PROS:
* Easy self check in & out process via lockbox
* Location: 5 minute walk to the beach at end of the street, which as others have pointed out, is at the quieter north-end of Clearwater Beach, but close enough to the pier (5 min drive, 15 min walk on the beach); mini-marts are 5 min away and Publix is 10 min away
* Convenient beach chairs, umbrella, inner tube, pails, etc., though some will need to be replaced soon
* Outdoor shower came in very handy; had no idea how much I'd love it (note - it's designated for the cottage but neighbors can still see you, so it's not exactly private)
* Outdoor grill in the semi-private courtyard, which I would have used if I was staying longer
* Kitchen windows open and have nice partial view of the coast (bedroom as well)
* Kitchen also VERY well stocked with cookware, dinnerware, utensils, even salt & pepper
* Lots of very nice little touches
-- bottled water in the fridge
-- starter pods for dish washing and laundry
-- notebook with restaurant and sight seeing recommendations
-- one of the electrical outlets in the kitchen has USB ports
-- the well-designed bathroom shower has its own lighting
-- Cottonelle moist wipes in the bathroom!
-- plenty of rows of hooks to hang as many things as you need
-- previous guests, including myself, left plenty of sunscreen
CONS:
* Stairs -- there are really 2 sets -- one set to enter the cottage (pictured), and another once you're inside (not pictured). I got used to them, but it's just something to consider if you have joint problems.
* Parking -- this wasn't an issue for me since I was by myself, but there's only 1 dedicated parking space; so if you've got 2 vehicles, one has to park elsewhere