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Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach

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A water park with multiple slides and pools, surrounded by palm trees and beach chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A living room with a beige sofa, a window with blinds, and a door leading outside.
A living room with a TV mounted on the wall, a white console table, and a door leading to a patio.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rear TV Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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 BayCare Ballpark or Jack Russell Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belleair Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 54 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rita's Indian Rocks Beach Cottage - Steps to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. John R. Bonner Nature Park and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well equipped and comfortable for an enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Lovely Home!

House is newly remodeled with an easy walk to the beach! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This home was amazing! So close to the beach. We slept 7 very comfortably. We plan on going back as soon as we can!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Susan, thank you for being a great guest. Happy you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls trip!

The property was wonderful! They were very accommodating to children. We loved the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

Weekend trip for my son’s 18th birthday. Perfect spot, close to beach and restaurants. Short walk to the beach and home had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location to the beach!

A great stay for our group of friends on our beach trip! We were all so pleased with the cleanliness, comfortability, and kindness of Max and Rita. Would highly recommend this stay- perfect location for the beach and local coffee shop. Fitting spot for personal privacy and beach getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

tourist

It was a great vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House

We have stayed at many beaches on both coasts of Florida and this is definitely one of my favorites! It’s newly renovated, clean, and on a quiet little road right by the beach access. We enjoyed being so close to restaurants and cute bars. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The property and home were absolutely gorgeous! The place was very clean and perfect walking distance to the beach! Water pressure was a little weak but overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well appointed. Communicating with the host was seamless. The property had easy and convenient access to the beach and places to eat. We were primarily in town to see some spring training games but the proximity to things to do was a bonus. Would return to the same place. It was not so congested that we were in constant traffic but not so far away from the ballpark that we felt too distant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Trip to the beach

Easy walk to the beach. Updated home with space for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! We traveled from the midwest with our 2 and 4 year old. The convenient location to beach, coffee, parks, ice cream, playground/trail added to our enjoyment. The location was perfect with being able to get to the beach access in 2 minutes by walking but the street was quieter. Loved having a backyard. The use of a beach wagon and towels was very nice along with washer and dryer. We had plenty of space and loved the bunk bed. The place was very clean! Could use more glass cups as there were only 3. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fam trip

The house was perfect for us. Nice decor, very clean and comfortable. A perfect spot across the street from the beach and a walk to food, drinks and coffee! A quiet neighborhood and very walkable. Nature preserve around the block. Our family would definitely return the next time we are down to visit family in Florida.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

It has 3 bedrooms. The home is decorated beautifully. The host are easy to get in touch with. Lots of things available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location (close to beach (75 second walk) and Gulf Blvd but far enough not to be bothered by any noise. Right by the crosswalk. You can walk south 5-7 blocks and have good food, drinks, coffee, etc and walk 5-7 blocks north and do the same thing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2023
Thank you for the great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Rita & Max
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Kid Friendly

So happy we booked here! The house is beautifully done and clean. Very short walk to the beach which was what we were looking for (made for easy bathroom breaks). My 2 oldest kids (ages 6 and 4) loved the bunk beds and the back sitting room was perfect for the pack n play for my 2 year old. We loved gathering around the kitchen island for breakfast and the walk to get dinner and ice cream was great. We would definitely book here again. Thanks so much for a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

The house was great! Spacious, clean, and a good location. The one and only thing I would say they could improve was the amount of supplies. There was only a few cups, not enough towels, and we ran out of TP and paper towels. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property

This is, by far, the best property we’ve ever rented (and my family has stayed in quite a few). The house was perfectly clean and recently remodeled (it still has that “new house” smell!). The owners provided dishes, utensils, bath & beach towels, beach chairs…we didn’t need to bring any of the normal household supplies. Finally, the location is PERFECT. Five minute walk to the beach, as well as restaurants, bars, and shopping. We would 100% stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review and for being a great guest. Hope to see you back in paradise soon. Safe Travels Rita & Max
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short trip

Our trip was cut short by 2 days due to the weather and the airline not flying in. Our trip was memorable for sure. We were there to visit my late sisters' home and granddaughter. The place was perfect for our family. We would definitely love to book again next year. Easy to find and quiet neighborhood. Friendly neighbors as well. The house had everything we needed to prepare meals and the house also had a backyard grill and the house also has plenty of lighting for safety .Considering how close the house is to the beach, the street is pretty quiet .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House

House was very clean and exactly as pictured. Very short walk to the beach and a few parks as well as many restaurants (including ice cream). Beach towels provided were very large and very fluffy. Kitchen was missing a few things if you really want to cook - like a baking sheet and mixing bowls but overall this is one of the top places we have stayed at in the area. We also brought our bikes and enjoyed a lovely ride along Gulf Boulevard. Also appreciated that the home was nice and cool when we arrived so we could immediately start relaxing. Enjoy your trip!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location easy walk to the beach.

This place was clean, and was a minute walk to the beach. We had no issues with the check in. The only thing I noticed and reported was a small marking on the wall near the front door. It appeared that the reclining chair rubs the wall when you recline. We just pulled the chair away from the wall and no issues. As an added bonus to this house was a beach wagon and beach toys. The wagon and toys were very convenient (I also left some toys, rafts, and bodyboard for the next guest to enjoy). Overall we were very happy everything went without a hitch. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Jason, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. Hope to see you back soon. Rita & Max
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Our family had a wonderful Thanksgiving stay as the first guests at this newly renovated cottage. The home is bright, clean, well-equipped, and close to the beach. Our grandchildren enjoyed sleeping in the bunk bed and having their own TV room at the rear of the house. In addition to the beach, they enjoyed the nearby playground and Nature Preserve and loved their dinner at Kooky Coconut. We did have a couple of glitches with the plumbing. It turned out to be a problem with the city water line. Through it all Max and Rita could not have been better hosts. They responded quickly and sprang into action as soon as we notified them about the issue. While no one wants to have problems crop up while on vacation, we know that things happen sometimes. That is where the host makes all the difference. If you rent from them, you can be sure of A+ service.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Rita's in Indian Rocks Beach. The nice quiet location is perfect - just minutes from Clearwater Beach, St. Pete, or many other nearby beaches. The house was a great fit for two couples and a child. After several long days of sightseeing and beach time, this was a nice place to retreat and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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