Title: Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!\~ Vacation home with kitchen, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches ## Photo gallery for Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!\~ ![Beach - Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78424800/78424791/w799h532x1y1-d1d64fbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78424800/78424791/w799h531x1y1-845028b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78424800/78424791/w799h528x1y1-9c6f90f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78424800/78424791/w800h533x0y1-56c79665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78424800/78424791/w799h525x1y1-75abd57b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bella Vita is a charming beachside retreat in the heart of Indian Shores, with Bella 9 sitting just steps from the Gulf of Mexico. This cozy 1-bedroom cottage offers a queen sofa sleeper and full kitchen with everything you need to cook your favorite meal or grill on the community charcoal grill. Enjoy direct beach access, shared laundry facilities, and proximity to local restaurants and shopping. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!\~ Welcome to Bella 9 \*\*\*\*\*Beach Nourishment Update\*\*\*\*\* The beach nourishment project is currently taking place in the area. Some beach access points may be temporarily closed, but the beach is still open and available for you to enjoy. 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 or your catch of the day. 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 \- 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% ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed. ### 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) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121900000/121891500/121891467/8b39641c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water-view condo with heated Gulf-front- private balcony & central AC Indian Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=121891467&PinnedHotelID=121891467&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78425000/78424972/w799h532x1y1-49519a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly, Direct Gulf Front Condo with MILLION DOLLAR PANORAMIC Views! \~ TP404 Indian Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=78424972&PinnedHotelID=78424972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33657400/33657350/f9a86860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Updated - Cool Beach Vibe Indian Shores - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=33657350&PinnedHotelID=33657350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75770000/75769900/75769867/w1024h764x0y3-dc96d913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two-bedroom bungalow - Old FL Cottage - Gulf Side - Ground Level Indian Shores - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=75769867&PinnedHotelID=75769867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90988700/90988608/087678ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps to the Beach! 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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 ![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%7C27.84845%2C-82.84385&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Dtiebl3E3-ZFra0S3sI1RS2v4E0=) Indian Shores, FL #### What's nearby - St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Town Square Nature Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Belleair Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬3 min drive - ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬1 min walk - ‪Mahuffers - ‬4 min walk - ‪Time Out - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~? ### What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~? ### Where is Pet Friendly Tropical Beachside Cottage just steps from the beach!~ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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