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Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BayCare Ballpark or Jack Russell Stadium. With snorkelling, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belleair Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 54 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining on 12 December 2026 start from NZ$2,518, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yachtsman Cottage – Beachfront Charm, Gulf Views, Heated Pool & Walkable Dining located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is just steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and John R. Bonner Nature Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with awesome views and access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, views, and easy beach access. We’d love to welcome you back again! BeachesUSA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great little cottage right on the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and its beachfront location. We'd love to host you again for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second trip to Yachtsman, and we’re sure to return. This bungalow is very quaint and perfectly situated on the beautiful beach. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and taking in the sunset every evening.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thank you for the 10 stars! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect beach house for a single family! The kids loved the convenience of being on the beach and the heated pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Location

Perfect location. We stayed in the cottage closest to the beach and loved having coffee outside in the morning as well as watching the sunsets and long walks on the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Amazing property and the location was perfect! Enough in walking distance. Very clean!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you, Heather, for staying with us at the Yachtsman at the Arbors. You are right, this beach cottage is amazing. The beach is practically at your doorstep, you can't get any closer! This cottage is right in the heart of Indian Rocks Beach with great restaurants and shops just across the street, no need to drive anywhere. We are so glad you stayed with us. We hope you will come back and visit us again soon. Beaches USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Yachtsman provided the best water view and beach access, hands down. Host was thorough and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire stay. And to our surprise, the kitchen and bathroom were renovated since the pictures. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Thank you, Mandi, for staying with us at the Yachtsman at the Arbors. You are right, the view is amazing, especially at sunset. You have a front row seat for the masterpiece being painted across the sky. We are glad we surprised you with the kitchen and bathroom remodel, all thanks to Hurricane Helene. Well, something beautiful came of all the mess! We can't wait for you to come back and stay with us again. We loved having you as our guests. Beaches USA
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect!

The cottage was my perfect for my family of 4. You can’t ask for a better view or location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We appreciate you leaving a review, Lauren! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement Getaway

This property is exactly as described. Clean, cozy, beautiful and the beach is right outside the front door. The management was exceptional, especially since I missed sending in one of the forms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent.

This place was perfect for our family of three. The pool was shared with the other cottages but the other families were nice and appropriate with sharing. The cottage was clean and just perfect. We loved the location. Shops and restaurants within walking distance. Delivery service for food worked out well too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
We're so happy to hear that the Yachtsman at The Arbors treated you well for your stay, Jillian! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very nice cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with a most excellent view and short walk to the beach. Sitting on the shaded patio overlooking the water was so nice. We were impressed with all the amenities. The kitchen had the most thorough set of utensils for cooking just about anything you'd want. The only thing that might be an issue is the smaller shower. If you're a big guy and/or oversized, it might feel a little tight, but still doable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you, Shirley, for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Yachtsman at the Arbors. You are so right, this is a cozy cottage with loads of character. It directly faces the beach and is only steps away from the sand...literally. Please come back and stay with us again. We loved having you as our guests. Beaches USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our ocean front stay!

This is a great place, right on the beach. We were looking for a single story because my Mom doesn't do stairs well and this was the oeefect place. It was well stocked for doing meals if you wanted. There are lots of outside chairs for lounging. We enjoyed aving the retractable awning on the patio also. There's also a heated pool. While it's a shared property with other cottages behind the one facing the Gulf, there was no problem with the other renters. Quick and friendly communication with the owners. Lots if good restaurants nearby I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute beach cottage

Very cute beach cottage! Location is amazing and right on the beach. So nice to have private patio that leads to beach. Cottage is small and bathroom is very small. Property is maintained well outside. Had a wonderful visit with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Had a great time with my husband at this property! The views are amazing, and the beach is quiet and relaxing. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian had other plans. The management company was amazing. They let us shift our reservation so we got a day and a half before evacuation orders were issued. They were very understanding, and issued a refund for the rest of our trip. We will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location, charming cottage

The location of this cottage in proximity to the beach couldn't be beat. The cottage was cute and charming, although there were a few things that could use some attention... the tattered chair, the blinds weren't working, and the shower wasn't draining properly, and some noisy fans. But overall we very much enjoyed our stay there, and plan to return next year. We had a very short walk through the dunes to get to the beach, which was amazing. The back patio area was really nice to have. The landscaping was so pretty, and clever in the way it provided privacy where needed. The pool was about the size of an average backyard pool, and it was very clean and refreshing. There were lots of sand toys that the kids could use. The kitchen was well stocked with tools, and dishes, although a larger frying pan would've been nice. I think that's all I've got to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Located right on the beach

My family and I had a great time here. We spent most of our time in the ocean, at the pool, or getting food from the restaurants across the street. I loved how clear the gulf water is and how far out you can walk in the water. Regarding the pool, even though it was small and shared with occupants of the other cottages at this location, it still was big enough for my two 8-year old twins and another couple's three boys ranging in ages of 10 - 15 to enjoy themselves. It's depth was between 3 and 4 feet. We ate every night at VIP Mexican restaurant directly across the street. A couple of nights we picked up our food to go and a couple of nights we ate at the restaurant. All of the tacos were tasty and I especially loved the shrimp tacos. We also ate at JD's bar and grill for lunch which was directly south of the other restaurant. Both times we ate there, they had live music being played which was enjoyable to listen to. We also got dessert at a local ice cream shop that was five short blocks away so we walked to it both times we went. The shop boasts 140 different flavors and they definitely had a lot. This was a favorite stop for my entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Awesome location and very relaxing. Just steps away to the beach.

Wroth the money we paid. We have our private patio. It was easy for us and my son. We just bring beach towels to the beach and when my son hungry, we just walk back to the bungalow just took us for two second. The bathroom is very outdated needs some work to do. The cleaning lady didn't wash or change the pillow and bath sheets in the master bedroom. I can smell very strong someone else body odor definitely wasn't mine or my husband or my son. We had to do the laundry. I thought that was part of the cleaning fee. Otherwise we love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

love this place!

The cottage was everything as described. Location is great we will definitely be back:)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beachfront property

A great little bungalow right on the beach. The town wasn’t busy and there are plenty of places within walking distance to get food and drinks. There was a great local crowd as well. The beach is just steps away and it was never crowded. The house provided everything we need to spend time at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is incredible!

Location is great! You cannot beat it. But the actual accommodations are a bit… tired. The beds are doubles and wrapped in plastic. The linens don’t fit the beds and they are beyond worn out. The shower head actually broke off when my husband moved it to get some head clearance. After that, the rest of us showered with a hose or outside until the plumber came to fix it. I was prepared for “rustic” but not that rustic. The heater from the pool next door runs all night and the cars light up the bedrooms when they park next door. Bottom line, it’s not a “relax and chill” type of place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Very convenient and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vacay

1 week stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. Would go back for sure. Everything you could need from coffee to ice cream to restaurants are walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place ever!!!

Love the place, location, and amenities!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Indian Rocks Beach Stay

Great experience! Very Clean, friendly and right on the beach. Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!!!

Everything about our stay was amazing. The check in and check out process was extremely easy. The Yachtsman was the perfect beach house for our family. My husband and I had our 2 year old son and everything was perfect for him as well. It was wonderful to just open the back door and walk out into the sand. Our back patio was definitely put to great use as well. Very large and spacious! The location is great so all kinds of stuff! We were able to walk to a large handful of restaurants and convenient stores! We are already talking about when we can come back to this spot!!!! Thank you so much for making our vacation perfect with this beach house!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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