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NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape.

Family-friendly holiday home in Indian Rocks Beach with a water park

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Interior
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Nestled just across from the 20th Ave beach access walkway onto Indian Rocks Beach, Sandy Toes Cottage is a tranquil retreat. With an open-plan kitchen and living room, this charming 1-bedroom home features a spa-like bathroom and tasteful decor throughout. Guests can unwind on the private patio with a fire pit and BBQ grill or enjoy bikes in the large shared backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape.

This charming vacation rental is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage featuring a bright open-plan kitchen and living area. It’s ideally located just across from the 20th Ave beach access walkway leading directly to Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.

In only a two-minute walk, you'll be on the soft white sands of Indian Rocks Beach, enjoying the calm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. IRB is a peaceful, 3-mile residential beach town just south of Clearwater Beach—ranked the #6 beach in the U.S. in 2022. Unlike the crowds of Clearwater, Indian Rocks offers a quiet coastal vibe while still being close enough for a quick visit to the action.

Sandy Toes Cottage was recently renovated after Hurricane Helene and is now a stylish and fully updated beach house designed for comfort and ease. Every inch of this private duplex home has been remodeled and furnished with brand-new decor and furniture.

Enjoy a sunny open kitchen, a spacious bedroom, and a spa-like bathroom. The large private backyard features a hammock, bikes, a private patio with lounge chairs, fire pit, and a BBQ grill—perfect for outdoor relaxation just steps from the beach, restaurants, bars, and shops. Beach essentials like chairs, umbrella, and cooler are included.

***** The home is for 2 people ONLY- additional guests may not stay and your reservation will be terminate immediately and NOT refunded
***** The host will request a photo of a valid ID upon booking
*****returning items than have been left behind, by mail, will incur a charge of $15.00 PLUS the cost of shipping/box/envelope
***** Bookings are accepted for guests 25 years or older only
***** NO PETS are allowed, even visiting ones
***** Changes to reservations or adjustment of reservation dates will incur a $150.00 fee
***** Security cameras are placed outside at the front door and back gate entrance of the property for your peace of mind and additional security.

Please note that calendar changes are not possible for travelers arriving within 4 weeks of their due date, and cancellation policies will apply!

The host is readily available to answer any questions promptly via phone call, text, or this platform's messenger.

Living nearby, the host is committed to ensuring your stay is comfortable and may occasionally stop by to say hello. Rest assured, your comfort is a top priority, and communication is always swift through this platform's messenger.

***** Need to accommodate extended family or friends? Sandy Feet Cottage VR1218597 (space for 4 people) is directly next door. Enjoy the convenience of adjacent cottages while maintaining your privacy*****

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping of ANY kind

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Don’t worry about the beds, we’ve got this!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

- Absolutely no smoking. - No parties, this is a quiet neighborhood & we expect no loud music or loud noises after 9pm.
- We appreciate our guests eating in the areas that we have set up for them and appreciate no eating on the couch.
- We REALLY appreciate you not using bath towels or wash cloths to remove make up! An additional charge of $30 per towel will be added to your account

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Strictly no pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping of ANY kind

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sand Key Park - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 15 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guppy's On the Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Flame - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape. located?

This family-friendly Indian Rocks Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. Splash Harbour Water Park and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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NEW Beach Retreat – Patio & Hammock, Walk to the Beach for the Perfect Escape. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniele S.

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

Great location

Property is a great location to the beach. Host is very friendly and responds quickly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C., Port Washington, NY

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

Great getaway

Stay was exactly as advertised. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Wonderful stay in Clearwater

What a cute find in the Clearwater area close to the beach with amenities galore. Barbara is a superb host with quick responses and great suggestions on places to eat and things to do in the area. I highly recommend this rental if you are planning a trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Loved the place

Thoroughly enjoyed! Will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Fabulous place.

Had an amazing vacation at the Sandy Toes cottage. The cottage is in a great location, has all the needed amenities, very clean and the host was the best ever. Thank you Barbara. If ever in the area we will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Sandy Toes Cottage

Our stay was great! The cottage had everything we needed for our stay. IRB was just a short walk. We will definitely be back. Thanks Barbra!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Best VRBO we have stayed in!

We had a wonderful stay at Sandy Toes Cottage! Everything was perfect and Barbra was great to work with. Area is very charming with good restaurants. We didn’t get to enjoy the beach because it was a bit rainy and cool but got a couple of rounds of golf in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

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

Perfect getaway!

The house was perfect! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The walk to the beach was very doable. Just a couple of blocks away! Barbara was very welcoming and touched base with us throughout our stay. Would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al P., Howard City, MI

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

As advetized

Great property in a great location. Barbra is a great host. We will be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Blackstone

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

Sandy Toes stay

Great! Very clean, close to good restaurants and Publix. 5 minute walk to the beach. 35 minutes to Tampa. Had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

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

SandyToes IRB

What an amazing place. The hosts are amazing, helpful, and are extremely welcoming. Their flexibility and availability is top notch and know we will definitely be staying with them again in the future. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Perfect Little Gem

This property is exactly as stated on VRBO. It is spotless! It is adorable! And it's only a short walk to the beach and several restaurants. We highly recommend this property and will most definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you Barbra for being a wonderful hostess as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Wonderful stay: confortable and cozy cottage

The cottage is spacious, kitchen well equiped, nice linen, the neighbourhood is quiet. The information on the cottage is accurate, and the place is well kept. Barbra was always available when needed, and set up her place to be really special.... The beach is beautiful, very clear water, lovely sand. Indian Rocks is sure a special place.... We will surely be back! Thank you Barbra
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G., Stamford, CT

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

Renovated house a block from the beach with the best host!

Barbra is the most communicative, detailed and accommodating host you'll find. The house is pretty much brand new inside and so clean! It was the perfect size for two people to work from and relax. The beach is a short 2 minute walk and has the whitest sand! We walked over to watch the sunset each night. You can walk to restaurants (Guppy's is the best!!!). There's so much to do within a 10 minute drive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Impressed beyond words!

Having stayed at several great VRBOs in the past, I had high expectations. However, the bar has been raised due to the exceptional experience I had at Barbra’s adorable cottage. The home is accurately reflected in the listing, including current pictures. No small touch was overlooked. The home smelled clean every time we opened the door. The location is perfect for a beach visit or for traveling to eat some great food. If my husband and I have a trip for just the two of us, we will absolutely be back. We’ve already recommended to family and friends! Thank you, Barbra, for your hospitality!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

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

Hervorragende Lage und tolle Ausstattung

Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt im Cottage. Alles was man braucht, ist vorhanden. Zudem war es wie im Internet beschrieben. Es sieht aus wie auf den Bildern. Zur Begrüßung gab es individuelle Gastgeschenke. Besonders toll fanden wir den Grill im Garten und das sehr bequeme Bett. Der Service ist super: als wir bei der Ankunft das vierte Handtuch nicht gefunden haben, war innerhalb von 5 Minuten jemand vor Ort. Das Strandzubehör ist leider nicht mehr so super und müsste zum Teil erneuert werden. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

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

Perfect beach cottage!

Our cottage was clean, modern, and conveniently located. We Ubered from the airport and was able to quickly walk to every place we wanted to go. Food, beach, shops all near. Everything we needed for the beach was included so we did not need any beach rentals. Overall perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Great location

Great stay clise to beach everything you need comfortable bed clos to restaurant
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann R.

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

A Slice of Heaven in IRB

From the jump, the owner was wonderfully communicative responsive, and hospitable. As we were already familiar with the area, the property's amenities definitely lived up to their billing. Everything radiated sparking cleanliness, charm and attention to detail. We loved the combination of a quiet residential area and proximity to the beach. It definitely was the best spot we have stayed in IRB, a beach town that has become our annual winter happy place. Definitely a perfect rental for a couple with the added opportunity to also rent the adjacent 2BR unit for additional friends and family. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

5 stars deserved

As charming as the property was, the communication (upon arrival instructions and messaging with property manager) and cleanliness stood out the most. The pics provided and the entry into the property speak for themselves. Just as good as advertised. When the 'service' is next level, it made our getaway more comfortable and memorable. Thanks Barbra -A.B.C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Anniversary get away

Very relaxing, exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Beautiful, well maintained cottage with the BEST host

This cottage is beautiful and exactly like the photos! Everything you could ever need or want, with the beach and local restaurants all within a couple of walkable blocks, yet the neighborhood is quiet. The host is so helpful it’s like having your own concierge…she responds to messages almost immediately and makes you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rainer S., Germany

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

Just perfect

Everything as described. Super quiet neighborhood, easy communication, fully equipped kitchen, bikes, etc.. Just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari S., Minnesota

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

Perfect location

Centrally located on Indian Rocks Beach. Easy walking distance to beach and restaurants. Very clean and well-equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie W., Fort Worth, TX

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

Great stay!

good location close to the beach - very clean and well stocked with all you would need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022