Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico
Cottage in Indian Rocks Beach, FL
4 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
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
Please be our guest! Sandy Shores has been in the Hall family for over 60 years, and is currently owned and operated by Myrtle Hall. Myrtle is German-born and moved to Indian Rocks Beach in 2000 when she married her late husband, Ned. Ned’s grandmother bought the Indian Rocks Beach property in 1946. Ned's father George Hall built the first, two-story building in 1952. The one-story Gulf Cottage followed in 1972. Ned's family lived here in the winter, and spent the summer in Ithaca, NY, where his father was the Golf Coach at Cornell University for over 40 years. Ned followed in his footsteps as a PGA Teaching Professional for over 25 years. He was teaching at the Clearwater Golf Club located in Clearwater, Florida when Myrtle, in Florida on holiday from Germany, met him in 1998. Myrtle and Ned, of course, had their wedding right in front of beautiful Sandy Shores!
Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.
Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE
Like Ned, Myrtle fell in love with this beautiful property and its rich family history. Ned and Myrtle started to rent out their cottages in 2005 after a complete beautification and enjoyed every minute of sharing this lovely property with their guests. Myrtle carries on the Hall family tradition of hospitality at Sandy Shores and adds her special brand of German warmth. Her attention to detail and cleanliness makes Sandy Shores a unique and charming retreat.
Free Wireless internet access available for our guests.
The GARDEN Cottage has a beautiful view into the Gardens
of Sandy Shores.
Also visit our additional properties at:
VRBO #78339 - GULF COTTAGE ( has a total GULF VIEW)
VRBO #508989 - PATIO COTTAGE
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Indian Rocks Beach, FL
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Reviews
10.0
The property is so beautiful and well maintained we loved being able to go out towards the backyard and right to the beach!
10.0
Loved this beach cottage! Just steps to the beach. Myrtle was a great communicator and was available to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend!!!
8.0
Great location for Beach, restaurants and supplies.
Very Clean and what we expected based on the research. We had a miscommunication on our check in but was our fault.
Myrtle was always making sure the property was maintained and did her best to communicate with us. Having beach supplies was a bonus. Only amenity we would have appreciated was a covered area for mostly rain. There are beautiful tropical areas that help with sun, but no covered outdoor areas for the daily rain showers.
10.0
Loved the location, Myrtle was a wonderful host and the cottage was very clean. Lovely garden and terrific beach access. A great place to escape for a few days!
4.0
The VRBO app presents this as a beautiful vintage cottage right on the beach. In actuality it is a very small, rustic, non-renovated, smelly place.
Major Cons: 1. Although it was supposed to be a non-smoking cabin, it reeked of very old tobacco smoke that just couldn’t be removed and it permeated our clothes. 2.No dishwasher, or
ice maker. 3. The bathroom was so small one could barely turn around in it. 4. The TV had no written instructions and the owner did not know how to make the streaming services work either. 5. The washer and dryer were not in the cabin but in a separate building and it cost $4 per load. 6. The cabin was technically beach-front, but there was no view of it from the cabin and it was a significant hike to the beach. Major Pros: None that I can think of. We won’t be back.
10.0
Our family enjoyed the stay at the garden cottage. The room was clean, welcoming, and well decorated. Myrtle met us and gave us a tour during our check-in. The property is located on the beach with walking distance to many restaurants and bars. The property has a wonderful and beautiful garden to relax. We highly recommend this place.
10.0
Myrtle’s place was perfect for our little family vacation. Such a beautiful place and a very central location, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We loved the sunsets on the beach every night! The house was clean and organized, and included everything we needed for our stay. Thank you Myrtle, for sharing your beautiful space with us!
10.0
We absolutely loved our stay in Myrtle’s cottage. Location is a 10/10. You cannot get much closer to the beach which was so convenient with kids and toys and umbrellas and chairs, etc. We were <1 minute walk to a surf shop, dining, an ice cream spot, and a CVS. The property is immaculately maintained. The cottage was plenty of room for our family of 4 and extremely clean. Myrtle is a gracious and accommodating host. She gave us a tour and everything was so well stocked (plus some) in the cottage. This was by far one of the best VRBO experiences we have had. We cannot wait to visit again.
10.0
Sandy Shores is an Amazing beach side cottage that offers a Beautiful garden, walking distance restaurants, beach equipment, and a Lovely onsite owner. You will want to come back again and again!
10.0
The host was thorough showing us the property and everything she had to offer us. The cottage and garden was amazing. Cottage was very clean nice homie feel. Garden was absolutely beautiful. Privacy and close to the ocean.
Me and my sister had a marvelous time.
Thanks Myrtle for sharing your property with us. 😃🌴🌸
10.0
This was a delightful experience . We were in cottage one which does not have beach view, however, the gardens and sitting areas provide a sought after view of the water. Next time would love the cottage which enjoys a beach/ water view. There was ample shade around the property too which allowed respite from the heat of the day. We would definitely come again .
10.0
We had a quick trip to Sandy Shores. The rental was exceptionally clean, well stocked, and comfortable. The property was gorgeous; Myrtle does a great job maintaining the grounds. You are literally beachfront, and the beach was never crowded. Myrtle provided everything you’d need to enjoy your days down by the ocean, too. We enjoyed the little town and there were plenty of options for dining. Can’t wait to come back!
10.0
This property was perfect for our long weekend getaway. Just steps from the beach. Chairs and umbrellas for the beach. Cute apartment with all the necessities. Very relaxing!
10.0
Imagine reading your book, eating your meals, even napping with the soothing sound of waves. The beach is steps away through powdery white sand. Every evening features a beautiful sunset.
Myrtle has created a beautiful garden with private pockets for relaxing. She has also thought of every need down to beach towels and an umbrella. Staying with her was like visiting a relative, comfortable and homey.
This place checked everything on my list. I wanted small, quiet, shady with beach access without crossing a road. I was also drawn to the 1950’s v-groove paneling because it reminds me of my grandparents home. If you are interested in a more modern interior, you should book the gulf view cottage.
10.0
Exactly what we were looking for
10.0
This was the perfect place to unwind and relax. The gardens are so pretty and peaceful and the outdoor spaces are perfect for tanning, having coffee, or reading as well as a lovely dining area. Our host, Myrtle, is very detail oriented and has thought of so many details to make your stay easy and convenient. Comfy king size bed, a soothing “sleep machine”, basic toiletries, nice pans, and there is a very nice grill and washing machine and dryer for use as well . Myrtle has thought of everything such as beach chairs, noodles, umbrellas, and even boogie boards for the beach front. The rental unit was very clean and our host was extremely welcoming. Highly recommend and hope to return!
10.0
Wonderful experience!
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. This place was perfect for us. Minute to the beach and outstanding host showed me everything personally during our checking. Love to return with my family again.
10.0
We had a lovely visit and enjoyed the cottage and beach so much! The cottage is cute and homey with all the comforts and necessities of home in the kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath. The grounds are fantastic for sitting in the shade and sipping coffee while watching the birds and ocean. The beach and ocean is clean, not very crowded, and loaded with sealife and birds to watch! The host is fantastic, very friendly, helpful and responsive to questions. I will definitely return to this lovely place.
10.0
We had a great time at Sandy Shores Garden cottage! We were celebrating a special birthday with a weeklong event that included beach, golf, Bucs football game, food, fun, sun, walking, craft beer, nature preserve, shopping, exploring and much needed R&R. We found the cottage so very quaint and furnished in old style Florida fashion...dark wood interior, turquoise colored bathroom tile, etc. The bathroom and shower is small but served our needs. The hot water gets hot quickly-we love that. Soft water results in flat hair but hey, we're on vacation so who cares?
The kitchen has all the basics. We ate in a few times. Anecdote Brewing is right across the street and we love craft beer so a big plus there for us! Guilty Sea Sports Bar nearby had super margaritas for $5 and the bone in wings were great! I did used the big washer and the dryer. Only $4 - honor system. There is laundry soap but no dryer sheets or balls so may want to bring those.
You can be as private as you want or socialize with the other guests. The beach is about a two minute walk from the door (depending how fast you stroll) There are chairs & beach items...Everything you need to have a good time. There's a grill too! I loved taking my coffee to the tall chairs to work on my puzzles. Myrtle is a wonderful gracious hostess! We loved our get-away and hope to return someday and maybe try the Gulf unit. We highly recommend this location and rental. Cheers!
10.0
We’d been desperate for a long weekend away, and Ms. Myrtle and her beautiful property did not disappoint! The cottage was clean and had everything that we needed for our 3-night stay. We brought along breakfast items and enjoyed eating outside and sipping coffee overlooking the beach every morning. Check-in/out were both seamless. Myrtle was a quick phone call away (though we didn’t need to call, except to notify her we were packed and leaving) and she was frequently available to chat or ask a question as she was out and about caring for the property at some point each day. Overall, a wonderful stay with a wonderful hostess!!
10.0
My wife and I were looking for a long weekend at the beach. We have always loved the Indian Rocks Beach area. Booked Mrs. Hall's Sandy Shores and we could not have picked a better spot. On the beach , out door sitting areas with perfect view for sunsets in the evening and a morning cup of coffee. You are right in the heart of Indian Rocks and can walk to all the great spots IRB has to offer. The place is maintained impeccably . Hope to make it back in the future.
10.0
Beautiful cottage in a breathtaking location. The host was wonderful. Highly recommend this cottage and sandy shores. We will be back!
10.0
This property is fantastic. Everything you need for a day or a week on the beach is available. The location is fantastic. The private beach can’t be beat. I think we have found our new go to beach destination.
Myrtle is a wonderful host. You can see the pride she takes in the property. I wish we had spent more time getting to know her while there. We most certainly will on our next visit.
I cannot recommend this place enough.
10.0
Our stay was wonderful and the best part about our stay was the location of the property and the extremely accommodating host. You have your own private walk to the beach with everything you would need to enjoy the beach available. You are also right across the surf shop that has awesome souvenirs, swimsuits, sunscreen, beach toys, etc. Next to the surf shop is a CVS that has a small grocery and beverage section along with any other things you may need. Also, you have the trolley stop just to the left of the property which is the best and cheapest way to get around to clearwater, madeira, and treasure island. On top of that, your are surrounded with lots of great places to eat, all with in a short walking distance.
On top of all this, the host is a very sweet, kind, and accommodating person. She was quick to answer texts and phone calls, and sense our flight to go back home flew out really late, she let us keep our luggage on the property which gave us the opportunity to enjoy the day before heading back home.
This should be on top of your list of places to stay!
8.0
Very Beach feel and decorations. Great access to Beach with private walkway. Lot of storage and nice kitchen appliances. Myrtle was very nice and accommodating.
Would definitely stay here again.
10.0
Wonderful, convenient beachfront location. Sunset views were fabulous. Very nice place to relax.
10.0
Great place to stay, beautiful gardens & landscaping located just walking distance from beach, stores and good restaurants. I definitely recommend it ! Thanks so much !
10.0
We had a wonderful stay! Myrtle was very accommodating and the space she has created is wonderful!! Walking distance to several restaurants and general goods. The beach is right there and the sunsets were the highlight of the trip!
10.0
Sandy shores is a lovely location at Indian rocks beach. Ms. Myrtle is an excellent host. Everything we needed was in the cottage. We had an amazing time on the beautiful beach.
10.0
Really enjoyed Myrtle's property and the close access to the beach. It's very private and quiet which is just what we were wanting in our stay.
10.0
The cottage is very cute with storage everywhere. We really appreciated the kitchen - it’s well stocked with everything you need to make a great meal. The place is tight and we used every inch but had what we needed. We found the bed pretty uncomfortable (definitely soft and peaked in the center) but the couch was comfy. It’s amazing to be right on the beach and the garden is absolutely stunning. Place is a gem and definitely a more homey experience than a resort or hotel.
10.0
Very friendly and kind, responsive and helpful is how I'd describe the host. The property and location were exactly as described.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Indian Rocks Beach. Sandy Shores is perfectly located-a short walk to the beach , restaurants and shopping. Myrtle is the perfect host as we lacked for mugging. Would definitely stay there again-hopefully soon!
10.0
It was an excellent 3 night stay!! Will definitely stay there again. Myrtle, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with
10.0
My fiancé and I loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. It was so clean and inviting, not to mention the owner of the property was very friendly and accommodating. Can wait to visit again.
10.0
This was our second trip to Sandy Shores and it did not disappoint. The location is perfect and you can't ask for a better host. The accommodations are clean and comfortable. The beach is easily accessible and Myrtle provides everything you need to enjoy your time there. We look forward to many more trips here.
10.0
As a four time repeat guest at Sandy Shores, the high expectation for warmth and comfort that Myrtle has set for her place was once again met. The location, the beach, the cleanliness and especially the wonderful host have always made our stays comfortable and memorable.
10.0
Everything you need in a small home that reminds me of our cottage on the lake - and all the niceties that you often go without when you travel -nice thick beach towels umbrellas and long chairs to snooze the afternoon away ! Did I mention the .BEST sunset view around ;)
Thank you Myrtle!
10.0
The Garden Cottage was extremely clean, in a great location and had everything we needed for our 5 night stay. Myrtle is a great host and made herself available to us during the entire time. She provided beach chairs/umbrellas which we used everyday. We brought bicycles and she had a safe, outdoor space for us to lock them up. We were pleasantly surprised with the quiet nights since the garden cottage is located right off the road. The only negative would be the tiny shower, but that was manageable with all the great positives this property offers.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Indian Rocks Beach?
The average price for a rental in Indian Rocks Beach is $355 per night. This rental is $93 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of Mexico?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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