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Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub

Family-friendly cottage with water park and fitness centre

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Entrance to Fun Baywatch Loft from Mandalay Ave
Free use of Big Slidepool across street 2.5 blocks walk
Free use of Olympic Size Heated Pool in summer just cross street and 2.5 blocks
Free use of Commercial Size Hot Tub Open all year
Landing at top of stiars

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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  • Place, Clearwater Beach
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
  • Place, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area

About this property

Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub

Cozy renovated attic loft with 2 bedrooms. Perfect for family with lots of kids and pet. Primary Bedroom has queen bed and twin bed. Private second bedroom has 1 twin and full bed , window, bright and airy with central air conditioning and heat. Beach side of Mandalay Ave, just 5 blocks north of Pier 60. Open French style glass shower, separates twin beds from queen. Romantic and cozy for couple or 5 singles. Vaulted ceilings taper down to 4 feet, so not for tall folks, Each bedroom has door and lock, window and closet
Finished in all white beaded pine wall and ceilings, distressed white pine floors and Coastal Florida decor. You will feel like your at the beach in the Fun Baywatch Loft.

This is a unique cozy loft with fantastic location and great value.Crank windows open to catch the breeze off the Gulf of Mexico.


Free use of Capt.Al's coolers, fishing poles, beach chairs,
Recreation center with wood party deck and tin roof gazebo in Key West style backyard, beach block.and large commerical Hot Tub

Cottage Counselors onsite to help you have a great beach vacation.

Second private bedroom with window has one twin bed and one full bed,
NOT FOR PICKY, FUSSY, ADULTS WHO WANT A REAL CONDO BUT CANNOT FIND ONE FOR ONE OR TWO NIGHTS
NOT
NOT FOR PERSONS OVER 5'10' or very large
FOR EASY GOING BEACH LOVERS.
NOT A FIVE STAR RESORT.
STAIRS TO CLIMB. NOT GREAT FOR 3 ADULT COUPLES IT IS SET UP FOR FAMILY WITH LITTLE KIDS
NOT FOR PARTIES THERE IS NO KITCHEN

Pets welcome add $100 per stay not day
THERE IS NO KITCHEN THERE IS NO KITCHEN Has student refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker Utensils and Weber BBQ grill

We no longer offer free boat trips or bicycles due to high cost of insurance for both

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, there is a stair gate to keep them upstair
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties or entertaining
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Pet fee is $ 100 Add Community Fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Do not disable smoke detectors Go downstairs
PARK ONLY ON SPOT N OR CAR WILL BE TOWED. DO NOT TAKE OTHER GUESTS SPOT STRICLY ENFORCED NO NOISE AFTER 11 pm Park at 28 Glendale St
READ WELCOME GUIDE WHICH STARTS WITH IF YOU NEED ANYMORE CLEANING CALL 8134171218 AND A HOUSE KEEPER WILL COME OVER. PET FEE IS $100
OUR HOT TUB ARE FOR GUESTS ONLY IF YOU INVITE GUESTS OVER AND THEY TAKE OUR PARKING THEIR CAR WILL BE TOWED NO NOISE AFTER 11 PM

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties or entertaining
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Clearwater Beach

Located in Clearwater Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Pier 60 and Captain Blighs Landing. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Clearwater Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Beach Walk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frenchy's Rockaway Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reefer's Social Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hogan's Hangout - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 6 Daily Rentals, Pets OK, Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Clearwater Beach cottage is located by the sea, just steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Pier 60 and Pier 60 Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to the beach and nearby restaurants, set up a little beach camp with all the toys and chairs provided. It was our second stay and I’m sure we’ll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Vaca 2025

Very cozy. The shower was very interesting. The loft was clean and comfortable. Captain Al was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon G.

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

Terrible

How about you at the property look nothing like the pictures online.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice beach house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great stay!

We stayed here for my daughter’s spring break and had a blast! The place was clean and had everything we needed. Capt Al was right there to greet us when we arrived and was helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend! We will for sure be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Beach

Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

It’s perfect for short people

only problem I had was it smelled like dogs in the door didn’t lock only the knob knocked
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

DEREK

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is a attic they say it’s 7 foot ceilings yea in the middle 3 feet on sides the pool is a 15-20 minute walk and it’s a community pool and they say the give u passes lies!!! Everyday they said they would get us some the next day never did we had to pay for passes every time we went swimming the hot tub is junk and only 1 jet works and u have to make a reservation to even use it no one’s there ever All pictures are deceiving and some are not even the place we ended up Okleaving two days early it was the worst trip I’ve ever took to Clearwater
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great location but no privacy with layout

Positives: Pet friendly, kid friendly, peaceful and quiet, accommodates up to six people with a queen bed, a full bed, and two twin beds, plus a futon. Queen bed is comfy. Beach access is just around the corner. There's also additional beach access another two blocks in the same direction where you can take your dog. It's about two blocks from the main strip. There are plenty of towels provided for your use. The playground is very very close. Negatives The biggest negative is the layout. There are basically two rooms. In the room with the queen size bed, a futon, and a twin bed, the shower is pretty much in the center of the room. The shower is glass on two sides, although there are some pretty thick hefty curtains hung around it so that you can shower unobserved. However if you are rooming with pranksters, they can easily pull the curtain back and everyone can watch you shower. You will have to dress and undress in the shower unless you want to dress and undress in front of the people who are staying in the room with you. Also, there is no light in the shower so once you close the privacy curtains it gets pretty dark. While the sink and toilet are in a little cubby area with a door, it is also pretty much in the center of the room. The lighting is also challenging because either you all go to bed at the same time or somebody has to sleep with the lights on in each room. There is a lamp by the queen size bed, but otherwise everyone sleeping in the same area has to agree on whether or not the strand of recessed lights are on or off. The futon is not very comfortable for sitting or for sleeping. Most mattresses feel very cheap and hard. Check in was more complicated than expected and of course someone was parked in my spot. Your only recourse if you need anything is to call or text captain Al. This is a loft, so be aware that there are a lot of stairs. Everything outdoors is a common area with other rental properties around. The rug in the second bedroom really needs to be replaced. If you are over 5'5, you will bump your head a lot; expect slanted ceilings in both rooms. There is very little closet space or storage space for your clothing. Expect to live out of your suitcase. There's also no room for any storage in the bathroom. It's just a toilet and a pedestal sink in a little closet. Temperature control is an issue. If you want it any warmer or cooler, you have to text the owner. There's no way for you to adjust it by yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Place was clean and me, my family and my pets enjoyed the stay. Host was really communicative and nice. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very nice & accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melody A.

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

Cabin

Very small for a family of 5. Not for anyone more than 5'3. Hottub was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra M.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for three nights with our
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

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

Not as advertised

Upon arrival no one knew what room we had, too at least half hour to find out. The propertwas no help, he was off to another area. Finally finding where we were to stay, the maintenance person showed us the room. Walk down a narrow walkway, up 2 flights of dirty stairs to the attic. Bare studs were painted, wall were slanted and bed tucked in the slant. Even the person showing it said he was ashamed to show us this place. We did not stay, we loaded back up and went home. Almost 600 dollars for one day and we couldn’t stay in such a place. This place is for college kids for a drunk weekend stay, or someplace to house homeless person, not for a family. It’s rundown and not well kept. Your description and photos of this place is definitely a misrepresentation. You should be ashamed of your company for not checking out places before you advertise them and expect a family to stay there. Your selfishness and just want to profit should be against the law. You profit and the customer losses. Again, we did not stay, we seen the room and walked out. We would like our money back, misrepresentation of this property is an understatement. Profit is all you care about as well as the property owners. You should be turned into a consumer agency. Yes, I did call your company and spoke with an agent as well as his supervisor. They were no help. You need to ask yourself why these people would leave after paying that much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I feel the description was deceptive, yes there is a hot tub but have to reserve ahead of time and only available very limited hours each day, had to pay to park as a spot wasn’t available, shower in the middle of the main room with just a curtain around it, no lighting in shower, no privacy, ceilings low even my grandsons bumped there heads. It will do if you are just there to sleep but there are much better places to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole G.

Liked: Communication, location

Great location to beach but not truly pet friendly

This is conveniently located right by the beach, just a short walk and you’re there. We loved the location! However, there is a $100 pet fee (which I understand having pet fees) for a property that doesn’t give your pets a place to relieve themselves. There is no grass anywhere on the property. This posed to be a major inconvenience. Also, the ceiling is slanted on both sides… so watch your head at all times. Overall, good property and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beach bliss

Cozy spot in the perfect location! This place is ideal for a laid back beach vaca. Kids loved it, felt very safe and everything we needed was in walking distance. Great community outdoor space with hot tub and dining area. Captain Al is a fantastic host! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

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

Very cute

We had a great time. It was close to the beach! Capt Al was very pleasant and told us about the area. The place was clean and decorated very cute!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Viridiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was really good. Rooms were as described in post. Loved that was on the beach! Plenty of space for a family of 5. Captain Al was responsive and quick to greet us. Overall amenities are good. Many places to eat around that are great. You can walk everywhere! Very safe and this side of town is quiet, which I loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandi B.

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

Cool spot

Not bad spot. Was hard to find in dark in rain they changed the paint colors from pics. however it was awesome location. Loved water park passes. Use of hot tub grill area was AMAZING so close to beach will stay again!!! Very communicative host low cielings though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nilsa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute and Quaint

Super cute almost like a doll house. Awesome location. Clean,no bugs. Not recommended for tall people at all. We not super tall but I’m 5 8 and my husband and boys are 5 9 and 6 foot. We did keep hitting our heads on the ceiling because of the slant. I didn’t give it 5 stars because one it says sleeps 6 I don’t think if we had 6 people we would all fit and we almost did.And it’s pet friendly which was why we chose it there is nowhere to walk the dogs. No grass you literally have to go across the street and it’s scary at night by yourself. My suggestion is that they make a designated spot for dogs. Besides that it’s cute and quaint for shorter people, but we did enjoy our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was great. Right on the beach and Just a 10 min walk to the shops and restaurants and only 20 min walk to the pier. If you don’t need a kitchen the cottage was perfect with 2 rooms and 4 beds and communication was great Captain Al was always quick to respond. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend

The old Florida cottage was old Florida. It was clean with history and very friendly property management. I grew up in this area and this is what vacation was before all the resorts cluttered the beach. I mis booked our cottage and the manager met me and fixed it without argument. Close to the beach and far enough from south beach that you had some peaceful time off. Would definitely go back and have already recommended to several friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

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

Pleased Guest

Capt. Al was a great host, very helpful! He accurately describes the property. Perfect for families and friends alike. We had 3 different families stay at Capt. Al's, it was nice to have the common area with the hot tub, tiki hut, and grill for gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break

The stay was a great time. The location and neighborhood was excellent. It was a one minute walk from the beach. However, it was just very small and hard to move around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Capt. Al

Host profile image
Hello Travelers, and welcome to my Owners Info.l Originally from New Jersey I have always loved the Jersey Shore. The Cottages are the very last beachside Mom and Pop with 1925 Beach Cottages. Here we enjoy swimming in warm calm water, enjoy fresh seafood off the boat and socialize with our congenial minded beach lover neighbors. As a scuba diver I have been to most Carribean Islands, have hiked through most South American countries, and have Jet Skied most all waterways in Florida. Now I enjoy taking my guests out on my run about boat and enjoying the beauty of the islands off the coast of Clearwater Beach. Hope to show you how to loose yourself in the Clearwater Beach Lifestyle, Capt Al

Why they chose this property

This area called Clearwater Cottages are the very last few streets left on the beach side of the island with cottages, vacation rentals from the 1920 s - 1950 s with that Old Florida feeling, while South Beach all the cottages and older homes were torn down for the new expensive ritzy motels. This loft is a new renovation in a 1948 building, cool, cozy, and affordable .

What makes this property unique

Enjoy a private, cozy,2 bedroom loft for the price of a hotel room. No streets to cross, your at the beach, Open the door and get the Gulf Breeze. You have all the amenities of Clearwater Cottage, at no additional cost, which includes wood party deck, Key West style backyard at the beach, Weber BBQ grill, use of Capt. Al's , beach chairs, beach toy, and boat excursion in summer when available. Gas surcharge is $250 half tank

Languages:

English, Spanish