Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds
This original cottage still has some of its 50's charm with wooden ceilings and built-in dressers. The property is beautifully landscaped. It has a relaxing heated/chilled pool with waterfalls and is in an ideal location within walking distance of several great local restaurants and shops.
This beautiful two-bedroom free standing, unique beach cottage is just 15-20 steps to the sand! The Reef boasts beachy decor and has beautiful original wooden ceilings and built-in dressers.
Kitchen: Full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer combo, electric stove/oven, microwave, blender, toaster, and drip coffee maker. Basic dishes and utensils are also provided. Basic spices and cooking oil are not always available.
Living Area: A comfortable Queen sleeper sofa, 2 sitting chairs, ceiling fan, and TV.
Bedroom #1: Has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, plenty of dresser space, and a TV.
Bedroom #2: Two twin beds, ceiling fan, dresser space, and TV.
Bathroom: *Newly renovated!* Full bathroom with toilet, sink, and standing shower. No tub.
Outdoors: We have a private beach area that has plenty of loungers. There is also free shared laundry on site. Shared heated/chilled pool with three relaxing waterfalls, beautiful paver pathways leading you to our private beach area, two grilling areas, and a painted seawall. We have frequent guests who come with extended family to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, and holidays. Guests can stay in separate cottages but share the outdoor living spaces.
*The covered pavilion area is reserved for Beach Lodge guests only.
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Important Information:
House Rules: 1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises. 2. No parties or events. 3. No unauthorized pets. Please notify management of any service animals. 4. You are vacationing in a residential area, please be mindful of noise during all hours. Quiet hours start at 10pm and you must adhere to local noise ordinance.
Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.
Maximum Guest Occupancy Policy: Adherence to occupancy policies and limits is strictly enforced. The guest count may not exceed the maximum guest occupancy at any point in time, including any pre-approved day guests. These policies are in place for your safety and the protection of the vacation home and the vacation rental industry. Violation of these policies may result in immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Please contact management to request pre-approval for any day guests. Additional guests that will exceed the maximum occupancy will automatically be denied.
Pool Heating: When the pool heater is turned on, the temperature is typically set to 85 degrees unless otherwise stated in the listing. Please understand that when outside temperatures reach 60 degrees or lower a pool heater cannot always heat the pool to temperature.
Pet Policy: We can accept 1-2 small dogs ONLY that weigh 35 pounds or less in this rental. A non-refundable pet fee of $175 + tax per pet is required. Cats are not allowed. Requests for larger dogs must be submitted and approved by management. Pet must be on a leash at all times when outside of the unit; is not allowed onto the furniture, sand, beach, pool area, or pool. Pet must not bother any surrounding guests and pet waste MUST be picked up by the pet owner.
Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels.
Parking: This unit has 1 reserved parking space. Guest parking is limited to 1-2 cars on the shuffleboard, first come first serve.
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This home is conveniently located down the street from Guilty Sea Sports Pub and VIP Mexican. You will also find the following places within walking distance: JD's Restaurant & Bar, Jimmy Guana's, PJ's Oyster House, Jake's Cantina, Crabby Bills, Pipo N Betty's Bakery, and an Ice Cream shop with over 100 flavors. Also within walking distance are some local beach shops including beach rentals. There is also a CVS and a post office located close to Crabby Bills. For the kids and kids at heart, there's a small waterpark located nearby.
The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney is just two hours away.
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About the area
Indian Rocks Beach
Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near 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. Parasailing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Belleair Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Goose's Sports Bar - 3 min drive
Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - 1 min walk
PJ's Oyster Bar - 7 min walk
Caddy's Pub - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$440, 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 Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds located?
Located in Independence Square, this cottage is 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
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved the cottage right on the beach in Indian rocks beach. Clean cozy a little dated inside but everything was exactly as the pictures on the website. Checkin was quick and easy as was check out. Onsite community washer and dryer. Walking distance to restaurants shopping and you can ride the trolleys to St. Pete or Clearwater. Awesome stay would go back again anytime.
Shelley R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2024
Hi Shelley, Thank you for staying at the Reef at the Arbors. It is such a cute beach cottage and you can get to the beach in moments. You can get to everything else quickly too. I hope you come back again soon. We would love to host your next beach vacation.
The location is the best. Walkable to everything including the beach. However, the pictures posted did not match the cottage. It's much older and not as nice as the pics show.
Robin A.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We greatly appreciate the review and feedback, Robin! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the location and hope to host you again!
Property well maintained but dated. Old musty smell noted when entered property. Minimal pans for cooking meal. Distance to beach was amazing- literally Steps to the sand and beach
karen t.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2025
Thank You, Karen, for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Reef at the Arbors. I am so sorry you felt like the home smelled. It is an older cottage right on the beach so when it is closed up for a while it can have a damp smell. This cottage is quite unique, it has the charm of old Florida with all the modern amenities you need.
I wish you had mentioned something while you were here, we would have come over to try to do something to help. Our team would have been over to try to mitigate the smell.
We have a team of housekeeping and maintenance staff that work hard helping our guests with any problems they may experience during their stay. We would have done our best to help you have an awesome time at the Reef.
Beaches USA
My brother and I enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and the location was great. My only disappointment was with the very weak shower water pressure. The bathroom had been updated, including a beautiful shower. But the shower itself had very week water pressure. Overall I would recommend the unit but the water pressure issue needs to be addressed. If that is addressed we would definitely consider staying again.
An old fashioned beach cottage with modern conveniences. Good AC. Wifi and TVs.. Small but you’re there for the sand which is only steps away. Lovely beach.
We had a ball at The Reef and really appreciated the pool, the beach access, and the easy proximity to all of the amenities in Indian Rocks Beach plus access to every around us.
We were just looking for a place to relax on the beach for a week. The Arbors definitely provided that. The Reef was a big enough for the two of us and our two small dogs, but we would have preferred the roominess of the Yachtsman. Next time we will wait for that to be available. Nice pool area. Great beach.
elaine w.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Julie L.
30 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice beach location
The cottage was clean, however the sofa was so dirty I would not sit in it. We laid our luggage on it. The shower is very tiny with missing tiles in the floor. The location was very nice and it was good to have our two dogs with us and be able to walk right out the door with them. There was no info provided to us by the owner without us having to contact them. We had to send messages requesting the address and info for check-in.
Vermittler meldet sich über Wochen nicht
Zugangsdaten kamen am Anreisetag an späten Abend
Die Nachbarn in den Nebenwohnungen kennen den Zugangscode
Wohnung riecht nach kaltem Rauch, liegt vielleicht am nahestehen Grill im Aussenbereich
Die Möbel innen sind total abgenutzt und kaputt
In der Küche fanden wir in den Schränken die „Hinterlassenschaften“ der Vormieter
Das kleinere Schlafzimmer lässt sich nicht abdunkeln - nachts scheint die Straßenlaterne hell ins Zimmer
Property was very neat and clean. Had everything we needed being steps from the Gulf and the pool!
A bonus was having several nice eating spots within walking distance!
Overall, a great experience!!
Perfect location...steps to beach and restaurants. Pool was right outside our door. We met great new people there also!
Carole D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Janet M.
6 May 2019
Close to the beach!
The place is small but a great location.
Janet M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Jackie B.
11 November 2018
Location, location, location!
Great spot right on the beach, has everything you need for a beach holiday. Several good restaurants very nearby, no need to drive. CVS just down the street. Nice spa/pool! Enjoyed our 2 weeks stay in the Reef, it would be small if there were 4 adults, we were just 2 and our dog. Being able to bring our dog was a bonus. Looking forward to returning in the winter.
J&J
Jackie B.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Joyce T.
24 October 2018
Small, but quaint. Captures old Florida. Clean, supplied well, beautiful view. Walked to restaurants
Sister trip!! Just awesome. Loved the location!
Joyce T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Virginia N.
27 August 2018
The appliances were good,buttttttt the patio furniture I wouldn’t sit on
It was convenient to the beach, restaurants and what we needed, however it needs updating inside for the costs. The price you charged I was expecting a modern bathroom not one from a campground. The cleaning costs was out of line when you are given directions to where the linens and towels are to be put, dishes to be done and the garbage to be removed. The cleaning people wouldn’t even remove a dead rat from the walkway. There are a lot of other places next time!
Virginia N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We are sorry to hear you were displeased with your stay. This cottage was actually renovated prior to your stay and improved more than the pictures you saw upon agreeing to book your stay. Regarding the list of cleaning for guests and cleaning fee this is simply industry standard check out procedure and is included in your rental agreement you sign prior to booking with us. As soon as the guest notified us of the pest issue, management arrived promptly to resolve. We strongly disagree with your 2star rating as we promptly solved the only issue that was brought to our attention. We are available 24/7 for questions and concerns and had we been notified during your stay we could have addressed your other concerns.
Thanks,
Management
Verified
8/10 Good
JC M.
17 June 2018
cozy beach cottage
Great time on the beach and night relaxing at the tiki house, Huge party of 20 people hog the grill, tiki house and spa but working around them was no problem, at night they were so tired we could really enjoy a cold beer looking at the sunset
Very well recommended but pricey
JC M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
15 August 2017
Steps from the beach
We had an amazing week staying in the Reef cottage. We rarely left the area, great food options,drinking options,Kandy Kitchen, The lighthouse for coffee and donuts, CVS and more ALL walking distance from the cottage. The beach is awesome and the sunsets spectacular. The reef is a small cottage but felt like plenty of room, after all you are not there to sit in your room anyways! Arbors has larger cottage options too! We will be back to stay again! OH...and we brought our dog, it's pet friendly..you can't get better than that!
Susan R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sabra M.
31 July 2017
We loved this property! It is close to restaurants, ice cream, and mostly importantly--the beach!
Great property! We loved the pool and how close the gulf was--the property is a cottage (so it is small) but it is updated with nice linens and everything you need (coffee filters, dish soap, lots of kitchen utensils). Would definitely recommend it and hope to stay here again when we return to the area!
Sabra M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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