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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Splash Harbour Water Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Belleair Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

• Beach Retreat • GULF VIEWS • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem

***--__THE SANDBAR ON SECOND__--*** ✔ Gulf View ✔ Walk to Beach ✔ Sleeps 10***--__FRESHLY RENOVATED__--***Freshly renovated coastal retreat just two blocks from the beach in the heart of Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Enjoy Gulf of Mexico views, a spacious open layout, and one of the best values this close to the sand. Perfect for families, friend groups, business travelers, and pet-friendly vacations.***--__THE SPACE__--***This newly renovated second-floor home features an open-concept design connecting the living room, kitchen, and dining area — creating a bright, social space with coastal vibes and Gulf views.***--__HIGHLIGHTS__--***✔ Gulf views and natural light✔ Sleeps 10 Comfortably with 8 separate beds✔ Open concept for optimal entertainment✔ Huge deck with Gulf Views for coffee, meals, or entertainment✔ Fast Wi-Fi throughout✔ Hulu Live TV provided to not miss shows or sporting events✔ Fresh linens and basic items provided***--__ROOM SET UP -- SLEEPS 10 COMFORTABLY__--***Designed to comfortably accommodate groups — not just advertise it. ✔ Fresh Linens ✔ Kitchen Essentials ✔ Comforts of Home ✔ Families and Groups ***--__Bedroom 1:__--***✔ King bed + twin loft bed✔ Dedicated workspace✔ Large closet***--__Bedroom 2:__--***✔ Four twin bunk beds ✔ Sturdy hand made for even the largest adult ✔ Fun for kids (kid hearted dads too!)***--__Bedroom 3:__--***✔ Queen bed + Twin XL loft bed✔ Dedicated workspace***--__OUTDOOR DECK__--***Private outdoor deck perfect for:✔ Morning coffee✔ Outdoor meals✔ Post-beach relaxation✔ Enjoying coastal breezes and sunshine***--__WORK-FRIENDLY + FAMILY-FRIENDLY__--***✔ High-speed Wi-Fi and Hulu Live provided throughout✔ Two dedicated workspaces✔ Pack-and-play and high chair available upon request✔ Family-friendly layout***--__PET-FRIENDLY__--***Bring your furry family member.✔ Pet friendly✔ Dog park located nearby✔ Great walking neighborhood***--__PARKING & ACCESS__--***✔ Private driveway parking for up to 3 SUVs/trucks✔ Easy self check-in✔ Second-floor unit (stairs required, no elevator)***--__WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS HOME__--***✔ Walkable beach location✔ Gulf views✔ Renovated interior✔ Sleeps 10✔ Outdoor living space✔ Pet friendly✔ Excellent value for distance to beach***--__PERFECT FOR__--*** ✔ Family vacations ✔ Group trips ✔ Beach weeks ✔ Snowbirds ✔ Remote work stays ✔ Business travel ✔ Pet-friendly getaways
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 5 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Any event must be pre approved by the host

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 49
Note from host: Any event must be pre approved by the host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number BTR: 1983

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 49.
  • Note from host: Any event must be pre approved by the host
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Indian Rocks Beach, a short 5-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and also 11 minutes on foot from Splash Harbour Water Park. You'll also find Belleair Beach and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a smart TV and a kitchen in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 12.1 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is located 22.3 mi away (38-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem?

Yes, every house at Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Gulf View Beach Retreat • 2 Blocks to Beach • Sleeps 10 • Walkable IRB Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

We are local but needed a place to stay while home had work done. Our family had an amazing time. Location couldn’t be better. What small issues we had upon arriving were quickly corrected by property management. Lots of space for family and dogs. Beautiful view to boot. Would love to stay here again- love this IRB community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at the property, everyone had a really good time. The location was fantastic, just a quick and easy walk to the beach which was never over-crowded day or night. It's also on a small and quiet dead end street, but still close to some stores and restaurants in walking distance. We had plenty of room for everyone, which included 5 adults, a teenager, and a 3-year old. Everything was clean and ready for us when we arrived, and it was great having access to some chairs and beach towels so we didn't have to pack all of that. We also had a very simple check out process. I would definitely recommend the location and would absolutely stay again if I was back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Host was very unhelpful and home was infested with cockroaches.

My family and I checked in on Sunday and by Sunday evening the German cockroaches were out and about all over the rental kitchen and bathroom, there was not just one or two. I have a 6 minute long video of them. The host sent someone out to “spray” and 24 hours later they were WORSE. Darcy was unhelpful and tried to compare spiders and roaches. Which are never the same. I have attached the proof of roaches along with the conversation between me and the host so you can see for yourself how someone you pay money to will treat you. Beware of this property as it ruined our family vacation. Also VRBO was very unhelpful in this situation as well, as they say that cockroaches are not a health concern. I would add videos if it would allow me.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Beautiful property! Any minor bumps we had (door lock batteries) were handled immediately. Owners were very helpful and courteous. Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place to stay. It’s just a short walk from the beach and the property manager was super easy to work with and responded quickly to any issues we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing location! great place to stay!

This stay exceeded our expectations! The location was in perfect walking distance to the beach and surrounding coffee shops/ restaurants. The communication from the owners was amazing along with the cleanliness of the house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pefect location

Great place. Close to the beach. Central to everything we wanted to do. Great inhouse amemties. Easy check in. Good communication. Comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

IRB

Beautiful area that is not overpopulated like Clearwater. Easy access to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaila H.

Ok stay

The location is wonderful. Getting access was a breeze and the host communication was excellent. The house is in need of some TLC and updates. The floors were dirty so wear your shoes. The kitchen sink, you could not wash any dishes/wash fruit or veggies, since it is cracked and falling apart. Bathtub was very old /dirty and wasn't the best shape for bathing a toddler. The doors and baseboards were in rough shape. Updated clear photos would have showed that. The one bedroom had cleaning supplies in the closest(that was locked) and the smell would not leave the room. I had to have my toddler sleep in our room since I did not want her or anyone else sleeping in the chemical smell. Overall a decent place, updated photos are needed and the house needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay was fire

10/10 time. Host was super cool and easy to communicate with. Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Get Away

My family and I really enjoyed this property! The location literally looks down the road at the beach, and even with a 3yr old walking slow, is about a 6min way from the waves. Area was very quiet in the evenings, and comfortable for our group of nine. Loved cooking with the family, hanging out at the beach during the day, and playing cards late at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

IRB

We love Indian Rocks Beach! This place is super close to the beach and big enough to accommodate our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., New Carlisle, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to gulf

The place is everything it says. Great location. Owner very quick to respond. Beach chairs, towels and wagon were very appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

The house was great with a very nice view of the ocean from the porch. We really enjoyed are stay here and visited the beach everyday. The beach access was less than a 5 minute walk down the street. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Deck was large and amazing. Could see the gulf from the deck and got a lot of sun too. 2 block walk to the water. Condo was clean and very comfortable. Had minor issue with TV so I called Darcy and Matt. Matt called me back right away! Designated parking spot. Would not hesitate to stay here again. We really liked the condo.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

21 st birthday for our son

The loctuon was amazing! the accommodations were perfect for our stay. We had everything we needed! We loved how quiet the location was. You can see the beach from the balcony down the lane. It could not have been a more perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N., Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place in a lovely place

The apartment is spacious, nice, comfortable, has everything a family needs for a lengthy stay. The balcony looks over a street onto the ocean. A beautiful view during sunsets. Parking is right under the house. The beach is on the other end of a short street. Restaurants are less than a mile away. Each end of the marvelous island are about 30 minutes north/south. You can drive or bike to the beautiful places. We even walked quite a few miles one day. The owners were responsive when we couldn't find the house on the first day. I would recommend to the owners to explain that 2nd St is off 7th Ave because Google Maps took us somewhere else. I would also recommend to install screens on windows and to make the air conditioner to go below 71F. Without these 2 it maybe interesting in the summer heat with mosquitoes. We were in January.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Graet
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Rachelle M.

Great location… need new house cleaners and maintenance personnel

Upon arriving there were 3 tvs in the home only 2 remotes to be found. Fan in queen/twin room would not turn off and my 5yr old granddaughter had to sleep in bed with me in order not to be decapitated. I tried calling the property owners and no answer. They would message but would not answer a call. Their response to remote they would have to look into getting another one and never any clear answer on fan. About the 5th day my oldest son found the remote shoved behind bed and he took the glass globe off the fan to extract the cord to turn it off. We also tried to cook and found that the oven was locked and had to google and YouTube how to fix it because again owners wouldn’t answer my call. Porch rails have many loose boards, and it in itself seems to be barely attached. Again location was wonderful short walk to beach, beach toys were nice. Also can’t forget to mention the twin bunk bed room… beds are on ground (super low) and awkward to use. My youngest son slept in bottom bunk and has bites from head to toe. We have taken him to 2 drs since returning home, and both are saying bed bugs. Please check into this as it’s not something someone wants to get on vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach get away

We were looking for a beach trip for our family (2 teens) before school starts back. This was the perfect size and location with plenty of eating options close by. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect property for our family. It was a short 5 min walk to the beach and to restaurants. We appreciated that the basics such as laundry and dishwasher detergent were available for use. Also the wagon and beach toys and umbrella were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kid friendly

Our stay was perfect and we'll thought out to all of our needs. Very beautiful. Not enough words to describe how much I enjoyed. Another ✔️ off my bucket list. Smile Naomi Gude
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

nilsan v.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

The place was calm and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022