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Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644

Holiday home with a water park, 6-minute walk to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644

Enjoy a unique private property located on the barrier island beach community termed by USA Today article as "The Best Beach Town of All - Indian Rocks Beach".
Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? At the Kennedy Kayak and Corn Hole Club you can. The beautiful white sand beaches and extensive recreational opportunities are at your front door and the peace
and quiet of a private residence are at your back door. Imagine by day playing on the beach then returning to a tropical garden and sitting around a fire surrounded by nature at night with ample space to savor just being out of doors. . . Pretty Ideal.
This spectacular, designer decorated unit is fully furnished and ready to please even the most discriminating of travelers. It includes two bedrooms, one bath, living room, dinning room, and a fully equipped kitchen with a 300 square foot private covered deck. One security camera located on 3rd floor deck facing stairs. Another security camera overlooking the pool. This newly renovated 840 square foot unit has top of the line finishes, furnishings and granite though out. Plus a great communal pool to use!
You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

Discounts: 10% 7+ nights
15% 28 + nights
Children 2 and under no charge
Contract and pic of ID required

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Larry Boeding Property Manager

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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9.8 out of 10, (154 reviews)
Live like a local, Heated Pool, steps from the beach. BTR# 1644

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Pack and play, high chair, and beach toys
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in home. Smoking allowed outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this holiday home 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 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sand Key Park - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy Guana's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644 have a pool?

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

Is Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live like a local. Heated Pool, steps to the Beach. BTR# 1644 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Belleair Beach and Splash Harbour Water Park. Indian Rocks Shopping Center and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 163 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco A.

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

Amazing

Clean and so close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Mother-Daughters weekend get away

Our time here was everything I had hoped it would be. The space is very clean and well maintained. Sparkling pool, comfortable outdoor seating in several areas. Pool and beach equipment available for use. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. Looking forward to our next stay as we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Perfect vacation spot

The property is the perfect combination of comfort, private, and convenient location. The neighborhood is very friendly and quiet.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Perfect place to stay

I think this is one of the most perfect places to stay great beach perfect location and a good amount of room in the place itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great experience

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolla G.

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

Relaxing stay

Was a great place, clean, had everything we needed. Except the tv/cable, for 2 seniors 3 remotes to try to work a tv is not doable unless you leave instructions
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., Kentucky

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

Clean, private, convenient

This property is on a dead end street with a lot of privacy but a short walk to the beach with no traffic. The new pool and deck are great. The whole property had a very at-home feel and was super clean. We made several meals in the kitchen. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Excellent place

Easy two-block walk to the beach. Plenty of restaurants a short drive away, and several you can walk to. The property itself was clean, modern, and comfortable. A good size for four people, although the living room feels a little small if all four are sitting in it at the same time. Only disappointment was the presence of a dishwasher but no soap for it was provided. And for a stay longer than our three days would need additional trash bags to be provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rachel N.

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

Dirty air ducts, dirty floor under the beds, lights blank when water turned on, not a beach house

Never again. Wo st place we have a ver rented. Certainly not worth h what we spent. I think we deserve a refund especially after being afraid of take ng shower. Because the lights blinked when water was tuned on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James S.

Elegant, Friendly, and small

I have stayed in over a dozen VRBO rentals between St. Pete and Clearwater Beaches. This property had much more upside than downside. The only downsides to this property is the lack of an ability to watch TV. The pictures shows a beautiful TV, but you can only play DVDs on it. You can't even access local TV channels. This was a big negative for my golfing partner and me because it was college football bowl season and we wanted to watch a lot of football. Our host was wonderful (discussed in detail later) and she was able to set up a system that allowed us to watch all the games on ESPN. But that was the extent of our television capacity. The other down size is that it is 10 minutes to the beach access and there are no bathrooms available at the beach. Going back and forth got a little old. The upsides are tremendous. First, our host Sara was wonderful and accommodating. She lives in one of the other apartments at the property and is ready to assist you with anything you need. She even gave us cookies!! The furniture, kitchen and beds are perfect. The place feels like home. The place is a llittle small. Four adults sharing the one bathroom might get a bit frustrating, but if that doesn't bother you, then this place will be a perfect place to relax in comfort. My golfing partner and I loved the second story deck and the ground level fire pit area. The furniture at these two places were as nice as the inside. They were great places to start the day with coffee or end the day with a glass of wine. Sara provides everything you need for the beach, umbrellas, towels, chairs, kids toys, everything. The beach is perfect too with its white sand and magnificent sunsets. There are GREAT places to eat within walking distance or a five minute drive. The French bakery about .5 miles north of the place is fantastic! If the downsides of this place don't bother you, then I highly recommend you stay here because of the way Sara treats you and the comfort this places offers its guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Great location

Check in was super easy and contact with the property manager was very prompt. The property was very clean and had many beach supplies which is greatly appreciated. Had a great time and would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place would stay here again for sure. Host was great and easy to get in touch with if needed. Location is great for beach and nice oasis away from it allChris
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN S.

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

I will be back

This place is awesome. Beach is short walk away. 5 mins and you cross the street. I loved how you could walk to all the restaurants and bars. The condo was vey nice. Nice and clean. Was nice to have a washer and dryer. I loved the nice big patio. And the pool was nice and refreshing. I really enjoyed my birthday vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

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

Great location and amenities

We really liked the neighborhood, far enough away from the beach traffic, and close enough to walk to the beach whenever we wanted. Our unit was very nice, shared pool was great, access to beach items was awesome. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The VRBO was clean and well furnished with lots of extra toiletries and towels. The kitchen had a wide variety of cookware, and we especially loved the private 20x20 covered porch. Perfect for laughing and sharing stories. Loved the quiet neighborhood. Beach chairs, wagons and noodles were provided and It was a 2 block walk to a beautiful beach. Could not have been nicer! And Larry was very responsive to meet any concerns we had. Would definitely love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brannan V.

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

Lovely stay

We enjoyed this property. We felt it was fairly priced. This property had all the things. We needed nothing for the beach it was all there! The bicycles were great and we did ride them a few times. Inside had everything you needed for the trip. We would stay here again. Thank you, Larry! We loved the outside areas!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Vacation

This property is exactly as advertised. Just minutes walk to the beach. Walking distance to shopping and dining as well. The neighborhood is quiet and the condo is absolutely adorable. The pool is kept up so well. We were lucky enough to be there when the owner was there and he was so much fun. I honestly can’t say enough good about this place. We absolutely loved it. We’re thinking this will probably be our next years vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda phyllis p.

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

Great location

The vrbo was just as described! A very short walk to the beautiful beach, clean comfortable environment..We had a little trouble with the door lock, but may have been us. I also would recommend some written instructions about setting the cable/tv. But all issues eere respondedt very quickly. Thsnks again for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N.

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

Little piece of Heaven

Love the addition of the pool!! And nice to have coolers, bikes, wagon, beach chairs and umbrellas for the brief walk to beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Very clean

Communication was great. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Peaceful retreat

Very comfortable property with nice private outdoor space.
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

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

Tolles Apartment fußläufig zum Strand

Liebevoll gut ausgestattetes Apartments in zentralerLage, sehr nahe am wunderschönen Strand. Beachstühle und Schirme stehen zur Verfügung. Das Apartment ist modern im Beach Look eingerichtet. Das Apartment ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great Place

We took a family vacation of 13 people to our daughter and son-in-laws condo, located 3 blocks from this place. My wife and I stayed here and it was a great experience. The property was amazing and perfect for what we needed. A short 3 block from the beach in a quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Indian Rocks Stay

The property was clean and in a quiet neghborhood as descibed in the listing. The listing stated being close to many restaurants. We assumed this meant within walking distanace, but most required transportation. The trolley is an excellent way to get around, it would be helpful to mention it in the property description. The bikes were an excellent addition as well as the beach supplies. The pool was nice although it was descibed as private but was shared with the other unit. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Perfect location

Cute clean place within walking distance of the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Boeding

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I’m semiretired from a 30 year career in commercial property management. Doing VRBO’s now and having fun. This is my vacation home. I live in Denver Colorado. Please remember a VRBO is not like a hotel or resort. It is uniquely different and so much better in my opinion. Thanks

Why they chose this property

Unique property as a Tri-plex in a quiet residential cul-de-sac a block from the ocean.

What makes this property unique

This place is very private and quiet yet close to restaurants, beach and shopping. A place where kids can run free. Ideal for young families and us old folks.
Discount of 5% for 7+ night stay.
Discount of 15% for 28+ night stay.
Children 2 and under no charge

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