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Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sand Key Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Splash Harbour Water Park and Belleair Beach. Indian Rocks Shopping Center and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬7 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.

Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!

Gulf view! Tucked behind the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach, this historic beachside cottage maintains its classical charm, but with all the contemporary amenities. Built in 1921, this fully-renovated, 2-storey, 1-bedroom home is accessed via a discreet path that leads to the beach. The lower floor consists of an intimate bedroom, updated bathroom, and private patio. A spiral staircase leads to an open living area with a modern kitchen, half-bath, and a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The space
More than 100 years old, the "Floridita" is one of Indian Rocks Beach's earliest cottages. Lovingly tended to and newly renovated, it is now available for the first time in more than a decade.

Upon entering downstairs from a subtropical brick path, there is a queen bed, bedside tables, dresser, armoire, armchair, and desk. The bedroom enjoys its own full bathroom, newly restored with eco friendly bathroom fixtures. Sliding glass doors give on to a private patio, its pergola covered in flowering vines.

Spiral stairs lead up to an open living area with a crisp new euro kitchen and additional half-bathroom. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking tools, as well as dining table and chairs. A loveseat sofa bed with twin mattress for a third guest sits opposite. This upstairs too has its own exterior door leading to a private deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, with extra seating to enjoy company and delight in the sunset.

Guest access
Guests will have private use of the entire 2-story cottage, including a secluded patio and its own gulf-view deck.

Other things to note
The cottage comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, cooking essentials, some bathing products, and beach chairs.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and the on-premises laundry room with washer and dryer is free of charge.

If you think you may need more space, please consider also reserving our cottage apartment next door, which also has 1 queen bed and 1 twin sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is an open spiral stairway in the cottage.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! to the airport?

This cottage is 12.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! to the beach?

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

Does Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beachside Historic Cottage – Steps to Sand! to downtown Indian Rocks Beach?

This cottage is 0.7 mi away from Indian Rocks Beach.