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Steps From the Sand...

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A beach scene with a chair and a person walking.
A living room with a grey sofa, a patterned ottoman, a round rug, a small side table, a chair with patterned cushions, a framed picture on the wall, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a view of greenery outside.
My cottage is on the ground floor.
Public beach access near the cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Steps From the Sand...

You’re a few steps from the Gulf of Mexico in this 2-bed, 1-bath, easily accessible ground level cottage. It sleeps 6 with its roomy, open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area. Right off the peaceful, secluded deck is your private access to the Gulf of Mexico, and one of the best beaches in the world. You’ll be amazed by the breathtaking sunsets every evening when you’re at this gem! WiFi and cable TV are included, an in-unit laundry, plenty of beach chairs, beach towels, and off-street designated parking. The cottage is fully stocked, and all appliances and fixtures are updated. Excellent restaurants are within walking distance, and full-service grocery stores are close by. This home has everything you’ll want for your perfect getaway!

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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
Quiet environment expected
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet environment does not accommodate parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property.
Please, nothing down the drains except liquids, and TP only in the toilet (no wipes, no feminine hygiene products). We don’t want clogged drains.
Please use the outside shower to wash off the sand before going inside. Please refrain from wearing shoes inside.
Please keep food and drinks out of the bedrooms, and away from the upholstered furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1706266vb
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: Quiet environment does not accommodate parties
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and The Amish Country Store are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belleair Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 27 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From the Sand... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps From the Sand...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps From the Sand...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From the Sand...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps From the Sand... located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Belleair Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. John R. Bonner Nature Park and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Walking to the beach was a big plus
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the best! Great welcoming cottage, location, and beach access. Good communication with host. Everything we needed was there Would definitely stay here again and recommend
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat ..

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

Beautiful beaches

Beautiful beaches. Walking distance to good restaurants. Good place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay! It’s a little piece of heaven!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

The Perfect Cottage

Very nice stay. Great location with unit fully furnished with everything needed. 50 yards to beach access.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen s.

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

Right by the Gulf

Perfect location!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joan l.

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

Wonderful 2 week vacation

Loved the cottage. Close to beach and restaurants. Very clean and loved having a washer and dryer. Will stay here again. Joan Lee
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
It was great having you stay at my cottage, and I’d love to see you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Perfect

Right by beachCozy, clean home Kitchen has every appliance we needOwner is available if you have questions Our 3rd time staying there-Love it!!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Thanks for the positive feedback! I’m so glad that you were comfortable, and that you've been happy enough to return three times! I’m sorry that you had to cut this vacation short. I hope things are better now, and I hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward c.

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

Tranquility

Beautiful place, clean and decorated so cute. Steps from the beach.Plenty of restaurant ‘s . Debra provided everything you needed for a wonderful stay.I definitely would rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you were happy in my home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Wonderful Host

My husband and I enjoyed staying in Debra's IRB cottage. The neighborhood was quiet, and we were steps from the beach. Wonderful for any family. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and had all the amenities we needed for our two week stay. We recommend Debra's place for all couples or small families.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay at my cottage! It was wonderful having you there! And thank you for your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie G.

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

It was amazing little cottage

This was truly a Christmas blessing to find this little piece of heaven . My son returned after 5 years out of country, and had the opportunity to spend 15 days of reuniting with his family and son . The cottage was beyond equipped with multiple supplies and the location was unbelievable! Thank - you Debra for sharing your home away from home with us . We so appreciated .
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2023
Marjorie, I’m glad you could have your son and his family back for Christmas, and I’m so pleased that my cottage helped with your accommodations! We’re very fortunate to make IRB our home. I’m glad that you were comfortable! Thanks for your kind words!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joseph B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ever present owner

Owner made sure to make presence felt on site EVERY DAY. The really intrusive owner came to the front door every other day for 7 days for a number of ‘various’ reasons. She would also camp out mere feet from us on the beach. She would also ask for access to the condo accessories - chairs, umbrellas and the like. Condo was fine - a little mold here and there - but the owner making sure to talk to you orncomw into the condo EVERY DAY of a vacation was a little creepy and intrusive. Great location, but owner is really just too much.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2022
Joseph, I had no interest in contacting you nor your unauthorized guest during your stay. It just happened that I was staying nearby with friends, and it just happened that you saw me on the beach. I did not approach you. In fact, I didn’t even notice you were there. You contacted me for a hairdryer, remember?Days later I went to my outdoor storage closet to retrieve ONE chair that was in no way intrusive to you, that’s all. It’s a good thing actually because that’s how I discovered YOU HAD SUB-LET MY HOME TO SOMEONE ELSE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE! YOU HAD ALREADY LEFT THE STATE! You flagrantly broke rules, so you’ve got a lot of nerve describing me as “creepy,” especially since I was readily available for when YOU OR YOUR UNAUTHORIZED GUESTS OR SUB-LEASERS had questions or requests. And by the way, you irreparably damaged the bedding, and I’m missing a wine glass. And you still owe me money!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Review of 2000 Gulf

Everything was accurate. Apt. was very clean and stocked well. Highly recommend this property. Will be going back!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
I’m so pleased to hear that my cottage met your expectations! It’s a destination that’s tough to beat! I’m anxious to have you again for your next vacation! Thanks for your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Perfect spot for 2

Second year here and love it. Unfortunately they rented to some else for Feb 2023 without contacting us first. Very disappointed and can’t find another place within this price range.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for being a great vacationer! With Instant Booking on VRBO, things happened quickly, and next year was booked before I knew it. Hopefully, our paths will cross again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Cozy, convenient, and affordable.

Wonderful, cozy place just off the beach. Location is close to everything you need or want.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Lovely and comfortable

The cottage is decorated beautifully and everything we needed was there for us. Our stay was relaxing and fun, with the gorgeous beach right there.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2021
Thanks for your kind words! ☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Cottage by the Gulf

Excellent! 1 minute walk to beach. Place was charming and had everything you could need! Updated and very clean. We already booked it for 2022.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2021
Thanks for your kind words! I’m glad that my cottage met your expectations, and I’m very pleased that you’ll return next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mauren a.

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

wonderful

The condo was so well equipped and very clean, we had everything that was needed for a great vacation.. The location was the best, we were hoping to book it for next year but unfortunately, for us, it is already booked. Anyone who books there vacation there will be more than satisfied.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2020
Maureen, thanks for your kind words! I’m very pleased that your vacation was a success! I hope you can enjoy my home again in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Debra

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I fell in love with Indian Rocks Beach. IRB is a quiet and quaint Old-Florida community that’s hard to match anywhere else. One stay at my cottage, and you’ll be hooked too. I’m an educator and tennis coach near Chicago, but my heart is in IRB!

What makes this property unique

My home’s proximity to the Gulf of Mexico will make your vacation dreams come true. If you prefer the inter-coastal waterway, it’s within few blocks. Whether you walk, bike, kayak, or drive, everything you want is within reach at Indian Rocks Beach!

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