Location: Other Indian Rocks Beach Properties, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (20min West of Tampa, 5min South of Clearwater Beach)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-16)
Keywords: Quiet rustic, relaxing, cottage home lifestyle…just steps away from the beach.
Welcome to the Sweet Monroe Retreat . We are located along the western shore of Florida, located on the Gulf of Mexico and within thirty minutes of the Tampa International/Clearwater/St. Pete Airports.
A vacation vision awaits you here at this fabulous beach Inn located at Indian Rocks Beach. We offer the quiet rustic, relaxing, cottage home lifestyle…just steps away from the beach. You can bask in the sunshine, take a relaxing dip, stroll the beach in the fading glow of a romantic Florida Gulf Coast sunset.
Each unit has it’s own customized tasteful decor that creates a special character of its own. At the Sweet Monroe Retreat you will find a gracious past preserved at a home where modern conveniences have been carefully blended with century-old charm. We offer unique amenities that will enhance your ideal vacation (pet friendly, handicap accessible, museums, golf etc).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The Sweet Monroe (formally Balboa Beach Retreat) offers many amenities such as Laundry facility, Private Beach Weddings, bicycle, scooters, Car/limo rentals, Room Service, golf school packages, in room massages, pet friendly/handicapped accessible units as well as sunset poolside dining…
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Dec .. $825-$1650/week
Plus 12% Tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- "The Beauty" Living Area-NEW PIC - Indian Rocks Beach, FL Vacation Rental
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- "The Hideaway" Queen bedroom - Indian Rocks Beach, FL Vacation Rental
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- "The Beauty" Master Queen Bedroom-NEW PIC - Indian Rocks Beach, FL Vacation Rental
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- "The Beauty" Living Area-NEW PIC
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- Pool Area w/2 grills
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- "The Hideaway" Private sitting area-NEW PIC
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- Steps from the beach!!!
Traveler Reviews (13)
WONDERFUL A+
Guest: Mark
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11
Review Submitted: 11/23/11
My family and I stayed there and it was great. It was clean and just what we needed. There was toys for the kids to play with and take to the beach and everyone spent an amazing and memorable vacation. we will 100% come back next year -WE FOUND OUR SPOT!!!!!!!!!!! There was plenty of chairs, it was nice and relaxing, grills to cookout and it completely worked perfect. Even the cute and VERY organized laundry facility was just awesome. Love it! Great job see you next year and thank you for a great time.
Recommended for:Pet owners, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guest: David
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
Wonderful Stay! Everything was great and neat and extremely clean. The pool and hot tubs were perfect and WOW so many toys for the kids to play with. There was plenty of extra sheets, towels and the little laundry room is so nice. We felt comfortable like in our own home. It was quiet and Diana was more than helpful with giving us ideas for good places to eat and go out etc. We have no complaints and will 100% be coming back and telling ALL of our friends and family about this wonderful vacation spot.
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Not so "Sweet Monroe"
Guest: Centurion
(Louisville KY)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
We rented the entire Sweet Monroe Retreat and it was a diappointment. The furniture in the bedrooms and living room was different than they appear to be on the website and the home was not as clean at all as we would have liked it to be. The oven was dirty and so was the sink.We had maintenance issues such as: the main door not closing, light bulbs being burned out, the washer and dryer not working properly and the dishwasher not cleaning the dishes at all.There were also fire alarms that kept on beeping even after we told Diane. We had a mouse in one of the bedrooms, a few rats that ran along the outside fence nightly. There were nice things like plenty of beach towels and linens available to us, soap in the bathrooms, dishwashing soap in the kitchen, tiki torches by the pool, plenty of pool and beach toys(not all of them still good) and rafts,and a nice stereo with speakers to the outdoor pool area.The hot tub was dirty with a green ring all around in the inside. The house is very close to the beach but there is not a nice view of the beach from the home itself. The pool and hot tub are very close the road with a lot of traffic noise.We will not be staying at or recommending the Sweet Monroe Retreat to anyone that we know.
Recommended for:
A relaxing and comfortable vacation
Guest: STL
(MO.)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
Sweet Monroe Retreat was the perfect location for our family to come together and enjoy a vacation. We had thirteen people and we all slept comfortably. The cottage was clean and well equipped. We used and were happy to have the grill by the pool, washer and dryer, outdoor stereo, pool toys, beach chairs and beach toys. Diana was a pleasure to work with and went out of her way to make sure we had a great vacation. We will definitely return to Sweet Monroe and recommend to friends and family.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Such a Sweet Retreat
Guest: Sunny
(Savannah)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/29/11
We really enjoyed our stay at Sweet Monroe Retreat. It was so easy to visit the surrounding area. The pool was so refreshing and the beach so beautiful. I have so many lovely sunset pictures and our family said this was a perfect vacation. Diana helped us settle in with a wonderful tour and make us feel so welcome and comfortable. We wanted to get away from our busy lifestyle and just relax and have fun. We certainly found the perfect place. I have recommended the Sweet Monroe Retreat to many of my friends.
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
GREAT Beach House....
Guest: Nan
(MI)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
We stayed at Sweet Monroe April 2-9, 2011....we loved it! We used the pool & when too warm & wanted to have the ocean breeze we walked 500 yds to the ocean! Felt it was clean & had so many things (towels, sheets, blankets, beach chairs, beach toys) that we don't have to bring as much for next year! :) We will definitely return....Diana was very great to work with! HIGHLY recommend....we had 3 families &14 people total & had lots of room!
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
A disappointment
Guest: Peanut
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/19/11
We rented the entire Sweet Monroe Retreat and it was a diappointment. The rooms are much smaller than they appear to be on the website and the home was not as clean as we would have liked it to be. We had maintenance issues such as: the main door not closing, the pool being dirty, light bulbs being burned out, the washer not working properly and the dishwasher not cleaning the dishes. We had a mouse in one of the bedrooms, a rat that ran along the outside fence nightly, and "palmetto bugs" in the bedroom, hallway and kitchen. There were nice things like plenty of beach towels and linens available to us, soap in the bathrooms, dishwashing soap in the kitchen, tiki torches by the pool, plenty of pool and beach toys and rafts,and a nice stereo with speakers to the outdoor pool area. The house is very close to the beach but there is not a nice view of the beach from the home itself. We have rented several places from websites and we had never been unhappy before. We will not be staying at or recommending the Sweet Monroe Retreat to anyone that we know.
Recommended for:
Florida Trip
Guest: Maria
(NY)
Date of Stay: 06/02/11
Review Submitted: 06/11/11
We loved the location!! My family and I stayed at Sweet Monroe located on Indian rocks Beach and less than a 30 minute drive from Tampa International Airport. The actual property is a stones throw from the beach and found the location to be centrally located to many Florida attractiions (I recommend that you rent a vehicle though if you plan on visiting the theme parks). The rooms in Sweet Monroe were large enough to accomodate a large family and equipped with a full kitchen which felt more like home than a hotel - which we enjoyed very much. The manager/Owner Diana was very accomodating and gave us guidance with kid activities on the beach and the beach trolley which stops at other beaches, restaurants and local attractions. We plan on returning real soon. Maria
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
REALLY clean and organized. It was just what we were looking for
Guest: Stacy
(Tampa)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
I stayed here with my family that came to visit and it was really nice. The entire place inside and out is really clean, neat and organized. Everything you needed was there. We had a great time and everyone wants to come back next year. You can walk to restaurants,walk to the beach or hang out in the pool and have a bbq. What a lovely vacation.
Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Personal, friendly service!
Guest: Tee
(Illinois USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
Listing was accurate, clean and very homey! All items needed were present. We loved the pool area, laundry facility and having the ocean just steps away! Diana was great to work with and insured we had everything we needed. She made us feel like we were working with a long time friend! We will definately pass on the contact info for this property to others for future stays!
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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