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Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Beautiful Sandy Shores Captain chairs for the sunset
Nice meeting place for the sunset
A big feeding frenzy at Sandy Shores
Early morning cloud with Moon
Garden Cottage entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
  • Place, Sand Key Park
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room has a beautiful queen sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

Please be our guest! Sandy Shores has been in the Hall family for over 60 years, and is currently owned and operated by Myrtle Hall. Myrtle is German-born and moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2000 when she married her late husband, Ned. Ned’s grandmother bought the Indian Rocks Beach property in 1946. Ned's father George Hall built the first, two-story building in 1952. The one-story Gulf Cottage followed in 1972. Ned's family lived here in the winter, and spent the summer in Ithaca, NY, where his father was the Golf Coach at Cornell University for over 40 years. Ned followed in his footsteps as a PGA Teaching Professional for over 25 years. He was teaching at the Clearwater Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida when Myrtle, in Florida on holiday from Germany, met him in 1998. Myrtle and Ned, of course, had their wedding right in front of beautiful Sandy Shores!

Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.

Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Although we love dogs pets are not allowed, sorry.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to smoke outside at any time

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn the TV back to the Spectrum Cable channel
Please set the thermostat to78 degrees
Please put used towels and bathmats in the laundry room Thank you, Myrtle
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum occupancy 4 people. Please have all visitors check in. Strictly enforced. Thank You.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 17 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Guana's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico located?

Located in Independence Square, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 5-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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saxton T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indain rock beach is beautiful so is myrtle's place. It feels very homey there. She is an awesome host. Sweet widowed lady from Germany.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Feels like home. Beautiful garden! Ocean amazing. Host Wonderful and very informative. Love this place Will return again. Thanks Myrtle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelby f.

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

Beautiful location and neighborhood.

The property sits right on the beach with restauraunts and shops within walking distance. There is a flower garden with lots of seating and shade if the beach is too hot or you've gotten too much sun. The cottage was emaculate with a very nice kitchen area and very comfortable bed. There were lots of beach amenities to utilize and a very nice laundry facility to use if needed. Mrytle was a very welcoming host and was easily available had any problems occurred (which did not). My adult daughter and i went for a relaxing getaway and it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri K.

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

Great stay

Loved the location, Myrtle was a wonderful host and the cottage was very clean. Lovely garden and terrific beach access. A great place to escape for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Great get away!!

We had a great time and it’s a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaryLen W.

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

Great location

Wonderful, convenient beachfront location. Sunset views were fabulous. Very nice place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

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

Sandy Shores

It was an excellent 3 night stay!! Will definitely stay there again. Myrtle, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthea M.

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

Slice of Paradise!

Sandy Shores is an Amazing beach side cottage that offers a Beautiful garden, walking distance restaurants, beach equipment, and a Lovely onsite owner. You will want to come back again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay. This place was perfect for us. Minute to the beach and outstanding host showed me everything personally during our checking. Love to return with my family again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay! Myrtle was very accommodating and the space she has created is wonderful!! Walking distance to several restaurants and general goods. The beach is right there and the sunsets were the highlight of the trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Home comfort in Indian Rocks Beach

As a four time repeat guest at Sandy Shores, the high expectation for warmth and comfort that Myrtle has set for her place was once again met. The location, the beach, the cleanliness and especially the wonderful host have always made our stays comfortable and memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Hidden Gem

My fiancé and I loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. It was so clean and inviting, not to mention the owner of the property was very friendly and accommodating. Can wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Perfect stay

This was our second stay at Sandy Shores and it did not disappoint. The rooms are sparkling clean, tastefully decorated and fully stocked. The beautiful grounds, great location and an exceptional hostess make this a special place. A true gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

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

As advertised

Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary w.

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

Relaxing in Paradise!

Sandy Shores is a beautiful place to relax, enjoy the beach, explore the local area, and be treated to Myrtle's wonderful "Old- Florida-Style" hospitality! Very clean & comfortable, with everything you might need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

All Inclusive

We had a fantastic time at Myrtles cottage. She truly has everything you need to have a relaxing vacation. Check in was a breeze, the location was gorgeous and the beach was perfect. Thank you for the memories Myrtle and Abby ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Hidden Gem!

Sandy Shores is a fantastic place to relax and getaway. The units are clean and updated, the Property was gorgeous from the gardens to the beach, and Myrtle was an incredibly kind and helpful host. I'll be coming back at some point for sure to experience once again the old school Florida Beach cottage charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

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

Worth every second

It was our second time staying at Sandy Shores. It was relaxing to say the least. The location is perfect and picturesque. This rental is worth your time, funds, and efforts. Memories will be made at this beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John R., Georgetown, TX

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

On the beach

Very clean property, on-site owner. Beach chairs provided, on beach property. Three units available, one directly faces beach. Lot of shade due to beautiful trees and garden a nice respite from the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful

This was a delightful experience . We were in cottage one which does not have beach view, however, the gardens and sitting areas provide a sought after view of the water. Next time would love the cottage which enjoys a beach/ water view. There was ample shade around the property too which allowed respite from the heat of the day. We would definitely come again .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C., Paragon, IN

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

So Comfortable and Cozy!

Myrtle is a complete delight! She met us when we arrived and showed us around. We brought 2 teenage boys with us who fished the entire day/night and enjoyed being so close to the beach. My husband and I really enjoyed the gardens and how clean everything was! There are great restaurants nearby and at the end of the day, we slept GREAT in the most comfortable bed!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Breathtaking

The host was thorough showing us the property and everything she had to offer us. The cottage and garden was amazing. Cottage was very clean nice homie feel. Garden was absolutely beautiful. Privacy and close to the ocean. Me and my sister had a marvelous time. Thanks Myrtle for sharing your property with us. 😃🌴🌸
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

A true gem!

Imagine reading your book, eating your meals, even napping with the soothing sound of waves. The beach is steps away through powdery white sand. Every evening features a beautiful sunset. Myrtle has created a beautiful garden with private pockets for relaxing. She has also thought of every need down to beach towels and an umbrella. Staying with her was like visiting a relative, comfortable and homey. This place checked everything on my list. I wanted small, quiet, shady with beach access without crossing a road. I was also drawn to the 1950’s v-groove paneling because it reminds me of my grandparents home. If you are interested in a more modern interior, you should book the gulf view cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseann V., Chester, CT

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

Wonderful accommodations on a beautiful beach!

All of the rave reviews are accurate! Sandy Shores was the perfect spot for our 4 day getaway! Myrtle has thought of everything. The Garden Cottage was spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. As a light sleeper, I was concerned about the fact that the Garden Cottage faces Gulf Blvd, but was happy to find that with the AC running, I was not at all bothered by traffic noise. The gardens are beautiful and the beach is absolutely gorgeous, clean, and literally a 10 second walk down the beautiful garden path from the Garden Cottage. Myrtle was extremely accommodating and easy to reach by phone or text, and provides anything you can possibly need. There are several good restaurants within walking distance and other restaurants and shopping within a short drive. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Myrtle Hall

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Sandy Shores has been in my late husband, Ned's, family for over 60 years. Ned's Grandmother bought it in 1946 and his Father built the first two-story building in 1952 and the Gulf Cottage followed in 1972.
I live onsite so I am available during your stay. I've also worked for 12 years in a local bank. One of the things my guests repeatedly tell me, is that they can see my love for Sandy Shores in the cleanliness and beauty of the property. I take pride in knowing my attention to detail ensures my guests have the most comfortable stay. And, for my German visitors, I enjoy speaking German to help you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

We started to rent out our cottages in 2005 after a total beautification and enjoying ever since every minute of sharing this lovely property with all our guests.

What makes this property unique

Rest in our secluded gardens, enjoy the shade under our beautiful Australian Pine Trees and watch the Gulf of Mexico and the fantastic sunsets from your living room and dining area. You can't get any closer to the dunes and beach.

Languages:

English, German

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