Title: Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. Waterfront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50905800/50905779/aed4a90f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50905800/50905779/97528594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50905800/50905779/75884d24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50905800/50905779/8d27866d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50905800/50905779/05a8452b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies By the intracoastal waterway, this downstairs retreat offers a serene escape with private dock access and stunning views. Enjoy saltwater pool time, unwind in the hot tub or explore by kayak or bike - all within a short walk to beautiful white-sand beaches. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. The property is the downstairs of our home with separate back entrance, separate central ac and mini split ac. Lovely location on the intracoastal waterway with dock, salt water pool, hot tub, kayak and bike use. You can enjoy watching dolphins, manatees and many sea birds from the pool and dock area. Our beaches have white sugar sand and lovely blue water. and are a short 2 block walk away. There are many great restaurants and bars within walking distance.We do live upstairs so you may occasionally hear us but we do not use the pool,or other outdoor amenities when we have guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only- with butts properly disposed of! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Recycling - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1150900/1150826/ff97f2c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fold Hotels Indian Shores Indian Shores - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 934 reviews CA $181 CA $225 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=1150826&PinnedHotelID=1150826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88244700/88244659/ba721207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Bay Waterfront Home with Jacuzzi. 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This fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath single family home is perfectly located on the Intracoastal Waterway—just a 2-minute walk to the sugar-white sands of Indian Indian Rocks Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 57 reviews CA $321 CA $853 total includes taxes & fees Dec 3 - Dec 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=63500397&PinnedHotelID=63500397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Property is for guest use only! Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am 1\. No glass around pool or hot tub 2\. Keep all doors and windows closed while AC is on. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be closely attended at all times! ### Events No events allowed Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only- with butts properly disposed of! ## 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 Note from host: Keep noise to a minimum between 10 pm and 7 am Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 Registration Number DWE6216497 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Indian Rocks Beach Tropical Intracoastal Paradise Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.88503%2C-82.84524&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lrJPG5T4uyWgqgM53lqv8fL8nU0=) Indian Rocks Beach, FL #### What's nearby - St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Belleair Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - MPM Primary Care - Indian Rocks Primary Care - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km #### Getting around - St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬13 min walk - ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬9 min walk - ‪Jimmy Guana's - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ? > As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. on Nov 28, 2025 start from CA $338.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-Tropical-Intracoastal-Paradise.h50905779.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Home away from home but with dolphins and manatees in your back yard. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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