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Outdoor pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom45 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

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Madeira Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches8 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn's Pass Village & Boardwalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationHubbards Marina14 min walk
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)36 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great location and clean/beautiful cottage and property. Close walk to John Pass. Loved the Seafood Festival.
Kevin V.
Feb 7, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports

These 4 quaint, authentic 'Old Florida' Key West style cottages (built in the 1940's)are cozy, very clean, and were completely renovated in 2014. A saltwater pool and heated spa, and grills are shared between the 4 cottages. Fenced pool area is 5000 sq ft.You won't have ANY screaming kids around this compound...just peace and quiet. Private fenced back yard. Romantic screened porch. You have a shed with 2 bikes and beach gear. This tiny cottage sleeps 2 adults comfortably. Very quiet, dog friendly neighborhood. You can walk to the beach, dining, shopping and water activities. NO MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE PER COTTAGE.
Starting 2023, January is a minimum of 2 weeks or longer rental. February & March are 1 month or longer.
YOU CAN BRING A SMALL DOGGY (25 LBS MAX) THE PET FEE IS $150 PER DOG AND CERTAIN BREEDS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
The world-famous John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a stroll away gives you an oasis from the ordinary. This cozy fishing village has tempting restaurants and unusual shopping. You will find quaint shops that offer antiques, arts, crafts, clothing and jewelry.

A 6 seater electric beach cart available to rent. It is street legal.
FREE beach parking and FREE John's Pass Village parking.
$700 for a week.

Certification and/or License:
Florida Department of Revenue-Cert. # 62-8016364231-4
Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax #11231
Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation-License #DWE6215820
City of Madeira Beach-Business Tax #2634
2635

Property manager

Judy Tagert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 fee for smoking inside or screened porch.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Adults only

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

About the neighborhood

Madeira Beach

Located in Madeira Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salvador Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Upham Beach. Check out an event or a game at Tropicana Field, and consider making time for Splash Harbour Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 8 min walk
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min walk
  • Hubbards Marina - 14 min walk
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 9 min drive
  • Upham Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Delosa's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mad Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Hubbards Marina and Belleair Beach are also within 15 minutes.

The Surf Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami W., Norman, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Madeira Beach Paradise
This property offered everything my husband and I were looking for. The cottages are perfect. The space is perfect. The amenities are just as described. The neighborhood surrounding the property is quiet. The pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen area has something to offer for everyone. The beach is walkable, as are many wonderful restaurants. Each cottage has plenty of beach towels, a shed with the convenience of beach chairs, an ice chest, a beach umbrella, and a wagon. And two bicycles. The cottage offers the best of both worlds…beach and restaurant proximity, yet a secluded, quiet area. The host Judy, was always very responsive. We have absolutely zero complaints. We are sitting at the airport in Tampa, looking forward to returning next May.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy H., Follansbee, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Best getaway
Our 3rd year in Judy’s cottages and we love it. We already booked to go back next year at this time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Visitor
Great location and clean/beautiful cottage and property. Close walk to John Pass. Loved the Seafood Festival.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

val t., atlanta ga.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely disappointing
We arrived on September 9th 2023 for a week stay, we attempted to use the door code that Judy provided however it did not work. I called her and she said to call her back in a couple of days and then hung up on me. I immediately called her back and told her we were here at her Surf cottage for our vacation and could not get the code to work. She was in such a tizzy and began to tell me that she had bigger problems in her life right now and did not remember that we were coming. Eventually she said we could stay at the sunshine cottage and gave me the code for that one. We entered and it was very musty and the couch mildewy. I went out to check on the pool and it was all green with algae and totally unusable. I called her back and all she could say was that her home pool was also green and since their was a hurricane 10 days earlier all the maintenance and pool cleaners were back logged. I said we could not stay there for a week and the main reason I booked the cottage was for the private pool and I wanted a full refund. She was ranting and raving about how her life was a mess and had worse problems of her own. I called VRBO and reported the situation. Five hours later after talking to them and calling many hotels I finally found one that was available for the next six days. Judy the owner texted me about 20 times, going on and on how her life was a mess. She said she did not give a rats ass about my refund. All she had to do was cancel our reservations. Horrible experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Our 2nd time here. We love it! No kiddos, pool and jacuzzi are very nice. Have every thing you need pretty much. Beach wagon, chairs, umbrellas, bikes, etc. Only thing we could complain about was it was too dang HOT! But not the owners fault. LOL. Think next time we'll come in September or May.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will love your stay….
We had an amazing stay at Judy’s cottage. Everything was great from start to finish and want to return in the future. The cottage was very clean, communications from the owner are helpful and the pool area very nice. The extras (beach gear, bikes) were a nice touch. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
Marvelous! We hope to return in the coming year
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
Beautiful property! Well maintained! Pool was fabulous!! Had a fantastic time. We would stay at this property again…….love it As described! Had bicycles and pool floats too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for couples vacation.
We really enjoyed our stay in the surf cottage. Excellent location and extremely quiet. Place was clean and comfortable along with a nice saltwater pool and hot tub. A very short five minute walk to the beach. The owner Judy was very quick to respond to questions and easy to deal with. Very laid-back property and excellent for a couples getaway or vacation. We will look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect as usual
Perfect setting for a relaxing vacation. Easy walk to John’s Pass or the beach. Or just stay home and enjoy the pool and beautiful palm trees.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a gem!
We hated to leave! We loved everything about this quaint little cottage. The landscaping was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful to look at with its soft lighting at night. Enjoyed coffee every morning on the screened porch and relaxing in the heated pool and jacuzzi each evening. Judy was a wonderful host and we cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Cottages
These cottages are amazing! They embody the charm of "old" Florida with all the convenience of modern life. My husband and I have stayed twice in the Sunshine cottage and once in the Surf cottage.... and I hope to be able to return again next year for my vacation. The cottages are beautiful and quaint and very well kept. The pool area is splendid and private and includes a hot tub area, and also has an outdoor kitchen for your use. Each cottage comes with the use of 2 bicycles and a beach buggy, washer/dryer, dishes, pots and pans, books to read, puzzles, tv's, wifi... everything one needs for a vacation that feels like a home away from home. The location is simply the best... so close to the beach, restaurants and some pretty good fishing at John's Pass. I can't give these cottages enough praise. ❤
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Judy’s cottage was perfect for the two of us. It was a peaceful much needed get-a-way. Our first trip since 2020 and Judy’s place is perfect. Close enough to walk or drive to John’s Pass. The set up she has with the cottages and pool are wonderful. If you want a quality place that’s clean that you don’t have to share with tons of people Judy’s place is it! We would definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
This property is very clean and a great place to get away for couples! Pool area is amazing and only a short 4 blocks to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
This stay has been the best experience. Beautiful home and well kept. Had a wonderful experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard H., Aguanga

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice place
The place was nice clean and well decorated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Judy’s cottage and was even better than advertised.
Definitely will try and rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
Judy was very helpful with dining & activity suggestions. Short walk to beach & necessities were at the cottage. Also enjoyed the pool & made new friends . Thanks for making our trip easy & carefree
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away!!!
We love this property and the location! A car isn’t needed. We took the trolley, rode the bikes provided and got some good exercise in by walking the beach and to local shops. We already plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in great location
Very cute, very tidy, nicely decorated and all the little extras like utensils and large towels etc. Owners are local, engaged and very responsive. Pool and hot tub work nicely. Quiet residential neighborhood, beach area has plenty of access to the sand, and a short walk or bike ride to all the local action. Small but functional kitchen (no dishwasher), very comfy bed, expanded cable and strong wifi. A rare five stars from me.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We had a great time we loved it the pool was beautiful along with the hot tub. The grounds were kept beautiful. Drake and Judy are great people and were very attentive to our needs. I would recommend anyone to stay at there place. God Bless Tina and Pat
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
Wife and I celebrated our anniversary with a week in Madeira Beach. Judy’s cottage was impeccably clean and JUST what we were looking for. Rarely needed to share the pool/hot tub area, but the neighbors were GREAT when we did. 5min walk to the beach, 3 min bike ride to Johns Pass (an excellent tourist boardwalk destination). I would highly recommend the property to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing, warm weather getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
We booked this cottage a couple months ago looking for an old Florida feel to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and Christmas. It was amazing. The cottage was nicely decorated and had all the conveniences of home. The pool area was like being in Key West very tropical with daily visits of parrots flying over. Our host even brought us homemade tiramisu to go with our Christmas meal. It’s so close to all kinds of attractions but honestly we didn’t leave very much because it was so relaxing there. I would HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting to relax and unwind. Oh and this is a VERY pet friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Best
This cottage has everything you need or want. It is immaculate and a wonderful king size bed. The heated pool, the jacuzzi, the grill and the comfortable lounge chairs will keep you outside all day. If you have a dog, it can explore the completely fenced area as you relax in the sun. Also, you are minutes away from anywhere you want to go! We highly recommend Judy’s cottages.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siegmar A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Absolutely loved our little cottage. Well equipped for cooking. Close to beach and great jacuzzi and pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021