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Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

Waterfront holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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View of our home from the Indian Rocks bridge
View of the dock and waterway
Patio area with plenty of outdoor seating
Large salt water pool
Pool light at night

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
  • Place, Belleair Beach
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

The property is the downstairs of our home with separate back entrance, separate central ac and mini split ac. Lovely location on the intracoastal waterway with dock, salt water pool, hot tub, kayak and bike use. You can enjoy watching dolphins, manatees and many sea birds from the pool and dock area. Our beaches have white sugar sand and lovely blue water. and are a short 2 block walk away. There are many great restaurants and bars within walking distance.We do live upstairs so you may occasionally hear us but we do not use the pool,or other outdoor amenities when we have guests.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be closely attended at all times!
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Events

No events allowed
Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only- with butts properly disposed of!
Property is for guest use only! Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
1. No glass around pool or hot tub
2. Keep all doors and windows closed while AC is on.

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
Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number DWE6216497

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belleair Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Guana's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Awesome stay!!

Awesome house with everything you need for the beach and all!! Beautiful scenery and the pool was perfect after a long day at the beach!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

Few days of peace

Nice few days, great CommunicationGreat area, things all around.. clean place! Had what we needed! We will be back- thank you! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyann S.

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

Awesome !

Such a great place to stay ! Cute little town, close to everything, gracious hosts, comfortable beds , we loved everything about it !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Wonderful VRBO rental

Place was spotless, and adorable. Owners were super friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

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

Perfect place

This property was wonderful. It was clean and had everything you needed for a wonderful vacation. The owners were the nicest people who were easy to communicate with and provided so many "extras" that you felt like you were home. The location was wonderful that you could walk to the beach then come back and soak in the hot tub. Would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Amazing stay!

We stayed for Memorial day weekend and it was amazing. The property was conveniently located close to the beach and restaurants. The host were amazing. It was a very nice weekend. Looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Amazing stay

This was an amazing place for me and my family. Lynn and Harry were very welcoming and answered any questions that we had. My kids feel in love with the pool. The beach was just a nice walk away and it was very peaceful. Can't wait to go back and enjoy this paradise again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Clean and beautiful!

We loved our stay here. Beautiful pool and dock. We went kayaking off their dock and saw dolphins. Very clean property. Just a short walk to the beach and ice cream shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Amazing Stay

Beautiful property with all the amenities and then some! Everything was wonderful, we did not want to leave and hope to be back! Homeowners were wonderful, and very prompt with communication. Thank you for a great stay, just wish it was longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the best vacation ever here! The property was perfect and had everything you could imagine. We took advantage of the hot tub, pool, kayaks and bicycle, loved just sitting on the dock and watching the boats pass. The whole place was immaculate and spotless inside and out. We will definitely be back, my family will remember this vacation forever !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Weekend gwtaway

We had an amazing stay in Indian rocks. The house was just as advertised and very clean. We took advantage of all the amenities and the location was great for for bars/restaurants and the beach. I would recommend this property to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah H.

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

Complete vacation

Our stay was amazing. The property's location and available amenities provided the perfect vacation package. The owners were accessible, friendly, and great resources for the local area. We would like to come back and stay longer to take advantage of all there is to offer! We spent our days fishing, kayaking and swimming, with access to the beach, jet ski rentals, restaurants, etc a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

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

Perfection

Where to start, amazing waterfront property with incredible views, the beach, local restaurants and bars (and ice cream shops!) are all easily walkable, if you want to go further afield there is a regular trolley bus. The pool was brilliant, there were kayaks available to use which were a massive hit. Check in was simplicity it's self and the facilities were all you could ask for. The best bit were the owners - Lynn and Harry who live upstairs, they were delightful and helpful in equal measure. full of useful tips to help make you stay more enjoyable, out only complaint is that we did not see enough of them. This place is an absolute gem of a holiday home and we can't wait to return
The pool and view
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Waterfront Retreat

We are so pleased with our stay! Our hosts were friendly and accommodating. Quiet beautiful neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and very comfortable. Beautiful outdoor area with pool, hot tub and boat dock. We would definitely recommend this house to friends and family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Beautiful Location

This was the first time we traveled without a vehicle and I would do it again. The beach and our two favorite restaurants were in walking distance (Jakes and PJ Oyster Bar). Watching the boat traffic and relaxing in the hot tub was the highlight. You are below the main residence and you can often hear when they are moving about but privacy is kept 100%. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Québec, Canada

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

Amazing vacations

Lynn and Harry were exceptional hosts. They are very kind and cared about our comfort. The house is within walking distance of the beach and everything is available from Lynn and Harry to enjoy the beach: umbrella, beach chairs, bodyboard, etc. The grocery store is just a few minutes' drive away. We enjoyed the pool and spa. We were lucky enough to see dolphins in front of the house. Thank you for everything. And as our teenager said, "Best vacation ever!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W., Fort Collins, CO, USA

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

Perfection!

We loved our stay! The location was perfect. Less than 10 minute walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Grocery store less than 5 minute drive away. Gorgeous pool and hot tub with view of intercostal water way. We enjoyed cooking on the grill. We spent an afternoon kayaking right off the back dock (2 kayaks included with stay). Had all the beach needs (roller cooler, cart, chairs, towels). The place was clean and comfortable. Nice big sofa and tv. Bedrooms were spacious. The owners were lovely! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Great place with abundance of amenities and fantastic view.

Super easy check in process, clear communication of what we needed. We never heard the upstairs owners until the very end with only a great smile and wave good-bye. It was exactly what we needed for us to relax and unwind. The pool was amazing, along with the hot tub (we kept it cool for August), our boys loved fishing off the dock and using the kayaks. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook and keep things cool. The living room was perfect for us to gather and the beds were comfy and clean. The place was perfect - Thank you! The Bellew's PS the bird life was so fun to watch with our morning coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, lovely pool and great view of the bay and bridge. Property owners were very helpful with everything throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie B.

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

Amazing & within walking distance to the beach.

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house is right on the Intracoastal Waterway, a half-mile walk to the beach, and had everything that we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

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

Beach stay

Enjoyed the backyard pool, intracoastal views and quick walk to the beach and restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lezley p.

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

Bay & beach

This house gives you the best of both worlds. We spent time kayaking, fishing off the pier, swimming in the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. We walked to the beautiful beach, ice cream shop and coffee shop. It's a very short walk to beach. The house is very spacious. We had the whole down stairs. Indian rocks beach is less crowded and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

Such a great place for a beach getaway! We enjoyed all the amenities and being walking distance to the beach was fantastic. We will definitely be back, thank you Lynn & Harry!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Relaxing,Peaceful,vacation

Lynn& Harry were very welcoming.The whole experience was amazing.Felt right at home.Perfect location.We could go on & on about this experience.Beautiful!We will definitely come back!!😎
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Romantic and relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this place. It was a brilliant location and clean and had everything we needed for a restful week vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Jones

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I enjoy travelling mostly in this great country. I love being outdoors biking, kayaking, golfing, playing tennis, skiing, scuba diving and spear fishing, hiking and just enjoying nature

Why they chose this property

We love living in Indian Rocks Beach (IRB) and have resided here for 35 years. It has a smaller beach community feel with plenty of great restaurants and bars. The beach is never too crowded. From our property you can walk almost anywhere you want to go.

What makes this property unique

We have a great view of the waterway and Indian Rocks Bridge. You can watch the boats from kayaks to yachts, try to identify the many sea birds, look for dolphins and manatees and just relax in the saltwater pool.

Languages:

English, Swedish

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