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Steps From the Sand...

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Peaceful like no place else!
Spacious living room with an open floor plan to kitchen and dining area.
Kitchen and dining area with bay window, as seen from the living room.
My cottage is on the ground floor.
Public beach access near the cottage

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 463.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 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
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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Property # 1706266vb

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, 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. 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 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 - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Port of Tampa - 49 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 60 min drive - 68.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Turkish Flame - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬4 min walk

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 a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. Splash Harbour Water Park and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

joan l., Williamstown NJ

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T., San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA

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

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

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

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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