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Rita's Cottage by the Beach - Steps to Ocean!
Holiday home with a water park, 3-minute walk to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.2 sq m
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
- Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches2 min walk
- Place, Belleair Beach3 min walk
- Place, Splash Harbour Water Park17 min walk
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Rita's Cottage by the Beach - Steps to Ocean!
Pack your bags and get ready to relax at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental house in Indian Rock Beach. Just steps from the water and boasting terrazzo floors, new furnishings, and a lanai overlooking the enclosed backyard, this cozy house has accommodations for 4 guests. Stroll the nature preserve boardwalk, meander Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach or rent a boat to visit Honeymoon Island and Johns Pass with ease. Busch Gardens is only 35 miles away, promising countless days of fun in the sun. This property is pet friendly with a max weight of 30 pounds. There is a $150.00 pet fee for the entire stay.
-- THE PROPERTY --
*NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces*
Indian Rocks Beach Florida BTR #1613
Master Bedroom: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed
Blissful beach days await at this cozy house, where you can take it easy in the lanai overlooking the grassy backyard or lounge beside the water at Indian Rock Beach. With a sunny interior full of comfortable furnishings and a convenient location near the water, this house is an ideal retreat!
Bring your favorite book out to the screened-in patio to read as you sip your morning coffee. Your furry friend will love romping around in the fenced-in backyard while you get ready for the day.
Prepare a breakfast feast in the well-equipped kitchen where you're sure to find everything you need. The cabinets have ample storage space for all of your cooking needs and a breakfast bar with 2 stools so you can grab a quick bite on your way out the door. Through the detailed doorway, the dining nook has a wood table with benches to comfortably fit your whole group.
Take a break from your adventures and recline on the comfortable couches in the living area. Spend an afternoon watching movies on the flat-screen Smart TV using the cable and wireless internet access.
The Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve has a boardwalk to a dog park and beach that everyone in your group is sure to enjoy during an evening stroll after dinner. When you return, go into either one of the serene bedrooms and cuddle into the plush bedding for another restful night of sleep.
-- THE LOCATION --
The Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve has a boardwalk that winds through lush mangroves. McGough Nature Park is 1.6 miles away and is home to dozens of native species you can encounter up close.
Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach has great fishing, a park, and unbeatable sunsets celebrated with daily festivals. Located 9 miles away along the waterfront, Johns Pass Village is accessible by boat and car, and the quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village boasts over 100 merchants with shopping and dining.
Three miles from the house, the Florida Botanical Gardens offers an urban oasis with tropical flora and fauna. Busch Gardens is 35 miles away, promising hours of fun in the sun. Get out on the water in a rental kayak or a boat chartered from one of the many local guides to go deep sea fishing or spot some friendly dolphins.
-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --
Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a well-equipped kitchen, 3 flat-screen Smart TVs with cable access, free WiFi, washer and dryer, fenced-in backyard, lanai, provided beach towels, gas grill, covered parking for 1 vehicle, driveway parking for 2 vehicles and more
- Unbeatable Indian Rocks Beach location within walking distance of the water and with easy access to area attractions in the nature preserve, at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach, Johns Pass Village, Florida Botanical Gardens and Busch Gardens
- Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (~3.2 miles away)
-- POLICIES --
Policies:
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $150.00 per pet, per stay fee (maximum 1 allowed, 30-pound weight limit)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces
- Check-in is after 4:00 PM and Check-out is 10:00 AM. If you would like to check in earlier or later, we suggest you book the day before or the day after so that you can start your vacation as early as possible. Early check-ins and late check-out are not possible due to the cleaning schedule, so please plan accordingly.
-- THE PROPERTY --
*NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces*
Indian Rocks Beach Florida BTR #1613
Master Bedroom: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed
Blissful beach days await at this cozy house, where you can take it easy in the lanai overlooking the grassy backyard or lounge beside the water at Indian Rock Beach. With a sunny interior full of comfortable furnishings and a convenient location near the water, this house is an ideal retreat!
Bring your favorite book out to the screened-in patio to read as you sip your morning coffee. Your furry friend will love romping around in the fenced-in backyard while you get ready for the day.
Prepare a breakfast feast in the well-equipped kitchen where you're sure to find everything you need. The cabinets have ample storage space for all of your cooking needs and a breakfast bar with 2 stools so you can grab a quick bite on your way out the door. Through the detailed doorway, the dining nook has a wood table with benches to comfortably fit your whole group.
Take a break from your adventures and recline on the comfortable couches in the living area. Spend an afternoon watching movies on the flat-screen Smart TV using the cable and wireless internet access.
The Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve has a boardwalk to a dog park and beach that everyone in your group is sure to enjoy during an evening stroll after dinner. When you return, go into either one of the serene bedrooms and cuddle into the plush bedding for another restful night of sleep.
-- THE LOCATION --
The Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve has a boardwalk that winds through lush mangroves. McGough Nature Park is 1.6 miles away and is home to dozens of native species you can encounter up close.
Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach has great fishing, a park, and unbeatable sunsets celebrated with daily festivals. Located 9 miles away along the waterfront, Johns Pass Village is accessible by boat and car, and the quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village boasts over 100 merchants with shopping and dining.
Three miles from the house, the Florida Botanical Gardens offers an urban oasis with tropical flora and fauna. Busch Gardens is 35 miles away, promising hours of fun in the sun. Get out on the water in a rental kayak or a boat chartered from one of the many local guides to go deep sea fishing or spot some friendly dolphins.
-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --
Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a well-equipped kitchen, 3 flat-screen Smart TVs with cable access, free WiFi, washer and dryer, fenced-in backyard, lanai, provided beach towels, gas grill, covered parking for 1 vehicle, driveway parking for 2 vehicles and more
- Unbeatable Indian Rocks Beach location within walking distance of the water and with easy access to area attractions in the nature preserve, at Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach, Johns Pass Village, Florida Botanical Gardens and Busch Gardens
- Nearest Commercial Airport: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (~3.2 miles away)
-- POLICIES --
Policies:
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $150.00 per pet, per stay fee (maximum 1 allowed, 30-pound weight limit)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces
- Check-in is after 4:00 PM and Check-out is 10:00 AM. If you would like to check in earlier or later, we suggest you book the day before or the day after so that you can start your vacation as early as possible. Early check-ins and late check-out are not possible due to the cleaning schedule, so please plan accordingly.
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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pet fee of $150.00/per stay
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Indian Rocks Beach, FL
What's nearby
- St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Belleair Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Splash Harbour Water Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Port of Tampa - 49 min drive - 55.2 km
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 59 min drive - 67.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- PJ's Oyster Bar - 18 min walk
- Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - 19 min walk
- Guilty Sea Sports Pub - 20 min walk
- The Original Crabby Bills - 17 min walk
- Guppy's On the Beach - 9 min walk
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About the host
Your host
In 2006 Max and Rita were on business in Indian Rocks Beach and fell in love with the sand, sun, and family-friendly vacation community of Indian Rocks Beach. On a chance drive down Gulf Boulevard, they stumbled onto what would later become their first property in IRB.
Fast forward to 2022 and they have become full-time residents and own 6 properties in IRB, hosting families from across the world, and sharing their little slice of paradise all year long. Short-term and seasonal rentals are available and they invite you to experience the ambiance, community, and the people that made them trade in their New Jersey winters for the beach life that can only be found in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
Fast forward to 2022 and they have become full-time residents and own 6 properties in IRB, hosting families from across the world, and sharing their little slice of paradise all year long. Short-term and seasonal rentals are available and they invite you to experience the ambiance, community, and the people that made them trade in their New Jersey winters for the beach life that can only be found in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
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