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OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

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Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

Experience old Florida from this updated beach cottage located directly on the warm sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico! We survived the last 2 hurricanes with no interior damage and are ready for you to enjoy the beach! Just step off your porch and into the sand - just steps to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and fantastic sunsets! No stairs to climb - just park in your private carport, roll your suitcase a few feet and welcome to Paradise! The new kitchen features an open floorplan with white shaker cabinets, granite counters and a full-size stainless kitchen - including a refrigerator with icemaker, built-in microwave, 5-burner stove and dishwasher and a breakfast bar with bar stool seating! The bathroom is new too, with a walk-in shower! Home has all new furnishings, including a King-sized bed in the private master bedroom, queen-sized sofa sleeper, 2 flat screen TV's - one with ROKU, an Alexa, washer/dryer in unit, beach chairs, towels, all linens and a fully-stocked kitchen - including a combo Keurig - coffee pot and pods! Just bring your swimsuit!

Property manager

Laurie
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this cottage is on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sand Key Park - 23 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Sushi - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
We love this cottage, we were celebrating my wife's birthday. this is our third year in a row to stay at this location and hope to stay for years to come. thanks Robert & Amanda.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as Advertised
Property was extremely clean and had direct access to a beautiful beach, just as listed. There was plenty to do within walking distance and we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jen
We really enjoyed our stay here! It was so nice to wake up and see the beach and walk out the door and be on the BEACH in soft white sand! It was the perfect little getaway for me and my husband :)The owner was very responsive :)We would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We love your little beautiful beach cottage.Steps to the sand how wonderful was that.Your cottage has everything you need.Thank you for letting us stay at your home.Gregg and Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely on the Beach!
Love the location and being right on the beach but wished that the bedroom a/c unit was not so noisy. When it was running, you could definitely hear it. Appears to be an older unit and with the of rent, probably ought to replace it. Everything else was nice. Glad it survived Helene and Milton.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Warmth and sunsets on the beach even in cold weather. Great communication with host. Quiet and relaxing. Would love to stay again in warmer weather. I love this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage by the Sea
This quaint little cottage is right on the gulf. We enjoyed miles of beautiful beach with abundant sea shell gathering. Highly recommend the Voila Merci French bakery across the street. Absolutely delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
You can’t get any closer to the beach than this property and the views are spectacular! It is clean and well equipped with everything you would need. The hosts are very responsive to questions. We only wish the water pressure would have been better in the shower. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Perfect
A beautiful clean cosy beach house in a fabulous setting, right on the beach. Everything was exactly as stated and the hosts were super responsive, friendly and sorted out a small issue for us within minutes. We definitely want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This is an amazing little beach house in a great location! Pure heaven to just roll out the door onto the beach. 🏖️ sunsets did not disappoint! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and host
The location is perfect (100 steps from the back door to the water). The bed is comfortable, the kitchen has everything you would need and the bathroom shower is surprisingly large. My stay unfortunately coincided with Hurricane Helene. I was able to stay at the property for two nights before a mandatory evacuation was put in place. The hosts have been more than extraordinary with processing a refund for my stay. I am VERY happy to hear that Sun King did not sustain any major damage due to the hurricane. When the beaches in Pinellas County have recovered, I will 100% be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maggie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 day stay
It was absolutely perfect in every way. The cottage was perfect for us. Every amenity we needed was available. Super comfortable bed!!! Beach access was amazing. Just wondering how far in advance we can book for next year!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Ideallic location. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

woody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Situated
Never got to stay so close to the Gulf before....what a convenience to step outside your door and be on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
This cottage is awesome! The bed is fantastic! Always important for a vacation! Well appointed throughout. Step off the porch into the sand and watch the sunset fro the living room - does t get better than that. Owners were very responsive and helpful - checking was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place right on the beach!
We were in Indian Shores for our anniversary. The condo was very clean and well appointed. We had everything that we needed. The bed is extremely comfortable. The beach is right in the back yard. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for two
Was easy to find. Great location had plenty of places to choose from to eat. Grocery stores and pharmacy's just a few minutes away. The beach is just steps away from the back door. Great sunsets and seems to always have a good breeze. The only negative thing I could really say about the place is the water pressure in the bathroom. The two a/c units did a pretty good job of keeping up. It was in the low 90's for the most part. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Get Away.
This is our third time renting this property. We love it! Right on the beach and everything you need to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We had a wonderful time. This was our 2nd year staying there. It was very clean. I would highly recommend this place to all that want a peaceful experience with a wonderful view of the Gulf of Mexico. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind!
This location is one of a kind! My 2 year old and 6 year old played and had the shortest walk back to the home whenever they needed to take a break. It was perfect for our small family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Trip
It was my wife's birthday last week, so we planned this trip last winter because we had such a good time last fall staying here. We just love the location and most of all NO STEPS. We will definitely make this one of our yearly stops. Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break 2024
Overall the property was great. It had everything we needed. The location and the ability to walk out the backdoor and onto the beach was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The place was great! Everything you could need is there…right down to beach chairs and umbrella. Very clean and well appointed. The whole process was smooth. We did not need anything; but if we would have, I’m sure we would have received excellent results. Right on the water!! We would definitely return for a nice getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four nights in Indian Shores.
This property checked off a box on my bucket list of staying in a beach cottage rather than a condo. It was exactly what I had pictured. Everything was clean and exactly as described. If I had to give any suggestions, I would upgrade the towels as they were very used and not appealing. We appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella being available but used our own as the ones in the shed were very dated and rusted. Would highly recommend the restaurant Salt Rock Grill a short walk away. Possibly one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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Energetic beach loving family that has been visiting Florida since we were children and are lucky enough to have beach rentals in Clearwater Beach, Indian Shores and Ft. Myers Beach. We are both Realtors licensed in Illinois, with Laurie also licensed in Florida. We love to get a break from the cold weather in the Chicago Suburbs with a few winter trips to the beach including long walks on the beach and fantastic sunsets with a cocktail!

Why they chose this property

This property is so special because it is quaint, old Florida style and located directly on the beach - ranch style with NO STAIRS and a covered parking space 10 feet from your door, so that you can literally have your suitcase in your bedroom and on the beach in 10 minutes! We love this location on the beach because it is more private and the ocean is so clear and turquoise blue/green! We have updated the kitchen/living room to make it an open floor plan with white shaker cabinets, a full-size stainless steel appliance package and granite counters and breakfast bar. The bathroom is also totally remodeled with a walk-in shower and comfort height toilet. All off the furniture, bedding, kitchen accessories, etc. are brand new - as well as 2 flat screen TV's (ROKU in living room and Alexa) and high-speed wireless internet. You will love watching the sunset from the covered front porch or inside at the kitchen table - or start the day with a cup of coffee from either place!

What makes this property unique

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION! This is a 1957 quaint beach cottage - ranch style with no stairs, but updated with an open floor plan featuring white shaker cabinets, all full-size stainless appliances (Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave and Dishwasher), PLUS a washer/dryer, king sized bed, ROKU TV, Alexa, new walk-in shower, high-speed wireless internet, covered front porch right on the sand to just stare at the ocean and feel the ocean breezes and enjoy spectacular sunsets! There is also a new outdoor shower!

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