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Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds

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A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, including a prominent blue structure with a pool and lounge area.
A living room with a gray sofa, a patterned armchair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a television on a stand, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.
A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a blue building with a white fence.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • 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
    Near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Outdoor grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds

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, toaster, 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!* Full bathroom with toilet, sink, and standing shower. No tub.

Outdoors: We have a private beach area that has plenty of loungers. There is also free shared laundry on site. Shared heated/chilled pool with three relaxing waterfalls, beautiful paver pathways leading you to our private beach area, two grilling areas, and a painted seawall. 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.

*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.

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 of $175 + tax per pet 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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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

You need to know

Property # 744675
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
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 neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Independence Square, a neighborhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage 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 Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. Parasailing, motor 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 - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belleair Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds on Oct 5, 2026 start from $300, 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 Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds 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 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach for coffee every morning Family friendly Pet friendly Cozy atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your morning coffee by the beach, the cozy atmosphere, and our family- and pet-friendly setting. We hope to welcome you back soon! BeachesUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If was PERFECT!! If you want a pool & beach then you’ll love it here !! We will be doing the rest of beach vacas here !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we're delighted to hear you had a fantastic stay at Reef at the Arbors. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable beach getaway in the future! Ellie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect cottage for our family! The proximity to the beach was amazing, and the little pool next to the cottage was perfect. I loved all of the hoses and showers available for rinsing sand off, as well. Very convenient! We had an issue with some debris in the kids’ room, but management did communicate clearly and addressed the issue pretty quickly. Overall, we would definitely come back, and Indian Rocks Beach is definitely a new favorite for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had such a wonderful stay and that the home exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the pool, hot tub, beach amenities, and all the little touches that helped make your vacation comfortable and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming your family back for another unforgettable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2024
Hi Shelley, Thank you for staying at the Reef at the Arbors. It is such a cute beach cottage and you can get to the beach in moments. You can get to everything else quickly too. I hope you come back again soon. We would love to host your next beach vacation.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
We greatly appreciate the review and feedback, Robin! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the location and hope to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2025
Thank You, Karen, for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Reef at the Arbors. I am so sorry you felt like the home smelled. It is an older cottage right on the beach so when it is closed up for a while it can have a damp smell. This cottage is quite unique, it has the charm of old Florida with all the modern amenities you need. I wish you had mentioned something while you were here, we would have come over to try to do something to help. Our team would have been over to try to mitigate the smell. We have a team of housekeeping and maintenance staff that work hard helping our guests with any problems they may experience during their stay. We would have done our best to help you have an awesome time at the Reef. Beaches USA
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will return

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Close to the beach!

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2023
We are sorry to hear you were displeased with your stay. This cottage was actually renovated prior to your stay and improved more than the pictures you saw upon agreeing to book your stay. Regarding the list of cleaning for guests and cleaning fee this is simply industry standard check out procedure and is included in your rental agreement you sign prior to booking with us. As soon as the guest notified us of the pest issue, management arrived promptly to resolve. We strongly disagree with your 2star rating as we promptly solved the only issue that was brought to our attention. We are available 24/7 for questions and concerns and had we been notified during your stay we could have addressed your other concerns. Thanks, Management

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