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Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪35 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.

Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico

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 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 internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.

Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE


Our customers tell us they enjoy this cottage's beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and balcony or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 4 minutes on foot from Splash Harbour Water Park
Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Indian Rocks Beach cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Myrtle Hall

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 595 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Although we love dogs pets are not allowed, sorry.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 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.

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Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place!
We had a wonderful stay here. Everything was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Great location close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

BETTY M.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
What a wonderful property! Perfect for staying at while celebrating my friend’s 50th birthday. Definitely an old Florida feel and atmosphere. Myrtle has thought of everything and keeps it all in tip top shape. Especially loved the lounge chairs that could be taken to the beach! Can’t wait to come back with my husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach paradise
The property is so beautiful and well maintained we loved being able to go out towards the backyard and right to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a place!
Loved this beach cottage! Just steps to the beach. Myrtle was a great communicator and was available to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida and great location
Great location for Beach, restaurants and supplies. Very Clean and what we expected based on the research. We had a miscommunication on our check in but was our fault. Myrtle was always making sure the property was maintained and did her best to communicate with us. Having beach supplies was a bonus. Only amenity we would have appreciated was a covered area for mostly rain. There are beautiful tropical areas that help with sun, but no covered outdoor areas for the daily rain showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved the location, Myrtle was a wonderful host and the cottage was very clean. Lovely garden and terrific beach access. A great place to escape for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sometimes “Quaint” Just Means “Old”
The VRBO app presents this as a beautiful vintage cottage right on the beach. In actuality it is a very small, rustic, non-renovated, smelly place. Major Cons: 1. Although it was supposed to be a non-smoking cabin, it reeked of very old tobacco smoke that just couldn’t be removed and it permeated our clothes. 2.No dishwasher, or ice maker. 3. The bathroom was so small one could barely turn around in it. 4. The TV had no written instructions and the owner did not know how to make the streaming services work either. 5. The washer and dryer were not in the cabin but in a separate building and it cost $4 per load. 6. The cabin was technically beach-front, but there was no view of it from the cabin and it was a significant hike to the beach. Major Pros: None that I can think of. We won’t be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Shores
Our family enjoyed the stay at the garden cottage. The room was clean, welcoming, and well decorated. Myrtle met us and gave us a tour during our check-in. The property is located on the beach with walking distance to many restaurants and bars. The property has a wonderful and beautiful garden to relax. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
Myrtle’s place was perfect for our little family vacation. Such a beautiful place and a very central location, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We loved the sunsets on the beach every night! The house was clean and organized, and included everything we needed for our stay. Thank you Myrtle, for sharing your beautiful space with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
We absolutely loved our stay in Myrtle’s cottage. Location is a 10/10. You cannot get much closer to the beach which was so convenient with kids and toys and umbrellas and chairs, etc. We were <1 minute walk to a surf shop, dining, an ice cream spot, and a CVS. The property is immaculately maintained. The cottage was plenty of room for our family of 4 and extremely clean. Myrtle is a gracious and accommodating host. She gave us a tour and everything was so well stocked (plus some) in the cottage. This was by far one of the best VRBO experiences we have had. We cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise!
Sandy Shores is an Amazing beach side cottage that offers a Beautiful garden, walking distance restaurants, beach equipment, and a Lovely onsite owner. You will want to come back again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking
The host was thorough showing us the property and everything she had to offer us. The cottage and garden was amazing. Cottage was very clean nice homie feel. Garden was absolutely beautiful. Privacy and close to the ocean. Me and my sister had a marvelous time. Thanks Myrtle for sharing your property with us. 😃🌴🌸
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
This was a delightful experience . We were in cottage one which does not have beach view, however, the gardens and sitting areas provide a sought after view of the water. Next time would love the cottage which enjoys a beach/ water view. There was ample shade around the property too which allowed respite from the heat of the day. We would definitely come again .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
We had a quick trip to Sandy Shores. The rental was exceptionally clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The property was gorgeous; Myrtle does a great job maintaining the grounds. You are literally beachfront, and the beach was never crowded. Myrtle provided everything you’d need to enjoy your days down by the ocean, too. We enjoyed the little town and there were plenty of options for dining. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This property was perfect for our long weekend getaway. Just steps from the beach. Chairs and umbrellas for the beach. Cute apartment with all the necessities. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true gem!
Imagine reading your book, eating your meals, even napping with the soothing sound of waves. The beach is steps away through powdery white sand. Every evening features a beautiful sunset. Myrtle has created a beautiful garden with private pockets for relaxing. She has also thought of every need down to beach towels and an umbrella. Staying with her was like visiting a relative, comfortable and homey. This place checked everything on my list. I wanted small, quiet, shady with beach access without crossing a road. I was also drawn to the 1950’s v-groove paneling because it reminds me of my grandparents home. If you are interested in a more modern interior, you should book the gulf view cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Exactly what we were looking for
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring retreat
This was the perfect place to unwind and relax. The gardens are so pretty and peaceful and the outdoor spaces are perfect for tanning, having coffee, or reading as well as a lovely dining area. Our host, Myrtle, is very detail oriented and has thought of so many details to make your stay easy and convenient. Comfy king size bed, a soothing “sleep machine”, basic toiletries, nice pans, and there is a very nice grill and washing machine and dryer for use as well . Myrtle has thought of everything such as beach chairs, noodles, umbrellas, and even boogie boards for the beach front. The rental unit was very clean and our host was extremely welcoming. Highly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of Florida the way it used to be
Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We enjoyed our stay. This place was perfect for us. Minute to the beach and outstanding host showed me everything personally during our checking. Love to return with my family again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beachside Location
We had a lovely visit and enjoyed the cottage and beach so much! The cottage is cute and homey with all the comforts and necessities of home in the kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. The grounds are fantastic for sitting in the shade and sipping coffee while watching the birds and ocean. The beach and ocean is clean, not very crowded, and loaded with sealife and birds to watch! The host is fantastic, very friendly, helpful and responsive to questions. I will definitely return to this lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Vacay!
We had a great time at Sandy Shores Garden cottage! We were celebrating a special birthday with a weeklong event that included beach, golf, Bucs football game, food, fun, sun, walking, craft beer, nature preserve, shopping, exploring and much needed R&R. We found the cottage so very quaint and furnished in old style Florida fashion...dark wood interior, turquoise colored bathroom tile, etc. The bathroom and shower is small but served our needs. The hot water gets hot quickly-we love that. Soft water results in flat hair but hey, we're on vacation so who cares? The kitchen has all the basics. We ate in a few times. Anecdote Brewing is right across the street and we love craft beer so a big plus there for us! Guilty Sea Sports Bar nearby had super margaritas for $5 and the bone in wings were great! I did used the big washer and the dryer. Only $4 - honor system. There is laundry soap but no dryer sheets or balls so may want to bring those. You can be as private as you want or socialize with the other guests. The beach is about a two minute walk from the door (depending how fast you stroll) There are chairs & beach items...Everything you need to have a good time. There's a grill too! I loved taking my coffee to the tall chairs to work on my puzzles. Myrtle is a wonderful gracious hostess! We loved our get-away and hope to return someday and maybe try the Gulf unit. We highly recommend this location and rental. Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away!!
We’d been desperate for a long weekend away, and Ms. Myrtle and her beautiful property did not disappoint! The cottage was clean and had everything that we needed for our 3-night stay. We brought along breakfast items and enjoyed eating outside and sipping coffee overlooking the beach every morning. Check-in/out were both seamless. Myrtle was a quick phone call away (though we didn’t need to call, except to notify her we were packed and leaving) and she was frequently available to chat or ask a question as she was out and about caring for the property at some point each day. Overall, a wonderful stay with a wonderful hostess!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Weekend
My wife and I were looking for a long weekend at the beach. We have always loved the Indian Rocks Beach area. Booked Mrs. Hall's Sandy Shores and we could not have picked a better spot. On the beach , out door sitting areas with perfect view for sunsets in the evening and a morning cup of coffee. You are right in the heart of Indian Rocks and can walk to all the great spots IRB has to offer. The place is maintained impeccably . Hope to make it back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023