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Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach!

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Pool
Living area
New queen size bed with highly rated foam based mattress
Living area
New, large couch, chair, and coffee table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Madeira Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Madeira Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom Space

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach!

Update 12/31/25: Cozy Cottage has been fully renovated (again) post the 2024 hurricane flooding, and is available for booking! Interior photos have been updated. The heated/cooled pool is open. Please reach out and send us a message if you have any questions.

Welcome to Gulf Gardens' newly renovated Cozy Cottage! A 1-minute walk right across Gulf Blvd to the beach! Take a dip in our large heated/cooled pool or relax and enjoy the sun poolside in one of the many lounge chairs. BBQ grills are available under a shaded cabana with a picnic table for outdoor dining. Slightly less than a mile to John's Pass Village. Airports, Busch Gardens, d/t St. Pete, Tampa nightlife, are all a within a short drive. There is onsite, free parking for guests.

Cozy Cottage is efficiency-sized but comes equipped with a full-sized fridge, microwave, air fryer/toaster, portable 2-burner cooktop, as well as plates, silverware, pots and pans, and all the basic kitchen necessities. The space is fully furnished and comes with queen bed that has a highly rated foam-based mattress. The bath has a brand new full-sized shower. Storage is plentiful. Central heat and air distributes the AC evenly throughout the space. Vaulted ceilings and ample lighting make this cottage feel big! Games and books are available for rainy days. Take a dip in our heated and cooled pool! Coin-operated laundry is available.

Our cottage was recently renovated as a result of 2024 hurricane flooding with new floors, paint, cabinets, vanity, furniture, mattress, kitchen essentials, appliances, blinds, electric, TV, and amenities. Basically, EVERYTHING is new!

Please note that we have a 2-person maximum including children as there is only one queen bed. If it is discovered more than two persons are staying in the unit, the guest is subject to a fine of $250, and the host/co-host has the right to cancel the reservation with no refund given. Please note that we have a Ring camera at the front door for the safety of guests and owners. Please note that this a no smoking/no vaping/no pets condo complex.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please note: The cottage is not child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties, events or gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only outdoors
No unregistered guests allowed on property. All guests must be registered in advance, including children. $250 fine for pets in the unit.
Please observe posted pool rules. Pool rules can be found in the guest manual.
No smoking/vaping in the unit or on Gulf Gardens grounds. Smoking/vaping must go to the perimeter of the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2140109
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties, events or gatherings
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Madeira Beach

Located in Madeira Beach, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Upham Beach. Splash Harbour Water Park and Treasure Island Fun Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Madeira Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Madeira Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Archibald Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hubbards Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪American Legion Post 273 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Saltwater Hippie Beach Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Beach Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Madeira Beach - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach!?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach! on Jun 21, 2026 start from $183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage on Mad Beach-Fully Renovated-Walk Across Gulf Blvd to the Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is steps from Madeira Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. John's Pass Village & Boardwalk is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean and comfortable equipped with everything you would need for your stay . Host went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We will definitely be back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bedHosts respond quickly if you have a question
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and quaint! Right across the street is the Gulf of America! Has everything you need i.e. kitchen needs, beach needs! Very quiet and a lovely pool! Host was very easy to get ahold of! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice space for a couples getaway. We enjoyed the location & the pool and just a short walk across the road to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for a couple! Close to everything and friendly neighbors!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2026
Jason and his guest brought a dog into the unit, a clear violation of our rules prohibiting any animals in the condo or on condo grounds, as stated in the initial email after booking and in the House Manual. He/his guest covered the Ring camera several times to let the dog in and out, except for one time. Video evidence was presented to VRBO of a dog exiting the unit with Jason. Jason claimed the dog was an emotional support animal, which has no ADA service dog protections. Jason did not ask for permission for a dog prior to his stay. While Jason admitted having a dog after questioning, he refused to pay the $250 fine, which was stated in the House Manual. We would not rent to Jason again, and would not recommend him to any other host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy and right across the street from the beach and Caddys beachside bar. John’s pass is just less than a mile walk, or you can catch the shuttle. Plenty of restaurants, shops and pubs! Bamboo tiki bar has live music every day :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightfully cute cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great small apaertment for 2 people! Spotlessly clean and a great pool steps from the front door. Easy walk across the street to the beach where you can walk for miles! Easy commute to restaurants by using tje beach trolly, or walk to Johns Pass for shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool was great, the beach view was ok. Devin was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Everything really needed for your stay is thoughtfully supplied. The hosts were available for questions we had when we first arrived. We highly recommend this property and would stay there again if we planned another trip to Madeira Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place, homey and comfortable, everything I needed for an eight day vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Loved our stay

Great location across from beach and was extremely clean and all guests were friendly!! Host was very good with communication would recommend to any other guests
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannnon C.

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

Weekend Get Away

We would stay here again, location is perfect. Beach is right across the street & well within walking distance of restaurants & shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is the perfect size for two people and in a perfect location for us. It's clean, newly remodeled, very cute, and the owner and management were great at communication. We didn't cook or use the pool, but it seemed to have everything we would need if we were to do so. The owner did need to enter the cottage because of a leak in the ceiling due to something with the AC unit, but they were very respectful, let us know what was going on, and asked before entering. It was an unplanned situation that had to be taken care of and they took care of it right away. We were not looking for a commercialized vacation with a huge crowd. The cottage is a simple walk across the street to the beach and to a local restaurant/bar. The downstairs bar is right on the beach, where you can relax, watch the waves, and feel the breeze coming in from the ocean. We did not bring a car, but did not need one. If we wanted to go to other bars, restaurants, or shopping, everything was within walking distance. We did discover, walking to John's Pass was much nicer and cooler on the beach rather than on the sidewalk. One night we wanted to venture down the beach and didn't feel like walking. We were able to take the free beach ride service that works on tips only. Ask your bartender or server for details. We could have used it in lieu of walking the whole trip, had we chosen to. This is a great place and I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

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

Nice little place

Great location. Nothing fancy but great location and plenty to walk to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette F.

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

Cute property

We enjoyed our stay. Well kept property in a great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Simply perfect beach cottage!

I will definitely return, it was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Great! Clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Location is great. Community is very frie.

Great location and community was very friendly. Would stay again. Just across from beach and new convenience store next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Great people frequent this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Vacation getaway

It was very clean and had everything we needed. Very friendly neighbors and lots to do within walking distance. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yaydagni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, easy path to the beach, beach access walking distance .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Getaway

Came down to visit our grandkids and son. The location was perfect to make visiting everyone very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

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

Vacation

We had a great time. The area is nice and great room and facility. Everyone was very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Fantastic beach cottage

This is the perfect beach cottage. I’ve stayed here 5 or 6 times, and it’s perfect every time. The location is fantastic right across gulf Blvd to the beach, always super clean, pool is great, nothing to complain about. We always stay here when we come to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2023
Thanks Katie - always our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great location

The property was amazing! Right across the street from the beach with public access. The unit had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend! Also walkable to a few restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Devin

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I'm a Tampa Bay native, and renovated my c. 1925 Craftsman Bungalow that I have owned since 1995 in Hyde Park, S. Tampa. During this time I lived in my detached 2br/1ba garage cottage. I'm back in my house and I have rented this cottage since 2019.

After devastating hurricane flooding in September 2024, my second renovation of Cozy Cottage is complete as of December 2025, and I'm happy to welcome back guests into this cozy space across from the beach that I have owned since October 2020.

Having retired from the corporate world in August 2024, "see the world" and "collect experiences over things" are my mottos!

Why they chose this property

Tampa house: I love historic neighborhoods that are walkable.
Cozy Cottage on Madeira Beach: I wanted a small beach getaway that was rentable.

What makes this property unique

Tampa: Walking distance to several shops, restaurants, bars. Large space. Central H/A. Located in a walkable historic district.
Madeira Beach: right across the street from the beach, newly renovated, central H/A, everything is new!

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