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Beachfront Cottages PATIO at Beautiful Sandy Shores on the Gulf of America

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪48 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 4 minutes by foot from Splash Harbour Water Park. .This beach cottage is 8.1 mi (13 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Clearwater Beach.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belleair Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬7 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.

Beachfront Cottages PATIO at Beautiful Sandy Shores on the Gulf of America

SANDY SHORES
has three beautiful cottages:
THE PATIO,
THE GULF (VRBO #78339) and
THE GARDEN (VRBO #508994)

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 (vrbo/78339) 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/WIFI available.
Visit our other COTTAGE at:
VRBO #78339 - Gulf Cottage
Sandy Shores is a very unique “slice of old Florida”, with lots of flowers, palms, lounging areas, privacy, all with a relaxed vibe. There are only four units on the property and three of them rent on a weekly basis – so most of the time you have the whole place to yourself.
The Gulf Cottage is a single story, one bedroom House, very private, quiet and clean with a spectacular, unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. It has a king bed and a queen sleeper sofa.
The kitchen has everything what a chef would wish for, a big fridge, dishwasher, microwave and stove included. The bathroom has a bath tub / Shower.

Behind the Gulf Cottage and landscaped courtyard is a two story building – the top floor I reside in – with the PATIO and GARDEN Cottages below.
The Patio Cottage has a King Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa, the Garden Cottage has a Queen Bed and a Queen Sleeper Sofa. Both have a full kitchen with stove, fridge and microwave. The bathroom has a Shower.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Feel free to smoke outside at any time!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 582 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please turn the TV back to the Spectrum cable channel.

Please set the thermostat to 78 degrees.

Please put the used towels and bathmats in the laundry room. Thank you, Myrtle

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Beachfront Cottages Beautiful Sandy Shores Gulf Mexico House

Beachfront Cottages Beautiful Sandy Shores Gulf Mexico

Beachfront Cottages Beautiful Sandy Shores Gulf Mexico House

Beachfront Cottages Beautiful Sandy Shores Gulf Mexico House

Beachfront Cottages Beautiful Sandy Shores Gulf Mexico

Beachfront Cottages at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

Beachfront Cottages PATIO at Beautiful Sandy Shores on the Gulf of America Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 175 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Earline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay right on the beach, Myrtle was very accommodating, room had everything you needed this was paradise would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd family vacation in one of the Sandy Shores cottages and everything was perfect! What i love most about staying here is the location; its on the beach and we can walk to shops and restaurants. My 2nd favorite thing is all the things provided, like beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, free washer and dryer on site, even stocked kitchen with salt and pepper and spices, etc., plastic bags and other convenience items. This place is just ideal and we will definitely stay a 3rd time in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

janis d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The little cottage has everything we needed. Loved being just steps from the beach. I was under the impression that my cottage had an unobstructed view of the beach but it really didn’t.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

tiku b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darcy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a beautiful setting, clean, and well stocked. Hope to go back again someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

terry l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine, weather was bad but that’s no one’s fault
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laveta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Patio Cottage was great. We were greeted by Myrtle, the owner, who gave us a warm welcome and detailed overview of the cottage and amenities. The cottage had everything we needed. It is not your fancy high rise condo, instead, it’s a one story, quaint, cozy, old time, very clean beach cottage. The gardens and grounds are well kept, it was so nice relaxing in any of the many sitting areas, enjoying the beautiful gardens and beach view. The location right on the beach is wonderful, and then across the street there are multiple dining options, and a beach store. We are already looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star, 2 Thumbs up, A, and all the above. This cottage was stunning and perfect for a quick trip to the beach. Myrtle, the owner, is warm & welcoming. She told us the history of the beautiful home and garden and gave us a thorough tour of the grounds. The room is exactly as described and shown online. She even greeted us during our "checkout" and wished us good travels. We can't wait to go back.
Path to Beach. We called it Coffee Beach as it was the perfect spot for morning time.
Gardens and path to the beach.
Sunset looking back at row of houses. Not crowded at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Myrtle was a fantastic host! She was very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The outdoor space was beautiful and well maintaned. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spot to relax. Steps from the beach, quiet space, clean amenities, and pleasant hostess. Would definitely return.
Amazing view of the sun setting.
Steps to the ocean.
Plenty of seating choices to enjoy the view.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Myrtle Hall’s wonderful patio cottage this past November. It was a great time right from the start. Upon our late afternoon arrival, she guided us right through her well-appointed beachfront property to view a beautiful Florida sunset. What a thoughtful way to welcome guests! The grounds and the accommodations were lovely. Myrtle goes to great lengths to provide a comforting experience, carefully explaining everything from parking to using the TV. The location is ideal for beach strolls and offers close proximity to fine and casual dining. The apartment had beach towels, beach chairs and loungers, fully stocked bathroom including shampoo, conditioner, moisturizing lotion, and even bug spray and sun tan lotion. The kitchen had salt and pepper and the refrigerator had butter. If we had to name one favorite characteristic, it would be that there are only 2 other guest parties (at most) staying there with you, so it feels very calm and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We truly enjoyed our stay in the beach cottage. The cottage had a warm and cozy atmosphere and had everything we needed. We walked through a garden path to directly access the beach. It was just beautiful. We hope to stay there again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean cottage with easy access to beach. Plenty of outdoor seating in garden. Comfortable bed. Plenty businesses for food, drinks and live music.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I had an amazing stay! From the moment I arrived, the host was incredibly attentive and welcoming—making sure everything was perfect and that I felt right at home. The cottage itself is comfortable, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully equipped with everything I needed for a relaxing stay.The beachfront location is absolutely stunning—just steps from the sand with gorgeous views and peaceful surroundings. I especially loved relaxing on the patio, enjoying the sea breeze and sunsets.The convenience of nearby shopping and restaurants made it easy to explore and enjoy the area without any hassle. Truly a perfect spot for a beach getaway— I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful grounds, and you don't even have to leave them to see sunset! Great lounge chairs to catch some rays, either on the beach or right there on property! Having Myrtle living on site was a comfort, knowing if you needed anything, she was right there. Very sweet woman who made us feel at home. The cottage itself was fully stocked and just perfect for the 2 of us!
Sunning on the property
Pathway to the beach
Common area with twinkly lights at night
Sunset view
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great location and Myrtle was a wonderful host. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darwin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get away

Cute, cozy and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great everything you could need or want
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi T., Xenia, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and gracious host!

My husband and I stayed for a few days. We had a wonderful experience. Just steps to the beach and you cannot beat that. Several restaurants in the area to walk to. Just overall a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location!

We had the greatest time thanks to Myrtle! Perfect little getaway in the best location and so close to the airport!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little Slice of Paradise

Our stay with Myrtle at Sandy Shores was fantastic! We stayed in the Patio Cottage and had everything we needed in a cozy cabin-like atmosphere. We enjoyed the beautiful lush gardens and the spectacular sunsets. We met several other guests while there, who were all repeat guests, that shared their love for Sandy Shores with us - and we now understand why. Staying here is like a warm hug. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

Sandy Shores was a perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy a balance of peace and quiet and activities. The Patio Cottage was clean and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. A king size bed, cable tv, internet, kitchen, bath, grill, patio and right next to the beach. Good restaurants within walking distance. Our hostess, Myrtle responded to emails and texts and really made us feel welcome. Our area did not feel overly commercial and had a nice neighborhood feel. It was great and we would do it again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alena g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beachfront Escape

Truly a gem! Unbeatable location with beach at the front door. The property was spotless, quiet, and offered so much privacy, which made it perfect for relaxation. From the peaceful mornings to breathtaking sunsets, it exceeded my expectations. I had the best time and can’t wait to find the time to come back and enjoy it all over again!"
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Patio is the Beach!

Vintage gem that survived the hurricanes…the gardens are being restored to their former beauty. Exactly as pictured. Very clean, pleasantly surprised by amenities like coffee, beach towels and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024