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Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

Beautiful Sandy Shores
Captain chairs for the sunset

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4595 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room has a beautiful queen sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

Please be our guest! Sandy Shores has been in the Hall family for over 60 years, and is currently owned and operated by Myrtle Hall. Myrtle is German-born and moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2000 when she married her late husband, Ned. Ned’s grandmother bought the Indian Rocks Beach property in 1946. Ned's father George Hall built the first, two-story building in 1952. The one-story Gulf Cottage followed in 1972. Ned's family lived here in the winter, and spent the summer in Ithaca, NY, where his father was the Golf Coach at Cornell University for over 40 years. Ned followed in his footsteps as a PGA Teaching Professional for over 25 years. He was teaching at the Clearwater Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida when Myrtle, in Florida on holiday from Germany, met him in 1998. Myrtle and Ned, of course, had their wedding right in front of beautiful Sandy Shores!

Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.

Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Although we love dogs pets are not allowed, sorry.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Feel free to smoke outside at any time

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please turn the TV back to the Spectrum Cable channel

Please set the thermostat to78 degrees

Please put used towels and bathmats in the laundry room Thank you, Myrtle

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Maximum occupancy 4 people. Please have all visitors check in. Strictly enforced. Thank You.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sand Key Park and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Sand Key Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬2 min walk
‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min walk
‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico located?

Located in Independence Square, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Splash Harbour Water Park and Belleair Beach. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CSS

3 Sept, 2025

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

The owner is lovely like her property, which is conveniently located right by the beach, with restaurants, CVS, and bars nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

8 Sept, 2025

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

What a comfortable, relaxing beach cottage! Myrtle, the owner personally welcomed us to her beautiful property right on the beach. It was clean, well stocked and just as advertised. We look forward to staying there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

4 Sept, 2025

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

Wonderful place to stay. Feels like home. Beautiful garden! Ocean amazing. Host Wonderful and very informative. Love this place Will return again. Thanks Myrtle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

saul f.

24 Jul, 2025

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

It was very clean, very private and just a great time all around

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

peggy m.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Great

Loved the location

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynice F.

30 Jul, 2025

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

Perfect Stay

Super cute cottage in the perfect location. The host Myrtle was very sweet and made the whole process and our stay great. Hope to be back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques A.

3 Aug, 2025

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

The property was very well kept and Myrtle was an excellent host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The only issue we had was that we weren’t able to stay longer and had to go back home to go to work lol.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

12 Jul, 2025

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

We had a wonderful time and stay!!! Host is super nice and very responsive. The property location is in an excellent place for food and stores!! Thank you Mrs Myrtle!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY B.

26 May, 2025

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

RELAXING STAY WITH MY SON

ALWAYS A WONDERFUL STAY AT MYRTLE'S BEAUTIFUL COTTAGES. QUAINT AND COZY, THE LOCATION IS PREMIER JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE SAND AND THE GULF. THANK YOU MYRTLE!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelby f.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful location and neighborhood.

The property sits right on the beach with restauraunts and shops within walking distance. There is a flower garden with lots of seating and shade if the beach is too hot or you've gotten too much sun. The cottage was emaculate with a very nice kitchen area and very comfortable bed. There were lots of beach amenities to utilize and a very nice laundry facility to use if needed. Mrytle was a very welcoming host and was easily available had any problems occurred (which did not). My adult daughter and i went for a relaxing getaway and it was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

3 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful Place!

We had a wonderful stay here. Everything was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Great location close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard R.

15 Apr, 2025

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

2 weeks in paradise

Beautiful property! Gardens, multiple seating areas and access to beach were excellent as was the access to restaurants. Only drawbacks were the small bathroom and noisy air conditioning unit.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

l s.

23 Apr, 2025

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

IRB spring break

This property was so cute and well- kept. It was spotless and provided everything. The owner was on-site and very helpful and accommodating. The cottage is in a great spot right on the beach, and close to restaurants and shops. Our fellow tenants were so friendly and pleasant, as well! We enjoyed our relaxing vacay very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

11 Sept, 2022

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

Perfect

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Beach paradise

The property is so beautiful and well maintained we loved being able to go out towards the backyard and right to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

25 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful Sandy Shores

With great anticipation, we made our way to Indian Rocks Beach for the first time and fell in love with beautiful Sandy Shores. The garden cottage is homey and comfortable and well-supplied with everything imaginable. We enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of Myrtle's gardens with all the special outdoor seating areas. The convenient location of Sandy Shores makes it easy to walk to many good places to eat. The amazing proximity to the dazzling Gulf waters and beach was pure joy. We look forward to returning again and would highly recommend it to friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri K.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Great stay

Loved the location, Myrtle was a wonderful host and the cottage was very clean. Lovely garden and terrific beach access. A great place to escape for a few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

12 Oct, 2022

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

The property is beautifully maintained and caters to guests. The rooms are small but have a charm.

We enjoyed our visit, and we would choose to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryLen W.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

Wonderful, convenient beachfront location. Sunset views were fabulous. Very nice place to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Columbus USA

10 Jul, 2023

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

Great Rental

Really enjoyed Myrtle's property and the close access to the beach. It's very private and quiet which is just what we were wanting in our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

24 Jan, 2024

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay. This place was perfect for us. Minute to the beach and outstanding host showed me everything personally during our checking. Love to return with my family again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

20 Feb, 2024

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

A little piece of Florida the way it used to be

Wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

15 Apr, 2024

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

As advertised

Exactly what we were looking for

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthea M.

25 Jun, 2024

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

Slice of Paradise!

Sandy Shores is an Amazing beach side cottage that offers a Beautiful garden, walking distance restaurants, beach equipment, and a Lovely onsite owner. You will want to come back again and again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

9 Jun, 2023

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

Sandy Shores

It was an excellent 3 night stay!! Will definitely stay there again. Myrtle, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Myrtle Hall

Sandy Shores has been in my late husband, Ned's, family for over 60 years. Ned's Grandmother bought it in 1946 and his Father built the first two-story building in 1952 and the Gulf Cottage followed in 1972.
I live onsite so I am available during your stay. I've also worked for 12 years in a local bank. One of the things my guests repeatedly tell me, is that they can see my love for Sandy Shores in the cleanliness and beauty of the property. I take pride in knowing my attention to detail ensures my guests have the most comfortable stay. And, for my German visitors, I enjoy speaking German to help you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

We started to rent out our cottages in 2005 after a total beautification and enjoying ever since every minute of sharing this lovely property with all our guests.

What makes this property unique

Rest in our secluded gardens, enjoy the shade under our beautiful Australian Pine Trees and watch the Gulf of Mexico and the fantastic sunsets from your living room and dining area. You can't get any closer to the dunes and beach.