Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.
House in Indian Shores, FL
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This 2-bedroom single-family home located in Indian Shores is just steps to the intercostal and Gulf of Mexico. In the midst of condos and apartment buildings, come home to this charming bungalow, conveniently located on the ground floor. Queen Bed in one bedroom, Full-Size bed in the second bedroom. All beds have just been purchased and are new. Jacuzzi bathtub.
The kitchen countertop has been replaced and is new. It has a new kitchen sink and is fully equipped with all appliances and cooking utensils, including a new oven, a new dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Eat in the kitchen. New linens and towels have been bought and are provided. The screened-in porch has been expanded to provide more enjoyment. New Washer/Dryer on-premise. The porch is a great place to work, study, relax, or have supper together as a family. There are two parking spots if you park perpendicular to each other, with one car parallel to the house and the other perpendicular and beside the shed.
Children are welcome - and there are games and beach toys provided as we have children. 2 Bicycles are available. One small dog under 35 pounds is welcome. No other pets are allowed. Only small dogs are allowed on the property. Contact us if you have any questions about this policy.
Watch the sunrise over the intercoastal and watch the sunset on the Gulf that is to die for, all steps from your home away from home.
See the video of the Banana Bungalow - https://youtu.be/CC28FMdSzDs
The kitchen countertop has been replaced and is new. It has a new kitchen sink and is fully equipped with all appliances and cooking utensils, including a new oven, a new dishwasher, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Eat in the kitchen. New linens and towels have been bought and are provided. The screened-in porch has been expanded to provide more enjoyment. New Washer/Dryer on-premise. The porch is a great place to work, study, relax, or have supper together as a family. There are two parking spots if you park perpendicular to each other, with one car parallel to the house and the other perpendicular and beside the shed.
Children are welcome - and there are games and beach toys provided as we have children. 2 Bicycles are available. One small dog under 35 pounds is welcome. No other pets are allowed. Only small dogs are allowed on the property. Contact us if you have any questions about this policy.
Watch the sunrise over the intercoastal and watch the sunset on the Gulf that is to die for, all steps from your home away from home.
See the video of the Banana Bungalow - https://youtu.be/CC28FMdSzDs
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Indian Shores, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Couldn't have picked a better place. The location to the beach and surrounding entertainment is the best !! Rich & Elisa are excellent at communicating and provide a perfect bungalow to enjoy.
5.0 / 5.0
We started out our stay with Tropical Storm Debbie. The hosts were in contact with us and checking on us until the weather cleared! All was well!
Check in and out was easy. Perfect location! Not only a short walk to the beach, but also to the coffee shop and delicious Salt Rock Grille restaurant!
It was my husband, in-laws, 1 year old baby, and myself that visited and there was just enough space in the house for us all and a very busy toddler!
Pack and play is at the house and saved us!
Thank you for a great stay! We hope to be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved how close this was to the beach and the little park. We brought our dog and was just a short drive to the dog friendly beach area in north Clearwater. We could walk right across the street to the beach during the day and the wagon was a nice touch for all our beach gear! The house was just as pictured. Homey and cute!
4.0 / 5.0
The place was exactly like the listing described. The amenties were great and the proximity to the beach was great
5.0 / 5.0
Such a cute little Bunglow! We traveled with our 3 kids and it was the perfect amount of space for us. We werent there much as we spent most of our time in the beach but it was perfect. The screen room provided a great place for dinner while keeping the bugs away. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for quick dinner prep. I am pretty sure the walk to the beach was shorter then those staying in the multi level condos. The owners were quick to reply with any questions we had and made our experience fantastic! We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
If you get a chance to stay here it's 1000% worth it! The owners are amazing! The property is amazing! Great experience for the past 3 years and I'm already planning my trip for 2025 and I'll be staying here again!
5.0 / 5.0
This property was perfect for my group. It was clean, and had all the things in it to cook for ourselves and spend comfortable time at the beach. We loved the Trolley and were able to go many places without having to drive.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is so adorable! It has everything you could possibly need. The owners are awesome, they did a wonderful job having a fully stocked kitchen and linens, definitely made meal planning and packing so much easier. The property itself is so cozy and is very well maintained. We loved the screened in porch, it was so nice to hang out on when we weren’t at the beach (which is just steps away). Others have mentioned the municipal building as a slight negative however, we found it to be a positive as it seems to keep the louder more ‘party-centric’ folks away which was perfect for our family trip. We would 100% recommend the Banana Bungalow to anyone and it will definitely be our first choice when visiting Indian Shores.
Bonus: the beds were very comfortable!!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful accommodations, perfect location, Much better than we hoped for!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Clean, comfortable, homie. Provided all the necessities needed for the beach, recreation and cooking. All the comforts of home. We would stay there again. The hosts were very personable and pleasant to correspond with. Can't say enough good things about our stay. Again, thank you very much.
4.0 / 5.0
Check-in did not go well because I did not receive the information to access the bungalow. However, once I was able to contact the owner he was extremely apologetic and responsive throughout my stay. The bungalow was well-stocked and nicely furnished/decorated. The location is perfect, although noise outside the bungalow from pedestrian and vehicular traffic was less than ideal.
5.0 / 5.0
We come here every year and have such a great time. The communication is always impeccable
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of four and small pup stayed the first week in April. This was our first time staying in a VRBO. The Banana Bungalow was as adorable in person as it was in the pics. The location was perfect - just a quick walk over to the beach. Catching the sunsets at the beach are a must! Rich and Elisa have the bungalow fully equipped with everything that you need - from a well stocked kitchen to beach chairs, towels, and bikes. All the appliances are in perfect condition. Bed mattresses appear to be new and are comfortable. If you like pickle ball - the court is across the street and the owners have the equipment for that and tennis. We played pickle ball almost every night! Screened in porch is a great setting for drinking morning coffee - we even had dinner out there a couple of evenings. Lots of good restaurants within a short drive, we highly recommend LuLu's if you want to go out for ice cream. Overall, we would recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Indian Shores. Rich and Elisa are super quick to respond to any questions you have!
5.0 / 5.0
Very close to everything. It was very comfortable and hosts went above and beyond providing everything you will need for the beach and at the bungalow. We even took advantage of washer and dryer. Was a nice plus! Thanks again
5.0 / 5.0
Location to beach is great-bungalow was very clean and had everything we needed...
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely house, perfect location!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and accessibility to the beach. Owners are excellent to work with and answered questions quickly. Great for adults and my 3 lb Yorkie ! It is a noisy area but no problem for me.
3.0 / 5.0
House was nice, owner was nice and fast to communicate. But, the location is behind a city building that has lots of loud trucks all day. They would stop outside our windows and it was very loud to were we had to quit talking and wait till they left. One of the main reasons i booked there was because if the jacuzzi and on site bicycles. The bikes were very under serviced. I could ride one but the other was too salt water corroded to get seat adjusted. I hoped to ride them. And lastly, the jacuzzi...the buttons need to be fixed. The middle button has to taken off and you force your thumb into hole and shove down as hard as you can. It hurt my thumb to do that and made me scared to put finger into that part of electric area. Major letdown. Like i mentioned, nice owners, but I felt let down to pay extra on my trip and not get full use of amenities.
5.0 / 5.0
I believe that my review will be in line with most of the reviews that I read prior to booking my stay.
Pros:
Cleanliness
Proximity to beach
Parking
Washer and dryer
Owner communication
Bicycles
Outdoor shower for cleanup
Proximity to coffee shop
Comfortable beds
Comfortable living room
Kitchen
Screened porch
Proximity to police station
Cons:
(By no means are these deal breakers for me. As mentioned in heading, I would definitely stay here again.)
Traffic and pedestrian noise. I had seen comments about the noise. Initially, we thought that we had a window open because you could hear when pedestrians walked by talking. Once we confirmed windows were closed, we grew more accustomed to what we were hearing.
Shower head. We are all around 5'5. The height of the shower head was at an awkward height for us. We tried different settings, but when combined with the height, we never got it to a real comfortable setting.
Initial unlock of property. This was really just user error. But in case you stay here, maybe you can avoid my mistake. Looking back, the directions were clear. I just had not used a touch lock that required an initial touch before the number pad appeared. I'm normally tech savvy, but I spent a minute trying multiple doors and re-reading the check-in instructions.
I stayed with my 11 year old son and mother in law prior to Christmas. We all really enjoyed our stay. The bungalow was very comfortable. My son loved riding the bicycles on the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Owners were helpful and pleasant to rent from. The house was in a perfect location for what we wanted, which was to be close to the beach, good restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. I would return to this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Although the weather did not cooperate we enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable and it was a cozy home. The only suggestion would be to lower the mirror in the bathroom as we are only 5'3" and we could only see the top of our heads lol. We hope to be back for that sunset!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed our stay. Short walk to the beach. Comfy beds.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed here for a “work-cation”. The house was clean and very comfortable. There aren’t too many places you can go out your door to the right and watch the sunrise and left to catch the sunset! We loved walking on the beach and hanging on the screen porch after work. There are also a ton of restaurants with in 3 miles. The homeowners were lightning fast with a question I had. We will stay here again ASAP.
5.0 / 5.0
Not only was this perfect for our group of 4 but definitely could have squeezed in a couple more family members. Just steps away from the beach and lots to do in the area. Communication was on point with Rich & Lisa. We will definitely be back. On a separate... If you bring dogs, just know that they are not allowed on the beaches at all, but there is a cute little brunch spot called Sweet Sage Cafe that not only welcomes them, but has a doggie menu.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is amazing and the owners are the best! They are readily available and if there is an issue they are on top of it. If I was to rate the property and owners on a scale of 1-10 I would give them 100!!
5.0 / 5.0
The location of this property is perfect for a beach vacation!! It’s in a safe area with friendly people!! Three days in we had an AC issue and within minutes the owner had someone there to fix it. They communicate well and responded quickly! You have everything you need for a stay at this location!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fantastic vacation at the Banana Bungalow. The beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, dual-recliner couch was nice, and plenty of beach equipment. The beach was so close and the wagon definitely helped hauling the stuff. Water was gorgeous and perfect temp, decent waves for great bodysurfing, and a nice breeze but not too windy so the beach umbrella provided was perfect for us. We had brought a beach tent with us just in case but never used it. Wasn't really crowded even on the weekend.
Richard and Elisa were very gracious hosts and answered all our questions very quickly, both before we got to the property and during our stay.
The trolley along Gulf Blvd. was a nice bonus and the stop is very close to the bungalow. It's helpful to download the Transit app so you can see each trolley's progress along the route and also the Flamingo Fares app so you don't have to pay with exact change each time. (One rider costs $2.25.) We took it to John's Pass several times, which was a lot of fun with many restaurants and shopping.
Last but not least, the Salt Rock Grille which is practically next door was incredible. Definitely go for their early bird special--probably the best value in the area.
All in all, we had an amazing time and will definitely return in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second stay at the Banana Bungalow and have vowed to keep coming back. The bungalow is like a home away from home - equipped with everything anyone could need. It is just a few short steps to the beach, Mahauffer's (one of the coolest hangouts in the area), as well as the Salt Rock Grill which is one of the best restaurants we've found. It's also right next door the police department so it's super safe. Rich and Elise are the best hosts anyone could hope for and treat us like family each time we've stayed. We love this place and plan on coming back again and again. Five stars doesn't do this quaint bungalow justice. This is our most favorite place to stay ever! It's such a happy place and we know you'll love it just as much.
5.0 / 5.0
It was wonderful to be so close to the beach, just a short walk away. We had a wonderful time. Great communication.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
5.0 / 5.0
This property was within walking distance to the beach and had everything you could possibly need for a vacation. The hosts communicate with us from start to finish ensure we had a pleasant stay. We would definitely recommend this vacation a rental to other families.
5.0 / 5.0
We always have a great experience at the bungalow! The owners are very responsive and it has everything our family could need!
5.0 / 5.0
The property is cute and has a lovely screened in porch to enjoy the breeze. The Jacuzzi tub was very enjoyable. We loved the extra touches like the water bottles, aloe and the bottle of wine that were left for us to enjoy!
5.0 / 5.0
Was our second time renting this place- everything was great !
5.0 / 5.0
Owners very responsive to any inquiries. Great location.
4.0 / 5.0
Very clean, quiet and cute. Owners very responsive when contacted about a small issue. Loved the new washer and dryer. Bathroom is very unique and lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was as advertised. Very clean! Rich was great. I could not get the Super Bowl channel on the TV. Rich was out of town but had his son come over to add the app. We are from Kansas so it was a very important event for us. If we are in the Indian Shores area again we will definitely stay here. Go Chiefs!
5.0 / 5.0
Bungalow is just perfect! Across the street from the beach with intracoastal waterway right behind us. Location is great. We love it here!
2.5 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at your Banana Bungalow, emmensly!! Everything we could have asked for. A must stay!! Thank you
Sincerely,
The Talbots
Will and Tracy Talbot
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome gem location! Right across from the beach and on the intercostal. Loved the sunsets and sunrises. Nice coffee shop next door. If we could take that Indian Shores coffee shop with us, we would . We celebrated New Year’s Eve and our 42nd anniversary at a great restaurant called Caddy’s . Lots of many restaurants and amenities . Hosts are very quick to respond to any questions, and the house was stocked with everything you need for a beach bungalow . A very safe location near the police station. . Just an overall great vacation!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Indian Shores?
The average price for a rental in Indian Shores is $557 per night. This rental is $238 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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