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Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

Gulf view! Tucked behind the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach, this historic beachside cottage maintains its classical charm, but with all the contemporary amenities. Built in 1921, this fully-renovated, 2-storey, 1-bedroom home is accessed via a discreet path that leads to the beach. The lower floor consists of an intimate bedroom, updated bathroom, and private patio. A spiral staircase leads to an open living area with a modern kitchen, half-bath, and a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The space
More than 100 years old, the "Floridita" is one of Indian Rocks Beach's earliest cottages. Lovingly tended to and newly renovated, it is now available for the first time in more than a decade.

Upon entering downstairs from a subtropical brick path, there is a queen bed, bedside tables, dresser, armoire, armchair, and desk. The bedroom enjoys its own full bathroom, newly restored with eco friendly bathroom fixtures. Sliding glass doors give on to a private patio, its pergola covered in flowering vines.

Spiral stairs lead up to an open living area with a crisp new euro kitchen and additional half-bathroom. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking tools, as well as dining table and chairs. A loveseat sofa bed with twin mattress for a third guest sits opposite. This upstairs too has its own exterior door leading to a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with extra seating to enjoy company and delight in the sunset.

Guest access
Guests will have private use of the entire 2-story cottage, including a secluded patio and its own gulf-view deck.

Other things to note
The cottage comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, cooking essentials, some bathing products, and beach chairs.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and the on-premises laundry room with washer and dryer is free of charge.

If you think you may need more space, please consider also reserving our cottage apartment next door, which also has 1 queen bed and 1 twin sofa bed.

Property manager

Jude Bond

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (55.7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is an open spiral stairway in the cottage.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 19 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppys on the Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Belleair Beach, and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
So close to the beach! Such a sweet host! Definitely will return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away spot!
Quant cottage on beautiful Indian Rocks Beach! Cottage is well-appointed with quality towels and linens, kitchen utensils, etc. The upstairs deck has a view of the water and a lovely breeze. Location to local businesses is great! We very much enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cute space!
This rental is right next to the beach and is very cute. The bed is super comfy and there are doors out to a nice patio next to bed. The bathrooms are clean and new. The two floors are connected by spiral stairs so be aware if you have little kids or mobility issues. The kitchen is cute but small and has the basics but not set up for making in depth meals. There is no rental guide book so we had to contact the owner a number of times via texts with various questions but he was very responsive. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, Tiny. Hidden Gem
Provided with our own parking space, we followed a "red brick road" through a beautiful maze to our downstairs bedroom and bath. We climbed the circular staircase inside to a lovely little open plan living area and half bath. Opening the door, we were pleased to find a deck with a view and table and chairs with a live plant on the table. The Bonds were very nice. We left items there, by mistake. Jenni helped us facilitate their return. We will come back again and highly recommend this property to a couple with no mobility issues. B. and D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Everything was as described. Location is perfection and the hosts are incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C., Danville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
My husband and I wanted someplace near the beach and this spot delivered! Cozy and private and steps to the beach, it was perfect! The hosts were great and very responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024