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. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding 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 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Raymond James Stadium - 52 min drive - 50.9 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Original Crabby Bills - 4 min walk
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - 1 min walk
PJ's Oyster Bar - 7 min walk
Anecdote Brewing Company - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining?
As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining on 13 December 2026 start from NZ$9,800, 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 The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Arbors Seaside Cottages—Beachfront Compound w/ Pool, Pavilion & Walkable Dining located?
Nestled on the beach, this Independence Square cottage is just steps away from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Belleair Beach and John R. Bonner Nature Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beach access was amazing, nearby amenities were great, pool was cleaned daily, cottages and kitchens were small but grills/outdoor seating made up for it. Host had excellent communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beach access, amenities, pool, and outdoor spaces. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!
BeachesUSA
This property is amazing. My wife and I had family from out of state stay with us for our wedding weekend and we couldn't have been happier. Perfect location directly on the beach, two grills for family cookouts, the pool was great for the kids, seating to accommodate any family reunion with plenty of sun coverage between the awnings. We couldn't say anything negative about this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and congratulations on your wedding! We're honored that you chose our property to celebrate such a special occasion with your family. We're thrilled to hear everyone enjoyed the beachfront location, pool, grilling area, and outdoor spaces. Thank you for your kind words—we'd love to welcome you and your family back for future celebrations!
This was an amazing place for our family! We had 22 people and plenty of space. It was nice to have everything we could need for the beach right there. The pool (and whole outside area) was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you, Alexandria, for staying with us at the Arbors Seaside Complex. What a perfect place for a family reunion. This complex has 4 separate cottages so everyone in the family can have their own space. There is a covered pavilion for family dinners, a pool for some wild Marco Polo and of course, the beach. We are so glad you and your family had an amazing time with us. Please come back and have your next family reunion with us. We loved having you as our guests.
Beaches USA
We had such a wonderful time at The Arbors! It was the perfect place for our family get together. Each family had their own space, but there were plenty of big places for us to all hang out together as well. We will be back for sure!
We stay here with a group of 20 people. The rooms were nicely set up. We loved how they had towels and little snacks provided when we arrive. The staff that stop by to empty outdoor trash and spray down the patio were extremely kind and helpful. The little cabana facing the ocean was nice! We took advantage of the pool and the lounge chairs at the ocean. Great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
Mary, thank you for staying with us at the Arbors. This is such a unique property with individual cottages all on one slice of paradise. It is great for families to be together but not on top of one another. I am glad our maintenance guys were kind and helpful. They are a great crew and love to help our guests. Please plan on bringing the whole crew back and staying at the Arbors again. We would love to host your next vacation.
Wow! The location of The Arbors Seaside Cottages were outstanding! Being directly on the beach was the perfect way to start and end the day! Once we got settled in, we never had to drive anywhere! It was so convenient to have shops and restaurants across the street! The pool and the pavilion were among our favorite things on the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay, Stacy! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to host you again!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Boiler B.
8 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location... bare minimum amenities...
Really the absolute bare minimum of amenities when it came to plates, utensils, cups and glasses, garbage liners, dish towels, even dish washing soap, considering there no automatic dishwasher in 3 of the 4 houses... have to really like hand washing dishes!The outdoor amenities are very nice with pool, plenty of seating and beach loungers. Just need to stock up the inside amenities!Only other complaint is the cleaners and grounds guy starting coming at 9am on check out day... when check out is 10am! It's already a rush to get out by 10am. Don't need the cleaners hovering around at 9.All in all, we rented all 4 houses and worked out well for my big family, aside from items mentioned here.
It was incredible. We especially loved the pool being kept so warm.... our kids lived in it from morning to night. Since we were there in December the ocean was understandably cooler so the pool made all the difference. We were there with 12 children ranging from 2 years to 16. and 12 adults. We had a great time.
What and excellent place to have a family vacation! We loved to having the different houses for each family. We loved the heated pool since it was a bit chilly while we were there. This was the first time my whole family was able to go on vacation and it was a really special week for all of us!
We rented the entire property for a large "reunion" of college friends. It was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
julie g.
13 May 2019
Ideal place for reunion
Quaint, non-tourist location....Has everything you need for a reunion. It was perfect. Nick Julian was great to work with...helpful and available. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Leslie R.
27 July 2018
Perfect family vacation spot!
The beach was amazing, proximity to restaurants and shops was perfect. The pool was just the right size for our grandchildren and they absolutely loved it! Having separate spaces for each family was a definite plus, and being able to cook and congregate together made for a perfect family vacation. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Troy A.
10 May 2018
Bachelor Party
We had an great time. Ended up spending most of the weekend at the house instead of out on the town because the place was awesome.