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Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
‪5 min walk‬
Splash Harbour Water Park
‪8 min walk‬
Sand Key Park
‪14 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL

Just a short walk to the beach makes this a great beach getaway for couples or families. On your way you can stop at the Kooky Koconut for lunch, an awesome milkshake or a variety of snacks. With a totally new renovation in 2018, this unit is in updated, very clean and worry free condition. And if you're here on business, enjoy superfast wifi at over 200mb/sec at no additional charge. This cottage is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and a great place to relax. We also have laundry onsite, and a screened in porch for evening gatherings. Both are shared. Nice dogs allowed ($35 extra) add them on # of guests page, but backyard isn't completely fenced. There is a nice place to walk them a half block to the east. Newly installed ChargePoint Level 2 - 50 amp EV charger.

Property manager

Eric Frantz

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In designated area

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this villa is by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Sand Key Park - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
Clearwater Beach - 19 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬12 min walk
‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬8 min walk
‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬19 min walk
‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Florida Beach Cottage, one block to the sand of Indian Rocks Beach FL located?

This family-friendly Indian Rocks Beach villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Splash Harbour Water Park and Belleair Beach. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Florida Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darcy H.

17 Aug, 2025

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

Wonderful stay, well equipped for all our needs. We will stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Clean home close to the beach

Home was perfect for our family of 5. It was clean , host was very reaponsive, and the location was great for the beach and exploring the gulf , st. Pete, and tampa area. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

12 Mar, 2024

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

A few days at the beach

Nice place to stay.Very convenient to beach access. Fun places to dine and enjoy a beverage and music!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

3 Jan, 2024

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

Great rental!

perfect!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Spring Break

It was a real pleasure to relax at Indian Rocks beach. The beach is a short walk away. Spring training baseball action was also a short drive away. The cottage had everything we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Graduation

Was very nice

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany C.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing comfort

I can’t say enough good things about the place and host. The house came with more than just essentials which made setting up a breeze. We had 2 adults and 4 kids - and still plenty of room. The queen mattress is the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. I highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

15 Mar, 2025

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

Nice, well-kept home in a great location.

Appreciate the attention to detail and very clean accommodations. We would definitely recommended a stay at this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

23 May, 2022

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

Nice location

Nice, clean, quiet & close to beach.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D., Memphis, TN

12 May, 2022

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

Excellent Value

This place was perfect for 3 adults and was a great price! The beach is about a 5 minute (easy) walk from the unit. However, this walk could be difficult with babies/toddlers depending on how much beach gear you’re bringing (I’d suggest getting a wagon or driving to the beach access across the street to load/unload). The unit had everything one would need, including nice quality beach towels and a washer/dryer. The owner, Eric, was great! He responded promptly and was very gracious. Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja Q.

27 Apr, 2022

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

Specious rental in a good location

Great place for a big family stay with all the amenities provided. Great location with a close walking distance to the beach and local restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donn S., Avon, Ohio USA

1 Apr, 2022

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

Great place by the beach

Stayed for 30 days and rode our bikes and enjoyed the beach.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

1 Mar, 2022

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

Perfect!

This property is exactly what we were wanting. It's located within a short walk to the beach, the bay, several great restaurants, and a nature trail & dog park. It was well equipped with all our kitchen needs, extremely clean, and comfy beds & living room furniture. Eric, the property owner, is excellent! He's easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

19 Nov, 2021

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

Great getaway

Just as advertised. Great location in walking distance to many restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

6 Oct, 2021

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

Weekend

Great property and location for the price!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

candace s.

19 Jul, 2021

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

Fabulous

Perfect for any occasion. Clean, great admenities, close to the beach. Owner was great with communication. Will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leydi S.

16 Jul, 2021

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

Excellent

This was the perfect place for our mini beach getaway. It was clean, comfortable and super close to the beach. We had a problem with the streaming and the owner was super quick to respond. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL M.

2 Jul, 2021

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

Great stay and location

Great location and perfect size for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Alane W.

11 May, 2021

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

Stayed for a wedding

Overall this was a good stay and I would stay here again. Just small things, the lockbox for the key is not easy to open and you only get one key, there wasn’t any dish soap, the towels and wash cloths had hairs stuck to them, there were dirt marks on the floor when we arrived, the washer/dryer is a shared unit in the back of the housing unit (so we were afraid to leave our laundry there and had to wait around for it to be done), and in the room with multiple beds there were kids underwear and socks stuffed under the blanket (I wasn’t staying in that room and told my friend who found them that hopefully that was just from a kid who stuffed them into an unused bed🤷🏻‍♀️). The house itself is nice and in a good area, the owner seemed very nice, and there are provided beach towels, chairs, a cooler, etc which was very much appreciated. We didn’t complain about any of our issues while we were there as they were not huge issues nor was there anything that could have been done about them at the time, just some things that need to be looked over more carefully in between guests. Overall our stay was good and I would recommend this rental.

8/10 Good

Bill Y., Jenison Michigan

13 Apr, 2021

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

Vacation stay

Eric, overall our stay was great. I will say the floors could have been cleaner and to not have a washer to use was quite an inconvenience. We had to spend several hours at the coin laundry along with the cost. That did take away from time at the beach. But overall the rest was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

DENISE H., Stillwater, MN

23 Feb, 2021

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

Great Location

This was our second stay at this property. The sink in the Bathroom had almost no water pressure and the drain was clogged. There was a knocking noise in the pipes every morning around 5 am that woke us up. When I notified Eric he said he was aware of the problem but made no attempt to get it fixed. We were there 3 weeks so that’s a long time to put up with the problems we experienced.

Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Geanie R.

4 Jan, 2021

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

IRB Stay

This property is in a great location. Not on the beach, but a very short walk to the beach. When we first arrived on Christmas Eve I was in a bit of a panic as there was not adequate kitchen supplies to cook with or not enough to serve a meal with. We worked with the homeowner (who responded right away) to attempt to resolve this problem. There simply isn't enough glassware or silverware without having to wash dishes all the time. But if you plan on eating out this shouldn't be an issue. For my family we would have at least one meal at the house. There was also some cleaning areas that were overlooked, but for the most part it was clean. The neighbors were very nice and the people in the neighborhood were very friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandel C.

2 Jan, 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Me and the family enjoyed our stay, great location just a few blocks from the beach and small business shops. Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

24 Dec, 2020

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

Great stay for locals

We stayed here while our house went on the market this week. Great location, clean and communication with owner was good. He allowed us to check in early and we greatly appreciated it.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom F., Newburgh, In

21 Dec, 2020

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

IRB

Very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Eric Frantz

We moved here from Ohio way back in 1998 to get away from the cold weather and gray skies. And we've been hosting vacation rentals since about 2002. Its fun and we get to meet so many nice people.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a beach neighborhood on one of the islands that was residential and not built up like Clearwater Beach. But close enough to get there on the trolley when we got the urge to go. We've owned and used this place since 1998 and love the location.

What makes this property unique

Our place was built in 1954 and still has that vintage Florida feel, but with all the updates we need today. We've left some of the original item to keep the memory alive.