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OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!

Experience old Florida from this updated beach cottage located directly on the warm sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico! We survived the last 2 hurricanes with no interior damage and are ready for you to enjoy the beach! Just step off your porch and into the sand - just steps to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and fantastic sunsets! No stairs to climb - just park in your private carport, roll your suitcase a few feet and welcome to Paradise! The new kitchen features an open floorplan with white shaker cabinets, granite counters and a full-size stainless kitchen - including a refrigerator with icemaker, built-in microwave, 5-burner stove and dishwasher and a breakfast bar with bar stool seating! The bathroom is new too, with a walk-in shower! Home has all new furnishings, including a King-sized bed in the private master bedroom, queen-sized sofa sleeper, 2 flat screen TV's - one with ROKU, an Alexa, washer/dryer in unit, beach chairs, towels, all linens and a fully-stocked kitchen - including a combo Keurig - coffee pot and pods! Just bring your swimsuit!

Property manager

Laurie
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this cottage is 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sand Key Park - 20 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 25 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Sushi - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OLD FLORIDA CHARM- DIRECT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE - STEP RIGHT INTO THE SAND! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My little family had the best week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie H.

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

Can't wait to come back!

Evening about this place was perfect for our trip! We will rent it again for our next visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Anniversary getaway

We couldn't ask for a more perfect place to stay for our anniversary. Everything was just as described and had everything we needed. The host was easy to work with and even checked in during a storm. 10 out of 10 would stay here again. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Perfect place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary!

What a wonderful location and cottage! Walk out the door and there you are on the beach. Views from windows are outstanding too. Beach is not very crowded and the sunsets are lovely. The covered carport was a bonus too with the hot Florida sun. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody F.

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

Perfect stay!

The cottage was wonderful. The door opened to the beautiful beach! It was small but had everything we needed. We would come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great time

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Beach Getaway

The cottage was perfect on every level. We had a great relaxing week with all the comforts of home. Great eating establishments within walking distance. The property owner(s) were great and well ahead of the game with check in instructions and lots of information on the area. We loved our stay and will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had an amazing stay! It’s the perfect location. Close to restaurants and the store across the street is nice. To be able to walk out the door and directly onto the beach was amazing! It’s also perfect for watching the sunset. One suggestion would be to have an ice cream scoop for the kitchen. My only complaint is the water pressure in the shower. It’s honestly horrible but everything else made up for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Vacation

We was very impressed with the house location!! It was our first time staying in FL!! We couldn't have asked for a better view, house and hosts!! Everything we needed for our stay was already there!! We will definitely be staying again!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a unforgettable vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Adorable & Convenient!

We had a wonderful stay at this adorable beach house! Everything was just as pictured—it was very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Communication with Laurie and Russ was easy and very responsive throughout the entire process.One thing to note: the home is a duplex and located right next to a public beach access point, which wasn’t immediately clear from the listing. That said, the location was incredibly convenient and we were just steps away from the sand, which made beach days a breeze. The sunsets were absolutely stunning and one of the highlights of our stay—perfectly viewable from just outside the house.Overall, we loved our time here and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Cottage by the Sea

This quaint little cottage is right on the gulf. We enjoyed miles of beautiful beach with abundant sea shell gathering. Highly recommend the Voila Merci French bakery across the street. Absolutely delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Excellent

We love your little beautiful beach cottage.Steps to the sand how wonderful was that.Your cottage has everything you need.Thank you for letting us stay at your home.Gregg and Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

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

Amazing

This is an amazing little beach house in a great location! Pure heaven to just roll out the door onto the beach. 🏖️ sunsets did not disappoint! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Adorable little cottage!

We loved our stay. The location was perfect. We had our own privacy. The kitchen was well stocked and bed was comfy. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Winter Getaway

You can’t get any closer to the beach than this property and the views are spectacular! It is clean and well equipped with everything you would need. The hosts are very responsive to questions. We only wish the water pressure would have been better in the shower. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Perfectly Perfect

A beautiful clean cosy beach house in a fabulous setting, right on the beach. Everything was exactly as stated and the hosts were super responsive, friendly and sorted out a small issue for us within minutes. We definitely want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property is directly on the beach and central to lots of great dining ans shopping options. Extremely clean, convenient, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

maggie f.

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

10 day stay

It was absolutely perfect in every way. The cottage was perfect for us. Every amenity we needed was available. Super comfortable bed!!! Beach access was amazing. Just wondering how far in advance we can book for next year!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Excellent location! Right on the beach!

We were blown away by how pretty the views are from the cottage. This the perfect place for a couple’s getaway. The beach is at your back doorstep. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Awesome

Great place great time
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Spring break 2024

Overall the property was great. It had everything we needed. The location and the ability to walk out the backdoor and onto the beach was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn w.

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

Beach Get Away.

This is our third time renting this property. We love it! Right on the beach and everything you need to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

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

Awesome

Our stay was a real treat! Great location just steps to the beach. The beach house was clean and comfortable. Also within walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

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

Great place right on the beach!

We were in Indian Shores for our anniversary. The condo was very clean and well appointed. We had everything that we needed. The bed is extremely comfortable. The beach is right in the back yard. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Such a wonderful getaway!

Such an amazing property. Calm, peaceful, unique, quaint...all the words that describe this property. We can't wait until our next visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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Energetic beach loving family that has been visiting Florida since we were children and are lucky enough to have beach rentals in Clearwater Beach, Indian Shores and Ft. Myers Beach. We are both Realtors licensed in Illinois, with Laurie also licensed in Florida. We love to get a break from the cold weather in the Chicago Suburbs with a few winter trips to the beach including long walks on the beach and fantastic sunsets with a cocktail!

Why they chose this property

This property is so special because it is quaint, old Florida style and located directly on the beach - ranch style with NO STAIRS and a covered parking space 10 feet from your door, so that you can literally have your suitcase in your bedroom and on the beach in 10 minutes! We love this location on the beach because it is more private and the ocean is so clear and turquoise blue/green! We have updated the kitchen/living room to make it an open floor plan with white shaker cabinets, a full-size stainless steel appliance package and granite counters and breakfast bar. The bathroom is also totally remodeled with a walk-in shower and comfort height toilet. All off the furniture, bedding, kitchen accessories, etc. are brand new - as well as 2 flat screen TV's (ROKU in living room and Alexa) and high-speed wireless internet. You will love watching the sunset from the covered front porch or inside at the kitchen table - or start the day with a cup of coffee from either place!

What makes this property unique

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION! This is a 1957 quaint beach cottage - ranch style with no stairs, but updated with an open floor plan featuring white shaker cabinets, all full-size stainless appliances (Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave and Dishwasher), PLUS a washer/dryer, king sized bed, ROKU TV, Alexa, new walk-in shower, high-speed wireless internet, covered front porch right on the sand to just stare at the ocean and feel the ocean breezes and enjoy spectacular sunsets! There is also a new outdoor shower!

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