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Experience the ultimate beach retreat at JP'S TURTLE NEST, a quaint beach cottage with a short 55-step stroll to the ocean. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with two smart TVs and central HVAC, or relax in the fully stocked kitchen and grill. Watch dolphins frolic in their natural habitat and turtles hatch on this serene stretch of coastline.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 441 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Beach view

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About this property

Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH!

  • JP’S TURTLE NEST – Come “out of your shell” and stay awhile at one of the few true beach cottages remaining! This so-cute beach cottage is only 55 steps to the beach with View of Gulf from living room! This cottage, among the many made famous by the “Plein Aire Cottage Artists,” is completely remodeled. This 1 Q bed/1 bath/1 Q sleeper unit has everything you’ll need to enjoy your optimum stay: 2 smart TVs, cent. HVAC, completely stocked kitchen, including a great blender, charcoal grill, and more (no dishwasher). Come frolic with the dolphins and watch the turtles hatch. This house is pet friendly so if you are highly allergic to dogs this home may not be a good fit for you. Our cleaning service is very good but you may notice an occasional dog hair here and there. One (1) small dog under 20lbs allowed with non-refundable pet fee. This property does not have a washer/dryer, but there is a very nearby laundromat if you need.
    There is one assigned parking spot. Ask rental manager about FREE weekday free bikes.

    1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Queen plus Q sleeper -
    2 smart TV: Livingroom and Bedroom

    ** NON SMOKING **
    BTR #1843

    Please reach out to the Property Manager with Questions. Don't forget about the FREE PERKS included during your stay such as FREE Weekday Bikes!

    FREE PERKS included! FREE Weekday Beach Cruiser Bicycles are available during your stay! Pick up bikes for the day from the Plumlee Vacation Rental’s main office on Indian Rocks Beach. Need a place to store your RV or Boat trailer? We have FREE oversized parking spaces at the main office on Indian Rocks Beach. For your convenience Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, and Big Beach towels are available at check-in for a nominal fee. 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. IRB VRR#149

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 440 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 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 going on at Jack Russell Stadium, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound. Visit our Indian Rocks Beach travel guide
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A pink hotel with a beach and ocean in the background.
    St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A beach with sand dunes, grasses, and the ocean at sunset.
    Belleair Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, marina, and urban buildings during sunset.
    Clearwater Beach
    21 min drive - 14.3 km
  • A waterfront area with docked boats, a pier, and buildings with commercial signs.
    John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    26 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coco’s Crush Bar And Grill
    19 min walk
  • The Original Crabby Bills
    16 min walk
  • Mike's Pizza & Pub
    3 min drive
  • Guppy's On the Beach
    10 min walk
  • PJ's Oyster Bar
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Belleair Beach, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private cottage | 50 steps to BEACH! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

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

Perfect Location

Immediate beach access, comfortable accommodations and within walking distance of places to eat and shop. The perfect location and get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Perfect Getaway

This adorable cottage was just right for my husband and I. The Turkey cottage was so clean and very nicely decorated. Located so close to the beach made it stress free. We loved our stay!!! It had everything we wanted and needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia T.

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

Beautiful cottage

This small cottage was such a beautiful place to stay. Very quiet and safe. Close to everything you need for a family gateway. We will definitely will be back! Thank you Ms Deb!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

IR

Great location, very clean. Small but good for 2
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

JP turtle

Small but very nice and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

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

Great Weekend in Indian Shores!

The Plumlee rental team was incredibly valuable and customer service was out of this world. They did a fantastic job of making us feel welcome and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. It was a lovely place right by the ocean and the team gave us great recommendations of where to go during our stay. It was a beautiful weekend and I would highly recommend booking through through this company. I will definitely be back!! Thank you Kim and Steve for your efforts to make this trip worth while!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patty C.

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

Place for You & Your Furry Friend

My husband and I always stay in the beautiful area of Indian Rocks Beach but always had a dog sitter. However, we recently rescued an abused dog that we were working hard to reabilitate and wanted to keep him with us. It's not easy to find a place that will accept pets. Then I found JP's Turtle Nest. The property consists of about 8 little cottages that sit in the beach side of Gulf Blvd so no streets to cross to get to the beach. Our cottage was the 3rd cottage back in the right which was #8. Now to be honest, the property is not the greatest, and there is no pool, however, #8 cottage was so cute, modern, and clean and the perfect 1 bedroom for 2 people and our little dog. For being a small cottage, it was packed with everything you could possibly need. Check in was a breeze and you can get free bicycles to use on the beach while you are there. The beaches of Indian Rocks are beautiful and it was only 500 feet from my door. If you don't need a pool, and you have a pet, I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

3.5 star experience - so many problems but good location and very clean

The property is about 50 steps to the beach and close to shops and restaurants. It was also very clean, but that’s pretty much where the positives stop. The night we arrived, the light in the bedroom wouldn’t turn off because the remote wasn’t working. While we were pressing buttons on the remote, one of the fan blades broke and flew off. We called the emergency line for property management because we were afraid the fan would fall on us. They told us to sleep with the light on and that they’d be out the next day. They did replace the fan the next day, but we had to sleep on the very uncomfortable sleeper sofa bed. Everything in this house is too small. The bed is maybe a double. The shower was so small I couldn’t even bend forward to wash my legs. There were only 5 bath towels provided for two to use the entire week, with no washer and dryer accessible. There was no bath mat, and the shower curtain wasn’t wide enough to catch all the water, which often flooded around the toilet area. The hot and cold water faucets in the shower were difficult to turn, which left us either scalding hot or freezing cold for showers. There was no dishwasher and very limited kitchen supplies. The stove was so cheap and made noises for about an hour after turning off, and we were concerned about it being a fire hazard. The oven mitts were so cheap I got burned. The Internet went out a few times, causing the AC and tv to shut off, & we had to wait for everything to reset once it came back on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

We loved everything about this property! We will absolutely be booking here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Weekend work trip

It was a great stay with the exception of the check-in process. I called and notified Plumlee that I would be a late check-in due to a flight delay. When I arrived, the late check-in box was completely empty. After calling the emergency office number, I realized quickly that no one had any clue as to what happened. It took over an hour for them to figure out what happened and to send someone over to get me the keys to get into the unit. .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025