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Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

Vacation home near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches in Indian Rocks Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Pool
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

Seaside stay .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).
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Belleair Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goose's Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬9 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.

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

The property is the downstairs of our home with separate back entrance, separate central ac and mini split ac. Lovely location on the intracoastal waterway with dock, salt water pool, hot tub, kayak and bike use. You can enjoy watching dolphins, manatees and many sea birds from the pool and dock area. Our beaches have white sugar sand and lovely blue water. and are a short 2 block walk away. There are many great restaurants and bars within walking distance.We do live upstairs so you may occasionally hear us but we do not use the pool,or other outdoor amenities when we have guests.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only- with butts properly disposed of!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Property is for guest use only! Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
1. No glass around pool or hot tub
2. Keep all doors and windows closed while AC is on.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be closely attended at all times!

Events

No events allowed
Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only- with butts properly disposed of!

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
Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
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. Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number DWE6216497

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Indian Rocks Beach
Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 6.5 mi (17-min drive) from Sand Key Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. to downtown Indian Rocks Beach?

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

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldnt have asked for a better home to stay in for our little get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trudi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect! Unfortunately, our trip coincided with the coldest weather seen in FL in years. However, the amenities still made it enjoyable. We enjoyed laying by the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. Loved being right on the canal. Lots of wildlife sightings - dolphins in the canal, an Osprey nest near with one perching on a neighbor's tree and a heron who decided to hang out on the deck. Short walk to the beach as advertised. Had everything you need for the beach and a wagon to pull it in. Great restaurants within walking distance. Host was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and will most definitely come back. (My daughter is already trying to plan another trip)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, spacious, nice outdoor space. Its clean and full of the things you need like blankets, towels, kitchen equipment. It was too chilly to use the pool but we enjoyed the view. We watched fishermen and saw dolphins from the dock. Its a short walk to the beach and a few fun restaurants. The area is less commercial than other beach areas nearby which made it more pleasant in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was quick to respond and was great to work with. It was in a good location to restaurants. I didn't realize we were so close to the bridge which has rumbling traffic noise outside all day long
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mimi T., Noblesville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean, great amenities, stocked kitchen, hot tub was a plus and beds are super comfy. Host is very responsive. My family and I had a wonderful time and would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot. Extremely well stocked, perfect walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It come with a wagon, chairs and everything else you would need for the beach. Great spot and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We saw dolphins a couple of times out back. The host was very friendly and answered questions quickly. She provided everything for the beach which was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, lovely pool and great view of the bay and bridge. Property owners were very helpful with everything throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Where to start, amazing waterfront property with incredible views, the beach, local restaurants and bars (and ice cream shops!) are all easily walkable, if you want to go further afield there is a regular trolley bus. The pool was brilliant, there were kayaks available to use which were a massive hit. Check in was simplicity it's self and the facilities were all you could ask for. The best bit were the owners - Lynn and Harry who live upstairs, they were delightful and helpful in equal measure. full of useful tips to help make you stay more enjoyable, out only complaint is that we did not see enough of them. This place is an absolute gem of a holiday home and we can't wait to return
The pool and view
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Few days of peace

Nice few days, great CommunicationGreat area, things all around.. clean place! Had what we needed! We will be back- thank you! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing & within walking distance to the beach.

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house is right on the Intracoastal Waterway, a half-mile walk to the beach, and had everything that we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

Enjoyed the backyard pool, intracoastal views and quick walk to the beach and restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

This property was wonderful. It was clean and had everything you needed for a wonderful vacation. The owners were the nicest people who were easy to communicate with and provided so many "extras" that you felt like you were home. The location was wonderful that you could walk to the beach then come back and soak in the hot tub. Would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lezley p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bay & beach

This house gives you the best of both worlds. We spent time kayaking, fishing off the pier, swimming in the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. We walked to the beautiful beach, ice cream shop and coffee shop. It's a very short walk to beach. The house is very spacious. We had the whole down stairs. Indian rocks beach is less crowded and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome !

Such a great place to stay ! Cute little town, close to everything, gracious hosts, comfortable beds , we loved everything about it !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway!

Such a great place for a beach getaway! We enjoyed all the amenities and being walking distance to the beach was fantastic. We will definitely be back, thank you Lynn & Harry!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!!

Awesome house with everything you need for the beach and all!! Beautiful scenery and the pool was perfect after a long day at the beach!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront Retreat

We are so pleased with our stay! Our hosts were friendly and accommodating. Quiet beautiful neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and very comfortable. Beautiful outdoor area with pool, hot tub and boat dock. We would definitely recommend this house to friends and family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing,Peaceful,vacation

Lynn& Harry were very welcoming.The whole experience was amazing.Felt right at home.Perfect location.We could go on & on about this experience.Beautiful!We will definitely come back!!😎
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

We stayed for Memorial day weekend and it was amazing. The property was conveniently located close to the beach and restaurants. The host were amazing. It was a very nice weekend. Looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Romantic and relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this place. It was a brilliant location and clean and had everything we needed for a restful week vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sisters vacation

We loved our place..the host..the easy access and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best vacation ever here! The property was perfect and had everything you could imagine. We took advantage of the hot tub, pool, kayaks and bicycle, loved just sitting on the dock and watching the boats pass. The whole place was immaculate and spotless inside and out. We will definitely be back, my family will remember this vacation forever !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawson C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Indian Rocks Beach Getaway

Lynn's house was perfect for our family. The views from the deck on the water and easy to walk to beach, bars, restaurants. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Enjoyed a pleasant stay in a very homey environment. Close to the beach and great view of the inner coastal. Weather got in the way of enjoying all your amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024