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Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer

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Best views
2nd deck off 2nd floor bedroom
Private beach home ON the BEACH
new flooring and furniture
New countertop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer

Beachfront Home 3 bedroom 2 bath Views overlooking the beach ! Some recent renovations completed. Nothing fancy about this beachfront home......BUT it is located on the most beautiful spot of the tropical barrier islands between Clearwater beach and St Pete Beach. Amazing beach views! Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes.

Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step down from the back deck and stroll the sugar white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, large living area and 2 decks overlooking the beach. Watch the sun melt into the Gulf of Mexico as the day ends. Relax and Enjoy our little slice of beach paradise.

Property manager

Carter Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Only the number of guest registered. 6 max NO VISITORS daily or overnight
Absolutely, NO Smoking. If beach home smells of smoke charge of $400 will be added to remove odor.
Enjoy, but please respect your neighbors who are also on vacation to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and cycling.
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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 - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer located?

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 95 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

William C.

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

Good, not great

Good, not great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephenie G.

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

Location location location

Perfect location on the beach! Lower level bed was so comfy that we already went and bought one very similar. Everything needed was provided. Could use some updating but the rental makes that known in the description when reserving. Very nice property, beautiful sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Beach

Great place. Accurate listing. Has some west and test per listing but clean, great location! It was just what we needed fir our get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Great location!

Clean, excellent communication with property manager! Needs a little love but the beach views can’t be beat! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

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

Perfect location

Truly right on the beach. Could not be more perfect. The house is in need of updating but clean. The driveway was a bit stressful being very narrow, almost got stuck in sand and could only back out onto busy road. The town center is so cute and very close. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location that needs some work

Overall, this house is in a beautiful location on the beach. The view is spectacular. However, the house itself needs some work. The driveway to park in is just sand, which two out of our three cars got stuck in and we had no heads up that the driveway was like that and the only reason the third didn’t get stuck in the sand was because it had four-wheel-drive. The railing at the top of the entryway staircase is very unstable, and even has caution tape around it. The deck on the upper floor also appears to be quite unstable. Again, beautiful home and we did enjoy our stay, The house and driveway itself just needs some work In order to be safe/accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what it is portrayed to be

The location was beautiful. Great access to the beach but the house was not what it was portrayed to be at all. The pictures are definitely out dated and misleading. The property has been neglected and not properly maintained. Multiple safety violations. Mouse poop in cabinets and dishes. Main Exterior door screwed shut. Couldn’t lock the house up. Floor warped and trip hazard. No hot water in master. Stained bedding. Bathroom door is see through. Decks are falling apart and are fall hazards. Shower leaks into kitchen. Flea looking bugs all over house. Hard to get into driveway. Very narrow. Missing blinds for privacy. No knobs on any cabinet. Table cloth stained. Bath towels stained. Shower curtain stained. Upstairs shower too dark to see. Kitchen table chairs stained. Dried fluids on floor. Hair on steps. Outdoor furniture rusted. Chunks of rust everywhere. Kitchen stove was dirty. This place was honestly disgusting. We washed everything before using it and refused to let our kids in certain places of the house. We were concerned for multiple safety reasons. If we could’ve found another place to stay and afford it, we would have left the day we showed up
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice basic beachfront home

Beautiful location in a home that has quite frankly seen better days. The ravages of time to wood at a location like this, plus 2 recent hurricanes have created a nice, basic place to stay in a great location. Many maintenance, repair things need to be addressed, but quite frankly they may cost more than the home is actually worth at this point. To be clear, we enjoyed our stay. The accumulation of sand, due to storm surge, at the first ten feet of driveway make access difficult unless one is driving a 4 wheel drive (AWD) vehicle or big truck. We struggled to get in and had to be towed out when we wanted to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay!

Love the team that manage this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Location, location, location

Overall we had a great vacation. You can’t beat being right on such a beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy w.

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

Great location

Place is great, location is great. Could use some updating but place is as described and would stay and probably will stay agan in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

melanie m.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
6/29/25-7/6I would highly not recommend this rental. It is definitely overpriced! Very disappointed! First off, the driveway is a nightmare. The floor is peeling up in the kitchen . There are missing shelves in the refrigerator. The front door was held together with boards and screws that fell apart. We patched it up and could not use the rest of the stay. We had to share 3 garbage cans with another rental that was out front. There is no recycle bin . There is a missing handle on the sliding glass door going out to the deck. Another handle is about to break. The patio furniture was rusted and busted , No cushions, and the umbrella was a child-size one . The propane tank on the grill was disgusting. The bedroom upstairs has no blinds. The bathroom upstairs has a see-through glass door for its door ! Lovely visitors every day of the giant cockroaches found upside down ! Ac unit decided to drip right through the kitchen ceiling, and you can tell it has done it before as they had a bucket collecting water in ac unit in the closet upstairs .Previous holes in ceiling . Many other little things like no nobs on the bedroom bed set , no lid on the garbage pail in the kitchen . The worst part is that Carter Vacation Rental was aware and offered 580.00 back when I told them I wasn’t happy with that and how bad the place was. I never heard back or received any money . The owners and Carter Vacation Rental obviously don’t care!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Florida trip

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marieanne S., Mims, FL

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

Great location

House needs a bit of updating but awesome location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan C.

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

Spectacular location

Older property but knew that when we booked so it was exactly as advertised. Location view and enormous deck were well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

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

Great location!

We had a great time staying here. The location is perfect to enjoy time out on the patio or a walk out on the beach. It was a little outdated but not a big deal! Especially with the ability to walk right out the back door to the beach. It had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Peaceful place!

Perfect place to stay when you don't want a crowded beach. We loved the quiet. Very nice to walk right out of the house, and be on the beach. Felt like a private beach! Great places to eat and shop right down the road!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kacie D.

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

Relax on the beach

Great experience overall! The porch overlooks the ocean and is perfect! I was very happy to see plenty of cooking pans and pots and utensils. This is a must for a nice relaxing vacation right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Amazing View

Needs some updates but the view makes it worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Beach

We had a great stay down in Indian shores. wife and kids had a few things to say about the house being dated, and some little things that need attention but it’s on the beach, and plenty of room for us. Simple check in. Location is what we went for and it’s in a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie k.

No frills house with awesome location.

Our stay was great! If your looking for an affordable beach house with awesome views and close to restaurants and shops this is the place for you. We ordered take out the entire stay so we werent concerned with a super updated kitchen or other things. This house is no frills but good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abby S.

We had a wonderful experience!

The house and property was just as described. The location was amazing and the house worked great for the three couples on vacation. It was awesome to be able to sit out on the deck in the mornings and evenings and be able to walk right out to the beach. There is areas of the house that could use a little updating but nothing that affected our stay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kayley G.

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

Gorgeous property!!!

Everything was amazing! All the amenities included, pots and pans coffee maker etc. perfect location! The beach is right there and it’s a quiet part too! It’s close to everything. The beds were super comfortable! The check in process was so easy and the owners were great with communicating with us! The only negative thing was that we couldn’t get the cable to work but we also suck with technology. You’ve got the beach so why do you even need tv? We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

marci J., Coral Springs

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

Location Location Location

The host responded quickly and was very gracious with our needs and requests. The property is right on the beach with a view of the gulf from every room. We were very comfortable in the home enjoying the patio and sound of the waves at night . The kitchen supplies were very minimal which didn’t bother us as we ordered out mostly .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ken S.

Great Location

My family had a wonderful time. Beautiful views and large living room. Spiral staircase was not in photos and did become an issue with our young children. We bought a baby fence to surround it to prevent them from climbing. Overall, we enjoyed this property and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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 just outside of Boston. I quickly became 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 very well-known hotels.

During my corporate career as a General Manager of a Hyatt Hotel in Tampa 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 and I feel our success at Carter Coastal Vacation Rentals is from having a variety of vacation property options that suites each guests needs and budget. We also have chosen to keep Carter Vacation Rentals 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

Newly Renovated & spacious Waterfront Apartment in Indian Shores, Florida. The beach is right across the street! A large kitchen was designed for cooking a great meal, comfy queen size bed and dresser, large flat screen TV, X-large walk-in closet, comfortable furniture, and a private balcony with views of the intercoastal waterway, where you can watch the dolphin play and yachts go by. A restaurant & bar, boat, scooter, paddle board, and bike rentals are just steps away from your waterfront suite.

What makes this property unique

Water views from your private balcony, watch the dolphin pass. Historically, the most beautiful spot on the tropical barrier islands of Tampa Bay between Clearwater and St Pete. Beach on one side and inter-coastal on other side. Waterfront pub restaurant on site along with a rental beach shop. Rent a boat, scooter, bike or paddle board.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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