with lots of under house PARKING!
This spacious 2 bedroom beach house will check off all your boxes! This immaculate home is on the gulf side of the street, has no condo neighbors, great parking and is very private. The living room/dining room has high ceilings, new windows, professionally decorated furnishings, fast WiFi and cable TV. The master has a king size bed and extra space for a blow up mattress. The second bedroom has a queen bed with storage and lots of closet space. The luxurious shower can only be described as a room, with 5 separate water features including a rain head and body sprays .Pets allowed if okay-ed by owner. There are games, puzzles, beach chairs, beach towels, coolers. This house has all the comforts of home, minutes to shops, restaurants and mini golf. Just 35 minutes from Tampa, 10 minutes to Seminole City Center, with 24 stores and restaurants. Trolley stop out front to take you to Clearwater Beach and back.
We hope you will stay here and explore the gulf beaches from Clearwater to St. Pete from this great location!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
If okay-ed by owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1771169vb
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

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this holiday home is 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 Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Russell Stadium, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Port of Tampa - 59 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Time Out - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mahuffers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sirens - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed* pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed*?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beach House Steps to Beautiful Gulf Beach Pets Allowed* located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Town Square Nature Park and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caron is very responsive and accommodating! The house was as listed and in a perfect location. Can walk to a lot of restaurants and little stores etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolutely amazing place to stay with our family!! Smelling the salt air, everything you need for the beach, very clean and decorated perfectly!! We will stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am glad we could provide an “amazing place” for you to enjoy your beach vacation. Hope to have you back soon! Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was immaculate and cozy, filled with the comforts of home. The beach was our back yard where we enjoyed beautiful sunsets. The host was extremely accommodating and always accessible to answer questions. I hope I’m lucky enough to return but until then I will definitely recommend this gem !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Glad the house was comfy cozy! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a beautiful home! This beach house had everything we were looking for for our family vacation. Literally steps to the beach! The beach was relatively private and quiet, which was awesome. Got to see the most gorgeous sunsets and even some dolphins. The property and house were super clean. Convenient outdoor shower to rinse off after being on the sand. Nice kitchen and washer and dryer. And omg the shower!! Was so cool and like a room on its own. Everything was super clean and comfortable. Communicating with the hosts was easy, and they were so friendly and accommodating. Overall, best vacation I’ve had in a long time. Will definitely be back sometime!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal spot for a quick getaway. The kids loved being steps away from the beach. The host was communicative and warm in all interactions. It was clean, affordable, and just an overall lovely home. Thank you for letting my family stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Oh wow! You are welcome! Thank You for staying and writing such a wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JohnNancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well appointed home. Had absolutely everything we needed. The big rainfall shower was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
So glad you loved the shower :) Thank you for the nice review! Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and super clean. Also, very well stocked with everything you'd need. Caron was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely visit again! This was wonderful and amazing location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The house was perfect for a beach getaway. The house had a private beach entrance only steps away! The host Caron was awesome! Super quick responses to the few questions we did have...she truly is a Superhost! She even offered to stock up the kitchen with a few food essentials since we arriving on Christmas Day. We didn't need to...but the offer was greatly appreciated. We'll be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
So glad you had a “great” experience! Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect Place

Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Wonderful!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was amazing. The master bed is so comfortable. This was our first time to Indian Rocks and it will not be the last!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

summer a.

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

Celebrating 50th birthday

Girls trip to celebrate my 50th bday, was a great trip! Beach house was ideal! Great location, easy access to the Trolley and the beach! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
So glad you had a wonderful vacation with your friends! Thank you for the 5 star review! 💗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

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

Perfection!!

The house was immaculate and had everything we needed! The location was ideal and the proximity to the beach was perfect. I would stay here again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
I’m so happy you would stay here again and again! Thank you for the wonderful review!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher D.

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

Great spot for beach getaway

This house was the perfect place for our family's beach getaway. As advertised, it was spacious and clean and comfortable. The fridge went down the day we checked in, which was frustrating however Caron was very quick and responsive to get it repaired and resolved. I would love to bring my family back here again. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley M.

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

Great Getaway

Great location, listing was very accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always! Our second stay here and we just love it! Jon and Caron are amazing host who go out of their way to make sure that their guess are well taken care of. The house is very clean and perfect for our family. The location and access to the beach are the best! Thank you, we will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arizio S.

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

SC TO FLA

Just absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beaching it!

Excellent bungalow short walk to the beach! Clean and accommodating as advertised. Good value for the money. Had a wonderful week stay in Indian Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for the 5 stars. We are so glad you had a wonderful week! Hope to see you back again: soon! Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted L.

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

Gulf vacation 2025

Our stay at Happy Ours was amazing! The weather and the beach perfect. The cottage was stellar, perfectly decorated, spacious and comfortable with all the supplies you need including beach chairs, sand toys, umbrellas,and beach towels! Absolutely perfect! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Yay!! Come back anytime! Thank you for the great review, so glad you had an amazing time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arizio S.

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

Best vacation property I have ever booked!

The property was excellent! Clean and cozy, and a few feet from from the beach. My kids and I definitely recommend and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

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

Quick family getaway

Our family of 3 decided to take a quick spring break getaway to the Gulf and this place was fantastic! It was quite, clean, close to everything we wanted to do, and steps from the beach. The kitchen was fully stocked, allowing us to save on some meal expenses. We'll definitely be back when we have a little more time to spend and soak up more beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Perfect vacation

This property was perfect for us! Quiet beach, very short and easy walk to the beach. We loved the area and had everything we needed at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Fantastic Stay!

We had a short visit while attending a wedding. The house is beautiful and in a great location. Very easy to walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review! Hope you’ll come back again for a bit longer:) Caron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Great house, great location

Can't get any closer to the beautiful beaches!!! House was perfect. Hosts were great & very attentive. Would stay again in heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review! Hopefully you’ll come back to the beach again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eyual G.

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

Wonderful home & host

I cannot recommend this location enough. It was clean, well located, and the amenities were spectacular. On top of all of that the host was wonderful, if you are in the area let this be your #1 choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for the great review! You will always be remembered as our official first vrbo renter:) Hope to have you stay with us again!

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Caron Hobson

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My husband and I are empty nesters and we rent because it would be a sin not to! We rarely are able to stay at the beach so we rent so that others can enjoy Indian Shores! The beach is gorgeous and the house is in tip top shqpe!

Why they chose this property

The beach is pretty private and the water is beautiful

What makes this property unique

Our property is an independent cottage, no noisy or nosy neighbors! Paper products, soaps, trash bags, shampoos cleaning supplies etc are there to get you started!

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