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

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A large two-story house with a balcony, a dock, and a boat.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a covered patio.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and cabinets. The room has large windows and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a stroller.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Splash Harbour Water Park
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Property Registration Number DWE6216497
Property # 9436917
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
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

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Belleair Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 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

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$645, 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 Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was everything we dreamed it could be. So beautiful and peaceful. The pool was our favorite feature. The hosts made everything easy & enjoyable. Definitely hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

Liked: Location
Lovely hosts (Lynn and Harry), beautiful pool, lots of space in property and just a short walk to the beach and some great restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Tony, we so enjoyed hosting you and your wife. You were lovely guests .We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a wonderful and peaceful experience and I could offer more praise for our generous hosts! We loved how quaint the atmosphere and neighborhood was. Everyone we met included the neighbors was so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend staying here! We are so looking forward to visiting sometime in the near future. Although we never met Lynn’s husband, Lynn was such a friendly and kind person to get to know. There is so many things to do at Indian Rocks, but I think my favorite part was the tranquility of evenings spent out on the dock watching the fish ripple the water in the moonlight. I highly recommend their wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Lance, was very nice meeting you and your family. Midwestern is really are the nicest people would love to see you back again sometime and thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place. Great location. Close to the beach and the pool was great. Kayaks were a little hard to launch but sounds like the hosts are working on a solution for this. Very friendly and helpful hosts
Pool area at night
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldnt have asked for a better home to stay in for our little get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2026
Kellyg, glad you had a good stay. Next time, maybe you can stay longer.. You and your party are welcome back anytime thanks for being a great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, Lynn and Harry were great hosts. A wonderful relaxing stay. Close to restaurants and to the beach. Cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Judy, thanks for taking time to write the review. It was great to meet you and your husband and son. We so appreciate wonderful guests like you. Looking forward to your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Nancy, Thanks for your review. It was great to have you and your family as guests. Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Indian Rocks Beach! The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect—just minutes from the beach and close to great restaurants and shops. It was a relaxing and easy getaway for our family, and we especially appreciated how well‑stocked and welcoming the space felt. Lynne was wonderful, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Erin it was so nice to meet you and your family. I truly hope that you can come back again. Everyone needs to wind down now and again and we’re so glad that you found our place in Indian rocks beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. Lynn was very accommodating with anything we needed. This property is right on the water with easy access to the beach right down the street. 5 mins to beach access and several restaurants/bars. Great location! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
Matt thanks to you and your family for staying with us. I really appreciate great guest. Thank you. Come back again anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mimi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean, great amenities, stocked kitchen, hot tub was a plus and beds are super comfy. Host is very responsive. My family and I had a wonderful time and would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Mimi, thank you so much for taking time to write such a concise review. We really appreciate it and appreciate you and your family being great guess it was a pleasure to meet you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Extremely well stocked, perfect walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It come with a wagon, chairs and everything else you would need for the beach. Great spot and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Andrew, You and your family were exceptional guests. Please come visit again. Thanks, Lynn Jones
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay overall! This was a solid spot for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids). I'll make a list of pros and cons in case it's helpful perspective for future travelers.Pros: location was very walkable to beach and ice cream store, etc., hot tub and pool were super convenient and fun for our 2 young kids, dock, fully loaded with all beach and pool items you could ever need the wagon was so clutch. We saw dolphins!Cons: no laundry (to be clear, this wasn't a surprise to us), hosts came down several times during our stay (they were lovely and we knew they'd be in their living space above us but it was less private than we were expecting), one bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We saw dolphins a couple of times out back. The host was very friendly and answered questions quickly. She provided everything for the beach which was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Jamie, Thanks for the review. Enjoyed meeting you and your husband. Hope your daughter enjoyed the camp at Bush Gardens. Come back again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was quick to respond and was great to work with. It was in a good location to restaurants. I didn't realize we were so close to the bridge which has rumbling traffic noise outside all day long
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2026
Diane, Thanks for being great guests. I guess the bridge can get a little noisy but we are so used to it that we don’t notice. Hope you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, spacious, nice outdoor space. Its clean and full of the things you need like blankets, towels, kitchen equipment. It was too chilly to use the pool but we enjoyed the view. We watched fishermen and saw dolphins from the dock. Its a short walk to the beach and a few fun restaurants. The area is less commercial than other beach areas nearby which made it more pleasant in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2026
Miranda, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We love our Indian Rocks Beach. Glad you got to enjoy it even though it has been unseasonably cold. You were awesome guests. Come back sometime.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Danny, You and your party were great guests even if the Eagles bet the Bucs. You're welcome back anytime.We appreciate guests like you.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Thansk for taking the time to write a review. Your party was great and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2025
Johnnie,You and your family were very nice guests that we enjoyed hosting. We always appreciate hearing from our guests after they stay thank you.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Becky, Thanks so much for taking time to write a review. You are welcome back anytime!!!
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Merideth, It was a pleasure to host you and your mom. Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trudi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect! Unfortunately, our trip coincided with the coldest weather seen in FL in years. However, the amenities still made it enjoyable. We enjoyed laying by the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. Loved being right on the canal. Lots of wildlife sightings - dolphins in the canal, an Osprey nest near with one perching on a neighbor's tree and a heron who decided to hang out on the deck. Short walk to the beach as advertised. Had everything you need for the beach and a wagon to pull it in. Great restaurants within walking distance. Host was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and will most definitely come back. (My daughter is already trying to plan another trip)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2026
Trudi, We loved hosting you and your daughter. It really is a pleasure to meet such nice guests who enjoy our paradise as much as we do. Please come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great sisters vacation

We loved our place..the host..the easy access and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
Mary, You and your sisters were delightful guests, Come back soon.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Angela, Thanks for taking the time to write a review, You and your family are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Tyann, It was great to host you and your sons. Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig altman A.

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

Great location

Conveniently located and easy to check in. Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Craig, Thanks for being great guests. Please come back again and stay longer.

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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