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Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf
Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 689.5 sq m
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Explore the area
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
- Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches3 min walk
- Place, Splash Harbour Water Park5 min walk
- Place, Sand Key Park16 min drive
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf
Enjoy the privacy of this award-winning cottage directly on the white sands of Indian Rocks Beach. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, Chic a si Cottage is built of cypress with a tin roof, Bermuda shutters, and original gingerbread trim. An expansive deck and lawn between the cottage and the beach invites outdoor living with Adirondack chairs, hammock, porch swing, and a dining gazebo with overhead fan and large gas grill. The private outdoor shower allows bathing under the sun or moon. Generous private parking. Newly designed kitchen with all new appliances in 2025. Fireplace, central heating and air-conditioning, washer/dryer.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Indian Rocks Beach
Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage 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 Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
What's nearby
- St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Sand Key Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
- John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
- Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- PJ's Oyster Bar - 5 min walk
- Guilty Sea Sports Pub - 1 min walk
- The Original Crabby Bills - 2 min walk
- Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - 3 min walk
- Anecdote Brewing Company - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Harry Flowers
Hal and Marian Flowers live in Tampa, and enjoy Chic a si Cottage as their beach house during non-rental periods. Hal is a real estate executive and Marian practices family law in Tampa. Since they purchased it in 1998, they have made extensive improvements including new decks, gazebo, kitchen and appliances, linens & bedding, furniture, HVAC and landscaping, but have preserved the original charm of the vintage cottage. They want you to feel like you have stepped back in time to enjoy the magic of being on the Gulf of Mexico with your family.
Why they chose this property
Three bedrooms, two baths, two queen beds and a bunk room allow comfort for 6 with ease. Includes all linens & towels. 3 TVs. Telephones. Kitchen has all imaginable amenities, full size appliances, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, hand mixer, toaster, blender, waffle maker, garbage disposal, refrig with ice-maker & filtered water, and full service for 8. Full sized washer & dryer in private laundry. Cozy living room made of cypress has vaulted ceiling with fireplace, color TV w/digital cable & Bose speakers, Blue-ray VCR & videos, CD player & tuner. High speed wireless internet. Master bedroom has a color TV, and French doors leading out to private outdoor shower. Lounge chairs, beach towels, and many creature comforts including outdoor gas grill. Outdoor rocking chair, and over sized seating make the large deck the place to be at our colorful sunsets. Boat box full of children's toys for sandcastle building and digging. Well appointed, with an eye toward comfort and enjoyment.
What makes this property unique
One of the few original cottages left on Indian Rocks Beach. Perfectly restored ( Historic Preservation Award in 2004), the quintessential beach house!
Languages:
English
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