Nestled on the sandy shores of Indian Rocks Beach, The Seaside Cottage offers a beachfront haven for you and your furry friends. Whip up delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen, enjoy a hassle-free stay with all linens provided, and unwind in the expansive backyard overlooking pristine white sand. With off-street parking, professional cleanliness standards, and straightforward check-in instructions.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14216 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets
Welcome to Beach Trail Bungalow Triplex!
Enjoy the ultimate beach escape at The Seaside Cottage, a beautifully updated beachfront home that provides everything you need for an unforgettable vacation. Located directly on the sandy shores, this pet-friendly property welcomes dogs (Dogs are allowed with owner approval and non-refundable pet fee. Two dog limit.), making it the perfect destination for the whole family, including your four-legged companions!
Property Highlights: • Beach Trail is divided into three separate units, which can be rented individually or together as a full home: 1) Upstairs Unit: This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit features: • Master Bedroom: A queen-sized bed, TV, and a bathroom with a large shower and oceanfront views. • Second Bedroom: Furnished with two twin beds. • Third Bedroom: Equipped with a queen-sized bed.
2) Downstairs Units (2 of these units) : Each unit includes: • Bedroom: A queen-sized bed. • Living Area: A queen-sized sleeper sofa for additional guests. • Outdoor Access: Sliding glass doors that open to a small patio with seating, leading to the large shared deck. • Expansive Decks and Backyard! Enjoy the huge backyard and decks overlooking the pristine white sand beach!
Accommodations: • Free Off-Street Parking • Fully Equipped Kitchen with coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer, and a full array of pots, pans, dishes, and cutlery. • All linens, towels, bedding, and pillows are provided for a hassle-free stay. • The entire property is professionally cleaned and sanitized for your peace of mind. • Outdoor Propane Grill on site, guests are responsible for exchanging the propane tanks for the grill. • The entire property is professionally cleaned and sanitized for your peace of mind.
Important Information: • Beach chairs are not guaranteed, however, some guests or owners leave them behind for future guest use. • Minimum age requirement of 25+ to book this unit • For Airbnb Guests: A rental agreement will be emailed after booking • Accessibility Notice: Limited accessible features for disabled guests are available at this time • IRB VRR Permit # - You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.
Location Details: • Distance to nearby beach: 0 mi. to Indian Rocks Beach • Distance to airport: 24.8 mi. to TPA • Distance to interstate: 14.5 mi. to I-275 • Distance to attractions: Clearwater Marine Aquarium 6.7 mi., Sunken Gardens 21 mi., Downtown St. Petersburg 22 mi., Ft. DeSoto State Park 24.6 mi., Busch Gardens Tampa 35.7 mi., Clearwater Beach 5.3 mi., St Pete Beach 13.7 mi. • Distance to some local bars/restaurants: Many eateries and bars all within a mile, including Keegan's Seafood Grille, Chicago Jaqx Pizzeria & Taphouse, Hurricane Eddie's Indian Rocks Beach, and Salt Public House • Distance to grocery: 2.8 mi. to Publix Super Market
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Indian Rocks Beach travel guide
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill
2 min walk
The Original Crabby Bills
4 min drive
Guppy's On the Beach
8 min walk
PJ's Oyster Bar
4 min drive
Anecdote Brewing Company
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets located?
Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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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Beachfront-Great for Groups-Privacy-Pets Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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The beach view is amazing at the house. It has changed since last year when we stayed at the house. the dunes were swept away in the hurricane and al of of the trees, plants and bushes are gone. It is a straight walk onto the beach now which is fantastic and easier. They made quite a few upgrades from last year such as new mattresses inside. They are very comfortable. Also they have new decks and walkways which are so much better. Our family really loves this place and we will definitely return.
The house is very spacious and accommodated our large group well. We rented the entire unit and it worked out great. The backyard is very private and a short walk down a path to the beach. The views from the house are gorgeous. We would definitely recommend this place for a large family.
We loved having everything we needed for a fun family vacation on the beach. The house was perfect for our family. We loved that there were chairs and beach equipment in the storage closet. The house was well appointed with all the basic items necessary for our family. We loved our stay in this home.
Property was as advertised. Spacious, clean, comfortable, direct beach access. Mattresses could use a refresh, but overall a great experience. The covered carport was great feature on rainy days.
Beach was very close, plentry of parking for the 3 families and covered carpot was a plus for rainy days
Amazing location and perfect layout for multiple parties!
I rented this house to celebrate my 50th birthday with my two teenagers, my sister and her family and my parents. I grew up in the area very nearby and we’re so happy to come home with everyone! The space is perfect for multiple groups. My parents and sister had their own space as did I with the kids, which was perfect. There were so many beach toys and chairs available to us which was a lovely bonus! Things we likely would’ve had to purchase for staying a week, but we wouldn’t need to use again so it’s very nice not to have to buy and transport.
The house was very clean! Had everything that you could think of. The view from the deck was beautiful! As a lg family, we never felt like we were on top of each other. We did rent the whole house. The only down thing was a musty smell in one of the apartments downstairs.
All of us were comfortable in this house. It served our purpose nicely. Was here 3 yrs ago and was happy to see the carpet gone and like the redo in the kitchen. Not so happy to see the upstairs porch stairs gone because that gives the unit only one egress in emergency.
I would like to start this review off with honesty and positivity, the location of this place was perfect along the with the nightly sunsets . The nearby restaurants were great . Upon arrival we encountered several things wrong with rental . The sheets had blood stains on them , that being said the beds were so uncomfortable and made so much noise it was hard to get any rest . The downstairs units smelled like mold , the bathroom in unit B had fecal matter on the shower curtain we had to buy liners at dollar general. The worst part about this place was the kitchen , they clearly are aware of having a rodent problem based on every surface having mouse poop, glue traps , and rat poisoning thrown everywhere . This was absolutely absurd for the amount of money we’ve paid for this rental. At 3 am my youngest daughter and I heard the mice eating our food and running along the countertops , one had fallen into the trap ,it was such a terrible scene listening to him squeak in pain . This is our 10th year to the island and we were all so disappointed. We strongly encourage the owner to do some major repairs/ upgrades to this place , it has the potential to be beautiful.
I will start with the positives...
Overall our stay was good. The rental property is located in a great area. There were a few restaurants and a convenience store all within a short walk from the place.
The beach was quiet and clean, and the water temp was swimmable. The 3 units having separate entrances worked out well for us, as we had multiple families staying at the house. They also have K-cup machines in each unit, which was a plus. The top floor was a nice place to entertain, with a great view of the beach. The sunsets were amazing!
Now the negatives...
Our biggest disappointment was the beach closing. During our last few days, we could not access the beach behind the house. It was closed down completely! We woke up to heavy machinery and trucks bringing sand in. Apparently, they had a planned restoration project in the works due to hurricane damage. Of course, we had no advance notice. If we did, we would have changed the date or moved to a less expensive rental across the road. We called the property management company and they said they had no idea either (I'm skeptical)... based on a quick web search, the project had been known to locals for months. They did give us a $205 gift card credit, but in my opinion, it was not enough. I think 1/2 off for those days would have been more fair.
Lastly, we saw a few rats crawling around out behind the house, but thankfully nothing inside!
Overall we had a good stay despite the negatives.
Denise L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel L.
2 Jul 2024
Great Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great week in this rental. Everything was as it was listed. They even had a storage closet full of beach chairs, a tent and sand toys for the kids. I would definitely rent this place again.
Rachel L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William H.
13 May 2024
Great place at a quiet beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Needed a place to sleep 14 people of varying age and mobility. Was nice have two ground floor units for those with trouble negotiating stairs. Would have been perfect if you could have walked right to the water directly from the back yard. There was not protected access over the dunes so we had to go around.
We rented the entire unit for a family vacation. Each family had their own unit but ee were still all.together. The amenites were wonderful especially the outdoor decks and beach.
We reserved the whole property with the 3 separate spaces and it worked out perfect for our family. The beach is right out the back door which is perfect. Definitely consider coming back.
We had a wonderful stay at this property in Indian Rocks Beach! The location couldn’t be better—directly on the beach with gorgeous views. Our group rented all 3 units for the week, which worked out perfectly and was a great value. The home was very clean and nicely decorated, making it feel welcoming right away. The bottom two bungalows are especially cozy and perfect for couples. We’re already hoping to book this property again for our next trip back!
The property was amazing and just as described. Had a few issues but they were quick to respond and truly cared that we were satisfied
We were a family of 14 ranging from 3 - 65
Had a blast and would highly recommend
We had a great stay! The house is divided into three units, which worked perfectly for our group — two sets of grandparents, three kids, and my wife and me. The location couldn’t be better — just steps from the beach with great views, and close to restaurants and grocery stores.The unit was well-stocked with beach toys, chairs, and a tent, which made our beach days super easy. Having a washer and dryer on-site was also a big plus.During our stay, the refrigerator stopped working, but the property management team responded immediately, and the owner personally came by the next day.Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
Daulton W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Clifford P.
28 Oct 2022
Family vacation 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location right on the beach! House layout was great for multiple families (4).
Clifford P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
kyle c.
11 Jul 2023
Vacation on the Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beach was amazing...house cleaning could have been better, needed some minor maintenance, location was great. Would stay here again...
The house worked great in accommodating our family group of 14. The view was amazing. The balcony is in process of being repaired so the stair access was gone and the cleaning could have been a little better. The manager Marnie was great and very responsive. I would definitely love to go here again!
We had a few issues with the property but the manager was very prompt with assistance.
Mary K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn C.
21 Jun 2022
Awesome Beach Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Beach house was awesome. Everything was up to date and the house was clean. It was nice having 3 separate units. Only a few minutes walk to the beach. Great sunset views!
Marilyn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Henry R.
16 May 2023
Family Time
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we arrived the garbage containers were full and overflowing with garbage. Also, Unit B had palmetto bugs. NextHome Realty was very responsive and sent pest control to deal with the palmetto bugs.
Henry R.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Jeffrey R.
7 Jun 2023
Old pictures ~
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Upon arriving we immediately realized that we had landed an ideal location ... however as the week wore on and we came together from the 3 units we rented ... ea person compared notes and realized we were in agreement that the beds were most uncomfortable, one couple even fell through in the night several times due to the short slats.... The bed linens were not clean and the place was basically rundown... a lot of work should be done for the price . Overall we definitely enjoyed the location and could tell it had been loved in as a home at some point but it had obviously been taken over by a company and needs some tlc.
Jeffrey R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Cynthia B.
30 May 2023
Not worth the price!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place is NOT being kept up. The deck is rotten and scary, they took the steps out that goes from main unit to beach access instead of fixing. The kitchen cabinets are broken, sliding doors were FILTHY at check in. I had to clean them myself. You can’t see the beach because of the HUGE tree in the way. The walking path has nails sticking up & my sister got hurt. No sheets at all for the pull out sofa bed. Furniture was AWFUL, so uncomfortable. We even had family come over for the day and they said it was terrible. This should be someone’s last resort. Rent something else if you can. This was not worth the enormous price.