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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Indian Shores, FL

Splash Harbour Water Park3 min drive
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk14 min drive
Sand Key Park18 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)38 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place. Good layout. Perfect location. Would stay again.

Andrew J.

Mar 29, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful home right on the Gulf

This property is a 3BR, 2.5BA direct Indian Shores Beachfront Home. It has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico sand and surf. You step off the ground floor patio onto the short beach path that winds through the dune. High tide or low the beach offers some of the finest sugar sand in the country.

It is a beautifully decorated three-story unit with a two car garage on the ground floor, main living spaces along with a half-bath on the first floor and the three bedrooms (all with skylights) and two full baths on the second floor. The water views from every window say it all.

Sunsets, locally called The Show, are sure to be enjoyed to the fullest from the spacious deck, the balcony off the master suite, or the patio. Our preference is to watch The Show with our toes in the sand.

The recreation and relaxation activities are only limited by your imagination. Sitting on a beach chair or strolling the water's edge looking for treasures to the sound of the surf is a great way to relax. Wading and swimming is easy and refreshing in the warm waters of the Gulf. If you're under 65 you'll need a license to surf fish with the provided gear. You can catch your own bait with my bait net or purchase bait just up the street. Walking, jogging, or cycling up or down the beach or Gulf Blvd is pleasant before the heat of the day.

We are located on a quiet stretch of Gulf Blvd within a short walk to Caddy's Restaurant, ice cream shops, and other local shops. The rental shop next to Caddy's rents bikes, boats, and other items. Slyce and Original Pizza will deliver to the house. Many other restaurants are a short drive up or down the beach. We've had many pleasant meals at the Salt Rock.

We are 40 minutes from Tampa International Airport, and only 30 minutes St Petersburg/Clearwater Airport. Disney World & Universal Studios are an hour and a half away. Busch Gardens is less than an hour away! You can see Winter the dolphin at the Clearwater Aquarium just 30 minutes up the beach. The Tampa area offers many fine attractions for its visitors.

Property manager

Scott and Mary Hammett

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must climb stairs

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Jack Russell Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive
Sand Key Park - 18 min drive
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 20 min drive

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Goose's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home right on the Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home right on the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home right on the Gulf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home right on the Gulf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

13 May 2024

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

Magical beach getaway

My husband and I stay on Indian Shores every spring with our 4 kids and this is our favorite house to stay in. We get to watch the dolphins swim along the shoreline in the mornings from our balcony while we drink our coffee; the whole house is comfortable and impeccably clean; the beach is just steps away... really, you can't ask for a better experience on the beach. We already are looking forward to next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

29 Mar 2024

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

Great Spot, Better View!!

Great place. Good layout. Perfect location. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

16 Jan 2024

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

Absolutely spectacular view!

The ocean view from the house was so beautiful! You could hear the ocean waves. The sunset was so lovely and peaceful. The beach was wide and the sand finely ground. There was room on the beach for bocci ball games, football, playing catch. We found sand dollars, sea urchins, and multiple kinds of sea shells. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking our own dinners. An overall, relaxing and peace filled vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

13 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful oceanfront home

The property was perfect! Just steps to the beach and the most gorgeous sunsets from the balcony. The kitchen was large and fully stocked. A nice spot away from the busy traffic of Clearwater but close to several restaurants, bars, and shopping.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy M., Longmont, Colorado

29 Sept 2023

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

Amazing views !

Incredible views of the ocean and sunset. quick easy access to the beach. Place was super clean and owners were great to work with. Just could use some updating and new beach towels and chairs. Loved the deck too.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

15 Sept 2023

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

Great place to relax!

Ours was a group of 5 adults having our first family vacation in years, and we're glad we stayed here. The accommodations were clean and comfortable and the owner has provided lots of extras to try to make sure we had everything we needed. Sunset views were spectacular! If we're back in the are we will definitely look into staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

15 Aug 2023

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

Vacation

Only thing would be the upstairs would get warm during the day and take a while to cool down at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shalaina K.

8 July 2023

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

Mid-June stay

Everything was great - the house, view, location, and all the extra accessories that are there in the garage for use! The below are not complaints just suggestions as the owner may not be aware. The newly renovated house next door has a balcony that is very close to your main balcony. Would help to have a blind or curtain there for privacy as they are at the same level as you are. One thing to keep in mind is if you are staying in the very hot months. The sun beams in the master bedroom and bathroom during the day and it is too warm to be in those rooms during the daytime. If the door and windows had tint or darkening curtains, this would help. We bought a high powered fan but it still didn’t reduce the heat. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Carey E.

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beach trip 2023

Overall, this is a beautiful location and the views of the beach from the deck are amazing. Walk to the beach is steps away and very convenient. The house is spacious enough for 5+ people. Our only complaint we had with this home was the air conditioning was not working properly. When we arrived around 2pm the house was above 82 degrees . Both the downstairs and upstairs units were turned off. We turned them on and bumped them down to 70-72 degrees. The upstairs did not get down to 72 until 2am the next morning. All the rooms are upstairs and it made for an uncomfortable night, especially for a 14 month old baby. I contacted Scott about the issue that morning and he informed us that on a hot, windy day that it would be hotter in there. We asked if there was anything that he could do, like call an AC repair company, and he informed us that there was nothing he could do and that he would give us a refund and we could leave if we weren’t happy with the home. This was severely inconvenient due to us driving 12+ hours to vacation at the beach. Scott finally came by and changed the upstairs filter, which did not help the hotness much. The whole week, the upstairs unit stayed above 75 until late into the night. I don’t like to complain but when I spoke to other people vacationing next to us they said their AC was working just fine, even on a hot day. On their last day the AC stopped working and the owner had a repair man out there in less than an hour.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

1 May 2023

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

Girls Trip

Perfect location. Steps to the beach. Great views from the balcony. Big kitchen. Laundry room. It checked off everything on our list.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

1 May 2023

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

Dream vacation

We stayed in this lovely home with our four kids, ages 5 months to 7 years and it was an absolute dream. The quietest, most beautiful beach with crystal clear water was just steps away, everything in the home was clean and thoughtfully chosen. I woke up early every morning and drank my coffee on the balcony while watching dolphins swim by- I just can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

9 Apr 2023

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

Great beachfront in Indian Shores FL

The property is right on the beach with spectacular views of the gulf. The house is comfortable and is located nicely along Gulf Blvd with less traffic than other areas. You feel at home here!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

2 Mar 2023

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

Family Friendly Unit with Unbeatable Location

My family had an amazing getaway in this property. The owner graciously provided everything needed for fun family beach days - towels, umbrellas, chairs, toys. The unit was clean and family friendly, with a pack n play, baby gate, and high chair in the closet. The best part is how close to the beach it is and the sunset views off the deck. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Larry N.

1 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs work

Great location on beach. The house, however, needs a lot of work. There are issues in the house that create unsafe situations and are likely code violations. The owner knows and doesn’t care. He is just trying to make as much money as possible off of the house. Everything is tired and of the cheapest quality possible. Interior furniture is dirty. Outside furniture is a bunch of mismatched pieces. Great choice for the beachfront location but the house itself is in poor shape.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Samantha d.

6 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

5 star location. 3 star property.

The location and beachfront are perfect! Scott was responsive on a few issues that came up and was very accommodating to our requests. The property, however, is very run down and it is clear very little is done for maintenance and up-keep. The inside needs a deep clean. The carpet upstairs was extremely dirty. The baseboards, lights, art on the wall etc. were all covered with dirt and dust. The cupboards, chairs, doors and railings are all white and stained brown on the touch points. I had to clean some areas it was so bad. There was a dead cockroach in one of the closets which had obviously been run over by a vacuum and left behind. There was rust, leaks, loose screws and the upper outdoor railing wasn't even fastened on one corner. There is a picnic table on the beach just in front of the property with the top boards missing and screws sticking out all over the place. Not fun with 2 little kids. They only had one small umbrella and the property offers very little shade. All the floaties had holes in them. All the wine glasses were plastic so we went and bought some glass ones. I've been staying in VRBO's for 15years and never stayed in a property so neglected. Needs some attention.

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Mindy S.

21 Dec 2022

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

Our Stay

Being on the beach was nice the weather was not. Place needs new carpet and paint. Also TVs in bedrooms for when the weather does not cooperate. Other than that it was a great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

3 Dec 2022

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

Very private, almost had the beach to ourselves.

Nice place, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W., Norfolk, NE

15 Nov 2022

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

Fun Beach Front Property

Our main requirement was to stay on the beach. This property provided just that! We did experience a tropical storm during our stay. Scott checked on us and the property which was appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

26 Sept 2022

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

Excellent Location & Accomodations

Loved the location as it was walkable to several local restaurants. The house was equipped with a pack and play, high chair, and baby gate, which made our first time traveling with our 1 year old much more convenient. Loved making s’mores on the fire pit. It doesn’t get much better than beachfront views. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

23 Sept 2022

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

Everything was just as we expected!

The house was just right! Great location right on the beach. You take a few steps off the patio and you're in the sand. The house was super clean, and everything was as described on the VRBO website. There are 2 showers, even thought the website only lists one. The kitchen is well-appointed. There are restaurants nearby. I needed help with something while we were there and the owner came by that day and fixed it. We were really comfortable in this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lenny R.

24 July 2022

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

On the beach

Nice place for family…on the beach and short drives to restaurants and attractions

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

2 July 2022

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

Great Beach House

This was a perfect fit for our family of six. The owner was responsive and helpful. The home and beach it sits on was beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy our trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

1 June 2022

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

Relaxing Family Time

Great location and was a very relaxing time for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

20 May 2022

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

Loved the location and the beautiful beach right outside our door!

Very clean and owners were great at communicating with us Plan to return again

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nik T.

4 Mar 2022

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

Semi-Century Event

We had an amazing time, the condo was as advertised & wonderful. The beach was clean & gorgeous, we had chairs, towels, everything you could want for a day at the beach & the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Mary Hammett

My wife are retired IT-types from Colorado. Between us we have five kids and seven grandkids.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home as our retirement nest. After decades of shoveling Colorado snow we have decided to retire to the beach. We happily share our wonderful home with our guests.