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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
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Pool
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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 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.
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include babysitting
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park
As a guest of Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. , you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number DWE6216497

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldnt have asked for a better home to stay in for our little get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

8/10 Good

Diane E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudi S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Romantic and relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this place. It was a brilliant location and clean and had everything we needed for a restful week vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great sisters vacation

We loved our place..the host..the easy access and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyann S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig altman A.

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

Great location

Conveniently located and easy to check in. Great spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kashan R.

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

Great Location

We were all very happy with our stay centrally located. Great view, we enjoyed the spa and we saw dolphins. Very cute place, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great Low Key Location

Loved our stay at this location. Super easy walk to the beach and great food options on your way there or back! Property was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Wonderful VRBO rental

Place was spotless, and adorable. Owners were super friendly and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawson C.

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

Indian Rocks Beach Getaway

Lynn's house was perfect for our family. The views from the deck on the water and easy to walk to beach, bars, restaurants. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather and jesse B.

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

Beautiful back yard

Beautiful place, owners nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Spring Break

Family of four stayed for a week and enjoyed every minute of it. Great location with most everything in walking distance!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property!

Our family had such a nice stay! Great location for boating and so close and convenient to beach and great restaurants. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022