Update --- On August 11th 2025 the condo association will be doing updates to the pool and pool area, and they are estimating the construction work will take approximately 120 days to complete (estimation only). During this time the pool will be closed, HOWEVER, The Sand Dollar condos, located 2 buildings to the North, is allowing the Beach Cottages guests to use their pool during this time. Six Wristbands to access the Sand Dollars Pool will be provided, and guests must leave all wristbands inside the unit at their departure, or they will be charged $35 for each missing wristband.
This stunning and roomy 2-bedroom 2 bath condo will be sure to not disappoint! This 2nd floor condo boasts 1400 S.F. and is located directly on the fine white sandy beaches of Indian Shores, Florida, in the lovely Beach Cottages Condo's. Propane grills by the pool area seaside!
Comfort abounds in this top-rated tourist destination, beaches rated #1 in the WORLD! Make this vacation a memorable one by staying in roomy comfort! The views of the beach from the pool deck are magnificent, however there is no beach view from the room. The balcony overlooks the Bird Sanctuary next door; there will be a fishy smell during feeding times if sitting on the balcony during feeding times.
Fireplace is decorative only, no fires allowed.
To help you settle in comfortably, we will provide the following essentials:
Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, One roll of paper towels, Hand soap at each sink, Dish soap, A few trash bags for each trash can, A few laundry sheets, Dish detergent and sponge, Ground coffee or coffee pods, Dish towel(s).
In addition, we will provide one full set of bath towels and one beach towel per person, based on the number of guests the home or condo accommodates.
Please note: We do not provide extra supplies during your stay, regardless of its duration. Some of the main items that we DO NOT provide are shampoo, body wash, conditioner, tissues, oils, spices (salt, pepper, etc.), coffee filters, cream or sugar, tin foil.
Any ESA animals brought to the home will absolutely require submitting a Valid Doctors RX to us in advance of booking. Minimum age: one guest must be at least 25 years old. Travelers' insurance is recommended. Each unit has different policies for Boats and Kayaks, jet skis and RV’s. Please do not assume they are allowed. You must address this prior to booking.
Recommended restaurants: *our favorites*
Close to Beach Cottage Indian Shores and Redington, The Conch Republic Grill *,The Broke N Bored Grill * walking distance, Salt Rock Grill, Seabreeze island Grill walking distance, Indians Shores Coffee Shop walking distance, Friendly Tavern walking distance, Sweet Safe Cafe, Jakes Coastal Cantina, The Original Crabby Bills, Villa Gallace, Jimmy Guanas, Jotos (across the bridge on Park)
Fun places to visit:
Florida Botanical Gardens, Splash Harbor Water Park, Tampa Zoo, John’s Pass restaurants and small shoppes, The Bird Sanctuary (UNIT'S BALCONY OVERLOOKS BIRD SANCUARY), Galleries and shops in downtown St Petersburg, Dining cruises out of Clearwater beach area, Parasailing at Clearwater beach, Dunedin shops, And much more!
Bicycle and Kayak rental across the street from Beach Cottage
Sorry, no towels, bathing suits, or clothes are allowed to be hung on the balcony to dry as per the HOA.
Pool temperature: please be advised that heated pools will likely have uncomfortably cold water when cold weather arrives. We will not extend refunds or reimbursements due to cold water temperatures.
Rates on OPEN DATES are often subject to change.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU BOOK THIS UNIT, YET ARE HAVING ANOTHER PARTY MAKE PAYMENT, YOU WILL NEED TO ADD THE EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE PAYER ONTO THE BOOKING, AND THE PAYER WILL NEED TO E-SIGN OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT. ONLY THE PERSON WHO PAYS IS AUTHORIZED TO E-SIGN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT.
Age minimum: One guest must be at least 25 years old. Under the ADA and Florida law, owners of public accommodations are not required to allow emotional support animals, only documented service animals. Rates on OPEN DATES are often subject to change. TRAVEL INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED. THERE IS A NO REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF CHECK-IN. THIS INCLUDES NO REFUNDS DUE TO HEALTH CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WEATHER CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WATER CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING COLD WATER OR RED TIDE, OR TRANSPORTATION OR ROAD CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS. A CHANGE IN YOUR BOOKING DATE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE OR ALLOWED, HOWEVER, SHOULD A DATE CHANGE BE ALLOWED BY THE OWNER, BOOKING DATE CHANGES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $50 CHARGE FOR EACH DATE CHANGE. Should a booking date change be allowed, the difference in rates, if lower, will not be refunded, and if higher, will be charged. AGAIN, due to the no refund policy, travel insurance is highly recommended, especially if your stay will fall around Florida's Hurricane season, which falls annually around June 1 through Nov. 30. Check in is any time after 4PM. We cannot guarantee pools will be warm during cold weather months and will not give discounts or refunds should a guest experience cold pool water temperatures.
Please understand what can come with the potential aftermath of a Hurricane. There may be closures of the following, that could possibly last weeks, if not longer: restaurants/shops, roads, certain amenities offered, beaches, Wi-Fi/cable, pools, elevators, etc. Our owners will stand behind their no refund cancellation policy for any of these inconveniences and will not be making anyone the exception. Again, this is why we HIGHLY recommend purchasing good travel insurance. There should be a few policies offered towards the end of your booking process. One of which should allow you to cancel for any reason (CFAR). However, it is important for you, to do your proper research in confirming what exclusions, if any, exist for that particular policy. If none are offered to you, you can always contact another 3rd party travel insurance company. Date changes, rain checks, or compensation will also not be options under these circumstances! Hurricane season, again, falls between June 1st and November 30th.
EARLY CHECK-IN:
Because we have a high amount of same day turn overs, we kindly ask that you PLEASE refrain from asking for an early check in. Check-in is at 4PM Eastern or any time thereafter. Should the unit be available for early check-in, it will be offered to you on the morning of your arrival for a $50 early check-in fee. Thank you for understanding!
We require the payer of the booking to sign our rental agreement, which insures the guest instructions will auto-send at 3PM on the day of arrival.
MAIL: SORRY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET YOUR MAIL DELIVERED, AS THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL. SHOULD YOU NEED YOUR MAIL DELIVERED DURING YOUR STAY, WE RECOMMEND PURCHASING A P.O. BOX LOCALLY.
Beach Cottage Rules:
1. All animals are strictly prohibited. 2. REMEMBER entry into the building is by key or code. 3. ALL vehicles must have a valid parking pass, or the vehicle will be towed. Each unit has one designated guest space. Limit 2 vehicles per unit. 4. NEVER leave doors propped open or let strangers into the building. 5. NO Boats, trailers or motor homes are permitted on the property. 6. MOTORCYCLES are not allowed to be operated or parked in the covered garage. 7. All children must be properly supervised at all times. Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by a parent or an adult in the pool area. Children under 12 are not permitted in the Jacuzzi. 8. Pool hours are from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. 9. All bathers use the pool and spa at their own risk. 10. All bathers must shower and remove oil, lotions and sand before entering the pool or Jacuzzi. No diapers are permitted in the pool. No persons with open sores, cuts or communicable diseases are permitted to enter the pool or Jacuzzi area, according to Florida Health Laws. 11. NO glass or bottles are permitted on the pool deck. 12. ALWAYS close umbrellas after use, or if you see a storm approaching. 13. NO running on the pool deck, walkways, or in stairwells and NO playing in the elevators. 14. NEVER feed the birds. 15. ALWAYS turn off the gas and clean the grill when you finish with the BBQ. 16. NEVER drape items, including towels or bathing suits, over balcony railings. 17. NEVER leave anything in the hallways, your unit doorway or in the parking garage. We will discard it. Similarly, items left on pool deck unattended may be disposed of. 18. ALWAYS dispose of your garbage. There are trash chutes on each floor. Always bag your garbage. If items are too large, place them in the large dumpsters in the garage. Blue recycling bins are also provided in the garage. 19. ALWAYS return carts to cart areas. 20. NOISE – All occupants shall refrain form creating noise which may disturb other occupants. Avoid any loud radios, televisions, stereos, Jacuzzi, dishwasher or washers and dryer before 8:00 a.m. or
after 10:00 p.m. VIOLATORS: RENTER AND GUESTS MAY BE EVICTED AND OWNERS MAY BE FINED
There is a County Beach nourishment project to include placing additional sand on the beaches of Sand Key (Clearwater Beach to Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach to North Redington Beach), Treasure Island and Upham Beach, however they do this in small stages, thus, beach use will be available on either side of the beach area that they are working on.
Anticipated Project Schedule [subject to change]
• Indian Shores: August – September 2025
• Redington Shores and N. Redington Beach: September – October 2025
• Upham Beach: October 2025
• Sunset Beach: October 2025 – January 2026
• Indian Rocks Beach: Late November – December 2025
• Sunshine Beach: November 2025 – January 2026
• Belleair Beach and Clearwater Beach: October 2025 – November 2025
