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Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf

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Your private beach cottage
This is steps from your back yard
Park right out front of the cottage entrance
Large open living area
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5129.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Extra sleeping

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf

Private Beach Cottage 2 Bdrm 2 Full Baths And Large Living / Dinning Area.
This beautiful Private Beach cottage is located in Indian Shores Fl.

Perfect beach location with water bay views. Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step out the back door and stroll the white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths and a large living area. You can watch the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico every day from this beach cottage.

Enjoy old Florida. The Gulf of Mexico and private white sand beach is right out your door. Wade out to the shallow sand bar to explore for shells and sand dollars, or walk across the street to watch the yachts go by and fish in the bay. Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes. You are surrounded by beauty. Beach behind you, Bay in front of you ....It doesn't get much better than this !

Property manager

Carter Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No overnight or daily visitors without managements approval
Absolutely NO Smoking
Enjoy, but be respectful for your neighbors who are also here to have a relaxing beach vacation

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 Shores

Located in Indian Shores, 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 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 Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Sand Key Park - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 28 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Great location!

Very adequate accommodations with a perfect location right by the beach. Coffee in the morning in front and dinner on the patio was a great way to start and end the day. Amazing sunsets as well. Would choose to stay here each year for spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Nice cottage on the beach

This charming vintage cottage was just right for our family oof 4. Though it was just a one-night stay, the house was comfortable, welcoming, and full of the charm and character of days gone by.The location was fantastic—just steps from the beach and close to several great restaurants. It offered a quiet, peaceful spot to rest and reflect.A true little gem that gave our family exactly what we needed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Steps from the beach

Loved the property and location to the beach. A short walk to restaurants in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni N.

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

Girls weekend

Very cute and quaint quite cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Trisha B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Trisha B

The location and access to beach is great, however, the house didn’t meet our expectations and needs some TLC. The patio was covered in sand, patio umbrella broken, dirty floors, lamp in bedroom broken, paint peeling off door in bathroom, and recliner is worn out. The beds were comfortable, 2 beach chairs available along with beach towels and appliances fully functional. Bathroom off of kitchen wasn’t an issue but would recommend replacing bi-fold door with solid door to give better privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Cute Seaside Cottage

My husband and I stayed here for three nights. Our host was quick to answer any questions we had before arriving. Check in/out was easy. The cottage could use a little updating-paint and light bulbs, but it in no way took away from its charm and location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerrod v.

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

Awesome location!

Great place. Loved walking out onto a non crowded beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans G.

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

Cozy older cottage, not a modern condo!

We were pleased with the charm of the older cottage (built 1945) that has been equipped with most anything required for a quiet secluded stay. Everything worked as it should. Amenities like beach chairs, towels and even outdoor barbecue were all in working order, even though in a used condition. We had no reason to call on the host aside from originally struggling with the key-lock box that we eventually overcame in the dark of night. Although there is no view of the beach or gulf from the cottage, it’s a short 50 steps to the beautiful beach. There is ample parking for a normal sized vehicle on the south of the cottage as well as parking for a small car in front of the door. Although the weather did not cooperate, we would come back and stat again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy R.

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

Family trip

Great little family beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

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

Quaint Little Bungalow

Quaint little bungalow footsteps from the beach! Location was perfect! It’s not fancy, and like others have stated, it could use a “refresh” on some of the furniture / paint, however, it was clean and all functional. If you like a low key location with a very quiet beach, you are laid back, and don’t need fancy furnishings/decor , then this place is perfect! Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

What A Disappointment

When we walked in the door, I literally thought we were in the wrong property. I wasn't prepared for the shabby, rundown appearance of the cottage. Whoever gave this place a 9 or 10 must be friends or relatives of the owner.Close to the beach - yes. However, you can't have the windows open and hear the water. All you can hear is the traffic zooming by the front door. And, most of the windows won't open.The 2nd bathroom is off the kitchen - disgusting! Not only is the toilet steps away from the refrigerator, it is falling apart. The whole place could use an in-depth cleaning and paint job.There were three sad, rusty sand chairs and a basket of threadworn beach towels. The outdoor area is surrounded by taller buildings and there is no privacy.The whole experience there was a disappointment.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2024 summer vacation

This is our 2nd year here and we will definitely do a 3rd year. We love the private beach. Everything you need for a perfect relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brianne O.

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

Beach house

Beach vacation with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhena G.

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

Old Florida cottage

Our stay was lovely. Perfect sisters/girl vacation. Old school Florida cottage steps from the gorgeous, quiet beach . Super easy check in/ check out process. Older, broken in furniture and decor. If you want fancy, this is not your spot. If you want Comfy, homey and relaxed , this is your place 💜 will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Beach vacation

Very nice and cozy beach house, would definitely recommend staying with a small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Brookfield

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

Lovely Beach Cottage

This cottage is in a perfect location and had everything we needed for our week getaway! Steps to the beach for beautiful sunsets every night. Communication and check in was a breeze! Highly recommended! 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Delightful beachside cottage

My friends and I absolutely loved this quaint beachside cottage with perfect beach access. The patio is wonderful and everything was very comfortable. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy C.

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

February stay

We loved the location of the property and understand it’s an older property but it could use a little TLC with touch up paint etc and some new living room furniture!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter P.

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

Beach Vacation

We had everything we needed for our stay at the beach cottage. Beds were comfortable. Great private outdoor space. The beach was amazingly close and private. Indian Shores is beautiful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tony and Lissy F.

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

Fans / AC

The fans in the room wobble Ac needs to be clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi S.

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

Great location

Cute cottage, very well kept. Great location on gulf boulevard. We would stay again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great location

Located close to the shore in a quiet area of the beach. Easy to get to and from various points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect summer getaway

We came here for some sun and fun for a week, and man did it deliver. We had a blast, the beach was perfect! If you’re looking for a beach experience without a lot of crowds, then this place is perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Gem in the middle of IRB!!

This little home is a wonderful place to stay! Within walking distance of shops, restaurants and most importantly, the beach!!! The beach is just steps away and very easily accessible. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to stay here again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Great place

The house was as described. Perfect location to the beach. We stayed in October and the beach was not crowded. The driveway was hard to get in and out of especially with a larger car. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carter Vacation Rentals

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Here is just a quick overview of my career along with a few of Carter Vacation strengths in the rental industry.

I have been involved in the hospitality field most of my life. After graduating from Boston University back in 1986 I got my start working as a night auditor in a small hotel in Boston. I was instantly fascinated with this industry and wanted to know everything about it. I enjoyed finding new ways to improve the overall experience for the guests and in doing so, I was promoted often. I learned all aspects of each department and through the years I became the General Manager of some well-known hotels and upscale boutique inns.

During my corporate career as a General Manager of a Hyatt Hotel in Tampa Florida, I had an opportunity to manage a small beach vacation rental along the shores of the Gulf. Simply put…I was hooked. This became my new passion and career.
My wife and I had stayed in vacation rentals in the past with mixed feelings about our stays, I knew there was room for improvement in the Vacation Rental business and I was excited to get started.

My team and I have worked hard over the years and I feel our success at Carter Coastal Vacation Rentals is from having a variety of vacation property options that suits each guests needs and budget. We also have chosen to keep Carter Vacation Rental business relatively small in order to maintain a personable connection with each of our new arrivals. I, along with my team understand the importance of anticipating the guest's needs as well as treating each guest with complete respect during their vacation getaway.

We take great pride in serving you. We are here for you. So choose one of our properties and soon you will be enjoying a "little slice of paradise" on the beautiful barrier island.

Hope to "see ya" on the Beach
Bruce Carter

Why they chose this property

The Gulf of Mexico and your own private white sand beach is right out your door. Wade out to the shallow sand bar to explore for shells and sand dollars, or walk across the street to watch the yachts go by and fish in the bay. Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes. You are surrounded by beauty. Beach behind you, Bay in front of you ....It doesn't get much better than this!

What makes this property unique

Perfect beach location with water bay views. Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step out the back door and stroll the white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths and a large living area. You can watch the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico every day from this beach cottage. Enjoy old Florida.

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English, Spanish

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