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White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Clearwater, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clearwater Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!

This ~750 sqft, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom cottage is located on the 1st floor of a 3-cottage unit. Open the door and walk 45 seconds to white-sand beaches.

This unit is adorned with French doors that open to an outdoor, fenced-in, patio area with furniture, charcoal grill ... and an outdoor shower.

This charming, casual island decor cottage comfortably sleeps 6 — 2 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and wood floors for easy cleaning.

The great room has great chairs, comfy couch (with queen-sized pull-out bed), and flat-screen cable TV.

Washer and dryer are located inside the cottage and wifi throughout.

Free off-street parking, right next to cottage.

Fully-stocked kitchen and linens.

Bring the kids or leave them at home — this cottage is great for all.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All guests are subject to a 24-hour review based on house rules and policies.
If guests are unresponsive within the 24-hour review period they are subject to being cancelled.

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 and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Does White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway! on 19 July 2026 start from AU$580, 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 White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White beaches, walk to restaurants and shops! Family vacation /Romantic getaway! located?

This family-friendly Clearwater Beach cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Pier 60 Park and Beach Walk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 110 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer was a very accommodating hostess. Her home is a very cute cottage right off the beach. House had everything we needed. Cute beach decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Great cottage and great location.

Always enjoy staying here, very clean and well stocked. Wonderful staff and location can’t be beat. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

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

Beach Vacay

Cute beachside bungalow
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great cottage. So close to the beach!

We had so much fun at the Mermaid Cottage! It is just steps from the beach. We had a fun and relaxing vacation. It is also so close (walking distance) to some of our favorite restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Mermaid cottage is a gem

We arrived at mermaid cottage with our two little girls and never got back into the car until we had to leave 4 days later. Perfect spot away from the hustle and bustle of downtown but within easy walking distance to restaurants, pier, shops, ice cream...everything! The beach is gorgeous and great for families. The cottage had wave boards and toys for the kids and chairs and beach towels for the adults. The cottage was spotless and so comfortable. We will DEFINITELY stay here again. Our best vacation ever! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

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

Excellent!

Couldn’t ask for a cuter cottage or a more responsive property manager! There was a small issue with the heater at 11pm one night so I called her. She had an onsite manager and handyman there with back up heaters within the hour. They replaced batteries and never woke the kids up. Things happen but they made it right so quickly! Appreciate the cute place and the close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Perfect spot

This was a beautiful cottage steps from the beach. We had a great time. Cottage had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christen R.

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

Perfect place

Was a great place for the 4 of us , with all the amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed staying at the mermaid cottage. Walking distance to the beach as well as all the shops and restaurants. It had Everything you need to have a cooked meal at home or there are lots of restaurants to try. Cottage was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Mermaid

It was great
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Cottage was clean and close to beach

We really enjoyed our vacation and stay at the cottage. It was very clean, had everything you needed, a place to park, and just seconds to walk to the beach. For myself, I wish the AC would have worked better as I get hot very easily but my wife and daughter were just fine though. That wouldn’t make me not stay there again. The host was very easy to get a hold of if you had any questions. The cottage was in walking distance to anything you needed, restaurants, Walgreens, shops, anything. I highly recommend anyone staying in Clearwater beach to give this place a try.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

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

Mermaid Cottage is Great!

My 15 year old daughter and I found this cottage on VRBO, where the good experience started. The booking process was seamless, and the owner, Jennifer, got back to us ASAP letting use know the reservation had been accepted. The cottage was actually better than advertised. It was clean, well-kept, and came with games, puzzles, and novels (good for those infrequent rainy spells). The kitchen was full equipped and the bedrooms and bathrooms were just right; the living area had a nice tv with cable, however, I wish I had brought a Roku streaming stick. The internet was very fast and supported me, my 15 year old daughter, and her friend. The location could not have been better - only 30 feet from the beach. Once on the beach, there were chairs with umbrellas only a short walk away (they only took cash), sitting in front of a restaurant on the beach (no shoes or shirt required!!). There was also a stand for parasailing, kayaking, and banana boat rentals. The cottage, the location, and the amenities could not have been better!! Also, the cottage is within walking distance of several bars and restaurants downtown (and an escape room). Oh, and Samgelo's Pizza is across the street (like 10 feet) away from the cottage (thin crust Margherita, awesome). I contacted Jenn 2-3 times during the stay with general questions and she was always very responsive (although she works she always got back with me in only a few minutes). If the Mermaid Cottage looks good online, it is even better in person!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Nice quiet stay

Just north of busy downtown. The cottage was perfect location for a stroll downtown, and 30 seconds from the beach. Enjoyed that it was the the back of the other cottages which helped with noise and traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Home on the beach!

This was our second time renting Mermaid Cottage. The proximity to the beach and the walkability of the neighborhood would make this cottage nearly perfect. The layout and comfort of the property take it all the way there. We love making this our home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ambyr M.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location and access to beach. Parking was limited but we had the perfect spots at our rental. The beach access was not in a crowded place so you had space for your beach area. Also if you wanted the walk to shops/restaurants was only about a 10 minute walk so that was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Better than the resorts. Great socially distant vacation

Phenomenal property and location. You can tell the owners take great pride in the property with quality renovations, furnishings and even cookware. Outside patio was a nice gathering spot for nighttime meals. Location was great. It’s only 100 steps to the beach. No elevator or stairs. Plenty of beach chairs and toys provided. Private parking in driveway. Well thought out space was plenty big for our family of four. Two full bathrooms, comfy beds, full kitchen, patio and indoor/outdoor dining. We’re thankful we found this property for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Perfect

It's the perfect spot, I can't wait to book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Amazing!

Great get away spot! Very kid friendly, would come again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Perfect location!

This sweet, little cottage has everything we needed and more. Half-block from the beach and easy walk to everything North Beach and South Beach have to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

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

Great location at Clearwater Beach

This property suited our needs perfectly. Comfortable, everything provided, Great proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Love it!

This is the second time we’ve rented this property. We love the location to the beach as well as the downtown. Looking forward to returning in the future!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer T.

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

Do not stay here!!!!!

We arrived to the most horrible smell. I contacted the owner who is located in a different state, but felt the need to tell me that there was no problem. There was mold in the coffee cups, bugs smashed under the coffee cups, ants crawling in the silverware drawer and in the bathroom and the floor is extremely uneven. It is a good ways from the beach unlike what was advertised. The smell was the most horrible musty nasty smell ever. The couch smelled like vomit. The towels were brown. Anytime the bath towels provided are colored instead of white, you know there is a reason for that. This property completely ruined our trip. I have never complained about a rental or even a hotel room before. I felt the need on this property because I want to save everyone else from making the mistake I made. Do not stay here!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Cozy cottage, Great Location

We chose this property for our family’s vacation because we wanted the ability to cook some meals and not be in a hotel. The cottage is part of a triplex and had a private patio. We did not see or hear the other occupants. It is steps away from a “quieter” part of Clearwater beach and is a short walk to shops and many restaurants. The cottage does not have level floors but is excellent for this family of 5 with 2 beds, 2 baths, as well as an outdoor shower. They had plenty of amenities for enjoying the beach such as chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, etc. If you want adventure State Parks, Busch Gardens, Zoo Tampa, and more are a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan h.

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

LOVE

We loved staying here! It was close to everything and felt more like home than staying with alot of other people around like a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shermila W.

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

Beach vacation with mom

Great location. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Nice quiet place. Only thing missing was a beach umbrella. Cleaning service could do better job. We had a great time. Thanks!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Altobelli

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I've been a children's dentist in Rochester, NY for 30+ years and my second career is designing, building, and renovating homes. I've owned this property for 20+ years.

Why they chose this property

Clearwater Beach is hands-down the best beach in the world. Well, at least we think so! This property is private and quiet — away from the tourist hub — and only 43 steps to white-sand beaches. Restaurants, bars, and the famous Pier 60 are just a few minutes' walk away.

What makes this property unique

A 1920s old Florida cottage with brand new amenities and beach access less than 100 steps from the front door.

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