Apartment

Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Marina
Beach
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining

Intracoastal waterfront, steps from sugar WHITE SAND beach with FREE parking. Fully RENOVATED from top to bottom, this 400sf apartment offers a spacious WALK-IN shower, soft/comfortable bed, and full kitchen. Chill out in the COURTYARD or in back by the water after a day at the beach, water sporting fun, or simply exploring the island. For a clean, relaxing, and AFFORDABLE getaway, choose Anchors UP.
Beach/Shops/Restaurants/Bars-10minute walk; Pier 60/Marina/N. Beach-15 minute walk

Anchors UP is one of a handful of remaining structures from the 1940's-50's motel BOOM days on the island. Everything on the island is within walking distance, including world class restaurants, beach shops, wine bars, beach bars and cigar bars! If needed, take advantage of Florida Free rides, the Jolley Trolley or Pinellas County Bus system.

The Unit:
1 bed/1bath
Pull out couch bed
Full Kitchen
50" HD Roku TV

The Property
Tables/chairs and charcoal grill in courtyard area and by the water
Fishing allowed

HOUSE RULES
-No smoking inside the unit
-No pets
-Quiet time starts from 10 pm
-No parties or events
-Must be 25 years old to book

We do not have a front-desk or a common indoor area. However, there is common outdoor area for guests to enjoy.

We prefer to communicate through the VRBO messaging system.
In case of emergencies, you can always call us. Phone numbers will be visible after the reservation is confirmed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Clean grill/utensils after each use
Quiet Hours: after 10pm
Enjoy 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Clearwater Beach

Located in Clearwater Beach, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. With jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach Walk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sand Key Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchors UP #2; WALK to Beach/Bars/Dining located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Beach Walk and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Pier 60 Park and Captain Blighs Landing are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shakeena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael I.

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

Nice place

Loved most everything about the place. Wifi was a bit weak. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre M.

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

Nice location

Nice location and had all that we needed. Did not have an actual water view from the room which is always nice but the outdoor area was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean inside and out. Location, location, location was everything. We walked everywhere we went. One block from beach access, 8 min walk to Pier 60, bars and restaurants located all around within 10 min walk. Waking up each morning and having coffee on the dock was peaceful and beautiful. We fished off the dock and caught quite a few fish. We also fished at Pier 60 and caught several fish. The host was quick to respond to my questions before we arrived. Had no issues while there. We used the charcoal grill and enjoyed relaxing in the patio area. Neighborhood was peaceful and we had no issues walking through it during the day or late night. Make sure you bring your groceries if you plan to cook, nearest grocery store 1.5 miles away. If your looking to party or dance a little check out Shepards tiki bar and grill and there night club which is also within walking distance. This location was quite but close enough to enjoy what Clearwater has to offer. Would definitely stay again. My husband and I stayed 4 night's and 5 days at this property and enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Labor Day

enjoyed the dock and waterfront access by boat. A/C was great and everything worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN G.

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

Excellent location, easily walk everywhere!

We had a relaxing and very enjoyable stay. Location was primo... we're able to park and walk everywhere we went. We sat waterside, got some sun, sat in the court yard and got some shade. Very peaceful place to crash while adventuring in Clearwater Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Location!

The Location of this place is amazing! You can walk anywhere you want. Super close to the beach! We loved it! The place is clean. The place is nice. I would recommend staying there. Bring beach towels and anything else you might need for the beach! The bed seems a lot more like a double than a queen. We noticed a sign in the neighborhood that said, don’t drink the water, but we were not told that by the host. So, just be prepared for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Lou G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place was a cute place. Nice for 2 people. Would not want more than that in there. I don’t understand waterfront property because I expected to open windows and see waterfront. I saw from the living room the courtyard which was ok. Saw garbage cans lined under our bedroom window. Nice site to see. I went to hang clothes up in the nice big closet. Had 2 hangers for 2 people for 3 nights. Ended up taking bench from kitchen and placing it under the bedroom window and lived out of the suitcase. Gave the boyfriend the chest of drawers. Then we saw a sign 2 house towards the beach that said this community uses collected water. Do Not Drink the Water! Did it apply to this property we had no idea. We got bottled water. I guess I expected more. ( we use VBRO for most of our travels and I had my house up for short term rental with another company for 2 years so I guess I expected this place to be like these). Great location. We walked everywhere. Close enough to catch the trolley Took the trolley to Tarpon Sorings. I am trying to pick my words nicely because the place was a nice cottage . Didn’t cook because of water issue. Would we stay here again. No. Not what we expected or thought it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Did not say the suite was in between other suites

Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michel F.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Somewhat disappointed

There were only 4 towels including the two made into animals on the bed when we arrived. There was info sheet that I could find on the property that I could find. Would have been nice to have more info on trash, towels, laundry and the area. Only had dark roast coffee. The couch was very uncomfortable. The unit AC and shower worked well and the bed was comfortable. The location was close to everything. Overall it was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalana s., Mckinney

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

Practically perfect in every way!

The location is perfect! It’s right in the midst of everything, but just far enough away to be out of the noise. We Ubered in from the airport and then had Walmart deliver some groceries. You definitely do not need a car. It’s just a short walk to the two best restaurants on the beach, Frenchies and Crabbys. We had a dolphin visit our bay, which was amazing, then the next day we were basically swimming with a pod of three manatee’s at the beach! A once in a lifetime moment. It’s about a five minute short walk to the restaurants and another minute from there to the beach. The property was perfectly appointed and clean, and classy. The bed was comfortable and so was the couch. We have no complaints and will easily choose this place again. :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mickey was extremely accommodating. We would definitely stay here gain. The room was clean. Very close to restaurants and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The property was exactly as advertised. The location was within walking distance of places to eat, a huge store for shopping with a cut through to the beach, and live music. The outdoor space was nice. Seating on the dock was perfect. We saw dolphins every morning right after sunrise. There was extra seating in the courtyard and a grill if you wanted to use it. The inside space was clean and cozy. The location was perfect to get in a few extra walking steps each evening. The hosts also provided k-cups, creamer, beach towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and extra toilet paper. Would definitely booked again! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy b.

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

Amazing

amazing location was able to walk to the beach in 5 minutes
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Vacation

Just as describedI’d stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Short walk to beach and bars/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Vacation

Great place to stay. Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Wonderful property with dock!

We had a wonderful stay! There was a small hiccup in the beginning, but the host did a great job working with us to resolve it! We will definitely be going back again! The property was close to the beach and restaurants!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark R.

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

Sunshine

Good times
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnie R.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was nice and clean and the location was great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Hunter family

Very close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great Location

Great Location, walking distance of everything to have fun, Clearwater Beach, playground, shopping, restaurants. Really we had a great time, we will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Anchor’s Up 2 - Great Stay

Anchors up was a great location, walking distance to many of the main attractions on Clearwater Beach. The accommodations were clean and provided us with everything we needed for our stay!! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great stay

All you need for a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Nice little room

It had enough for us to stay and was in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mickey Moore

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I grew up in Oklahoma(BOOMER SOONER!) and Li grew up in mainland China. We met as coworkers in Tampa in 2008 and the rest is history. We both got in to real estate in 2016 and then discovered the vacation rental industry. And we love it!

Our home base is about an hour from the beach. We enjoy our dogs, RV travel, and playing poker(Li is a semi-pro).

Why they chose this property

We always wanted a place near the beach so we jumped on this gem when the opportunity presented itself.

What makes this property unique

Back by the water is sooo relaxing! And the location is perfect for walking everywhere on the island.

Languages:

English

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