Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

Splash Harbour Water Park4 min walk
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk16 min drive
Sand Key Park17 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room has a beautiful queen sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Please be our guest! Sandy Shores has been in the Hall family for over 60 years, and is currently owned and operated by Myrtle Hall. Myrtle is German-born and moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2000 when she married her late husband, Ned. Ned’s grandmother bought the Indian Rocks Beach property in 1946. Ned's father George Hall built the first, two-story building in 1952. The one-story Gulf Cottage followed in 1972. Ned's family lived here in the winter, and spent the summer in Ithaca, NY, where his father was the Golf Coach at Cornell University for over 40 years. Ned followed in his footsteps as a PGA Teaching Professional for over 25 years. He was teaching at the Clearwater Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida when Myrtle, in Florida on holiday from Germany, met him in 1998. Myrtle and Ned, of course, had their wedding right in front of beautiful Sandy Shores!

Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE

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Myrtle Hall

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Although we love dogs pets are not allowed, sorry.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Feel free to smoke outside at any time

Maximum occupancy 4 people. Please have all visitors check in. Strictly enforced. Thank You.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

This cottage is located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or Dunedin Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

What's nearby

Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive
Sand Key Park - 17 min drive
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 18 min drive
Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

The Original Crabby Bills - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Goose's Sports Bar - 3 min drive
PJ's Oyster Bar - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico located?

Located in Independence Square, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

9 Nov 2019

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

Fantastic break at Indian Rocks

Nothing not to like. Lovely property, where you can walk directly on to the beach. Also Myrtle was a nice lady and easy to deal with. A really chilled and relaxed break.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

15 Apr 2024

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

As advertised

Exactly what we were looking for

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

10 Apr 2024

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

Spring retreat

This was the perfect place to unwind and relax. The gardens are so pretty and peaceful and the outdoor spaces are perfect for tanning, having coffee, or reading as well as a lovely dining area. Our host, Myrtle, is very detail oriented and has thought of so many details to make your stay easy and convenient. Comfy king size bed, a soothing “sleep machine”, basic toiletries, nice pans, and there is a very nice grill and washing machine and dryer for use as well . Myrtle has thought of everything such as beach chairs, noodles, umbrellas, and even boogie boards for the beach front. The rental unit was very clean and our host was extremely welcoming. Highly recommend and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

20 Feb 2024

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

A little piece of Florida the way it used to be

Wonderful experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

24 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay. This place was perfect for us. Minute to the beach and outstanding host showed me everything personally during our checking. Love to return with my family again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Myrtle Hall

Sandy Shores has been in my late husband, Ned's, family for over 60 years. Ned's Grandmother bought it in 1946 and his Father built the first two-story building in 1952 and the Gulf Cottage followed in 1972.
I live onsite so I am available during your stay. I've also worked for 12 years in a local bank. One of the things my guests repeatedly tell me, is that they can see my love for Sandy Shores in the cleanliness and beauty of the property. I take pride in knowing my attention to detail ensures my guests have the most comfortable stay. And, for my German visitors, I enjoy speaking German to help you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

We started to rent out our cottages in 2005 after a total beautification and enjoying ever since every minute of sharing this lovely property with all our guests.

What makes this property unique

Rest in our secluded gardens, enjoy the shade under our beautiful Australian Pine Trees and watch the Gulf of Mexico and the fantastic sunsets from your living room and dining area. You can't get any closer to the dunes and beach.