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PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8!

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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A heated pool
Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to the Indian Shores Beach in this luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-bath private beach bungalow. Unwind by the rare, heated private pool with nighttime lighting or enjoy a BBQ on the deck. The spacious master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8!

Private Beach Bungalow on beautiful Indian Shores Beach- 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, (Sleeps 8)
NEW LUXURIOUS PRIVATE POOL AND DECK WITH NIGHTTIME LIGHTING, RARE FIND ON THE BEACH WITH PRIVATE HEATED POOL! BBQ GRILL, PICNIC BENCH, UMBRELLA TABLE/CHAIRS AND LOUNGERS ALL FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT 🌊⛱☀️
- 300 👣from the beach with no roads to cross, on the sand! Convenient boardwalk leads out to the beach steps from the front of house.
- Private fenced yard, deck, gas grill, beach toys and chairs
- Got a group? We have parking spaces for 6 🚗 - very rare for beach side properties!
NO SMOKING PLEASE
This beach house works well for multi-generation families, small groups (girlfriends' getaway), couples traveling together, kids of all ages!
-The spacious master bedroom features a queen bed and flat screen TV and en-suite bathroom.
-The second bedroom is large and features a queen bed and flat screen TV.
-The third bedroom has a full size bunk on top and full size bunk on bottom with a pull out twin trundle and a large flat screen Smart TV.
-Laundry room with washer and dryer
A pack and play and highchair is available for little ones at no charge.

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Don't worry about bringing or buying beach gear. The house is stocked with sand toys, beach chairs, beach towels, a beach cart, etc. Just bring your own Speedo and flip flops!

Unlike many beach side properties this one features a large parking area with room for six cars.
A car is nice to have to see attractions further inland but guests without a car can take the Suncoast Trolley (trolley stop is a few steps from the front of the house)
up and down the Pinellas County beaches from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach. Indian Shores features dedicated walking and separate bike path lanes.
There's plenty within a 2 mile radius - ice cream shops, Smugglers Cove mini golf, the seabird sanctuary, and tons of great restaurants. By car the house is 5 minutes from a Publix; Target and numerous other stores are all within a 15 minute drive.
We love spending time at 'Three Mermaids and a Crab' and hope you will, too!

https://www.facebook.com/3mermaidsandacrab/

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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 IN/ON OR AROUND PROPERTY

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No smoking anywhere on property. Thank you
Strict No Pet Policy

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN/ON OR AROUND PROPERTY

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Florida Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Time Out - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Town Square Nature Park and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

PRIVATE BEACH HOUSE W/PRIVATE POOL, 300ft TO BEACH ON THE SAND! SLEEPS 8! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pov C.

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

Wonderful Indian Shores Beach House!

We had an amazing stay! Super close to the beach and an amazing pool!We love your Beach House! The three mermaids and a crab is forever in our memory. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath W.

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

Week Away

This property is great! The home is neat & cozy with plenty of room for all. We spent a good bit of time out by the pool and were just steps from the beach. It was a great place to get away from regular life for a bit!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan m.

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

great stay

great place great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Great beach home!

Second time stay and loved it once again!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Didn’t Want to Leave

This property and location is perfect. Just the right size for our group. It is so close to the beach that we enjoyed sunsets every evening. The pool is heated and allowed us to enjoy pool parties on cooler days. Everything inside is clean and new and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Fun in the sun

House was very clean, beds very comfortable and we loved just relaxing in the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary n.

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

Girls weekend

Great location plenty of room. Close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene G.

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

Family vacation 2023

We enjoyed our stay! Made lots of memories! We would recommend property to anyone!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Relaxing and comfortable.

This was our 3rd time staying at 3 mermaids and a crab. My family and I are very comfortable staying there. The beach was beautiful and we really enjoy the area restaurants. We are looking forward to an even longer stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

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

Girls Trip

Traveled as a group of 6 for a Mothers/Daughters trip. Wonderful time. Cozy cabin with plenty of room for all. Close to beach. Steve was very responsive to our questions. Would definitely recommend 3 Mermaids and a crab.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Labor Day Weekend

Celebrated my birthday over Labor Day weekend with my family, It’s hard to find a location that can truly accommodate 6 adults and has parking! The house was perfect, very clean and Steve is outstanding to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

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

Another great stay!

3 Mermaids and a Crab is out go-to spot in Indian Shores! We have stayed 2 years in a row and our stay was even better this year. The location to the beach, restaurants and shops makes it easy to park once and walk everywhere during your stay! The addition of the outdoor shower this year was a nice surprise! Steve is always easy to reach and quickly solved a minor problem we had with the pool. I recommend this property all the time and there is no doubt we will stay again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Perfect SFH on the beach with a pool!!

Our family had a great stay at 3 Mermaids and a Crab! The house had everything you needed and the short walk to the beach was amazing! The backayrd pool was a added bonus. If you love local coffee, there is a great coffee shop a mile down the road called Indian Shores Coffee! Amazing coffee and homemade treats. My Brother and SIL are Vegan and they even had breakfast items for them. This home is walkable to restaurants and bars. I would highly recommend staying here and will book again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATT K.

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

Just plain awesome

Terrific! This place has it all… location, outdoor pool and deck, 90 sec walk to the beach! Our family of 6 loved the pool area. We spent more time there than at the beach! If you like ice cream, walk in either direction and you have a choice in under 5 minutes! All you really need to bring are your clothes. The hosts have thoughtfully provided everything you need for the beach or pool. Laundry on site was also a huge plus with 4 kids! Outdoor grill was actually clean, unlike other properties we’ve stayed at. The restaurants in the area get really busy, really early in the evening, so we utilized the grill several nights. This is by far the best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed at! You can’t go wrong with this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Wonderful Stay at the Beach

Our stay at this beach house couldn't have been better! Right from the start everything worked! The photos on the site made it easy to determine whether it would work for our family and guests. The owner was more than happy to answer any questions I had, and her response was very quick. The house and property was perfect for our needs. It was spacious for entertaining, both inside and out. The living and kitchen area is large open and roomy. The deck and fenced in yard allows children to play and enjoy. The house comes totally equipped with just about everything one would need for staying and preparing full meals. Beds are comfortable and there are closets, hangers, hooks and a medicine cabinet. The decor definitely added to the feel of a tropical paradise! We felt like we were in a gallery of beachy art. You can tell the owners gave a lot of thought to create the feel of an island getaway. The parking is a big plus! It made it easy for accommodating family members visiting for a day at the beach. Such a great benefit, as parking is always an issue in resort areas. The extremely close beach access was another plus. It took just a few minutes and we were setting up our chairs and umbrellas in the sand. We loved that the water line is much closer than other areas of the Gulf beaches, where you have to walk a good distance to reach it. That was a nice surprise. We had younger children with us and it makes it so much easier when you don't have to walk forever to reach the water. The deck was a nice size for entertaining and having a barbeque. The grill is such a nice feature to offer and there is plenty of seating. Loved having the washer and dryer too. Our family members and day guests had a simply wonderful time. I thought it might be a problem with only one bathroom, but it was not, at all! I would recommend this vacation spot in a minute and have already have passed on info for it. Thank-you for thinking of all our needs for a mini-vacation and making your home feel like a perfect paradise!

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unique spot near beach! Great for family- we had 6 stay with us, very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property -- great location -- photos accurately show you the facilities. Plenty of room in the open area & bedrooms. Welcoming host -- beach equipment & a private pool too. Felt safe & value for the money. No problems during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic, loved the upgrades in the house from last year.We love the cleanliness of the house the proximity to the bench, the pool, and our favorite places to eat ( except dockside Dave's --which hasn't reopened yet ) already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Beach Oasis

House was beautiful and clean. Had everything you needed for the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Excellent location!

This house hit all the marks for our group, very close to the beach access, clean, and private. We were able to have 8 of us without feeling like we were too crowded. The house is clean, and the updated kitchen was great. A little light on the kitchen utensils, towels, but enough to make it work. Steve was very speedy in getting us replacement beach chairs and umbrella when notified of broken ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah B.

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

Lovely Little House

The family and I loved Three Mermaids and a Crab! It was so clean and convenient to the beach and restaurants. Everything about it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Paradise

Excellent property, great location! Our 2nd time here! Love being so close to the beach, having all the beach 'stuff' and the private pool area! Great amenities - more than listed here. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

So relaxing

We have stayed here before. It’s a beautiful and cozy house. Loved the pool and the fact that the beach access is so close! The beach chairs and towels were a very thoughtful
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amybeth R.

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

Great location.

Excellent. Very clean and just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Excellent Gulf beach location

We enjoyed our stay at 3 Mermaids and a Crab over New Year's, especially its proximity to the beach and of course the wonderful heated pool. It was the perfect property for our multi-generational family vacation—highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024