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OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Dining
Beach
Beach
Beach
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Square Nature Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

Experience old Florida from this updated beach cottage located directly on the warm sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico! We survived the last 2 hurricanes with no interior damage and are ready for you to enjoy the beach! Just step off your porch and into the sand - just steps to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and fantastic sunsets! No stairs to climb - just park in your private carport, roll your suitcase a few feet and welcome to Paradise! The new kitchen features an open floorplan with white shaker cabinets, granite counters and a full-size stainless kitchen - including a refrigerator with icemaker, built-in microwave, 5-burner stove and dishwasher and a breakfast bar with bar stool seating! The bathroom is new too, with a walk-in shower! Home has all new furnishings, including a King-sized bed in the private master bedroom, queen-sized sofa sleeper, 2 flat screen TV's - one with ROKU, an Alexa, washer/dryer in unit, beach chairs, towels, all linens and a fully-stocked kitchen - including a combo Keurig - coffee pot and pods! Just bring your swimsuit!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Tampa - 48 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Time Out - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mahuffers - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect for two !! Beautiful furnishings and we loved walking straight out to the beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy beach house is as described and is perfect! Clean, kitchen has everything needed and more, bed was comfy, and you step out of the door onto the beach. Hosts are responsive and check-in was a breeze. Our trip was just too short!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful sunny beach. Just what the doctor ordered. Will definitely come back to this cute Florida beach cottage !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My little family had the best week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was beyond perfect. Our host thought of everything. It was so clean, so nice. We will be coming back again and again!! We LOVED IT
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie H.

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

Can't wait to come back!

Evening about this place was perfect for our trip! We will rent it again for our next visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is magic. We were on our honeymoon and it was perfect. Very homy decor and it had everything. Dishes and pans were great, as we did breakfast in. Beautiful view of beach and plenty of nice beach chairs. The bed was completely comfortable. We love it so much that we are coming back next year for our anniversary.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ideal place, beachfront, all updated. Parking next to the unit. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem! Very cozy and great for a couples get away. Nothing like waking up every morning looking out at the gulf and eating breakfast in front of the huge window with the best view on the island. Fantastic for beach lovers because you are only steps away from the water and can leave your chairs to run back to the house to grab lunch and then spend the rest of the day relaxing back in the sand. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Anniversary getaway

We couldn't ask for a more perfect place to stay for our anniversary. Everything was just as described and had everything we needed. The host was easy to work with and even checked in during a storm. 10 out of 10 would stay here again. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay here, and I’m hoping there will be many more! Such an adorable place where you step out the door directly onto the beach. The sunsets are stunning and such a peaceful way to end the day. Check in could not have been easier. Had no troubles at all during either visit! And, the kitchen had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody F.

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

Perfect stay!

The cottage was wonderful. The door opened to the beautiful beach! It was small but had everything we needed. We would come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Amazing!

So grateful for these hosts and this incredible piece of paradise! We'll definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Perfect place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary!

What a wonderful location and cottage! Walk out the door and there you are on the beach. Views from windows are outstanding too. Beach is not very crowded and the sunsets are lovely. The covered carport was a bonus too with the hot Florida sun. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Beach Getaway

The cottage was perfect on every level. We had a great relaxing week with all the comforts of home. Great eating establishments within walking distance. The property owner(s) were great and well ahead of the game with check in instructions and lots of information on the area. We loved our stay and will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great time

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Just as Advertised

Property was extremely clean and had direct access to a beautiful beach, just as listed. There was plenty to do within walking distance and we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Vacation

We was very impressed with the house location!! It was our first time staying in FL!! We couldn't have asked for a better view, house and hosts!! Everything we needed for our stay was already there!! We will definitely be staying again!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a unforgettable vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia A.

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

Great location

Ideallic location. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Jen

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was so nice to wake up and see the beach and walk out the door and be on the BEACH in soft white sand! It was the perfect little getaway for me and my husband :)The owner was very responsive :)We would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had an amazing stay! It’s the perfect location. Close to restaurants and the store across the street is nice. To be able to walk out the door and directly onto the beach was amazing! It’s also perfect for watching the sunset. One suggestion would be to have an ice cream scoop for the kitchen. My only complaint is the water pressure in the shower. It’s honestly horrible but everything else made up for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

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

Indian Rocks stay

Awesome place!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

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

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

We love this cottage, we were celebrating my wife's birthday. this is our third year in a row to stay at this location and hope to stay for years to come. thanks Robert & Amanda.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikole A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is exactly as shown in pictures! Very clean, updated and comfortable. The owners provide everything you need and then some. The view is breathtaking and the sand on the beach area of the property is silky smooth. Even though you do have taller buildings on either side, it still feels like your own private oasis. There is a public beach access path but it is blocked by foliage but it wasn't overcrowded or noisy. This is a duplex so your neighbors are close but we could not hear anything from next door at all. We love this place and will be back! I should add that the owners are great! They are very accomodating and are extremely quick to respond. Thank you for making our anniversary weekend so special!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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Energetic beach loving family that has been visiting Florida since we were children and are lucky enough to have beach rentals in Clearwater Beach, Indian Shores and Ft. Myers Beach. We are both Realtors licensed in Illinois, with Laurie also licensed in Florida. We love to get a break from the cold weather in the Chicago Suburbs with a few winter trips to the beach including long walks on the beach and fantastic sunsets with a cocktail!

Why they chose this property

This property is so special because it is quaint, old Florida style and located directly on the beach - ranch style with NO STAIRS and a covered parking space 10 feet from your door, so that you can literally have your suitcase in your bedroom and on the beach in 10 minutes! We love this location on the beach because it is more private and the ocean is so clear and turquoise blue/green! We have updated the kitchen/living room to make it an open floor plan with white shaker cabinets, a full-size stainless steel appliance package and granite counters and breakfast bar. The bathroom is also totally remodeled with a walk-in shower and comfort height toilet. All off the furniture, bedding, kitchen accessories, etc. are brand new - as well as 2 flat screen TV's (ROKU in living room and Alexa) and high-speed wireless internet. You will love watching the sunset from the covered front porch or inside at the kitchen table - or start the day with a cup of coffee from either place!

What makes this property unique

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION! This is a 1957 quaint beach cottage - ranch style with no stairs, but updated with an open floor plan featuring white shaker cabinets, all full-size stainless appliances (Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave and Dishwasher), PLUS a washer/dryer, king sized bed, ROKU TV, Alexa, new walk-in shower, high-speed wireless internet, covered front porch right on the sand to just stare at the ocean and feel the ocean breezes and enjoy spectacular sunsets! There is also a new outdoor shower!

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