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Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSplash Harbour Water Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSand Key Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationClearwater Marine Aquarium17 min drive
  • AirportClearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Kitchen

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

Gulf view! Tucked behind the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach, this historic beachside cottage maintains its classical charm, but with all the contemporary amenities. Built in 1921, this fully-renovated, 2-storey, 1-bedroom home is accessed via a discreet path that leads to the beach. The lower floor consists of an intimate bedroom, updated bathroom, and private patio. A spiral staircase leads to an open living area with a modern kitchen, half-bath, and a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The space
More than 100 years old, the "Floridita" is one of Indian Rocks Beach's earliest cottages. Lovingly tended to and newly renovated, it is now available for the first time in more than a decade.

Upon entering downstairs from a subtropical brick path, there is a queen bed, bedside tables, dresser, armoire, armchair, and desk. The bedroom enjoys its own full bathroom, newly restored with eco friendly bathroom fixtures. Sliding glass doors give on to a private patio, its pergola covered in flowering vines.

Spiral stairs lead up to an open living area with a crisp new euro kitchen and additional half-bathroom. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking tools, as well as dining table and chairs. A loveseat sofa bed with twin mattress for a third guest sits opposite. This upstairs too has its own exterior door leading to a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with extra seating to enjoy company and delight in the sunset.

Guest access
Guests will have private use of the entire 2-story cottage, including a secluded patio and its own gulf-view deck.

Other things to note
The cottage comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, cooking essentials, some bathing products, and beach chairs.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and the on-premises laundry room with washer and dryer is free of charge.

If you think you may need more space, please consider also reserving our cottage apartment next door, which also has 1 queen bed and 1 twin sofa bed.

Property manager

Jude Bond
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is an open spiral stairway in the cottage.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

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

This property does not have any lifts

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

  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min walk
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 17 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 17 min drive
  • Clearwater Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Original Crabby Bills - 7 min walk
  • Wendy's - 3 min drive
  • Goose's Sports Bar - 3 min drive
  • PJ's Oyster Bar - 7 min walk
  • Guppys on the Beach - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cute space!
This rental is right next to the beach and is very cute. The bed is super comfy and there are doors out to a nice patio next to bed. The bathrooms are clean and new. The two floors are connected by spiral stairs so be aware if you have little kids or mobility issues. The kitchen is cute but small and has the basics but not set up for making in depth meals. There is no rental guide book so we had to contact the owner a number of times via texts with various questions but he was very responsive. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would return to this place without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique, Tiny. Hidden Gem
Provided with our own parking space, we followed a "red brick road" through a beautiful maze to our downstairs bedroom and bath. We climbed the circular staircase inside to a lovely little open plan living area and half bath. Opening the door, we were pleased to find a deck with a view and table and chairs with a live plant on the table. The Bonds were very nice. We left items there, by mistake. Jenni helped us facilitate their return. We will come back again and highly recommend this property to a couple with no mobility issues. B. and D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Everything was as described. Location is perfection and the hosts are incredibly accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C., Danville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
My husband and I wanted someplace near the beach and this spot delivered! Cozy and private and steps to the beach, it was perfect! The hosts were great and very responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jude Bond

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What makes this property unique

This historic beach cottage was built in 1921 and is one of the oldest structures in Indian Rocks Beach.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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