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Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~

Spend your days soaking up sun on the beach or exploring nearby Clearwater Beach and John's Pass in Madeira Beach. End your evenings grilling up dinner on the community charcoal grill.

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Beach
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~

Welcome to Bella 9

******* This unit is fine, but due to storm damage, there will be ongoing construction at this property from now until October of 2025******

Bella Vita is a small 4 condo complex that sits Beach side in the heart of Indian Shores. This unit does not have a direct Gulf Front View. All units have recently been updated with brand new living room furniture which includes a queen sofa sleeper.

There is no pool at Bella Vita , but the Gulf of Mexico is so close you can taste the salt in the air. Bring the whole family and the dog (1 dog per unit) (20lb weight limit) to this 1 bedroom/1 bathroom cottage that can accommodate 4 guests comfortably.

Bella 9 is on the 2nd floor and is located beach side with only another cottage sitting between it and the Gulf of Mexico. The bedroom has a queen bed and sits adjacent to the full size bathroom that offers a tub/shower combo.
A separate shared laundry room is available for added convenience. The large kitchen overlooks the living area and has everything you might need to cook your favorite meal in or grill your catch of the day on the community charcoal grill located under the complex directly on the sand.

The complex is close to many local restaurants and shopping in the area. Clearwater Beach is located a short distance to the North and John's Pass in Madeira Beach is a short distance to the South. Both places are a great place to spend the day sightseeing and have an abundance of specialty stores to shop until you drop in.

Bella Vita is a great place to host your family reunion!

Arrival Instructions: Once your booking has been finalized, we will email you our contact information and specific instructions for pick up keys at our local office. Be sure to check your SPAM folder for our emails.

Self-Catering: The unit is being offered as a self-catering accommodation. The unit is stocked with enough basics to get you going for the first night. The kitchen is equipped with cooking essentials. Fresh bed linens and bath towels are provided. The complex is equipped with a community washer/dryer. . At the end of your stay, wash and put away any dishes, empty the fridge and cupboards and take the trash out to the bins before you leave. A minimum charge of $300 will apply for missing linens and/or housekeeping services that exceed normal use. A minimum charge of $1,000 will apply for smoking in the property.

Transportation: The unit is located approximately 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, and 12 miles from St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport. Ground transportation is available through ridesharing services. Getting around Pinellas barrier-island beach towns is inexpensive, fun, easy, and convenient when you take advantage of the Pinellas Suncoast Beach Trolley (PSTA) service. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north) to Pass-A-Grille (south) and stops at specially marked "Trolley Stop" locations along the entire Gulf Blvd route.

Pet Policy: Dogs only are permitted in this vacation rental and must be arranged in advance. Any unapproved pet is prohibited and could result in eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. You are solely responsible for any damage or personal injury caused by your pet. Only 1 dog permitted and must not weigh over 20lbs. is acceptable with a $150 non-refundable pet fee. .

Accidental Damage Protection: INSURANCE as listed in Homeaway/-- "other charges" will cover up to $3,000 of unintentional damage to the rental unit that occurs during your stay. Intentional damage of damage that exceeds the maximum will be charged to the credit card on file. In lieu of the insurance a $3,000 damage deposit will be required upon final payment.
Amenities Include:
- Bldg. Complex Name: BellaVita
- Type Unit: multi unit
- Unit Rating: Gold
- Beach Access Type: Direct Access
- Distance to Beach: Direct Access
- Floor/Bldg Height: 2nd floor
- Year Built: 1950
- Approx. Sq. Ft.: 864
- Exposure/View: West
- Parking Type: 1 Assigned
- Lanai / Balcony: Balcony
- BBQ Grill: Charcoal
- Master Bedroom: Queen
- Bathrooms-Other: Hall Bath tub/shower
- Den- Desk / Pull Out: queen pull out
- Flooring: wood laminate
- TV/DVD/ STEREO: TV/living room
- Internet Access: WIFI
- Pet Friendly: Up to 35 lbs. - $150
- Reservation Fee: $150
- Damage Protection: $60
- Departure Clean Fee: $160
- Taxes: 13%
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Property manager

Premier Sotheby's International Realty

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

43372

About the area

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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 5 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jimmys Sushi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joto's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ located?

Situated in Indian Shores, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Town Square Nature Park and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Perfect for 2
Everything was great! Perfect location perfect place for the two of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Beach Home
We loved our little beach home. Access to a private beach steps outside our door was priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

April stay
I had a wonderful time staying here! It was a perfect little spot for the 3 weeks I was there. It was perfect right on my beach. My neighbors were all friendly. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Spring vacation
No problems. Very close walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., North Conway, NH

Wonderful
Really enjoyed our stay. Just right for two people. Any more Ana’s would be crowded. Could use new couch but other than that great spot. Thank you. Hope to come back next year for longer.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bella Vita in Indian Shores
Loved the location, nestled up in the beach. Indian Shores is a nice, down to earth location with some good restaurants and a nice beach. Vrbo, however, misrepresented the unit I was renting, using pictures of the adjacent unit so that you didn’t realize that the view of the beach from your unit is completely blocked by the building in front of it. The front view they use is of a different building. Shameful. We still had a nice time even though the unit we rented had multiple problem, as well. The local RE company fixed what they could fix in a timely fashion)
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

paradise
The condo was very nice and relaxing, with only a quick walk through a gate straight out to the beach!!! What more could you possibly want!!!!! Great place and we will be back again soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy G.

Location is fabulous! Access to the beach was the best, just a walk down the path!
We personally stayed at Bella Vista #9. I was a nice one bedroom (bedroom is on the street side, which can be loud) there were some cosmetic things that could be done to make the property shine, but it was livable, the AC worked, and we were very pleased to have a washer and dryer on the property. We checked in after hours and were called and also sent emails on how and where to check in. The staff was kind and courteous. We stayed for 10 days and loved the location. You can see the ocean from a side window, or if you walk over to unit #8 (not if you have neighbors however) we wished we would have known about the units in front of ours, or even #8 because you would see the ocean out those windows or off the decks. We gave a 3 for cleanliness because the wood is very weathered and under the stairs, next to the laundry room, it was dirty with sand and seaweed, etc, along with the laundry room, it was not swept or tidied up, just stuff thrown in the room. We did have some dirty vent covers, and some mold spots on the ceiling in the bathroom from the moisture, but that could be easily remedied with some more attention to that moisture, etc. The cleanliness was more cosmetic issues, not filth issues. We spent a lot of time at the ocean, and it was the best location for that! This unit is on the same side as the ocean, no crossing streets to get to it. The laundry room had supplies as in beach chairs and umbrellas as well as charcoal for their fire pits to cook on, which we took advantage of also! They have an outdoor shower faucet and water hose to wash off the sand after coming back in. Overall, we would stay there again, and would also bring family! We think next time we'd look into the front units, but this suited us just fine this trip, It was our first trip to FL and we loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Chad S., Salisbury, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Attention to detail
The location of this property is great, and the over all stay we good; however the property itself was not clean when we arrived. We could tell they wiped everything down but the bathroom still had hairs in the shower and the floor needed to be swept again. The A/C Filters were very dirty, and the front door leaks when it rains.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021