You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer
Beachfront Home 3 bedroom 2 bath Views overlooking the beach ! Nothing fancy about this beachfront home......BUT it is located on the most beautiful spot on the tropical barrier islands for this Private Gulf Front home. Amazing beach views , Fantastic location ! Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes.
Ideal for a family vacation or for a Romantic getaway for 2. Step down from the back deck and stroll the sugar white sand beach. Fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, large living area and 2 decks overlooking the beach. You can watch the sun set into the Gulf of Mexico from this Beach home. Come and Enjoy our little slice of paradise. We hope to see you soon
Property manager
Carter Vacation Rentals
Languages
English, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Private Beach Home Sands Gulf. Can't get any Closer Shore
Private Beach Home Sands Gulf. Can't get any Closer Shore House
Private Beach Home Sands Gulf. Can't get any Closer Shore House
Private Beach Home Sands Gulf. Can't get any Closer Shore House
Private Beach Home Sands Gulf. Can't get any Closer Shore
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About the neighborhood
Indian Shores, FL
What's nearby
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Sand Key Park - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Original Crabby Bills - 17 min walk
Guilty Sea Sports Pub - 14 min walk
Wendy's - 5 min drive
PJ's Oyster Bar - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer located?
Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Your own private Beachfront Home On the Sands of the Gulf. Can't get any closer Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Truly right on the beach. Could not be more perfect. The house is in need of updating but clean. The driveway was a bit stressful being very narrow, almost got stuck in sand and could only back out onto busy road. The town center is so cute and very close. We will definitely stay here again.
Beautiful location in a home that has quite frankly seen better days. The ravages of time to wood at a location like this, plus 2 recent hurricanes have created a nice, basic place to stay in a great location. Many maintenance, repair things need to be addressed, but quite frankly they may cost more than the home is actually worth at this point. To be clear, we enjoyed our stay. The accumulation of sand, due to storm surge, at the first ten feet of driveway make access difficult unless one is driving a 4 wheel drive (AWD) vehicle or big truck. We struggled to get in and had to be towed out when we wanted to leave.
We had a great time staying here. The location is perfect to enjoy time out on the patio or a walk out on the beach. It was a little outdated but not a big deal! Especially with the ability to walk right out the back door to the beach. It had everything we needed for our stay!
Erin V.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara D.
18 June 2018
Peaceful place!
Perfect place to stay when you don't want a crowded beach. We loved the quiet. Very nice to walk right out of the house, and be on the beach. Felt like a private beach! Great places to eat and shop right down the road!
Great experience overall! The porch overlooks the ocean and is perfect! I was very happy to see plenty of cooking pans and pots and utensils. This is a must for a nice relaxing vacation right on the beach!
We had a great stay down in Indian shores. wife and kids had a few things to say about the house being dated, and some little things that need attention but it’s on the beach, and plenty of room for us. Simple check in. Location is what we went for and it’s in a great spot!
Jerry P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Natalie k.
4 May 2018
No frills house with awesome location.
Our stay was great! If your looking for an affordable beach house with awesome views and close to restaurants and shops this is the place for you. We ordered take out the entire stay so we werent concerned with a super updated kitchen or other things. This house is no frills but good.
Natalie k.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Abby S.
25 February 2019
We had a wonderful experience!
The house and property was just as described. The location was amazing and the house worked great for the three couples on vacation. It was awesome to be able to sit out on the deck in the mornings and evenings and be able to walk right out to the beach. There is areas of the house that could use a little updating but nothing that affected our stay. Would stay here again!
Everything was amazing! All the amenities included, pots and pans coffee maker etc. perfect location! The beach is right there and it’s a quiet part too! It’s close to everything. The beds were super comfortable! The check in process was so easy and the owners were great with communicating with us! The only negative thing was that we couldn’t get the cable to work but we also suck with technology. You’ve got the beach so why do you even need tv? We will be back!
The host responded quickly and was very gracious with our needs and requests. The property is right on the beach with a view of the gulf from every room. We were very comfortable in the home enjoying the patio and sound of the waves at night . The kitchen supplies were very minimal which didn’t bother us as we ordered out mostly .
marci J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Ken S.
19 December 2018
Great Location
My family had a wonderful time. Beautiful views and large living room. Spiral staircase was not in photos and did become an issue with our young children. We bought a baby fence to surround it to prevent them from climbing. Overall, we enjoyed this property and would return.
Ken S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
4/10 Poor
Da S.
13 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great Location But House Is Less Than Great
The location is the only outstanding thing about this house, although it is NOT secluded like the photo shows & the driveway is so narrow we almost hit the wall & got stuck multiple times! The floors have been changed to cheap laminate & have water damage in many areas where you stub your toes on the curled up edges. The railing corner to the entry deck has caution tape on it. The main large deck is in pretty tough shape and is very warped and has nails popping up all over. My husband found a hammer and hammered a bunch back down. Two of the deck chairs almost dumped my parents out backwards because they were broken. The upstairs bathroom has a LIGHTLY BLURRED GLASS ENTRY DOOR...so when you are getting in the shower or using the restroom everyone can see. Now, the cleanliness.. we washed all of our sheets on the first day because we all had glitter on our sheets and cockroach legs in one of the beds. We killed 6 HUGE cockroaches and another 3 got away and one was crawling on the kitchen counters. When we pulled the couch out to chase the one cockroach, we found 3 other dead ones. Just a guess, but they could be getting in through the rotted side door that has a 1/4 inch rotted gap in the bottom. We were never informed that the little house behind the house we rented is also owned/managed by the same company so we had people walking by, sitting under our deck, using our chairs. This house needs some money put back into it as it is a diamond in the rough!
Da S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
10 April 2019
Unlimited Fun
5 Star fun, views from the deck and rooms. Private access to the beach. Walk for miles, kayak for hours, slip into a beach chair and watch the sun go down. House is located walking distance to bike rentals, restaurants. Quick drive to many activities and area interests. Plenty of space in the house, as described. 2 stars for cozy.
Laura R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
8/10 Good
lloyd g.
7 June 2018
Exactly as expected
If you are looking for luxury and modernized amenities this might not be the best option for you, however if your interest is a beachfront house with gorgeous views and direct access to beach then you are in luck. The balconies are a great feature to enjoy gorgeous sunsets and listen to the ocean waves. The owner is very hospitable. Overall it was a great experience!
lloyd g.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
6/10 Okay
JANET H.
2 November 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A bit disappointing
Location was great. Pictures on website are very old. Wood flooring in dining room had holes in it. Holes in walls,filthy dining room chairs, toilet was broke,cockcroch found. It could be a wonderful place. Needs ALOT of TLC. I paid too much for what all was wrong. Beautiful view and sunsets.
JANET H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Rebecca S.
23 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great location but old pictures
The location is great. Right on the beach and not far from everything Indian Shores has to offer. The photos are old and there are houses very close to the property. House needs some repairs. For example, the kitchen could do with significant updates to countertops and cupboards. Deck is great but needs to be sanded and refinished. Living room could use another seating space. Overall the place was a good value due to its location!