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The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
A heated pool
Interior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Guilty Sea Sports Pub
  • St. Petersburg Station
    16 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

This cottage places you steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and within a short 5-minute stroll of Splash Harbour Water Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk
  • Pinellas Trail - 5 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool

****THIS HOME IS UNDERGOING REMODELING AFTER THE STORMS. CURRENT ETA FOR COMPLETION IS JANUARY 2025. MORE UPDATES TO COME!!****
**Our beaches are open post hurricanes! Many restaurants and businesses are open and more are opening every week. We look forward to hosting you!**

This original cottage still has some of its 50's charm with wooden ceilings and built-in dressers. The property is beautifully landscaped. It has a relaxing heated/chilled pool with waterfalls and is in an ideal location within walking distance of several great local restaurants and shops.

This beautiful two-bedroom free standing, unique beach cottage is just 15-20 steps to the sand! The Reef boasts beachy decor and has beautiful original wooden ceilings and built-in dressers.

Kitchen: Full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer combo, electric stove/oven, microwave, blender, and drip coffee maker. Basic dishes and utensils are also provided. Basic spices and cooking oil are not always available.

Living Area: A comfortable Queen sleeper sofa, 2 sitting chairs, ceiling fan, and TV.

Bedroom #1: Has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, plenty of dresser space, and a TV.

Bedroom #2: Two twin beds, ceiling fan, dresser space, and TV.

Bathroom: *Newly renovated!* Three-quarter bathroom with a standing shower.

Outdoors: We have a private beach area that has plenty of loungers and some beach toys for the kids. There is also free shared laundry on site. Heated/chilled pool with three relaxing waterfalls, beautiful paver pathways leading you to our private beach area, two grilling areas, painted seawall, and pavilion.
We have frequent guests who come with extended family to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, and holidays. Guests can stay in separate cottages but share the outdoor living spaces. Some large groups prefer to rent the entire complex under "Arbors Seaside Cottages Complex"- this way it can sleep up to thirty guests.

*The covered pavilion area is reserved for Beach Lodge guests only.

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Important Information:

House Rules:
1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises.
2. No parties or events.
3. No unauthorized pets. Please notify management of any service animals.
4. You are vacationing in a residential area, please be mindful of noise during all hours. Quiet hours start at 10pm and you must adhere to local noise ordinance.
5. Rinse off and return any and all beach equipment at the end of each day. Do not leave equipment out overnight.

Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.

Pet Policy: We can accept 1-2 small dogs ONLY that weigh 35 pounds or less in this rental. A non-refundable pet fee is required. Cats are not allowed. Requests for larger dogs must be submitted and approved by management. Pet must be on a leash at all times when outside of the unit; is not allowed onto the furniture, sand, beach, pool area, or pool. Pet must not bother any surrounding guests and pet waste MUST be picked up by the pet owner.

Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels.

Parking: This unit has 1 reserved parking space. Guest parking is limited to 1-2 cars on the shuffleboard, first come first serve.

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This home is conveniently located down the street from Guilty Sea Sports Pub and VIP Mexican. You will also find the following places within walking distance: JD's Restaurant & Bar, Jimmy Guana's, PJ's Oyster House, Jake's Cantina, Crabby Bills, Pipo N Betty's Bakery, and an Ice Cream shop with over 100 flavors. Also within walking distance are some local beach shops including beach rentals. There is also a CVS and a post office located close to Crabby Bills. For the kids and kids at heart, there's a small waterpark located nearby.

The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney is just two hours away.

BTR#2107

Property manager

Nick Julian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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 not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Reef Quaint Beach Cottage Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath
Reef Quaint Beach Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath Indian Rocks Beach
Reef Quaint Beach Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath
Reef Quaint Beach Cottage Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath
Reef Quaint Beach Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath Indian Rocks Beach
Reef Quaint Beach Cottage Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath
Reef Quaint Beach Steps Sand 2bdrm 1bath Indian Rocks Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool?

Yep, The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool is a short 1-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Fun beach activities include body boarding, parasailing and fishing. You can also find motor boats.

Does The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool have a pool?

The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool has a heated pool and a communal pool.

Does The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool?

No, The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Reef Quaint Beach Cottage steps to the sand! 2bdrm 1bath with pool Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the 30 steps I walked to get to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage right on the beach!
Loved the cottage right on the beach in Indian rocks beach. Clean cozy a little dated inside but everything was exactly as the pictures on the website. Checkin was quick and easy as was check out. Onsite community washer and dryer. Walking distance to restaurants shopping and you can ride the trolleys to St. Pete or Clearwater. Awesome stay would go back again anytime.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
My brother and I enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and the location was great. My only disappointment was with the very weak shower water pressure. The bathroom had been updated, including a beautiful shower. But the shower itself had very week water pressure. Overall I would recommend the unit but the water pressure issue needs to be addressed. If that is addressed we would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is the best. Walkable to everything including the beach. However, the pictures posted did not match the cottage. It's much older and not as nice as the pics show.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from the sand
An old fashioned beach cottage with modern conveniences. Good AC. Wifi and TVs.. Small but you’re there for the sand which is only steps away. Lovely beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

tom c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. We loved it.
Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fritz V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and a great location
We had a ball at The Reef and really appreciated the pool, the beach access, and the easy proximity to all of the amenities in Indian Rocks Beach plus access to every around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Living!
The beach and pool access were phenomenal. We definitely would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Perfect little cottage. Pool was heated, outside seating area was ideal. Great place for a beach vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will return
Great location for our family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

elaine w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from home and on the beach
We were just looking for a place to relax on the beach for a week. The Arbors definitely provided that. The Reef was a big enough for the two of us and our two small dogs, but we would have preferred the roominess of the Yachtsman. Next time we will wait for that to be available. Nice pool area. Great beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach location
The cottage was clean, however the sofa was so dirty I would not sit in it. We laid our luggage on it. The shower is very tiny with missing tiles in the floor. The location was very nice and it was good to have our two dogs with us and be able to walk right out the door with them. There was no info provided to us by the owner without us having to contact them. We had to send messages requesting the address and info for check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Our visit to The Arbors was extremely pleasant. Unfortunately, we had to go back to work or we would have booked a second week.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Timothy D.

Vacation
Property was decent, with a good location on the beach. Had only problem that was taken care of immediately.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Fort Wayne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Property was very neat and clean. Had everything we needed being steps from the Gulf and the pool! A bonus was having several nice eating spots within walking distance! Overall, a great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Perfect location...steps to beach and restaurants. Pool was right outside our door. We met great new people there also!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Close to the beach!
The place is small but a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Location, location, location!
Great spot right on the beach, has everything you need for a beach holiday. Several good restaurants very nearby, no need to drive. CVS just down the street. Nice spa/pool! Enjoyed our 2 weeks stay in the Reef, it would be small if there were 4 adults, we were just 2 and our dog. Being able to bring our dog was a bonus. Looking forward to returning in the winter. J&J
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Joyce T.

Small, but quaint. Captures old Florida. Clean, supplied well, beautiful view. Walked to restaurants
Sister trip!! Just awesome. Loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Virginia N.

The appliances were good,buttttttt the patio furniture I wouldn’t sit on
It was convenient to the beach, restaurants and what we needed, however it needs updating inside for the costs. The price you charged I was expecting a modern bathroom not one from a campground. The cleaning costs was out of line when you are given directions to where the linens and towels are to be put, dishes to be done and the garbage to be removed. The cleaning people wouldn’t even remove a dead rat from the walkway. There are a lot of other places next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

JC M.

cozy beach cottage
Great time on the beach and night relaxing at the tiki house, Huge party of 20 people hog the grill, tiki house and spa but working around them was no problem, at night they were so tired we could really enjoy a cold beer looking at the sunset Very well recommended but pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Steps from the beach
We had an amazing week staying in the Reef cottage. We rarely left the area, great food options,drinking options,Kandy Kitchen, The lighthouse for coffee and donuts, CVS and more ALL walking distance from the cottage. The beach is awesome and the sunsets spectacular. The reef is a small cottage but felt like plenty of room, after all you are not there to sit in your room anyways! Arbors has larger cottage options too! We will be back to stay again! OH...and we brought our dog, it's pet friendly..you can't get better than that!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sabra M.

We loved this property! It is close to restaurants, ice cream, and mostly importantly--the beach!
Great property! We loved the pool and how close the gulf was--the property is a cottage (so it is small) but it is updated with nice linens and everything you need (coffee filters, dish soap, lots of kitchen utensils). Would definitely recommend it and hope to stay here again when we return to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Loved it.
Lovely quaint condo. Outdoor area beautiful and relaxing. Twin beds not very comfortable and TV in that bedroom did not work but did report that.Would stay there again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017

2/10 Terrible

Sandra G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Katastrophale Sicherheitslücke beim Zugang
Vermittler meldet sich über Wochen nicht Zugangsdaten kamen am Anreisetag an späten Abend Die Nachbarn in den Nebenwohnungen kennen den Zugangscode Wohnung riecht nach kaltem Rauch, liegt vielleicht am nahestehen Grill im Aussenbereich Die Möbel innen sind total abgenutzt und kaputt In der Küche fanden wir in den Schränken die „Hinterlassenschaften“ der Vormieter Das kleinere Schlafzimmer lässt sich nicht abdunkeln - nachts scheint die Straßenlaterne hell ins Zimmer
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019