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Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf

Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf

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Beach side lawn and deck and nautical flag pole
Gazebo showing beach side lawn and dunes
From the beach side porch
New Kitchen with all new appliances showing Dutch door on Gulf Blvd .
New kitchen entering from Gulf Blvd side

Overview of Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSplash Harbour Water Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn's Pass Village & Boardwalk16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSand Key Park17 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beachfront, Chic a si Cottage, original vintage Florida charm right on the Gulf

Enjoy the privacy of this award-winning cottage directly on the white sands of Indian Rocks Beach. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, Chic a si Cottage is built of cypress with a tin roof, Bermuda shutters, and original gingerbread trim. An expansive deck and lawn between the cottage and the beach invites outdoor living with Adirondack chairs, hammock, porch swing, and a dining gazebo with overhead fan and large gas grill. The private outdoor shower allows bathing under the sun or moon. Generous private parking. Newly designed kitchen with all new appliances in 2017. Fireplace, central heating and air-conditioning, washer/dryer.

Property manager

Harry Flowers
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Dining on FL Sundowner's Gulf Front Deck
FL Sundowner Gulf Front Beach House
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (67 reviews)
FL Sundowner Gulf Front Beach House

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Within 7 days of booking, copy of ID for Primary Renter must be sent Owner.
All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final. This will occur within 48 hours of the booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

This cottage is located in Independence Square, a neighborhood in Indian Rocks Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Florida Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min walk
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 16 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 17 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 18 min drive
  • Clearwater Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Original Crabby Bills - 2 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 3 min drive
  • Goose's Sports Bar - 3 min drive
  • PJ's Oyster Bar - 5 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mishele F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time - same charm!
We have stayed in this adorable home for the last 3 years and have had the same amazing experience each time. It is the perfect cottage on the beach for a relaxing week (or more) and we feel lucky to have found a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Cottage
This was our third time renting this adorable cottage. We love being right on the beach and short walking distance to so many of the best restaurants. The landscaping and outdoor areas are beautiful and so well taken care of. The inside is charming and clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the beach. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Chicasi is a beautiful property. The outdoor space was to die for and the cottage itself was a a great blend of modern conveniences and beach living. We also loved the outdoor shower. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth trip to Chicasi
We've stayed at Chicasi four summers in a row. We love it. Location is perfect. The cottage is cute and well maintained. We especially enjoy the gazebo and outdoor spaces. Communication with Hal is quick and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBORA D., Loudon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Very relaxing looking at the ocean with my moring coffee from the backyard of the cottage and the sunsets were beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Harry Flowers

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Hal and Marian Flowers live in Tampa, and enjoy Chic a si Cottage as their beach house during non-rental periods. Hal is a real estate executive and Marian practices family law in Tampa. Since they purchased it in 1998, they have made extensive improvements including new decks, gazebo, kitchen and appliances, linens & bedding, furniture, HVAC and landscaping, but have preserved the original charm of the vintage cottage. They want you to feel like you have stepped back in time to enjoy the magic of being on the Gulf of Mexico with your family.

Why they chose this property

Three bedrooms, two baths, two queen beds and a bunk room allow comfort for 6 with ease. Includes all linens & towels. 3 TVs. Telephones. Kitchen has all imaginable amenities, full size appliances, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, hand mixer, toaster, blender, waffle maker, garbage disposal, refrig with ice-maker & filtered water, and full service for 8. Full sized washer & dryer in private laundry. Cozy living room made of cypress has vaulted ceiling with fireplace, color TV w/digital cable & Bose speakers, Blue-ray VCR & videos, CD player & tuner. High speed wireless internet. Master bedroom has a color TV, and French doors leading out to private outdoor shower. Lounge chairs, beach towels, and many creature comforts including outdoor gas grill. Outdoor rocking chair, and over sized seating make the large deck the place to be at our colorful sunsets. Boat box full of children's toys for sandcastle building and digging. Well appointed, with an eye toward comfort and enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

One of the few original cottages left on Indian Rocks Beach. Perfectly restored ( Historic Preservation Award in 2004), the quintessential beach house!

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