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Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

Cottage on the beach, with water park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sand Key Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Kitchen

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

Gulf view! Tucked behind the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach, this historic beachside cottage maintains its classical charm, but with all the contemporary amenities. Built in 1921, this fully-renovated, 2-storey, 1-bedroom home is accessed via a discreet path that leads to the beach. The lower floor consists of an intimate bedroom, updated bathroom, and private patio. A spiral staircase leads to an open living area with a modern kitchen, half-bath, and a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The space
More than 100 years old, the "Floridita" is one of Indian Rocks Beach's earliest cottages. Lovingly tended to and newly renovated, it is now available for the first time in more than a decade.

Upon entering downstairs from a subtropical brick path, there is a queen bed, bedside tables, dresser, armoire, armchair, and desk. The bedroom enjoys its own full bathroom, newly restored with eco friendly bathroom fixtures. Sliding glass doors give on to a private patio, its pergola covered in flowering vines.

Spiral stairs lead up to an open living area with a crisp new euro kitchen and additional half-bathroom. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking tools, as well as dining table and chairs. A loveseat sofa bed with twin mattress for a third guest sits opposite. This upstairs too has its own exterior door leading to a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with extra seating to enjoy company and delight in the sunset.

Guest access
Guests will have private use of the entire 2-story cottage, including a secluded patio and its own gulf-view deck.

Other things to note
The cottage comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, cooking essentials, some bathing products, and beach chairs.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and the on-premises laundry room with washer and dryer is free of charge.

If you think you may need more space, please consider also reserving our cottage apartment next door, which also has 1 queen bed and 1 twin sofa bed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is an open spiral stairway in the cottage.
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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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is on 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. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 20 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Guana's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! located?

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

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

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests