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The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool

This original cottage still has some of its 50's charm with wooden ceilings and built-in dressers. The property is beautifully landscaped. It has a relaxing heated/chilled pool with waterfalls and is in an ideal location within walking distance of several great local restaurants and shops.

This beautiful two-bedroom free standing, unique beach cottage is just 15-20 steps to the sand! The Reef boasts beachy decor and has beautiful original wooden ceilings and built-in dressers.

Kitchen: Full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer combo, electric stove/oven, microwave, blender, and drip coffee maker. Basic dishes and utensils are also provided. Basic spices and cooking oil are not always available.

Living Area: A comfortable Queen sleeper sofa, 2 sitting chairs, ceiling fan, and TV.

Bedroom #1: Has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, plenty of dresser space, and a TV.

Bedroom #2: Two twin beds, ceiling fan, dresser space, and TV.

Bathroom: *Newly renovated!* Three-quarter bathroom with a standing shower.

Outdoors: We have a private beach area that has plenty of loungers and some beach toys for the kids. There is also free shared laundry on site. Heated/chilled pool with three relaxing waterfalls, beautiful paver pathways leading you to our private beach area, two grilling areas, painted seawall, and pavilion.
We have frequent guests who come with extended family to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, and holidays. Guests can stay in separate cottages but share the outdoor living spaces. Some large groups prefer to rent the entire complex under "Arbors Seaside Cottages Complex"- this way it can sleep up to thirty guests.

*The covered pavilion area is reserved for Beach Lodge guests only.

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Important Information:

House Rules:
1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises.
2. No parties or events.
3. No unauthorized pets. Please notify management of any service animals.
4. You are vacationing in a residential area, please be mindful of noise during all hours. Quiet hours start at 10pm and you must adhere to local noise ordinance.
5. Rinse off and return any and all beach equipment at the end of each day. Do not leave equipment out overnight.

Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.

Maximum Guest Occupancy Policy: Adherence to occupancy policies and limits is strictly enforced. The guest count may not exceed the maximum guest occupancy at any point in time, including any pre-approved day guests. These policies are in place for your safety and the protection of the vacation home and the vacation rental industry. Violation of these policies may result in immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Please contact management to request pre-approval for any day guests. Additional guests that will exceed the maximum occupancy will automatically be denied.

Pool Heating: When the pool heater is turned on, the temperature is typically set to 85 degrees unless otherwise stated in the listing. Please understand that when outside temperatures reach 60 degrees or lower a pool heater cannot always heat the pool to temperature.

Pet Policy: We can accept 1-2 small dogs ONLY that weigh 35 pounds or less in this rental. A non-refundable pet fee is required. Cats are not allowed. Requests for larger dogs must be submitted and approved by management. Pet must be on a leash at all times when outside of the unit; is not allowed onto the furniture, sand, beach, pool area, or pool. Pet must not bother any surrounding guests and pet waste MUST be picked up by the pet owner.

Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels.

Parking: This unit has 1 reserved parking space. Guest parking is limited to 1-2 cars on the shuffleboard, first come first serve.

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This home is conveniently located down the street from Guilty Sea Sports Pub and VIP Mexican. You will also find the following places within walking distance: JD's Restaurant & Bar, Jimmy Guana's, PJ's Oyster House, Jake's Cantina, Crabby Bills, Pipo N Betty's Bakery, and an Ice Cream shop with over 100 flavors. Also within walking distance are some local beach shops including beach rentals. There is also a CVS and a post office located close to Crabby Bills. For the kids and kids at heart, there's a small waterpark located nearby.

The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney is just two hours away.

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Property manager

Nick Julian
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near 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. Parasailing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sand Key Park - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 23 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool have a pool?

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

Is The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool located?

Located in Independence Square, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

karen t.

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

Visit

Property well maintained but dated. Old musty smell noted when entered property. Minimal pans for cooking meal. Distance to beach was amazing- literally Steps to the sand and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the 30 steps I walked to get to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley R.

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

Quaint cottage right on the beach!

Loved the cottage right on the beach in Indian rocks beach. Clean cozy a little dated inside but everything was exactly as the pictures on the website. Checkin was quick and easy as was check out. Onsite community washer and dryer. Walking distance to restaurants shopping and you can ride the trolleys to St. Pete or Clearwater. Awesome stay would go back again anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location

The location is the best. Walkable to everything including the beach. However, the pictures posted did not match the cottage. It's much older and not as nice as the pics show.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John F.

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

Review

My brother and I enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and the location was great. My only disappointment was with the very weak shower water pressure. The bathroom had been updated, including a beautiful shower. But the shower itself had very week water pressure. Overall I would recommend the unit but the water pressure issue needs to be addressed. If that is addressed we would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

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

Steps from the sand

An old fashioned beach cottage with modern conveniences. Good AC. Wifi and TVs.. Small but you’re there for the sand which is only steps away. Lovely beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

tom c.

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

Great place to stay. We loved it.

Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fritz V.

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

Very comfortable and a great location

We had a ball at The Reef and really appreciated the pool, the beach access, and the easy proximity to all of the amenities in Indian Rocks Beach plus access to every around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Beach Living!

The beach and pool access were phenomenal. We definitely would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great spot

Perfect little cottage. Pool was heated, outside seating area was ideal. Great place for a beach vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

We will return

Great location for our family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

elaine w.

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

Away from home and on the beach

We were just looking for a place to relax on the beach for a week. The Arbors definitely provided that. The Reef was a big enough for the two of us and our two small dogs, but we would have preferred the roominess of the Yachtsman. Next time we will wait for that to be available. Nice pool area. Great beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice beach location

The cottage was clean, however the sofa was so dirty I would not sit in it. We laid our luggage on it. The shower is very tiny with missing tiles in the floor. The location was very nice and it was good to have our two dogs with us and be able to walk right out the door with them. There was no info provided to us by the owner without us having to contact them. We had to send messages requesting the address and info for check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Very Nice

Our visit to The Arbors was extremely pleasant. Unfortunately, we had to go back to work or we would have booked a second week.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Timothy D.

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

Vacation

Property was decent, with a good location on the beach. Had only problem that was taken care of immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Sandra G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Katastrophale Sicherheitslücke beim Zugang

Vermittler meldet sich über Wochen nicht Zugangsdaten kamen am Anreisetag an späten Abend Die Nachbarn in den Nebenwohnungen kennen den Zugangscode Wohnung riecht nach kaltem Rauch, liegt vielleicht am nahestehen Grill im Aussenbereich Die Möbel innen sind total abgenutzt und kaputt In der Küche fanden wir in den Schränken die „Hinterlassenschaften“ der Vormieter Das kleinere Schlafzimmer lässt sich nicht abdunkeln - nachts scheint die Straßenlaterne hell ins Zimmer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Fort Wayne, USA

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

Great experience!

Property was very neat and clean. Had everything we needed being steps from the Gulf and the pool! A bonus was having several nice eating spots within walking distance! Overall, a great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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

Family vacation

Perfect location...steps to beach and restaurants. Pool was right outside our door. We met great new people there also!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Close to the beach!

The place is small but a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Location, location, location!

Great spot right on the beach, has everything you need for a beach holiday. Several good restaurants very nearby, no need to drive. CVS just down the street. Nice spa/pool! Enjoyed our 2 weeks stay in the Reef, it would be small if there were 4 adults, we were just 2 and our dog. Being able to bring our dog was a bonus. Looking forward to returning in the winter. J&J
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Joyce T.

Small, but quaint. Captures old Florida. Clean, supplied well, beautiful view. Walked to restaurants

Sister trip!! Just awesome. Loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Virginia N.

The appliances were good,buttttttt the patio furniture I wouldn’t sit on

It was convenient to the beach, restaurants and what we needed, however it needs updating inside for the costs. The price you charged I was expecting a modern bathroom not one from a campground. The cleaning costs was out of line when you are given directions to where the linens and towels are to be put, dishes to be done and the garbage to be removed. The cleaning people wouldn’t even remove a dead rat from the walkway. There are a lot of other places next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

JC M.

cozy beach cottage

Great time on the beach and night relaxing at the tiki house, Huge party of 20 people hog the grill, tiki house and spa but working around them was no problem, at night they were so tired we could really enjoy a cold beer looking at the sunset Very well recommended but pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Steps from the beach

We had an amazing week staying in the Reef cottage. We rarely left the area, great food options,drinking options,Kandy Kitchen, The lighthouse for coffee and donuts, CVS and more ALL walking distance from the cottage. The beach is awesome and the sunsets spectacular. The reef is a small cottage but felt like plenty of room, after all you are not there to sit in your room anyways! Arbors has larger cottage options too! We will be back to stay again! OH...and we brought our dog, it's pet friendly..you can't get better than that!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabra M.

We loved this property! It is close to restaurants, ice cream, and mostly importantly--the beach!

Great property! We loved the pool and how close the gulf was--the property is a cottage (so it is small) but it is updated with nice linens and everything you need (coffee filters, dish soap, lots of kitchen utensils). Would definitely recommend it and hope to stay here again when we return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

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Beaches USA Rentals & Management
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