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Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage

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Heated Pool with slides included. Not at resort but cross street 2.5 blocks walk
Lemon Cottage cool one  bedroom house with tropical front yard
Enjoy a smoke or drink on your private covered patio
Garden View from Lemon Cottage
View of tropical front yard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clearwater, FL
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pier 60 Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage

Enjoy a 1925 updated real beach cottage for the price of a hotel room steps from the beach and 5 blocks walk to Famous Pier 60. Enjoy a Classic Beach Cottage with Central Air conditioning and Heat, Granite kitchen and floors, Samsung smart stainless appliances and double oven. High end conveniences of today with classic beach cottage feel. With a antique brick patio right on Mandalay Ave, you get to sit outside right in front of the sliding glass doors, and watch the bicycles, skate boarders, and bikini clad roller skaters go by. Great bars like the Shipwreck across street along with Alba Pizza , Never a dull moment at the Lemon Cottage.
Features King size bed with Posturpedic Mattress, , 2 wall mounted LCD TV s cable box a, sleeper sofabed and a 2020 update .
Great for couple, or family with 2 children.with pets
Also back door leading to the beach street has wood deck, gazebo, beach chairs and toys, with outside hot and cold water shower.and commercial size Hot Tub
Onsite property managers insure all you beach vacation needs are met.

Located in the Cottages of Clearwater District designated Old Florida District, by Beach by Design the last few streets with remodeled classic beach houses, and Guest Inns.
FREE PARKING a $35 per day value

ONE NIGHT BOOKINGS are available the day before a check in or the day of a check out, but not in the middle of the week.

Pets welcome and big dogs Select Club Fee to pay $100 per stay not per day
All size dogs welcome, just like all age beach lovers

Because we are PET FRIENDLY we do accept guests with allergies Not ADA compliant and skinny doors and small bath, the way it was in 1925. Thank you.

Although we have over 1000 5 star reviews this is not a 5 star upscale fancy shmancy Bed N Breakfast. 1925 updated beach cottage for guests who just want to be close the beach and all the great restaurants. No picky fussy folks please.

Property manager

Capt. Al or Gayle
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Russian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids love Clearwater Cottages, child friendly
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 6 total
Pets welcome
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You may sit outside on porch and smoke
Amenities are for GUESTS ONLY. Exceptions for family members with permssion
Hot tub for GUESTS only by reservation from 6 to 9 PM . Read regulations.
may use the bicycles own by captain ALfree of charge any time cast must provide lights if lighting at night guess must always wear shoes .

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clearwater Beach

Located in Clearwater Beach, this cottage is by the sea. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pier 60 and Captain Blighs Landing. 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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Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Clearwater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beach Walk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sand Key Park - 12 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frenchys Saltwater Caf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪3 Daughters Tasting Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from Beach, Pets OK, Daily Rentals, Historic Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Clearwater Beach cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Beach Walk and Pier 60 Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Walk to the beach!

We enjoyed our stay. Bed was comfortable, close to everything. Cottage was just as described. Nothing too fancy but good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

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

Great location!

Simple old cottage nothing fancy at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

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

Nice

Close to everything
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Love This Place!

Best place to stay. Just close enough to the beach and all of the fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Great beach location

Property is as described- nothing fancy, but everything you need. Captain Al is very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory W.

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

Great Location

We love being so close to the beach, which this property. Also close to our favorite restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James V., Palatka fl

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

Great location

House is just as advertised, its old , but we enjoyed our stay. We will return. Location is great ! We did have a small issue , but the captain was on it and no big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Fantastic Week!

The Lemon Cottage had everything we needed and more. This is the perfect cottage for a getaway in Clearwater. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Eclectic & Very close to beach

Cottage is eclectic, quaint & old. Bed is very comfy, towels supplied, frig ice maker works, shower was good, stovetop & microwave = good, etc. I recommend this place for a couple or single person. Captain AL is a super host, if anything missing or broken = He is there ASAP with whatever you need. Perfect short walk to beach. Beach towels & chairs provided. Outdoor shower came in handy for even washing my dogs. I felt safe in this area and even walked my dogs at 11pm or 5:30 am with no fear. I walked my dogs to Marina (by the library/rec center. I never heard neighbors on either side. Also, we walked to a couple of restaurants but you will want to drive to others. I think Crabby’s on beach is where we saw most amazing sunset. Not having kids, we had no desire to use swimming pool, besides beach is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

GREAT STAY!!

5 stars across the board!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen D.

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

Don’t go here

The place was not for us it was dirty out of date
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Charles F.

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

Lemon cottage

It was very quaint and met our needs. Very easy walk to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Key West Vibe

Very fun place. Want to go back in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niraj N.

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

Great quiet spot near the beach

Great cottage on the north part of Clearwater beach. Pet friendly property near the pet friendly part of the beach and a quick walk from lots of restaurants and bars. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim t.

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

Well equipped

The cottage was well equipped, cute, and cozy. Stocked with all the basics - just unpack and you're all set to go! Close to the beach and good restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Beach getaway

Just steps from the beautiful beach and walking distance to great food. This was a great homebase for our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Excellent location

This place was great! Being a pet friendly location really helped us enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Awesome place and very pet friendly.

Ginger is awesome at taking care of anything you need. Captain Al is also nice and will try to accommodate whatever you need. I will stay here everytime we come to Clearwater. Great place and very laid back. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marty d.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary by bringing our two dogs to the beach. The place was 20 yards from the beach so it made coming and going very easy. We were able to make home cooked meals or easily walk to nice restaurant. The staff was very attentive to anything we needed. It was perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A., Gainesville, Florida

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

Location, location, location!!

This was our second stay at the Lemon Cottage . It’s right on the beach and walkable to many restaurants, which is awesome. The cottage is quaint & cozy. The bed is super comfortable and the shower has hot water with plenty of good water pressure. The price for the rental is reasonable as well. Will stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesomeness

It's a beautiful place all friendly staff. Clean and the location is perfect 🥰 💞 we will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer W., Lakewood

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

Rustic but cute

Super cute “cottage” on the main strip. Close to everything. We could walk just about everywhere! Everything we could possible need was available to us. Super convenient to have beach towels, toys and an umbrella to use. Al was also very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Donell K., Menomonie

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

Quaint cottage stage

Great location right by the beach. Front patio is nice but open to the main street. Air conditioning went out but this was fixed quickly by manager who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. If you are wanting a beach vacation this works great as it is close and also plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas to use. Great weekend getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked in this place because I requested hot tub and surprise it was out of service and on Sunday night when it was my last night it was opened the conditions of the sofas and beds terrible dirty and in very poor condition. Over priced!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Capt. Al or Gayle

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Welcome all Beach Lovers and thanks for vising my profile. Originally from New Jersey I knew my first Spring Break, I wanted to live in Florida. Fortunate to live in Clearwater Beach , my self and first mate get to enjoy swimming in warm water, have congenial neighbors who enjoy the Salt Life, and have the pleasure of meeting families from around the country and world. When come to visit, we hope to show you around, on our golf cart taxi or boat and how to have the best beach vacation every.

Why they chose this property

Most cottages and old beach hotels have been torn down in the past 10 years and replaced with high end expensive hotels. These are the very last few streets left in Clearwater Beach with cottages, private homes that have been converted to vacation rentals. This area has been designated Old Florida District and gives you the feel of years gone by, where you can walk around , say hello to your neighbors, sit on the porch and have drink, and watch the sunset without all the noise and business of South Beach.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy an entire house on the beach side of the street for less than a hotel room at new ritzy hotels. Save a ton on meals with a large family with your new designer kitchen. Also you can walk to the best Tiki Bars on the beach , just two blocks away, and do not need a car. Many of guest return year after year and call the Cottages their second home.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests