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Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful

Beachfront vacation home near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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On the beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123090 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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

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About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belleair Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful

Welcome to “Coquina Beachfront Haven” by Clearwater Beach Vacation Homes


Step into a coastal dream at our cherished beachfront property, nestled on the sun-kissed shores of Indian Rocks Beach. Our home, steeped in history, stands as one of the original homesteads of Indian Rocks Beach, offering a blend of classic charm and modern comfort.

Experience serenity and the lull of ocean waves in our spacious main house, boasting a trio of second-floor bedrooms with breathtaking views and an easily accessible bath just outside all the rooms. Downstairs, you'll find another bathroom amid a canvas of homely amenities.

Just a sea breeze away is our inviting cottage. On its first level, a cozy bedroom awaits alongside a welcoming kitchen and a snug sitting area equipped with cable TV, perfect for intimate evenings or a lazy afternoon. Ascend to the cottage's upper sanctuary where a sumptuous queen bed, cable TV, and an additional bathroom offer a private retreat under the stars.

Every corner of our beachfront abode whispers tales of laughter, rest, and memories waiting to be made. It's more than a vacation home—it's a gateway to the salty allure of the Gulf, a space designed with joy and intended for connection. Here, the sunsets paint the sky daily, and the sand beckons for barefoot adventures.

Let our home be the canvas for your next unforgettable getaway. Discover, indulge, and allow the spirit of the sea to infuse every moment. We can't wait to welcome you to your paradise found.

The property features a main house with three bedrooms and a cozy two-bedroom cottage. The cottage functions like a duplex, with separate units on each floor. The first floor is reminiscent of a small hotel suite, complete with a bedroom, bathroom, sitting area with a TV, and a kitchen. The second floor offers a standard hotel room setup, featuring a bed, bathroom, microwave, and mini fridge.

-Guest must be 25+ to book
-Guests will have full access to the home
- 5 bed, 4 bath in two seperate buildings.
-Keyless entry
-Direct Beachfront

Bedrooms
-Master Bedroom: king (main house)
-Second Bedroom: 2 twins (main house)
-Third Bedroom: full (main house)
-Fourth Bedroom: queen (first floor of cottage)
-Fifth Bedroom: queen (second floor of cottage)

Bathrooms
-Main house upstairs Bathroom: combination shower tub
- Main house Second Bathroom: standing shower
-First floor cottage Third Bathroom: combination shower tub
- Second floor cottage Fourth Bathroom: standing shower

Need to Know
-Property is monitored by a camera at the storage building facing to the front of the home.
-After booking you must sign a contract and send a copy of your ID. YOU HAVE TO SEND IT WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HRS.
-Dogs are welcome with a $150 pet fee per pet (dogs are not permitted on the beach)
-Down payments are either $1000 or 10% of your total (whatever is greater-than)

Essentials:
-Bed linens and bath towels are provided for guests use.
-Basic essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, and garbage bags are also provided to get you started with your stay.
-Kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, and kitchen ware

Please be advised: Due to our property management account with VRBO, we collect the remaining balance if you are outside the 60-day window after your check-in date and after your down payment has been made. Payment can be made via PayPal with a 4% convenience fee, Zelle with no fee, Venmo with no fee if sent as friends and family, check with no fee, or credit card with a 4% convenience fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,090 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must sign rental agreement after booking
A security hold will be placed 2 days

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee is $150 for one dog or $100 per dog if mor

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful to the airport?

This vacation home is 12 mi (28-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Backyard is the BEACH/Unique Beach House/Beautiful to downtown Indian Rocks Beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Indian Rocks Beach.

Beautiful Home w/ Beach in the Backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laura l.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay here and plan to return. There were 6 of us siblings between 61 and 77. It was great to be so close to the water! We loved the nostalgic decor and appreciated the warmth of the home. So many things reminded us of our parents and grandparents. Cloth napkins, all of the fully stocked kitchen, antique lamps, multiple pieces of furniture. The back patio was priceless. The weather was horrible and with that patio it didn’t matter. This home is a unicorn which we would highly recommend. The host was very responsive as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent. We really enjoyed our time on the back patio. Beautiful beach and view. House was perfectly fine as beach houses go. We would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, lots of wonderful memories made. Beautiful location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bev R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a few minor issues but the property manager was incredibly responsive. The beach view and sunsets were stellar. The location is fabulous and so convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Loved the older home charm woodworking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inelda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a blast. Amazing location. Beautiful beach. House was just beautiful with breathtaking views. Alan was amazing to work with. Very responsive and caring. Checked on us multiple times to make sure our stay was great and if we needed anything. Our family LOVED IT. We would rate it 10/10 stars (sparkling stars as my niece says). Simply wonderful. The most beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Stay!

The property was beautiful- it exceed our expectations from the pictures. You can’t beat the access to the beach- being 10 feet from the sand made it such a breeze to go to and from. Allen was very quick to respond to any texts and concerns!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Denville

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Weekend

Amazing house in awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

The house is in a great location for a week or weekend at the beach. While it's not a brand new house, it's full of character and charm. We had 8 adults stay for a long weekend and it was awesome! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a location in the area. We are looking to come back in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach home

Fantastic location. The beach is just steps from the back porch. Great views of the sunset. Any issues with the property were promptly addressed by Alan. We were able to communicate easily with him throughout our stay. Would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niccole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends trip 2025

The sunsets were beautiful over the ocean. So many places within walking distance. The house was everything we needed for a large group. Alan promptly answered any questions and was a pleasure to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin and Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Slice of Heaven - Old Florida Charm

Such a wonderful, charming and comfortable home right on the beach. Magnificent sunsets and serenity. Great communication from our host made the stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Listing was accurate. The place was very clean and well equipped. Wonderful house at a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Framily vacation

Great property and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette R.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 Vaca

This was our 2nd time staying at this house and we absolutely love it!! Hopefully we will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice family vacation!

My family and I loved this house! My family of four, my sister's family of three, and our parents vacationed here for our spring break. There was plenty of room for all 9 of us. Close to many things. Very clean. But most importantly...the beach!! Just a short walk out the door. Wonderful patio overlooking the beach also. The view was amazing! We enjoyed every sunset! The large family dining table was very nice also, as we ate dinner together there and played games at night. Communication with property management great too...they responded very quickly with any questions. We all highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Renae A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot! Couple hiccups, but otherwise great!

Amazing location! Just steps from the beach and you can watch the sunset right from the deck! Having kids with us, it was great to be able to just come back and forth without hauling loads of stuff with us. We also had an infant that was able to take a nap in the house while we still enjoyed the beach. We had a couple hiccups of the air not working which was crappy because the first night we just had to live with it and there are no screens in the windows/doors in the 2nd house, but the manager was right on it trying to get it fixed and when conclusion was made it needed another air unit, he brought a portable one in less than a half hour. The dishwasher was functional, but the latch was broke so we had to mess with it to get it to close, but the manager also had someone out to order a part for it. All in all, it was still a great stay and my family had a ton of fun! I would 100% go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

bill m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We had to clean the property when we arrived. The sheets and towels were worn and torn. The beach furniture was unusable. The furniture was worn and dirty.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home just steps from the beach

We loved the look and feel of this lovely, large older home. Nice details. Quiet area. A dream location. Pretty beach just steps from the porch and patio. Great spot for Shelling and Bird Watching. Crystal clear water. Phenomenal views. Short drive to anything you want. We went to as a group of ladies to celebrate a birthday and to see manatees but could definitely see ourselves returning with our families. Good communication with property manager (Alan).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

M F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

We've been coming to Indian Rocks beach for 40 years and loved it. We have walked & driven by this house many times, not realizing it has been here for many more years. Feels like old Florida. Beautiful large windows, wooden staircase and floors, wonderful kitchen to cook in. Great porch and patio. The walk to the beach is charming. As grandparents we had enough room to accommodate our growing family. Celebrated our daughters graduation and memories were made! Very easy to get ahold of property manager and he was willing to fix or help with whatever might have been an issue. Hope to be able to come again and keep building more blessed memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly home on the beach!

8 of us, 6 adults and 2 kids (daughters, son-in-law, and a couple grandkids) stayed for 5 glorious days in this old but lovely rare, loaded with character, 2 story, Florida home. Accomodated a large group incrediby well. This is not a new modern home, but it is a really cool, clean, well appointed, older home with tons of charm and a really functional and cool lay out and great air conditioning. We all just loved walking out the back porch across a short dune to the beach probably 20 steps away. We were in and out a 100 times a day with kids and all, so just absolutely an awesome set up. I spent hours on the back porch day bed listening to the surf and enjoying the sea breeze. We go to the beach all the time and spent the extra money to be in a spacious place on the beach and it was 100%+++ worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront

Well stocked with beach chairs and beach items and towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront Gem

Beautiful old home on a picturesque beachfront lot. Lots of room, wonderful patio framed by two coastal pines. Short walk to many restaurants. Be aware as stated, no paper products, trash bags, beach towels are provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old guys

Bunch of us turning 50 this year and stayed for the week. Had a great time, the property is in a fantastic location, not too many people and short drive to Clearwater. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022