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Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach

Beachfront vacation home near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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A wide sandy beach with a clear view of the ocean and a few buildings in the background.
A modern two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fenced backyard.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, a cabinet with decorative items, and a view of the outdoors.
King Suite
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and a blue rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this Indian Rocks Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. Splash Harbour Water Park and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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

Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach

***A Place In The Sun***
🌴 Direct Gulf-Front Cottage with Heated Pool | Walk to Dining & Coffee | Indian Rocks Beach
NEW to The Seaside Property Shoppe Vacation Rental Collection!
Welcome to A Place In The Sun, a rare direct Gulf-front cottage located in the heart of Indian Rocks Beach. This charming and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers true ground-level beach living—no stairs, no elevators—just step out the back gate and onto the sugar-white sand.
Whether you’re here to relax poolside, stroll to local restaurants, or wake up to Gulf views every morning, this home delivers the quintessential Florida beach experience.
🌊 Unbeatable Gulf-Front Outdoor Living
Private heated Gulf-front pool
Spacious patio with lounging and outdoor dining areas
Direct beach access through the private back gate
Outdoor shower for easy beach clean-up
Gas grill for sunset cookouts
Poolside shed stocked with beach chairs and gear
The entire Gulf-front yard and pool area are fully private and fenced, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from the shoreline.
🏡 Comfortable, Updated Interior
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully refreshed space that blends classic beach-cottage charm with modern comforts:
Updated kitchen with gas cooking
Beautifully renovated bathrooms
All new linens throughout
Bright, inviting living spaces designed for relaxation
Streaming-only TVs (guests sign in with their own accounts)
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
3 bedrooms- 1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Full
2 full bathrooms
Ideal for families, couples, or a relaxed beach getaway with friends
📍 Walkable Indian Rocks Beach Location
Leave the car parked and enjoy one of the most walkable areas on the beach:
Walk to Guppy’s, TJ’s, Chicago Jaqx, and Grove Surf Café
Nearby coffee shops, ice cream, and casual dining
Centrally located between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach
🚗 Additional Details
2 dedicated parking spaces

Starter supply provided (typically includes 5 days of TP, paper towels, soaps, dishwasher pods, and trash liners)

The home is part of a larger property; long-term residents occupy a separate rear unit and do not have access to the pool, yard, or beach access—your Gulf-front space is fenced and private.
✨ If you’re looking for a true Gulf-front home with a private heated pool, walkable dining, and effortless beach access, A Place In The Sun is exactly that—your place in the sun.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach to the beach?

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

Does Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach to downtown Indian Rocks Beach?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Indian Rocks Beach.

Gulf Front Cottage w/ Heated Pool | Walk to Dining | Indian Rocks Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and very clean and comfortable. The bed was super comfortable. The only thing I would change is the shower head/water pressure. Otherwise, perfect for our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was wonderful. Very well stocked and clean. We loved walking directly out the back gate and onto the beach. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the beach with gorgeous sunsets! We had a great time. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice place. Very nice beach, but will get noisy on the weekend due to younger rambunctious crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for the kids! It was nice sleeping in comfy beds and pillows! Tons of blankets and towels! Host was always there for us during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Worth every penny!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this beach house on Indian Rocks Beach! The property was spotless, spacious, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Being right on the beach was amazing, and the pool was a huge bonus. The property management team was excellent—they responded quickly to any questions and made everything easy from check-in to check-out. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great beachfront getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was the perfect getaway with our friends ! I rate this place 10/10!The proximity to the beach was unbeatable, and we loved sipping coffee by the pool with the ocean view. The house was exactly as described, incredibly clean, and well-equipped with coffee pot, cooking utensils, crockpot for all the good dips, beach chairs, pool floats, and grill. Only thing I would recommend is a cooler to be available for guest to use to keep drinks cold and bag boards for entertainment. The host was highly responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back!" Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Place In the Sun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was wonderful for our family of 6 (4 adults, 2 teenagers). It was very clean and beautiful inside and out. The pool and outdoor space is amazing. It was literally 100 steps from the pool deck to the ocean. There were tons of beach and pool supplies in the shed. It is conveniently located to stores and restaurants. Many were within walking distance. Property management was kind and responsive. The negatives are that the shower heads and hot water tank could use an upgrade. It took a long time for the water to heat up and the shower heads were small and outdated. The master shower randomly lost hot water twice whenever nobody else was running water in the house. Also, the double bed was a bit too small and firm for our 2 teenage children. Bunk beds would have been a better option in the 3rd bedroom. Overall, we loved our stay and would definitely come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a dream! We loved the decor, comfortable beds, outdoor area, and the proximity to the beach! The heated pool was a bonus we didn’t know we needed, but with the cooler temps we were able to swim at any time of day. The sand on the beach here was clean and we were able to walk to the ocean without shoes but we were still able to find seashells. The best of both worlds! Our evenings were wrapped up with some of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen! We then got to sleep in very clean and comfortable beds, which my 90 year old grandmother described as ‘sleeping in a cloud.’ The check out process was easy (we were not required to strip beds or do excessive clean up). There were even some extra public parking spaces across the road for when a few local friends stopped by to say hello. We truly felt like we were home while staying here and I hope to be able to come back in the future! The only potential concerns to mention for others would be that there is no bathtub, just showers in the bathrooms and, with the nearby public parking, I would recommend setting up your beach spot early in the morning because the beach does fill up a bit by 10am. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property walks right out onto the beach. I sat and read, looking at the gulf in the morning, drinking coffee. As a family, we could come and go from the beach as we wished. The property was clean and modern. The pool was excellent. The sunsets were amazing. Its more than we usually spend on a rental, but it was worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and updated. Great kitchen and open living/eating area. We were able to spend wonderful quality time with our adult children and 3 grandchildren ages 2 and under. Beautiful ocean views to enjoy coffee each morning. And just a quick 70 steps straight onto the beach. We were able to set up our canopy and spot by the water each morning and come back to the house as needed and still be able to keep an eye on our things out there. The pool is a bit on the smaller size but still refreshing! If it had 1 extra bedroom and bathroom it would make this the perfect family spot!
So close to the ocean
Able to watch the kids on the beach from the back patio
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026