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`Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1

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A narrow pathway leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A room with a potted plant, a window, a door, and a wall-mounted circular mirror.
A garden pathway surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A swimming pool with a thatched roof structure, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Splash Harbour Water Park
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

`Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1

Immerse yourself in a retreat of history and luxury at our `Dunes` beach cottage. Built in 1913, this historic two-story cottage is nestled amidst the natural grandeur of beach dunes. It beautifully marries vintage charm with modern comfort, creating a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. Gazing at the mesmerizing Gulf from your private deck or stepping straight onto the beach access from your doorstep, the choice is yours.

Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach, where the Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn, over a century old, awaits you. It`s a beacon of the region`s authentic past, nurturing its legacy while embracing the new. This fully refurbished cottage, available for guests for the first time in over a decade, invites you to a unique sojourn.

Embark on a journey of comfort and style, via a quaint brick path leading to the entrance. The downstairs houses a cozy bedroom outfitted with a queen size bed, bedside tables, a dresser, an armoire, an armchair, and a desk. Soak in the refreshing ambiance of a full bathroom, equipped with eco-friendly fixtures, and open up to a private patio adorned with a pergola cloaked in blossoming vines.

Ascend the enchanting spiral staircase to reach a chic, open living space. It unfurls into a newly designed euro kitchen, fully equipped with cooking paraphernalia. Nearby, you`ll find a half bathroom and a loveseat sofa bed, which can comfortably accommodate another guest. A private deck accessible from this floor offers a Gulf view and an ideal space for sun-drenched siestas or magical sunset moments.

For guests seeking larger accommodation, we offer additional cottage apartments adjacent to the property, available in 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom format.

Indulge in a plethora of amenities including high-speed wifi, cable television and complimentary access to an on-site laundry room. The cottage also provides new linens, towels, and a selection of bathing essentials.

Welcome to a beach getaway that reignites the romance of the old and the luxury of the new!
House Rules — Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn

Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn. We’re delighted to host you and hope you enjoy the relaxed coastal atmosphere, tropical gardens, and peaceful surroundings of our historic beach property.
Please review the following house rules to help ensure a wonderful stay for all guests and neighbors.

General House Rules

Registered Guests Only
Only registered guests included in the reservation may stay overnight on the property unless approved in advance.

Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Please be respectful of neighboring residents and other guests, especially in outdoor areas including the pool, hot tub, decks, patios, and garden spaces.

No Parties or Events
Parties, large gatherings, and unauthorized events are not permitted without prior written approval. The property is designed for relaxed coastal enjoyment, not loud late-night activity.

Smoking Policy
Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside any unit. Outdoor smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas and all cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.

Pool & Hot Tub
Guests use the pool and hot tub at their own risk. Children must always be supervised by an adult.

Please:
no glass in pool areas
rinse off sand before entering
observe quiet hours around the pool and hot tub

Beach Equipment
Beach chairs, towels, and coolers are provided for guest enjoyment.

Respect for the Property
This is a lovingly restored historic coastal property. Please help us preserve it by treating the cottages, furnishings, landscaping, and shared spaces with care. Do not move indoor furniture outdoors.

Parking
Please park only in designated parking spaces and avoid blocking neighboring driveways or shared access areas.

Pets
Approved pets must be disclosed in advance and supervised at all times. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets and any damage caused.

Tropical Environment
Florida’s subtropical climate naturally includes insects, geckos, birds, and other wildlife. Keeping doors closed when not in use helps minimize insects indoors.

Stairs & Accessibility
Please note: Some property areas are located on the second floor and accessed by stairs. Outdoor walkways and surfaces may become slippery when wet. Guests should use appropriate caution throughout the property.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Late check-out requests must be approved in advance.

Damage & Missing Items
Guests are responsible for any excessive damage, missing items, or extraordinary cleaning needs beyond normal wear and use.

Illegal Activity
Illegal activity of any kind is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination of the reservation without refund.

Whether you’re here for family, romance, sunsets, or simply to unwind beneath the palms, we hope Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn becomes a place you’ll want to return to year after year.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
House Rules — Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach Cottage Inn.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3767788vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belleair Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1?

As of 5 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 on 23 Aug, 2027 start from S$1,854, 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 `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is `Dunes` Gulf-View Historic Beachside Cottage 1/1 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Splash Harbour Water Park and Belleair Beach. Indian Rocks Shopping Center and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good place to stay. Very close to the beautiful, quiet beach. House has 2 bathrooms which is nice, an outside sitting area, pool and hot tub. The view of the ocean is between 2 high rises but you can see it. No full lounge chairs for the beach or pool so bring your own. The owner was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time in this lovely flat. Check in was very easy. The proximity to the beach was the best! We could walk back to use the facilities in just a few minutes. Sami, the property manager, was very nice and always available quickly if needed. Beach chairs, umbrella and laundry facilities were a strong plus!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay and so close to the beach!

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great! Entire cottage was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the beach chairs, noodles, board for our time on the beach!Would totally stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Fantastic view from the deck! It was a clean, private, well appointed place, with everything I needed for my stay with my dog! The host was so accommodating and I had such a rejuvenating week! Thank you, Jude & Sam too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay here for a few days while getting away from the cold weather in Ohio. The pictures don't even do this place justice. The cottage is so cozy and private, the beach is very close and the bed... the bed is amazing! Jude is so kind and made us feel very welcome. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing get-a-way even on a holiday weekend. We enjoyed coffee and dinner on the top balcony where we had a wonderful breeze and amazing sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great location. Beautiful beach. I’d like to visit again
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient beach access

Comfortable, easy beach access, property is as presented by owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

Everything was as described. Location is perfection and the hosts are incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

My husband and I wanted someplace near the beach and this spot delivered! Cozy and private and steps to the beach, it was perfect! The hosts were great and very responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

So close to the beach! Such a sweet host! Definitely will return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get-away spot!

Quant cottage on beautiful Indian Rocks Beach! Cottage is well-appointed with quality towels and linens, kitchen utensils, etc. The upstairs deck has a view of the water and a lovely breeze. Location to local businesses is great! We very much enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice very clean cozy beach place. Dog friendly unit ( beach was not dog friendly) No roads to cross, walk out to the beach. Lots of beach toys, chairs to use. Hard to find, GPS sent us around in circles, but once you find it you’ll be glad you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Amazing place! So clean and included everything I needed and more! A beautiful ocean view from the deck, and a very comfy bed. Jude was very kind, and greeted me upon my arrival. He answered all of my questions and messages very quickly. My stay was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about this lovely little place! Every detail seems to have been considered when putting it together. We travel a couple of times a year, always renting from Vrbo or similar sites, and we’ve come to travel with rugs, boogie boards, beach chairs, kitchen necessities, etc. because those are things places are typically lacking. Not Jude’s place! He has everything you need for a comfortable vacation. Places often list beach chairs as an amenity but you never know what you’re going to get with that. Let me tell you, there was a variety of nice chairs that were in good shape for us to choose from! The property manager, Sami, was present and available and welcomed us like we were old friends coming for a visit. She was accommodating and answered all our questions and pointed out all the amenities that we might’ve missed. For instance, there is a pool and a hot tub available for use! She also had some great recs for places to eat!And talk about location, this was the absolute best location I’ve ever stayed! Literally out the door and down a lovely tropical path, to the end of the driveway and you are nearly on the beach. I’d never been to Indian Rocks Beach, it is lovely! We are already dreaming about when we might be able to visit again! We had been in PCB with family for a week and took a few days with just myself and my daughter to decompress after the other 6 in our party headed home. It was the perfect place for that!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Soooo close to Beach—-30 yards

Here is the perfect spot for one person or a couple. Two friends as well. Easy walk to beach. Less than 30 yards. Has parking. Indian Rocks Beach is so quiet and easy on the soul. Not much traffic. White sand and a calm Gulf with a breeze every day. This is a two story property with spiral staircase. That is the only possible problem for some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and cute space!

This rental is right next to the beach and is very cute. The bed is super comfy and there are doors out to a nice patio next to bed. The bathrooms are clean and new. The two floors are connected by spiral stairs so be aware if you have little kids or mobility issues. The kitchen is cute but small and has the basics but not set up for making in depth meals. There is no rental guide book so we had to contact the owner a number of times via texts with various questions but he was very responsive. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, Tiny. Hidden Gem

Provided with our own parking space, we followed a "red brick road" through a beautiful maze to our downstairs bedroom and bath. We climbed the circular staircase inside to a lovely little open plan living area and half bath. Opening the door, we were pleased to find a deck with a view and table and chairs with a live plant on the table. The Bonds were very nice. We left items there, by mistake. Jenni helped us facilitate their return. We will come back again and highly recommend this property to a couple with no mobility issues. B. and D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from our balcony. Beach was foot steps away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jude Bond

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What makes this property unique

This historic beach cottage was built in 1921 and is one of the oldest structures in Indian Rocks Beach.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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