Nice views, appliances were newer too

PROS - The view in this backyard is AMAZING. You can see the dolphins swimming in the bay in the morning. That was a highlight for us! You are paying for that view and the Florida charm. - The house was clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable, the couch was comfy, and the kitchen had everything we needed. - The area is really cool- the house was located really close to a public beach access and to great restaurants and cafes. - The management company was VERY responsive once your time started. YOU SHOULD KNOW - The A/C wall units make the house hard to cool during a heat wave. I won’t hold that against, but I would ask that the owners leave some instructions on how to best cool the house down. The A/C in the main bedroom was dripping water so loud it was hard to fall asleep. - The house is older and in need of some updates. The cedar plank walls had a smell that takes some getting used to. CONS- - Our biggest issue was plumbing. I hope it was a fluke and this doesn’t happen to other guests, but all tubs and toilets stopped draining. The rental company was very helpful and they got a plumber there ASAP. But it still took a day. The shower in the 2nd room never drained fast enough to not fear flooding, so we all just used the main bath. - The living room TV was broken when we got there. (Half the screen was black.) The bedroom TV remote didn’t have batteries either, so we were forced to unplug a bit more than expected. - The outside furniture was pretty dirty

Loved the place, quiet and peaceful!

Beautiful view where we could see fireworks in every direction. Cute place for short term stay in very nice neighborhood and quick walk to beach and restaurants.

We had a great time. It was so relaxing to be able to sit out by the water and see the dolphins and manatees go by and fishing. The house was a little bit older but it felt so comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

Adorable, comfy home. About 1/2 mile walk to beach. Beach is clean and beautiful. My sons loved fishing off the dock.

Very relaxing and clean home. Dolphins feeding around the dock in the evenings and mornings. Plenty of fish around to be caught. Local bait shop up the road and every cast we had bites. Having a washer and dryer was a big plus. Neighbors were very friendly as well. So much to do just in IRB alone. Weekdays were best for the beach. Will definitely consider this home again for future stays.

Overall the property was worthwhile. The view was great and the location was quiet and convenient. I was disappointed, however, when I had to contact the rental agency when I did not hear that the property was available even though I waited until after 4:00 pm. Also when the shower door fell off from the wall I was told maintenance would be there asap but no one ever came.

Loved sitting on the comfy porch watching the dolphins swim by. The wildlife was amazing on the inlet

We enjoyed our stay! Great location, close to everything! Highly recommend!

Nice location easily walkable to Indian Rock Beach and local restaurants. Quiet location tucked away in a neighborhood. Nice dock where our kids were able to do some fishing and we saw the occasional dolphins swim by!

I loved staying on the bay. The house was really cute and has windows all along the back wall overlooking the bay. The beach was an easy walk from the house. Several good restaurants within walking distance. Clearwater and St Pete were easily drivable. Definitely recommend!

The property is in a great location - close to the beach and restaurants. The house was clean. There were small ants but not enough to complain about. We would stay here again.

The house was darling and we enjoyed looking out at the water. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. Our only problem there was no blow dryer. Tiny ants in the kitchen and not enough toilet paper and paper towels. Other then that we had a wonderful time sitting out on the dock having our coffee and enjoying our wine at night

Great location. Housekeeping is lacking, but it’s in a great neighborhood.

This was our mother daughter trip and both mom and I loved loved love the property… the decor and view from the living room was just magical and peaceful. We were able to cook everyday and enjoy the view from the dinning area. Reading other reviews was able to give us a clear idea of what to bring or get before even arriving so we were well stocked for our week. Washer dryer is on the property also which comes in handy.

Amazing location! Loved sunrises on the dock watching the dolphins and birds! Then in the evenings just a short walk to the beach for sunsets. Everything you need is within walking distance. We just absolution love this area. The cottage was adorable and clean. Small ant problem. But we just kept everything put away. The beds were very comfortable. Great showers and the a/c units cooled the place very well. We would definition rent again here!

When someone says “outdated”, I say “charming”. This oldie cozy cottage has a lot of history. If I guess, it is probably 70-80 years old and has not been renovated since last century. For me and my family it was a perfect gateway, and actually “Home away from home”, because I live in a similar cutie. There is no central air cooling/heating system - the bulky single units instilled through the walls and windows and they operate extremely loudly. For me it was a huge plus because of its noise I didn’t hear my dad’s snoring. The minus - the unit in the small bedroom is not cooling efficiently and should be either fixed or replaced. It was almost too hot to sleep restfully. The outlets and light switches are randomly located and we never figured out a few of them - what do those turn on or off. However, it was fun to discover. The place has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. King size bed and a queen bed. Very comfortable. But then again, to those who complain, bring your own pillow tops. Sheets and towels soft and clean. Small narrow kitchen

Close to beach. Perfect for vacation

Saw reviews of the property before our visit. Reviews said the place is outdated. It is somewhat outdated , but it didn’t affect our visit at all! We brought our boat and had a fantastic time. The location is great for going to anything and everything! !! We’ll def come back!!

This home is a perfect place to experience the quiet waters as well as the nearby IRB.

So many pros: This House is centrally located to everything the Gulf Shores has to offer! We booked many days of fishing charters and the location was right up the road from Belleair Bait and Tackle where our guide Turtlehead Charters picked us up. You can also rent poles from the bait and tackle shop. The Back deck and dock are wonderful to relax on and fish from. We caught a lot of different species of fish over 7 days. On a bobber with shrimp Sheep's Head and Drum. On the bottom with weights Channel Catfish. Dolphins swim by about 7 am and 7-8 pm. Neighbors are kind and have a swim group that circles the channel in the early morning hours. We were invited to join even as visitors. Beach access is walking distance. If your looking for great food near buy Guppy's at end of street is great and Caddy’s up the road is also delicious. You can walk to most locations but if you are needing groceries driving to the Publix in Belleair bluffs is about 5-8 minutes away. The beds were comfortable, and the towels were clean. There is a well stocked kitchen with coffee maker. The back yard views are wonderful. You can load on a paddle board or kayak easily from dock when tide is up typically in morning and evening, rentals are available nearby, and beach towels were supplied in home. Cons: The house is dated, it took us a while to figure out what light switches worked what. The washer and dryer are located out front of the property which was odd at first but didn’t mind to much after we got used to it. There is AC but it’s not central. So each room has a unit in window which can be a bit loud. I got used to it by 2-3 night. Watch the screen door it has a great spring and likes to bite ankles. The yard is not fenced to front so if you are taking littles be mindful of this. In general this was a good rental for us as we spent most hours exploring the area and fishing. We did enjoy a movie when Tropical Storm came through for an evening. Centrally located and very quiet. Quite relaxing. I would absolutely rent again if available for our next trip. Thanks so much, for the much needed peaceful escape.

Good location, clean, some-what dated decor.

This location needs a total rehab, extremely dated. The wiring is terrible and need to be replaced. One working outlet in the MB, we had to run extension cords in order to operate our CPAPs. The toilet was so close to the cabinet that we had to sit sideways. Never rent again!! 😡

Enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage!

clean and well equipped!

We were very happy and comfortable. The views extraordinary and the mattresses were amazing and cozy. All the comforts needed for a home away from home for cooking and relaxing. Really enjoyed our time. Thank you!

The house was located on the water and has it's own dock. The kids did some fishing off the dock and was able to catch many different kinds of fish. House was clean and in a area that was not busy.

We really loved staying here. The front lock was a little difficult in the beginning but other than that it was wonderful. The view was spectacular, it was clean and so close to everything! Would recommend again! It was also very quiet :)

Cute house, everything you need right on the water

I live in Tampa, and my girl and I wanted to find a place close to us that felt like a real getaway. This is it. We loved it!!

Perfect weather so no need to run the a/c units. I just needed a home base for a few days and this place was perfect for what I needed.