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Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand

Tucked behind the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach, this historic beach cottage apartment maintains its classical charm, but with all the contemporary amenities.

Built in 1921, this fully-renovated cottage apartment is accessed via a discreet path that leads to the beach. The suite consists of a queen bedroom, full bathroom, updated kitchen/living area, and private patio just steps from Indian Rocks Beach’s famed sugar sand and the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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.

The apartment connects to the main cottage along a tree-covered side alley. In the bedroom, there is a queen bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a full closet with lots of clothes storage.

The adjoining bathroom contains a walk-in shower, sink, and toilet, with plenty of fresh linens for both home and beach use.

In the open plan living area are an armchair and a loveseat sofa bed with a twin mattress to accommodate another guest.

The kitchen is fully loaded with new appliances and cooking tools, as well as a dining table and chairs.

The apartment has private parking and direct exterior access to Indian Rocks Beach's sugar sand and the Gulf of Mexico without crossing the street.

Guests will have private use of the entire cottage apartment and secluded patio.

As residents next door, we are generally available to answer questions or respond to comments by text, phone, email, or in person.

The cottage apartment comes fully stocked with new linens and towels, as well as some cooking and bathing essentials.

Brand new air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and cable television are included, and use of 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 historic cottage next door, which also has 1 queen bed and 1 twin sofa bed.

Property manager

Jude Bond

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg 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.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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)

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppys on the Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Belleair Beach and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Beachside Historic Cottage Apartment – Steps to Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed our stay, the host was very welcoming and was there for anything we might have needed. Clean well kept place to enjoy vacation. Just steps from the beach and located close to many restaurants and bars. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The host was responsive to our request for a few kitchen items. The property was as advertised. The beach was family friendly and a short walk from the property. I had not expected that the house is right beside the main road, so there was noise from all the passing vehicles, and getting into and out of the drive was a bit challenging.We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

What can I say, it was steps away from the beach like advertised! And what a great beach. A cute and cozy little place with a small kitchen perfect for cooking breakfast and small meals as needed. The hosts did a phenomenal job with any questions or needs that came up. Very quick to respond. The AC went unexpectedly and the issue was resolved within hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025