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Yachtsman*OCEAN FRONT COTTAGE*Right on the sand*sleeps up to 6*Heated Pool

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
A heated pool
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 672 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Belleair Beach
    2 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    3 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

When you stay at this cottage in Indian Rocks Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach. .This beach cottage is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 15 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 16 min drive
  • Pier 60 Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Guppys on the Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬19 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.

Yachtsman*OCEAN FRONT COTTAGE*Right on the sand*sleeps up to 6*Heated 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!**

Your own private beachfront two-bedroom cottage with stunning Gulf of Mexico views. Step out of your cottage and onto the sand! Heated/chilled pool, private patio with retractable awning, lush landscape walkway, beach loungers, and located in an ideal area within walking distance to several great local spots and shops. Sleeps up to six guests. Interested in traveling with extended family? Check out our other 4 listings at The Arbors Seaside Cottages.

The Yachtsman is like your very own beach home! It's a one-story freestanding cottage nestled in between tropical lush landscapes. It's beachfront, open, airy, and nautically decorated with beautiful ocean and sunset views from the kitchen and living spaces. The cottage was built in the '50s and though it has been renovated, it still holds that great Florida charm with beautiful wooden ceilings and built-in cabinets!

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.

Dining: Nestled between the living room and the kitchen. The dining table sits up to 6 guests

Living Area: Large living area with room for entertaining, plenty of seating, and a flat-screen TV. A queen sleeper sofa with a memory gel mattress is in the extra living space with a door that leads to your patio with pavers that face the Gulf.

Bedrooms #1 & #2: Each bedroom has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, dresser space, and a small TV. All linens are provided.

Bathroom: Three-quarter bathroom with a standing shower.

Outdoors: On your private patio you will find a six-person dining set and retractable awning. The Arbors resort has four separate cottages, five total, and has a heated and chilled pool, outdoor dining table for each cottage, towel stands for your beach and swim gear, shared free onsite laundry, shuffleboards, private beachfront area, two shared gas grills and mature lush landscape truly giving a unique vacation experience. 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.

Important Information:

House Rules:
1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a smoke remediation fee ranging from $200-$500 depending on the severity.
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 the local noise ordinance.

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.

It 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nick Julian

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating 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

  • Unit size: 780 sq ft (72 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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
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

Property is also known as

212651
Yachtsmanocean Front Cottageright Sandsleeps up 6 House
Yachtsmanocean Front Cottageright Sandsleeps up 6

Yachtsman*OCEAN FRONT COTTAGE*Right on the sand*sleeps up to 6*Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The cottage was my perfect for my family of 4. You can’t ask for a better view or location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Rodney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach cottage
Very cute beach cottage! Location is amazing and right on the beach. So nice to have private patio that leads to beach. Cottage is small and bathroom is very small. Property is maintained well outside. Had a wonderful visit with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Had a great time with my husband at this property! The views are amazing, and the beach is quiet and relaxing. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian had other plans. The management company was amazing. They let us shift our reservation so we got a day and a half before evacuation orders were issued. They were very understanding, and issued a refund for the rest of our trip. We will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, charming cottage
The location of this cottage in proximity to the beach couldn't be beat. The cottage was cute and charming, although there were a few things that could use some attention... the tattered chair, the blinds weren't working, and the shower wasn't draining properly, and some noisy fans. But overall we very much enjoyed our stay there, and plan to return next year. We had a very short walk through the dunes to get to the beach, which was amazing. The back patio area was really nice to have. The landscaping was so pretty, and clever in the way it provided privacy where needed. The pool was about the size of an average backyard pool, and it was very clean and refreshing. There were lots of sand toys that the kids could use. The kitchen was well stocked with tools, and dishes, although a larger frying pan would've been nice. I think that's all I've got to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Located right on the beach
My family and I had a great time here. We spent most of our time in the ocean, at the pool, or getting food from the restaurants across the street. I loved how clear the gulf water is and how far out you can walk in the water. Regarding the pool, even though it was small and shared with occupants of the other cottages at this location, it still was big enough for my two 8-year old twins and another couple's three boys ranging in ages of 10 - 15 to enjoy themselves. It's depth was between 3 and 4 feet. We ate every night at VIP Mexican restaurant directly across the street. A couple of nights we picked up our food to go and a couple of nights we ate at the restaurant. All of the tacos were tasty and I especially loved the shrimp tacos. We also ate at JD's bar and grill for lunch which was directly south of the other restaurant. Both times we ate there, they had live music being played which was enjoyable to listen to. We also got dessert at a local ice cream shop that was five short blocks away so we walked to it both times we went. The shop boasts 140 different flavors and they definitely had a lot. This was a favorite stop for my entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and very relaxing. Just steps away to the beach.
Wroth the money we paid. We have our private patio. It was easy for us and my son. We just bring beach towels to the beach and when my son hungry, we just walk back to the bungalow just took us for two second. The bathroom is very outdated needs some work to do. The cleaning lady didn't wash or change the pillow and bath sheets in the master bedroom. I can smell very strong someone else body odor definitely wasn't mine or my husband or my son. We had to do the laundry. I thought that was part of the cleaning fee. Otherwise we love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
love this place!
The cottage was everything as described. Location is great we will definitely be back:)
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beachfront property
A great little bungalow right on the beach. The town wasn’t busy and there are plenty of places within walking distance to get food and drinks. There was a great local crowd as well. The beach is just steps away and it was never crowded. The house provided everything we need to spend time at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbra R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is incredible!
Location is great! You cannot beat it. But the actual accommodations are a bit… tired. The beds are doubles and wrapped in plastic. The linens don’t fit the beds and they are beyond worn out. The shower head actually broke off when my husband moved it to get some head clearance. After that, the rest of us showered with a hose or outside until the plumber came to fix it. I was prepared for “rustic” but not that rustic. The heater from the pool next door runs all night and the cars light up the bedrooms when they park next door. Bottom line, it’s not a “relax and chill” type of place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Very convenient and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Vacay
1 week stay. Everything was exactly as advertised. Would go back for sure. Everything you could need from coffee to ice cream to restaurants are walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dara M., Warsaw, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our ocean front stay!
This is a great place, right on the beach. We were looking for a single story because my Mom doesn't do stairs well and this was the oeefect place. It was well stocked for doing meals if you wanted. There are lots of outside chairs for lounging. We enjoyed aving the retractable awning on the patio also. There's also a heated pool. While it's a shared property with other cottages behind the one facing the Gulf, there was no problem with the other renters. Quick and friendly communication with the owners. Lots if good restaurants nearby I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place ever!!!
Love the place, location, and amenities!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indian Rocks Beach Stay
Great experience! Very Clean, friendly and right on the beach. Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!!!
Everything about our stay was amazing. The check in and check out process was extremely easy. The Yachtsman was the perfect beach house for our family. My husband and I had our 2 year old son and everything was perfect for him as well. It was wonderful to just open the back door and walk out into the sand. Our back patio was definitely put to great use as well. Very large and spacious! The location is great so all kinds of stuff! We were able to walk to a large handful of restaurants and convenient stores! We are already talking about when we can come back to this spot!!!! Thank you so much for making our vacation perfect with this beach house!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Wonderful stay. Pool was good size for our kids 2 and 5. Comfy and clean house right on the beach. Beach was beautiful and not crowded. Found shells and everything is in walking distance and delivery distance. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to have a awesome experience!!
Best cottage !!! Love the place, area, amenities, and location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T., Mount Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view.
Pros- Amazong view. Comfortable beds. Lots of things to do within walking distance. Cons- Shower is small. The washer & dryer are located in a separate area that everyone shares. There is just one. So you have to catch them at the right time. Overall we enjoyed our stay. We got used to the cons. We came home a day early due to the red tide getting worse.. We will use them in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2021
Great place to stay. Beach access is amazing. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN C., Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The cottage is everything you want in a beach getaway. Spacious, clean and beach friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaughn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Great place to spend my birthday weekend!! Loved being right on the beach!! Will definitely be back soon and will tell all my friends about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

colette e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
This property just opens up to the Gulf of Mexico in a magical way! It's a perfect spot to renew and refresh your spirit.The way the natural light falls.....is uplifting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Location
Perfect location. We stayed in the cottage closest to the beach and loved having coffee outside in the morning as well as watching the sunsets and long walks on the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the cutest lil cottage.
Renting this cottage was as easy as it gets. The place was immaculate and perfect!!! We went for business, but we can't wait to rent it again for fun!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020