Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

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Beautiful Sandy Shores
Captain chairs for the sunset

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4595 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Splash Harbour Water Park
‪4 min walk‬
Sand Key Park
‪15 min drive‬
Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room has a beautiful queen sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Please be our guest! Sandy Shores has been in the Hall family for over 60 years, and is currently owned and operated by Myrtle Hall. Myrtle is German-born and moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2000 when she married her late husband, Ned. Ned’s grandmother bought the Indian Rocks Beach property in 1946. Ned's father George Hall built the first, two-story building in 1952. The one-story Gulf Cottage followed in 1972. Ned's family lived here in the winter, and spent the summer in Ithaca, NY, where his father was the Golf Coach at Cornell University for over 40 years. Ned followed in his footsteps as a PGA Teaching Professional for over 25 years. He was teaching at the Clearwater Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida when Myrtle, in Florida on holiday from Germany, met him in 1998. Myrtle and Ned, of course, had their wedding right in front of beautiful Sandy Shores!

Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.

Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE

Property manager

Myrtle Hall

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Languages

English, German

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Enjoy the Views of the Gulf of Mexico from the Covered Beachfront Balcony

Ocean view
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1 minute walk to enjoy a day on the beach

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Although we love dogs pets are not allowed, sorry.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Feel free to smoke outside at any time

Maximum occupancy 4 people. Please have all visitors check in. Strictly enforced. Thank You.

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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

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 Independence Square, a neighbourhood 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays or Dunedin Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

What's nearby

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Sand Key Park - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬2 min walk
‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico located?

Located in Independence Square, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B., Where do you live?

Dec 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Everything you need in a small home that reminds me of our cottage on the lake - and all the niceties that you often go without when you travel -nice thick beach towels umbrellas and long chairs to snooze the afternoon away ! Did I mention the .BEST sunset view around ;) Thank you Myrtle!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty, Upper Kingsclear, N.B.

Jan 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

This property is the perfect little getaway right on the beach. Spotlessly clean .... beautiful private yard! Myrtle was a wonderful host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

l s.

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

IRB spring break

This property was so cute and well- kept. It was spotless and provided everything. The owner was on-site and very helpful and accommodating. The cottage is in a great spot right on the beach, and close to restaurants and shops. Our fellow tenants were so friendly and pleasant, as well! We enjoyed our relaxing vacay very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Apr 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 weeks in paradise

Beautiful property! Gardens, multiple seating areas and access to beach were excellent as was the access to restaurants. Only drawbacks were the small bathroom and noisy air conditioning unit.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Mar 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Sandy Shores

With great anticipation, we made our way to Indian Rocks Beach for the first time and fell in love with beautiful Sandy Shores. The garden cottage is homey and comfortable and well-supplied with everything imaginable. We enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of Myrtle's gardens with all the special outdoor seating areas. The convenient location of Sandy Shores makes it easy to walk to many good places to eat. The amazing proximity to the dazzling Gulf waters and beach was pure joy. We look forward to returning again and would highly recommend it to friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

We had a wonderful stay here. Everything was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Great location close to everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

BETTY M.

Dec 31, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Sep 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

What a wonderful property! Perfect for staying at while celebrating my friend’s 50th birthday. Definitely an old Florida feel and atmosphere. Myrtle has thought of everything and keeps it all in tip top shape. Especially loved the lounge chairs that could be taken to the beach! Can’t wait to come back with my husband.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Sep 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach paradise

The property is so beautiful and well maintained we loved being able to go out towards the backyard and right to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Sep 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of a place!

Loved this beach cottage! Just steps to the beach. Myrtle was a great communicator and was available to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Aug 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Florida and great location

Great location for Beach, restaurants and supplies. Very Clean and what we expected based on the research. We had a miscommunication on our check in but was our fault. Myrtle was always making sure the property was maintained and did her best to communicate with us. Having beach supplies was a bonus. Only amenity we would have appreciated was a covered area for mostly rain. There are beautiful tropical areas that help with sun, but no covered outdoor areas for the daily rain showers.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri K.

Aug 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Loved the location, Myrtle was a wonderful host and the cottage was very clean. Lovely garden and terrific beach access. A great place to escape for a few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda L.

Aug 3, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sometimes “Quaint” Just Means “Old”

The VRBO app presents this as a beautiful vintage cottage right on the beach. In actuality it is a very small, rustic, non-renovated, smelly place. Major Cons: 1. Although it was supposed to be a non-smoking cabin, it reeked of very old tobacco smoke that just couldn’t be removed and it permeated our clothes. 2.No dishwasher, or ice maker. 3. The bathroom was so small one could barely turn around in it. 4. The TV had no written instructions and the owner did not know how to make the streaming services work either. 5. The washer and dryer were not in the cabin but in a separate building and it cost $4 per load. 6. The cabin was technically beach-front, but there was no view of it from the cabin and it was a significant hike to the beach. Major Pros: None that I can think of. We won’t be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G.

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Shores

Our family enjoyed the stay at the garden cottage. The room was clean, welcoming, and well decorated. Myrtle met us and gave us a tour during our check-in. The property is located on the beach with walking distance to many restaurants and bars. The property has a wonderful and beautiful garden to relax. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Jul 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Myrtle’s place was perfect for our little family vacation. Such a beautiful place and a very central location, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We loved the sunsets on the beach every night! The house was clean and organized, and included everything we needed for our stay. Thank you Myrtle, for sharing your beautiful space with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Jul 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

We absolutely loved our stay in Myrtle’s cottage. Location is a 10/10. You cannot get much closer to the beach which was so convenient with kids and toys and umbrellas and chairs, etc. We were <1 minute walk to a surf shop, dining, an ice cream spot, and a CVS. The property is immaculately maintained. The cottage was plenty of room for our family of 4 and extremely clean. Myrtle is a gracious and accommodating host. She gave us a tour and everything was so well stocked (plus some) in the cottage. This was by far one of the best VRBO experiences we have had. We cannot wait to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthea M.

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Paradise!

Sandy Shores is an Amazing beach side cottage that offers a Beautiful garden, walking distance restaurants, beach equipment, and a Lovely onsite owner. You will want to come back again and again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Jun 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking

The host was thorough showing us the property and everything she had to offer us. The cottage and garden was amazing. Cottage was very clean nice homie feel. Garden was absolutely beautiful. Privacy and close to the ocean. Me and my sister had a marvelous time. Thanks Myrtle for sharing your property with us. 😃🌴🌸

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jun 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

This was a delightful experience . We were in cottage one which does not have beach view, however, the gardens and sitting areas provide a sought after view of the water. Next time would love the cottage which enjoys a beach/ water view. There was ample shade around the property too which allowed respite from the heat of the day. We would definitely come again .

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

May 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

We had a quick trip to Sandy Shores. The rental was exceptionally clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The property was gorgeous; Myrtle does a great job maintaining the grounds. You are literally beachfront, and the beach was never crowded. Myrtle provided everything you’d need to enjoy your days down by the ocean, too. We enjoyed the little town and there were plenty of options for dining. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

May 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This property was perfect for our long weekend getaway. Just steps from the beach. Chairs and umbrellas for the beach. Cute apartment with all the necessities. Very relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

May 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem!

Imagine reading your book, eating your meals, even napping with the soothing sound of waves. The beach is steps away through powdery white sand. Every evening features a beautiful sunset. Myrtle has created a beautiful garden with private pockets for relaxing. She has also thought of every need down to beach towels and an umbrella. Staying with her was like visiting a relative, comfortable and homey. This place checked everything on my list. I wanted small, quiet, shady with beach access without crossing a road. I was also drawn to the 1950’s v-groove paneling because it reminds me of my grandparents home. If you are interested in a more modern interior, you should book the gulf view cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

Apr 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Exactly what we were looking for

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Apr 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring retreat

This was the perfect place to unwind and relax. The gardens are so pretty and peaceful and the outdoor spaces are perfect for tanning, having coffee, or reading as well as a lovely dining area. Our host, Myrtle, is very detail oriented and has thought of so many details to make your stay easy and convenient. Comfy king size bed, a soothing “sleep machine”, basic toiletries, nice pans, and there is a very nice grill and washing machine and dryer for use as well . Myrtle has thought of everything such as beach chairs, noodles, umbrellas, and even boogie boards for the beach front. The rental unit was very clean and our host was extremely welcoming. Highly recommend and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Feb 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of Florida the way it used to be

Wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Myrtle Hall

Sandy Shores has been in my late husband, Ned's, family for over 60 years. Ned's Grandmother bought it in 1946 and his Father built the first two-story building in 1952 and the Gulf Cottage followed in 1972.
I live onsite so I am available during your stay. I've also worked for 12 years in a local bank. One of the things my guests repeatedly tell me, is that they can see my love for Sandy Shores in the cleanliness and beauty of the property. I take pride in knowing my attention to detail ensures my guests have the most comfortable stay. And, for my German visitors, I enjoy speaking German to help you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

We started to rent out our cottages in 2005 after a total beautification and enjoying ever since every minute of sharing this lovely property with all our guests.

What makes this property unique

Rest in our secluded gardens, enjoy the shade under our beautiful Australian Pine Trees and watch the Gulf of Mexico and the fantastic sunsets from your living room and dining area. You can't get any closer to the dunes and beach.

Languages:

English, German

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living room has a beautiful queen sleeper sofa

1 bathroom

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