Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~
Welcome to Bella 9
Bella Vita is a small 4 condo complex that sits Beach side in the heart of Indian Shores. This unit does not have a direct Gulf Front View. All units have recently been updated with brand new living room furniture which includes a queen sofa sleeper.
There is no pool at Bella Vita , but the Gulf of Mexico is so close you can taste the salt in the air. Bring the whole family and the dog (1 dog per unit) (20lb weight limit) to this 1 bedroom/1 bathroom cottage that ...can accommodate 4 guests comfortably.
Bella 9 is on the 2nd floor and is located beach side with only another cottage sitting between it and the Gulf of Mexico. The bedroom has a queen bed and sits adjacent to the full size bathroom that offers a tub/shower combo.
A separate shared laundry room is available for added convenience. The large kitchen overlooks the living area and has everything you might need to cook your favorite meal or your catch of the day.
The complex is close to many local restaurants and shopping in the area. Clearwater Beach is located a short distance to the North and John's Pass in Madeira Beach is a short distance to the South. Both places are a great place to spend the day sightseeing and have an abundance of specialty stores to shop until you drop in.
Bella Vita is a great place to host your family reunion!
Arrival Instructions: Once your booking has been finalized, we will email you our contact information and specific instructions for pick up keys at our local office. Be sure to check your Spam folder for our emails.
Self-Catering: The unit is being offered as a self-catering accommodation. The unit is stocked with enough basics to get you going for the first night. The kitchen is equipped with cooking essentials. Fresh bed linens and bath towels are provided. The complex is equipped with a community washer/dryer. . At the end of your stay, wash and put away any dishes, empty the fridge and cupboards and take the trash out to the bins before you leave. A minimum charge of $300 will apply for missing linens and/or housekeeping services that exceed normal use. A minimum charge of $1,000 will apply for smoking in the property.
Transportation: The unit is located approximately 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, and 12 miles from St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport. Ground transportation is available through ridesharing services. Getting around Pinellas barrier-island beach towns is inexpensive, fun, easy, and convenient when you take advantage of the Pinellas Suncoast Beach Trolley (Psta) service. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north) to Pass-A-Grille (south) and stops at specially marked Trolley Stop locations along the entire Gulf Blvd route.
Pet Policy: Dogs only are permitted in this vacation rental and must be arranged in advance. Any unapproved pet is prohibited and could result in eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. You are solely responsible for any damage or personal injury caused by your pet. Only 1 dog permitted and must not weigh over 20lbs. is acceptable with a $150 non-refundable pet fee. .
Accidental Damage Protection: Insurance as listed in Homeaway/-- other charges will cover up to $3,000 of unintentional damage to the rental unit that occurs during your stay. Intentional damage of damage that exceeds the maximum will be charged to the credit card on file. In lieu of the insurance a $3,000 damage deposit will be required upon final payment.
Amenities Include:
- Bldg. Complex Name: BellaVita
- Type Unit: multi unit
- Unit Rating: Gold
- Beach Access Type: Direct Access
- Distance to Beach: Direct Access
- Floor/Bldg Height: 2nd floor
- Year Built: 1950
- Approx. Sq. Ft.: 864
- Exposure/View: West
- Parking Type: 1 Assigned
- Lanai / Balcony: Balcony
- Master Bedroom: Queen
- Bathrooms-Other: Hall Bath tub/shower
- Den- Desk / Pull Out: queen pull out
- Flooring: wood laminate
- TV/Dvd/ Stereo: TV/living room
- Internet Access: Wifi
- Pet Friendly: Up to 35 lbs. - $150
- Reservation Fee: $170
- Damage Protection: $60
- Departure Clean Fee: $160
- Taxes: 13%
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Indian Shores
Indian Shores is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Russell Stadium, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Town Square Nature Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Belleair Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Clear Sky on Park - 3 min drive
Time Out - 4 min drive
Salt Rock Grill - 1 min walk
Mahuffers - 4 min walk
Caddy's Pub - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ on 9 Aug, 2026 start from S$226, 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.
How much is parking at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ located?
Situated in Indian Shores, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Town Square Nature Park and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was such a beautiful spot. It was comfortable and quite adequate for 2 people.
Denise S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2026
Hi George,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you found the condo comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful spot. It’s wonderful to hear it worked well for your stay.
We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Great location. Wonderful property. Rental company was awesome to deal with.
Janet P.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thank you, Janet, for your wonderful review!
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the great location and the property, and it means a lot to know you had a positive experience working with our team. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
I had a wonderful time staying here! It was a perfect little spot for the 3 weeks I was there. It was perfect right on my beach. My neighbors were all friendly. Hope to stay here again soon!
Sarah L.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for review. We look forward to seeing you back soon!!!
The water and ice were broken on the fridge and no efforts were made to fix it. Also the wood on the deck was very rough. Someone is going to get a bad splinter soon. However, other than those two things the place was great! The location was close to restaurants and the proximity to the beach is unbeatable for the cost.
Tara T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thank you, Tara, for taking the time to share your feedback.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the nearby restaurants, and the close proximity to the beach — we agree it’s hard to beat for the value.
We sincerely apologize for the issues with the refrigerator water and ice as well as the condition of the deck. Your comments have been shared with our maintenance team so these items can be addressed, as guest comfort and safety are very important to us. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, as feedback like yours helps us improve the experience for future guests.
Thank you again for your stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
IRB weather was warm, sunny and pleasant. Clean beach stretched for a mile right outside our condo. My husband and I were happy, relaxed and very pleased with our condo, the neighborhood, the palms lining the street, privacy of the villa, and proximity to food and ice cream. We could not have asked for a better get-a-way from the North.
one house away from beach. Clean and functional1 BR with a pull out couch. We came down for beach and Baseball (Spring training Phillies) and this was perfect for us. We cooked breakfast after a run on the beach, shower and head out for the day. Tons of places to eat dinner nearby. With the washer/dryer onsite you barely have to pack. Hope to stay again next year but maybe two bungalows, more family, and more days. Miss it already.
Tony F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2025
Thank you for the great review Tony. We are thrilled you like the unit and the location. You guys were great and we would love to host your next trip to Bella Vita and the Indian Shores Beach area!
Really enjoyed our stay. Just right for two people. Any more Ana’s would be crowded. Could use new couch but other than that great spot. Thank you. Hope to come back next year for longer.
Joyce B.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you next year!!!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Thomas M.
13 Feb, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Bella Vita in Indian Shores
Loved the location, nestled up in the beach. Indian Shores is a nice, down to earth location with some good restaurants and a nice beach. Vrbo, however, misrepresented the unit I was renting, using pictures of the adjacent unit so that you didn’t realize that the view of the beach from your unit is completely blocked by the building in front of it. The front view they use is of a different building. Shameful. We still had a nice time even though the unit we rented had multiple problem, as well. The local RE company fixed what they could fix in a timely fashion)
Thomas M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. Sun Vista takes all views seriously and will look into this.
The condo was very nice and relaxing, with only a quick walk through a gate straight out to the beach!!! What more could you possibly want!!!!! Great place and we will be back again soon!!
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you back on your next vacation!
Verified
8/10 Good
Stacy G.
5 Oct, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Location is fabulous! Access to the beach was the best, just a walk down the path!
We personally stayed at Bella Vista #9. I was a nice one bedroom (bedroom is on the street side, which can be loud) there were some cosmetic things that could be done to make the property shine, but it was livable, the AC worked, and we were very pleased to have a washer and dryer on the property. We checked in after hours and were called and also sent emails on how and where to check in. The staff was kind and courteous. We stayed for 10 days and loved the location. You can see the ocean from a side window, or if you walk over to unit #8 (not if you have neighbors however) we wished we would have known about the units in front of ours, or even #8 because you would see the ocean out those windows or off the decks. We gave a 3 for cleanliness because the wood is very weathered and under the stairs, next to the laundry room, it was dirty with sand and seaweed, etc, along with the laundry room, it was not swept or tidied up, just stuff thrown in the room. We did have some dirty vent covers, and some mold spots on the ceiling in the bathroom from the moisture, but that could be easily remedied with some more attention to that moisture, etc. The cleanliness was more cosmetic issues, not filth issues. We spent a lot of time at the ocean, and it was the best location for that! This unit is on the same side as the ocean, no crossing streets to get to it. The laundry room had supplies as in beach chairs and umbrellas as well as charcoal for their fire pits to cook on, which we took advantage of also! They have an outdoor shower faucet and water hose to wash off the sand after coming back in. Overall, we would stay there again, and would also bring family! We think next time we'd look into the front units, but this suited us just fine this trip, It was our first trip to FL and we loved it.
Stacy G.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you back on your next vacation!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Chad S.
9 Aug, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Attention to detail
The location of this property is great, and the over all stay we good; however the property itself was not clean when we arrived. We could tell they wiped everything down but the bathroom still had hairs in the shower and the floor needed to be swept again. The A/C Filters were very dirty, and the front door leaks when it rains.
Chad S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the review. We are taking care of any cleaning issues with our cleaning companies so this will not happen in the future. We hope to see for another vacation in one of our many units.
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