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Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach!

Family-friendly cottage in Indian Shores

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Indian Shores Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1 Story | 900 Sq Ft
Dining Room | Free WiFi
Walk to Beach
Living Room
Living Room | Air Conditioning

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach!

In Indian Shores, just south of Clearwater, this charming cottage awaits anyone seeking a beach getaway! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental is less than 200 feet from the beach and comes equipped with 3 flat-screen TVs for the occasional movie night! Take the family to Clearwater Marine Aquarium or the Florida Botanical Gardens! Book a fishing charter for a day on the ocean or simply relax and enjoy a drink on one of many local beaches! Sun, sand, and surf await at this coastal retreat!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | 10 Miles to Clearwater | Community Picnic Tables

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Sectional Couch

INDOOR LIVING: 3 flat-screen TVs, HBO streaming, 6-person dining table, L-shaped couch, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, stove/oven, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster oven, dishware/flatware. high chair
GENERAL: Linens/towels, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, cleaning essentials, beach towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story cottage, 3 exterior steps to enter
PARKING: Reserved parking space (1 vehicle), additional vehicles can park in nearby public lots

-- THE LOCATION --

SAND & SURF: Indian Shores Beach Access (161 ft), Tiki Gardens - Indian Shores Beach (0.3 miles), Reddington Shores Beach (1.5 miles), Indian Rocks Beach (3.4 miles), Treasure Island Beach (7.7 miles), Sand Key Beach (8.4 miles), Clearwater Beach (9.8 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf (0.1 miles), El Pescador Fishing Charters (1.0 miles), Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (1.3 miles), Boca Ciega Millennium Park (3.7 miles), Florida Botanical Gardens (5.4 miles), Clearwater Marine Aquarium (10.3 miles)
ST. PETE SIGHTSEEING: John's Pass (6.7 miles), Tropicana Field (14.7 miles), Chihuly Collection (15.3 miles), Dali Museum (19.4 miles), Museum of Fine Arts (16.2 miles), Saint Petersburg Pier (16.8 miles)
EAT & DRINK: Original Pizza & Restaurant (499 ft), Salt Rock Grill (0.3 miles), Indian Shores Coffee (0.4 miles), The Dog & Parrot (0.4 miles), Caddy's (1.1 miles), Angry Pepper Tap House (2.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (13.9 miles), Tampa International Airport (25.9 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed. Strictly enforced and monitored by the HOA
- Please include any questions/requests regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Permit # - 270178
- NOTE: This single-story cottage requires 3 exterior steps to enter
- NOTE: The property sleeps 4 guests in the 2 beds, but the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 5 with the use of the sectional couch
- NOTE: The city of Indian Shores is currently conducting a beach renourishment project. There will be no beach access until January 22, 2024

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available

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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 first aid kit

About the area

Indian Shores

Indian Shores is home to this cottage. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Belleair Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mahuffers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Time Out - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach!?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sun-Soaked Coastal Hideaway - Steps to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Indian Shores cottage is steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Cottage by Sea

Very nice, clean, well appointed and close to beach!!Vince is responsive and welcoming.Perfect location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan G.

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

Short break

Fantastic little house. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

super great location and stay

Extremely pleased with the location, walk right to the beach steps away, also you have a great covered patio looking right at the ocean between the property and public beach, so its a private beach basically. Apartment is great, clean, comfortable, the owner and property manager are top notch first class, highly recommend for anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Leigh An C., Clarksville, USA

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

Great location

I can’t say enough about the location and access to the beach. The unit sits among several other similar units with a nice walkway to the beach. The owner was super nice and responded quickly to a few inquiries I had. Great communication. The house itself needs some TLC, but overall was clean. The beds we’re comfortable and there was a nice supply of towels and some complimentary toiletries. The bathroom is very small. They also have beach towels and beach chairs available to use as well which was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristi P.

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

This is the perfect location for beach goers

This was such a delightful place to stay. Very clean and cute on the inside and is the shortest walk to the beach! The beach is literally on the property. No need to even pack a cooler, you just walk back to the house. There's a trolley stop not far from the drive at all. We did not rent a car. The parking spot would've been a bit difficult to navigate for anything larger than a car, so I'm happy with that decision. The house is just as described in the pictures, really cute. It was easy to text the property manager with any questions. I'm looking forward to my next visit and will definitely seek this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Nice location

Pros:This house was in a great locationThe manager was super responsive and nice. Decently cleanedConsThe whole place looks great in photos but isn’t really. There is weird drywall issues everywhere. The walls and doors need to be painted really badly which makes the whole place seem dirty. It would be an easy fix that I’m surprised they haven’t done. The shower could have been cleaned better as well. The couch is broken on the end. If you book only do it for the price you’d pay for a two bedroom across the road. Even then I’m not sure it’s worth it unless you *really* want to be that close to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Yasinta

Excellent Location, Incredible Value

First of all, I want to thank Vince for being so welcoming and communicative. He gave a friendly greeting and responded quickly to a couple questions we had. Second, the cottage. Very clean, very comfortable and for the price, it absolutely can't be beat. There were a couple of nicks here and there, but well appointed, with comfortable beds, a fully stocked little kitchen and three TVs! We were there to go to the beach, of course, but it was really nice having an option of chillaxing in front of the tube in the living room or the bedroom... and HBO was free! Third, the location... fantastic! The beach was 30 steps from our door, the sand was powdery and bright white and the sunsets were superb. Overall, this was a wonderful place and a wonderful trip and we'll definitely be back!
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4/10 Poor

Elvera Kaparchuk

One of the worst places we've ever stayed at! Owner was rude.

Let me start out by saying I'm NOT a complete snob when things aren't the way I expect them, but this place was just plain horrible. When you look at the photos, the place looks nicely remodeled with a great taste in furniture. We were excited to stay here. Upon arriving, we discovered that the house had sand all over the floor and couches - okay, we did some sweeping. Not pleased but also not surprising because it's by the beach. We had to wear shoes in the house the entire time. The bathroom was gross. No wonder there is no photo of the shower floor. There was hair all over the bottom and it was super old and black. The tile is crazy old and run down - def not how the photos show. The bathroom sink was clogged and would barely drain the entire time so we had to brush our teeth in the kitchen sink. There was also not enough toilet paper over the course of 3 days. We had 6 people staying there, which was allowable, yet there were NO extra blankets or sheets for the couch. Thank goodness we had a couple extra blankets we traveled with and we used those for our kids. Beware that the couch does NOT become a bed. What you see is what you get. One of our kids had to sleep on one side and one on the other. The beds and pillows were horribly uncomfortable. They were the cheapest IKEA polyester pillows (large and hot) and IKEA mattresses. We had to strip one of the sheets and pillow cases because it was stained pretty badly and was gross. Bring your own pillow if you must stay here. There were also 4 towels for 6 people for 3 nights. How was that okay? Especially when you have to shower so many times after salt water. I texted the owner and he said he would get some out there by the end of the day. Well, that was not upheld. The next day, I found another number and the gal was super helpful, apologized, and dropped off newly purchased towels for us. Next thing I know, I received a very rude text from the owner that I was to never contact the other gal again unless it was a dire emergency. I texted him back telling him he had promised to get us missing items, like towels, extra sheets/blankets, and toilet paper, but he didn't respond even to this text after scolding me. We were never able to sleep in past 7am because there was construction nearby and the noise was very loud. Nice vacation when you can't get enough rest. Beware that the main door has at least a 1 to 1.5 inch gap where any insect, snake, or lizard can easily make their way into the house. In our case, it was palmetto bugs, in other words, Florida cockroaches The first night, I heard something tapping along the floor and it just gave me the shivers. Upon getting out of bed, I almost stepped on an upside down cockroach, legs still wriggling. We discovered several more dead ones around the house. Not sure if they came in while we were there or the cleaners aren't very thorough (there was an empty soda bottle under the bed, so most likely, the latter). I did let the owner know that there were roaches, hair balls behind the doors, dirty window sills with bugs and dust, clogged sink, dirty towels and sheets, and not ENOUGH towels and toilet paper. He did offer to let me stay another night free, but that was the last thing I wanted to do. We couldn't wait to get out of there. Thankfully, we were refunded for 1 night. Also, on the last day when we were leaving, we stripped the sheets and the mattresses were hideous. They had spots and stains everywhere. One of them had a large coffee spill or something. Why wouldn't you buy a mattress protector at least so that doesn't happen? Especially since you have so many people sleeping on the same bed. Yuck. I give this place 1 star because it is close to the beach and another star because of the attempted modern decor. Everything else about it was just plain bad. Don't say you weren't warned.

8/10 Good

Keith Y.

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

On the beach

Vince was in touch the day before we left, no check in anxiety! Right on the beach. Great location. On the trolley line, connecting all the beaches and it runs late. So no need to drive drunk! There is a little construction across the street. Starts at 7 am. Bring ear plugs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Clean and authentic

Super relaxing place! Roomy cabana nestled on the gulf in a charming old-school setting. Inside looks modern with new furnishings and a good-sized living/dining room combo featuring two plus walls of windows, so plenty of light. Well appointed bedrooms, a sizable tv area, and a small, open kitchen. Best feature though is the beach access of course, with a good sized outdoor dining area before the sand. Tan first, chill later - we’ll be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Lou

Relaxing and Quiet

Cottage was Relaxing and Quiet. Access to Beach was nice also

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Nice getaway

Cottage was perfect for small get together. Only a few steps from the beach. Fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allie S.

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

Great getaway

We had an amazing experience at this property. Everything was exactly as expected and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Perfect little beach cottage

Perfect beach cottage. Steps to the beach. Check in was a breeze. Vince communicated everything we needed to know. Safe neighborhood, beautiful white sand beach. Plenty of linens, and towels, and comfortable beds. The only thing that lacked was a mirror. The only mirror in the house is the bathroom vanity mirror. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy A.

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

Anderson Stay

Attached is the text message sent to the property manage upon checkout today. I think it says it all. I am still awaiting a response to the message from the property owner but needless to say, was beyond disappointed and with VRBO in not ensuring a better quality experience. Vince, want to share some feedback with you surrounding our accommodations over the weekend. We checked out this morning and although the location of the beach house was a positive, there were several issues with the facility that required attention. First, linens and supplies were greatly lacking. Per our previous conversation, not enough blankets, sheets, or towels were available the first night, the posting called for capacity of 6 people, and it was clear by the booking that my family had 6 attending. Although supplies were delivered the next day (Sunday), toilet paper and other paper products still weren't enough which required me to go to a local store and purchase more. Cleanliness as we discussed previously was a significant issue. Items in the kitchen weren't properly cleaned and I've attached pictures as examples (unsure if what's in the utensil drawer are droppings, eggs, or something else). There were spots on some of the bedding as well. I simply was expecting more based on a rental of this price for my family's trip. Questions, let me know. Jeremy Anderson
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W., Tampa, FL

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

We were celebrating a sweet 1️⃣6️⃣ for a group of sisters/friends

Ease of renting and the property manager was very responsive / easy to work with. The house was clean & located right on the beach! Great restaurants & shops & ice cream places nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Pedro L R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Memorial Weekend Escapade

Great location .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sonya S.

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

Vacation rental

It was good for the price. Great location right on the beach. Did have a few palmetto bugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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