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Beachfront Cottages (Patio) at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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 Gulf of Mexico

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 bath tub / Shower.










Property manager

Myrtle Hall

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Coin laundry
  • 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
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 166 reviews
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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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 21 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Cottages (Patio) 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 (Patio) at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cottages (Patio) at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Rocks Beach cottage is 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 mi (3 km).

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Beachfront Cottages (Patio) at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful garden on the beach
Sandy Shores provides everything one needs for a great vacation in IRB. Myrtle is a gracious and helpful host. The apartment is clean, well-maintained, and full of character. The garden is lovely and provides comfortable places to relax, the beach is on the doorstep, and great restaurants are nearby. We've visited three times already and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always Perfect!
We always enjoy our stay! It is our go to spot every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage!
As soon as you step foot onto the property it’s evident Myrtle takes great pride of the diamond she has! She made us feel at home and showed us all around the property. Excellent communication, check in, check out, location to restaurants, stores and most importantly located directly on the beach! We will be back next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Shores Indian Rocks Beach
The apartment was so cute and clean. I just love the pine wood paneling. It really felt like the old Florida beach places I stayed as a kid. The garden on the property is beautiful. We had everything we needed right there. It is a very lovely property and I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
on the beach plenty of chairs umbrellas walk to eat and shop easy access to airport great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Beautiful slice of paradise. The grounds are impeccable as are the cottages. Myrtle greeted us with a tour of the grounds and was so personable. The cottage we rented was just what we needed. The first thing we noted was how clean it was, not a speck of dust/dirt anywhere. We had wanted a peaceful getaway for the two of us to relax and it was perfect. Just a few steps to the beach, we love Indian Rocks Beach! Restaurants within walking distance were a plus. It was a perfect getaway! Thank you, Myrtle you were a wonderful hostess!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect location… old school charm
Just a lovely place to stay. Very clean and well supplied with all the beach items you need. Myrtle is a lovely host.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Fun
Excellent spot to enjoy a fun and peaceful vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Everything at Sandy Shores was perfect! Our stay was short and a bit chilly, but it was nice and cozy in our cottage! We will definitely be staying there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
The Patio Property offered all the amenities needed for an enjoyable stay as well as a very attentive hostess. Perfect for 2 and the location is ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Columbus USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Our stay was wonderful! Beautiful property and very relaxing. Steps from the beach and Myrtle was super nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
The patio cottage served as a perfect getaway to spend a few days on the beach. Location was perfect and the cottage was everything we could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justine N., Wichita, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in Indian Rocks Beach!
The property is wonderful and so amazingly close to the beach! It made for a terrific stay! We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach stay
Myrtle’s cottage by the beach was a wonderful place to stay. Very private and quaint. Loved our days spent relaxing by the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
As always, a perfect stay in a beautiful place. This was our third stay and we will certainly be staying again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, beautiful property
We stayed in the patio unit, #2. It was the perfect location. We could walk out the door and be on the beach in about 45 secs. There are a few restaurants, a cvs and a brewery across the street, which was very convenient. This was our first time staying in Indian rocks. We would definitely visit again. We would also stay in one of the units at Sandy shores again. The property is well maintained and the flowers, plants, trees are beautiful! Also…. The beach in front of the property was not crowded. The water was calm and clear
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myrtle’s place
Beautiful gardens, great location. Cute little cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
This is a beautiful location just steps from the beach. It is very quite and relaxing. Myrtle is a great host and responds quickly with any questions or needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Large, comfortable and roomy. Gorus landscaping, flowers, bushes. Loved the beach!
Great experience, would highly recommend renting from Myrtle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Five star property and hostess. Can’t wait to go back again.
Our second year here and always fantastic. Clean cottages, everything we would need, right on the beach. The owner is sweet as can be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This was the perfect trip for us. The cottage was extremely clean, all that we needed and a wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessicA F., Fort Drum, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 3
Every time our family thinks of a last minute vacation we always see if Sandy Shores is available. We are never disappointed and always have a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Quiet,a few steps and your at the beach. The owner is very gracious and has beach chairs etc to use. Extremely comfortable bed. Very nicely furnished. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth c., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage charm
Just a wonderfully kept place right on the beach! Charming cottages with an equally charming host! Myrtle is on property and very welcoming! Thank you for having us! Nick and Beth
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

All we hoped for !!
Great cottage, great beach, great host, and a great location! It was everything we hoped for and more, soooo relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018