Florida beach house rentals

Grandma's place on the beach.... a Gulf front island home and carriage house from the summer of 1925. Lovingly restored by 3rd generation owners into fully furnished seaside retreats. This page details a 1 bedroom apartment in the carriage house, a 1 bedroom in the main house and 2 studio apartments in the main house. This is clearly the most beautiful spot on the 12 mile string of barrier islands of white sand beaches between Clearwater and St. Pete. You'll stay in a truly unique setting. This stretch of the island is called "The Narrows" by the old fishermen. The waters of the Gulf and the Bay surround you like nowhere else!

The home is right on the beach and right across 2 lane Gulf Blvd, you will see the yachts cruising up and down the Intracoastal Waterway. Kids enjoy fishing on the bay in the morning, exploring a neat old house, and spending time on the beach wading out in low tide to our sandbar in our warm emerald Gulf waters to find cockle shells, Atlantic conches and sand dollars.

At age 79, this is the oldest remaining beach house in Indian Shores. You can't get any closer to the beach, with the sea oats and dunes just steps away. We are uncrowded and unhurried. This part of the island is the most sought after. You might say we are on millionaire row with a mix of luxury and historic residences around us. My brother owns the waterfront restaurant just down the street and has excellent grouper sandwiches and a live jazz band. Crabby Bills, one the Gulf coast's best seafood places is a mile away in town.

Click to visit this home's two bedroom units!

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Owner's web site

As my friend Kat says "We're minutes away from Tampa Bay's best theater, shopping, family attractions and night spots. Take advantage of as little or as much as you want." We pride ourselves on our clean and well kept appearance, we're awarded Superior Small Lodging, and we're rated one of the best on the beach. This vacation, why not do something different for a change and enjoy a piece of old Florida in an historic beach house.

AMENITIES

Type: Gulf Front Home with Apartments

1 Bedroom in Carriage House...1 queen
... sleeps 2...one bath
1 Bedroom in Main House...1 queen, 1 queen sofabed... sleeps 4...one bath
2-Studio apartments in Main House...1 queen
sleeps 2...one bath

All units have Full Kitchens
...dishes/cookware/utensils
microwave, toaster, coffeemaker
washer/dryer (in bldg), linens/towels
air conditioning, outside shower, beach sitting area

1 Bedroom in Carriage House
cable TV, sound machine, phone, patio, dishwasher
1 Bedroom in Main House
cable TV, VCR, phone, patio
2 Studios in Main House
cable TV, VCR, phone

Sorry, no smoking; no pets.

RATES & INFO

$65-$108/day...$450-$750/week

$150 deposit to hold a reservation. Refundable security/damage deposit may be required on large parties. $50 cleaning fee, Flat rate is for 4 persons.Extra adult $10/day, extra child $7/day. 11% lodging tax. Due to limited parking in the courtyard only 2 vehicles please. Check-in after 2:00 PM - check-out 10:00 AM. 30 day cancellation notice required prior to arrival date for full refund of deposits. Holidays are charge peak rates.

For details, booking, contact:
Cor Van Harmelen, manager
800-595-6774
727-595-3611