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Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Pool
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and free WiFi. .Home features a patio, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers barbecues and childcare. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Indian Rocks Beach holiday home include John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Belleair Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Goose's Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 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.

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard.

The property is the downstairs of our home with separate back entrance, separate central ac and mini split ac. Lovely location on the intracoastal waterway with dock, salt water pool, hot tub, kayak and bike use. You can enjoy watching dolphins, manatees and many sea birds from the pool and dock area. Our beaches have white sugar sand and lovely blue water. and are a short 2 block walk away. There are many great restaurants and bars within walking distance.We do live upstairs so you may occasionally hear us but we do not use the pool,or other outdoor amenities when we have guests.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only- with butts properly disposed of!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

Property is for guest use only! Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
1. No glass around pool or hot tub
2. Keep all doors and windows closed while AC is on.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be closely attended at all times!

Events

No events allowed
Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only- with butts properly disposed of!

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
Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number DWE6216497

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Indian Rocks Beach
Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Yep, Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. is a short 8-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a pool?

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. has a pool.

Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. , but Splash Harbour Water Park is a short 9-minute walk away.

What luxury perks are available at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. .

Is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and babysitting service, as well as children's books and travel cots, it's no surprise that Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

No, Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place. Great location. Close to the beach and the pool was great. Kayaks were a little hard to launch but sounds like the hosts are working on a solution for this. Very friendly and helpful hosts
Pool area at night
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay overall! This was a solid spot for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids). I'll make a list of pros and cons in case it's helpful perspective for future travelers.Pros: location was very walkable to beach and ice cream store, etc., hot tub and pool were super convenient and fun for our 2 young kids, dock, fully loaded with all beach and pool items you could ever need the wagon was so clutch. We saw dolphins!Cons: no laundry (to be clear, this wasn't a surprise to us), hosts came down several times during our stay (they were lovely and we knew they'd be in their living space above us but it was less private than we were expecting), one bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay in Indian Rocks Beach! The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The location was perfect—just minutes from the beach and close to great restaurants and shops. It was a relaxing and easy getaway for our family, and we especially appreciated how well‑stocked and welcoming the space felt. Lynne was wonderful, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was excellent. Lynn was very accommodating with anything we needed. This property is right on the water with easy access to the beach right down the street. 5 mins to beach access and several restaurants/bars. Great location! We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, Lynn and Harry were great hosts. A wonderful relaxing stay. Close to restaurants and to the beach. Cant wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldnt have asked for a better home to stay in for our little get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trudi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect! Unfortunately, our trip coincided with the coldest weather seen in FL in years. However, the amenities still made it enjoyable. We enjoyed laying by the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. Loved being right on the canal. Lots of wildlife sightings - dolphins in the canal, an Osprey nest near with one perching on a neighbor's tree and a heron who decided to hang out on the deck. Short walk to the beach as advertised. Had everything you need for the beach and a wagon to pull it in. Great restaurants within walking distance. Host was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and will most definitely come back. (My daughter is already trying to plan another trip)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, spacious, nice outdoor space. Its clean and full of the things you need like blankets, towels, kitchen equipment. It was too chilly to use the pool but we enjoyed the view. We watched fishermen and saw dolphins from the dock. Its a short walk to the beach and a few fun restaurants. The area is less commercial than other beach areas nearby which made it more pleasant in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Diane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was quick to respond and was great to work with. It was in a good location to restaurants. I didn't realize we were so close to the bridge which has rumbling traffic noise outside all day long
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mimi T., Noblesville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean, great amenities, stocked kitchen, hot tub was a plus and beds are super comfy. Host is very responsive. My family and I had a wonderful time and would stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot. Extremely well stocked, perfect walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It come with a wagon, chairs and everything else you would need for the beach. Great spot and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We saw dolphins a couple of times out back. The host was very friendly and answered questions quickly. She provided everything for the beach which was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, lovely pool and great view of the bay and bridge. Property owners were very helpful with everything throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Where to start, amazing waterfront property with incredible views, the beach, local restaurants and bars (and ice cream shops!) are all easily walkable, if you want to go further afield there is a regular trolley bus. The pool was brilliant, there were kayaks available to use which were a massive hit. Check in was simplicity it's self and the facilities were all you could ask for. The best bit were the owners - Lynn and Harry who live upstairs, they were delightful and helpful in equal measure. full of useful tips to help make you stay more enjoyable, out only complaint is that we did not see enough of them. This place is an absolute gem of a holiday home and we can't wait to return
The pool and view
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Few days of peace

Nice few days, great CommunicationGreat area, things all around.. clean place! Had what we needed! We will be back- thank you! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing & within walking distance to the beach.

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house is right on the Intracoastal Waterway, a half-mile walk to the beach, and had everything that we needed. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

Enjoyed the backyard pool, intracoastal views and quick walk to the beach and restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

This property was wonderful. It was clean and had everything you needed for a wonderful vacation. The owners were the nicest people who were easy to communicate with and provided so many "extras" that you felt like you were home. The location was wonderful that you could walk to the beach then come back and soak in the hot tub. Would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lezley p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bay & beach

This house gives you the best of both worlds. We spent time kayaking, fishing off the pier, swimming in the pool and relaxing in the hot tub. We walked to the beautiful beach, ice cream shop and coffee shop. It's a very short walk to beach. The house is very spacious. We had the whole down stairs. Indian rocks beach is less crowded and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome !

Such a great place to stay ! Cute little town, close to everything, gracious hosts, comfortable beds , we loved everything about it !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway!

Such a great place for a beach getaway! We enjoyed all the amenities and being walking distance to the beach was fantastic. We will definitely be back, thank you Lynn & Harry!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!!

Awesome house with everything you need for the beach and all!! Beautiful scenery and the pool was perfect after a long day at the beach!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront Retreat

We are so pleased with our stay! Our hosts were friendly and accommodating. Quiet beautiful neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The home was clean and very comfortable. Beautiful outdoor area with pool, hot tub and boat dock. We would definitely recommend this house to friends and family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing,Peaceful,vacation

Lynn& Harry were very welcoming.The whole experience was amazing.Felt right at home.Perfect location.We could go on & on about this experience.Beautiful!We will definitely come back!!😎
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024