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Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Your private beach cottage
This is steps from your back yard
Park right out front of the cottage entrance
Large open living area
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5129.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Extra sleeping

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf

Private Beach Cottage 2 Bdrm 2 Full Baths And Large Living / Dinning Area.
This beautiful Private Beach cottage is located in Indian Shores Fl.

Perfect beach location with water bay views. Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step out the back door and stroll the white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths and a large living area. You can watch the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico every day from this beach cottage.

Enjoy old Florida. The Gulf of Mexico and private white sand beach is right out your door. Wade out to the shallow sand bar to explore for shells and sand dollars, or walk across the street to watch the yachts go by and fish in the bay. Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes. You are surrounded by beauty. Beach behind you, Bay in front of you ....It doesn't get much better than this !

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No overnight or daily visitors without managements approval
Absolutely NO Smoking
Enjoy, but be respectful for your neighbors who are also here to have a relaxing beach vacation

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, 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 St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sand Key Park - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private family waterfront beach cottage. Best location step out to bay and gulf located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Great stay!

We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney K.

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

Rustic beach house

This was the most lovely rustic little beach house. Just perfect. I’d live here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great location

Located close to the shore in a quiet area of the beach. Easy to get to and from various points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ellissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool spot!

Had a pretty good time here!! Walk to beach out back door, no ocean view from house because there is another house rite behind it. Comfy beds, nice well equipped kitchen! The bad- driveway is ridiculous and needs fixed, AC was horrible. The house is not properly cooled because the return air goes into an open attic in the living room ceiling. Barley got below 78 the whole week,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

sister's trip

This was the cutest little bungalow as close to the beach as we could get. Loved being 30 seconds from the white sands. Kitchen was well stocked for functional dining. Having beach chairs, umbrellas and towels was very nice. The house was advertised as having a kayak/canoe and there was not one. That was a disappointing find. A simple updating of the home's offerings to remove that information would improve reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy C.

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

February stay

We loved the location of the property and understand it’s an older property but it could use a little TLC with touch up paint etc and some new living room furniture!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Apopka

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

Beach house-literally just steps away from the beach!

Loved that the beach was a 10 second walk! House accommodated 4 comfortably and had all the basics. The owner was quick to communicate, and the house was clean. We would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat A., Darlington In

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

Absolutely perfect.

Everything went smoothly. Check - in was super easy. Loved the location. Beach access super easy. Not ocean front but 20-30 steps on path. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph K.

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

Great location in Indian Rocks

Loved our week in Indian Rocks. Appreciated the close proximity to the beach and the ability to walk easily back and forth for needed items! I pitied the people hauling all of their beach gear from across the street. The house is a cute bungalow from the 1940s. Could definitely use a fresh coat of paint and some new furniture, but we weren’t there to spend time inside he house…just needed a place to sleep!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Perfect house, even better location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. I brought my two young children (5 and 2) and my mom for a beach vacation and the location of this house made going to the beach with young kids very easy. It is truly just steps from the water. It is located on a great stretch of beach that is very quiet. The house is decorated very nicely and everything was very clean. I would recommend this house to anyone that wanted an easy, quiet, beautiful beach vacation. The only advice I would give is to be sure you bring EVERYTHING you need because there is not extras like beach towels or plastic wrap to cover leftover food with. Beyond that, 5+ stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Nancy R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Place needs to be updated

Too many things that need to be updated or fixed. the driveway, items in front should be removed, you can not get into the lane of traffic without backing into traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! I cannot say enough about it. Beach access is excellent! we had a large area of the beach to our self as the larger condos and hotels are further up and down the beach on either side. The house, while being a little older, is very quaint and met our needs. The showerhead in the main bathroom is quite low and could easily have a new neck put on it to make it easier for anybody over the height of 4 feet. That was a very minor inconvenience.We did not have a vehicle which was a bonus. The parking is very limited due to the driveway and trees. There’s a trolley stop directly in front of the house so access was easy and quick.Cleanliness was OK. I would recommend doing some dishes before you jump in and start eating. The beds were pretty comfy and the couch was fine for the two hours we used it to watch a football game. The rest of the time was spent at the beach or in the community. Again, location is amazing. We would definitely return to this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to beach...great location...
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jody T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Listing said wheelchair accessible, but there was a step once inside at both doors. Never really talked to host company, had issue got an automated response. The beach was peaceful and beautiful. Drive way was compact, barely fit my car. It was a great getaway for most part.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time! Got to catch up with a long time friend and swim in the Gulf! The house was so cute and set up perfectly for a little house on the beach! The sunsets are amazing! And there are tons of little places nearby! Id definitely recommend staying at this little place on the beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for what we were looking for!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Memorial Day weekend stay

10/10 exactly what was advertised. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie M.

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

Having fun in the sun.....

This is a great little house within steps of the beach in Indian Shores, Florida. All the amenities you could want and within easy walking distance of restaurants, stores, etc....would stay again. Brandie Myhre
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Nice cottage on the beach

This charming vintage cottage was just right for our family oof 4. Though it was just a one-night stay, the house was comfortable, welcoming, and full of the charm and character of days gone by.The location was fantastic—just steps from the beach and close to several great restaurants. It offered a quiet, peaceful spot to rest and reflect.A true little gem that gave our family exactly what we needed. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Great location!

Very adequate accommodations with a perfect location right by the beach. Coffee in the morning in front and dinner on the patio was a great way to start and end the day. Amazing sunsets as well. Would choose to stay here each year for spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trisha B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Trisha B

The location and access to beach is great, however, the house didn’t meet our expectations and needs some TLC. The patio was covered in sand, patio umbrella broken, dirty floors, lamp in bedroom broken, paint peeling off door in bathroom, and recliner is worn out. The beds were comfortable, 2 beach chairs available along with beach towels and appliances fully functional. Bathroom off of kitchen wasn’t an issue but would recommend replacing bi-fold door with solid door to give better privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Steps from the beach

Loved the property and location to the beach. A short walk to restaurants in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni N.

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

Girls weekend

Very cute and quaint quite cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans G.

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

Cozy older cottage, not a modern condo!

We were pleased with the charm of the older cottage (built 1945) that has been equipped with most anything required for a quiet secluded stay. Everything worked as it should. Amenities like beach chairs, towels and even outdoor barbecue were all in working order, even though in a used condition. We had no reason to call on the host aside from originally struggling with the key-lock box that we eventually overcame in the dark of night. Although there is no view of the beach or gulf from the cottage, it’s a short 50 steps to the beautiful beach. There is ample parking for a normal sized vehicle on the south of the cottage as well as parking for a small car in front of the door. Although the weather did not cooperate, we would come back and stat again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

What A Disappointment

When we walked in the door, I literally thought we were in the wrong property. I wasn't prepared for the shabby, rundown appearance of the cottage. Whoever gave this place a 9 or 10 must be friends or relatives of the owner.Close to the beach - yes. However, you can't have the windows open and hear the water. All you can hear is the traffic zooming by the front door. And, most of the windows won't open.The 2nd bathroom is off the kitchen - disgusting! Not only is the toilet steps away from the refrigerator, it is falling apart. The whole place could use an in-depth cleaning and paint job.There were three sad, rusty sand chairs and a basket of threadworn beach towels. The outdoor area is surrounded by taller buildings and there is no privacy.The whole experience there was a disappointment.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carter Vacation Rentals

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Here is just a quick overview of my career along with a few of Carter Vacation strengths in the rental industry.

I have been involved in the hospitality field most of my life. After graduating from Boston University back in 1986 I got my start working as a night auditor in a small hotel in Boston. I was instantly fascinated with this industry and wanted to know everything about it. I enjoyed finding new ways to improve the overall experience for the guests and in doing so, I was promoted often. I learned all aspects of each department and through the years I became the General Manager of some well-known hotels and upscale boutique inns.

During my corporate career as a General Manager of a Hyatt Hotel in Tampa Florida, I had an opportunity to manage a small beach vacation rental along the shores of the Gulf. Simply put…I was hooked. This became my new passion and career.
My wife and I had stayed in vacation rentals in the past with mixed feelings about our stays, I knew there was room for improvement in the Vacation Rental business and I was excited to get started.

My team and I have worked hard over the years and I feel our success at Carter Coastal Vacation Rentals is from having a variety of vacation property options that suits each guests needs and budget. We also have chosen to keep Carter Vacation Rental business relatively small in order to maintain a personable connection with each of our new arrivals. I, along with my team understand the importance of anticipating the guest's needs as well as treating each guest with complete respect during their vacation getaway.

We take great pride in serving you. We are here for you. So choose one of our properties and soon you will be enjoying a "little slice of paradise" on the beautiful barrier island.

Hope to "see ya" on the Beach
Bruce Carter

Why they chose this property

The Gulf of Mexico and your own private white sand beach is right out your door. Wade out to the shallow sand bar to explore for shells and sand dollars, or walk across the street to watch the yachts go by and fish in the bay. Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes. You are surrounded by beauty. Beach behind you, Bay in front of you ....It doesn't get much better than this!

What makes this property unique

Perfect beach location with water bay views. Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step out the back door and stroll the white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths and a large living area. You can watch the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico every day from this beach cottage. Enjoy old Florida.

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