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Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

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Exterior
Banana Bungalow - newly expanded porch and outside shower, 1 parking spot
180 steps the the beach from our front door!
To cross the road, there is a crosswalk with lights for cars to stop.
Nice, sandy beaches

Overview of Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Indian Shores, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSplash Harbour Water Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn's Pass Village & Boardwalk11 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

This 2-bedroom single-family home located in Indian Shores is just steps to the intercostal and Gulf of Mexico. In the midst of condos and apartment buildings, come home to this charming bungalow, conveniently located on the ground floor. Queen Bed in one bedroom, Full-Size bed in the second bedroom. All beds have just been purchased and are new. Jacuzzi bathtub.

The kitchen countertop has been replaced and is new. It has a new kitchen sink and is fully equipped with all appliances and cooking utensils, including a new oven, a new dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Eat in the kitchen. New linens and towels have been bought and are provided. The screened-in porch has been expanded to provide more enjoyment. New Washer/Dryer on-premise. The porch is a great place to work, study, relax, or have supper together as a family. There are two parking spots if you park perpendicular to each other, with one car parallel to the house and the other perpendicular and beside the shed.

Children are welcome - and there are games and beach toys provided as we have children. 2 Bicycles are available. One small dog under 35 pounds is welcome. No other pets are allowed. Only small dogs are allowed on the property. Contact us if you have any questions about this policy.

Watch the sunrise over the intercoastal and watch the sunset on the Gulf that is to die for, all steps from your home away from home.

See the video of the Banana Bungalow - https://youtu.be/CC28FMdSzDs

Property manager

Rich and Elisa
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a pack n play for a baby, if you need.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
1 small pet allowed = $100 for extra dog each

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this vacation home is near 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Treasure Island Fun Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 18 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Salt Rock Grill - 2 min walk
  • Mahuffers - 2 min walk
  • Rita's Italian Ice - 4 min drive
  • Time Out Sports Bar - 4 min drive
  • Joto's Pizza - 3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
We come here every year and have such a great time. The communication is always impeccable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Getaway
Our family of four and small pup stayed the first week in April. This was our first time staying in a VRBO. The Banana Bungalow was as adorable in person as it was in the pics. The location was perfect - just a quick walk over to the beach. Catching the sunsets at the beach are a must! Rich and Elisa have the bungalow fully equipped with everything that you need - from a well stocked kitchen to beach chairs, towels, and bikes. All the appliances are in perfect condition. Bed mattresses appear to be new and are comfortable. If you like pickle ball - the court is across the street and the owners have the equipment for that and tennis. We played pickle ball almost every night! Screened in porch is a great setting for drinking morning coffee - we even had dinner out there a couple of evenings. Lots of good restaurants within a short drive, we highly recommend LuLu's if you want to go out for ice cream. Overall, we would recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Indian Shores. Rich and Elisa are super quick to respond to any questions you have!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach bungalow
Very close to everything. It was very comfortable and hosts went above and beyond providing everything you will need for the beach and at the bungalow. We even took advantage of washer and dryer. Was a nice plus! Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean bungalow
Location to beach is great-bungalow was very clean and had everything we needed...
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Banana Bungalow.
Lovely house, perfect location!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rich and Elisa

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Hi! We are Rich and Elisa. We have four amazing kids who are all out of the house now. Our youngest graduated from UCF, bringing us to Florida's beautiful state. We travel a lot as we started a non-profit working in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Costa Rica. We primarily work with at-risk families who live and work in the garbage dumps. We also have a home for abused and pregnant girls in Ecuador. We love the beach and have enjoyed many beaches around the world. We really love our beach here, and we hope you will, too!

Why they chose this property

We love that this place is close to the white sandy beaches. There are golf courses close by, restaurants, and other activities within walking distance. It is safe, right next to the police station. The sunrise and sunset are amazing. The banana trees and palm trees surrounding the house and the fun tin ceiling give the place a fun, "beachy" vibe while still being clean and modern. Our favorite is The luxury of walking out the door and taking a few steps to the beach.

What makes this property unique

You can go fishing in the intercostal or ocean. There is a screened-in porch to eat, do online work, have coffee, or simply enjoy the outdoors. It is right next to a public park, including playgrounds for kids, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. We love it.

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