Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf
VRBO member since 2004 This 2-bedroom Owners Cottage really convinces you that you are on vacation at the beach. Janie's special touch has given this cottage the flair and comfort that you just have to experience and appreciate. There are 2-bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and the other with a full size bed. In the living room ther is a sofa for additional sleeping accommodations. Bathroom with shower, kitchenette with stove, full size refrigerator, microwave, and more.coffee maker and more.
There's central heat & air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout.Broadband connection and Wi-Fi for work or streaming video? There is cable TV and televisions in the bedrooms & living room. Free phone service with long distance to US and Canada. Just outside your door there are 2-decks for sitting out and entertaining. There is also a Charcoal grill for cooking out. All very nicley appointed and professionally decorated in Florida Beach Style. Deposit and payment to owner preferred. Keywords: Beach Cottage, Clearwater beach aquarium, pet friendly
Property manager
Joseph Plummer
Languages
English
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved pets
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On-site parking for 1-vehicle
No pets on beach. Local ordinance requirement
Maximum 2 adults and 3 youth. Or 4 adults maximum. Maximum includes invited guests that have been approved by the owner in writing on advance.
Invited guests must be approved by the owner in advance in writing
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Indian Rocks Beach
Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Florida Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Indian Rock Beach, FL
What's nearby
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Sand Key Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
Clearwater Beach - 19 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Original Crabby Bills - 16 min walk
Guilty Sea Sports Pub - 17 min walk
Guppys on the Beach - 10 min walk
PJ's Oyster Bar - 16 min walk
Anecdote Brewing Company - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic Beachside Cottage<br>Professional Baseball,Football and Hockey, Golf located?
Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is just steps away from Belleair Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabin was as described. Joe was very nice host. The location is great, only a few steps to the beach. Very quiet and peaceful. Really enjoyed our stay. Definitely would stay here again.
Literally steps to the beach. Great cottage in a great area of Indian Rocks Beach. We had no issues with the stay. The one thing that I wish it had was a washer and dryer but who really wants to do laundry on vacation. Hopefully we will be able to get the cottage again on our next visit to Indian Rocks Beach. It was a great vacation for our family of three.
The cottage itself is just adorable. The property is well maintained with a great heated pool. The beach is right there and you can hear the ocean from the pool and cottage. They thought of everything, and the host is also a gem. The location is also terrific. It is walking distance (0.3- 1 mile) to many restaurants and shops. My favorite VRBO to date!!
Jodi C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
april m.
10 Jul 2015
Great Place
My family of three stayed in this cottage and loved it. We had stayed at a different Blue Heron Cottage last year and wanted to come back. That cottage was booked, but it all worked out. We liked this one better. :)
I love that we were steps away from the pool and the beach. We have family in Tampa and plan to stay here next time we visit.
This is the ideal place to stay! The owner Joe is the best host, he checks in on you when you get there and if anything out of the ordinary happens, he’s on it. The cottage has everything you need, it’s clean and very home like. We have stayed in the Blue Heron complex 10 times thru 5 years and Joe’s cottage is by far the. Best! You will not find a more perfect place or host. Bottom line is it’s BEST!!! If you don’t stay here you’re a fool. Once you stay you’ll keep coming back…..we do and will continue to!
ken g.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Barbara K.
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage only has location
Love where it is and proximity to pool and beach. Cottage itself is in dire need of updating especially based on the top dollar we paid. No place to sit and eat inside. Bathroom too cramped and old. Microwave rattles. Outdoor equipment rusty and unsuitable. Then there was the red tide.
Listing shows ocean views there are no ocean views unless you walk to beach
Property manager doesn’t text only calls
We had to wait extra hour for key
We had family staying 2 blocks down beach manager complained about nieces and nephews visiting just a terrible experience never agian will we stay at this property
What a wonderful find! This cottage was perfect for our little group, which consisted of 3 adults, a toddler and a Boston Terrier.
~ While some might find things a bit cozy (it IS a cottage, after all), we were completely comfortable and were delighted with how nicely the place was appointed.
~ There were 2 things that stood out: the location is amazing, and Joe was easy to communicate with.
~ This cottage is one of 8, right off the main road AND within a short walking distance to the beach (The pool is between the cottages and the beach - what a perfect combination!)
~ And Joe was a great communicator - he answered my many questions via text and email, both before and during our stay.
~ We loved the "house book" which had info on recycling pick up, restaurant recommendations, and other odds and ends that are always fun and useful.
~ We look forward to coming back in the future!
Neat and clean cottage perfect for rest and recreation. Friendly and attentive owner made things even better. Will definitely consider staying here again.
Joe's little cottage was great. The low-profile porch meant no problems using a wheelchair, and the crushed shell driveway was packed so the wheelchair didn't bog down.
Equally valuable was that this cottage backs directly up to a public access path, which meant wheelchair access to the beach was extremely easy on the concrete and wooden trail.
There are eight cottages owned by different landlords, but all the guests got along. I can't promise that for anyone during any other week, but it was great for us, chatting with a variety of other beachgoers ranging in age from 15 to 75.
We had no car, so it was nice that there is a small grocery/convenience store about two blocks away. (Publix also delivers groceries!)
The only improvement I could suggest is some way to hang up or mechanically dry wet towels. Site rules said "no clothes lines" and stressed keeping the area neat, but by midweek we were straining under the weight of all our towels being damp. I am not sure what can be done, but just thought I'd bring it up.
Overall, Joe's cottage was grand, accessible, and just what we needed.
Joe was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He went over and above by getting a pack n play and beach cart helping us save space in the vehicle. The cottage was clean and the neighbors were friendly. We look forward to coming back and staying in this cottage. Thanks again Joe for everything!
gregory p.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
2/10 Terrible
Lisa M., Atlanta, georgia usa
31 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Misrepresentation
Tiny trailer on wheels not on beach. Gravel parking lot. Nosy mean neighbors. Tiny house and worse bathroom. Pool is tiny community pool not the rentals pool and colder than ocean. Dogs not welcome despite promises they were.
We had a few bumps in the road in the beginning but the owner was very accommodating and available. The cottage was cute, clean and had all the amenities needed for a nice stay. There is a pool and the beach is just over the dunes. We enjoyed and would stay again!
You will fall in love with the property of Blue Heron — gorgeous. Each cabin is privately owned and you are friends right off the bat with everyone; renters or owners. There is nothing not to love. Just cute, cozy and everything you need.
In our particular unit we could use some chairs for the front porch as thats where the action is. The grill was old and not useable which was a bummer.
Great beach location and a lovely little cottage! We enjoyed the small community feel and our neighbors for the week we were there. Close to walk to shopping, restaurants and bars. Joe was exceptional to work with and we hope to return again!
Jody O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Janet A.
11 Apr 2018
Peaceful and Family-Friendly
We had an amazing time enjoying the beach and our beach cottage. The accommodations had everything we needed, were clean and was a perfect size for our family. The ocean was beautiful and the beach was nice and private; lots of space to enjoy the water!! We loved it so much we want to come back next year!! Highly recommend this unit and the owner, Joe, is a super nice man - we are so grateful to him for making our stay so memorable!!!
Janet A.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Gerald G., Petoskey, MI
4 Mar 2018
Charming beach cottage!
We spent a week here with fabulous weather. It’s a nice, quiet area with friendly neighbors. Very well kept. My wife and I loved it!
Gerald G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Joseph Plummer
Why they chose this property
It's a great family place and so very convenient to everything you like to do on vacation.
What makes this property unique
So very close to everything but still not congested like so many other locations. Indian Rocks puts on events almost weekly during the winter season and also many other events year aroundy Dining can be casual or dressy , whatever you want is close by.