Steps to beach | Upscale Top-floor 2BR | Pool & elevator Top-floor, corner unit with: Heated ocean-front pool Private balcony with side ocean views Free Parking (2 spots) Elevator Steps from the beach Highlights Private covered balcony with side Gulf view Gulf side condo Walk to beach, eateries, shops 100% Smoke-free condo and complex Whether it's a romantic getaway, family vacation, or escape from the cold, your dream vacation starts here! The space Upscale beach-front condo with a beach-front pool, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, washer and dryer, and a fully stocked kitchen. Located directly on the soft white sands of Indian Rocks Beach near Clearwater Beach, this is an easy, no-hassle beach stay with everything you need. The building also has an elevator, making access to this top-floor unit easy and convenient. Grab your coffee and head out to the private balcony to catch the coastal breeze and a partial view of the Gulf. While the unit doesn’t face the ocean directly, it’s the quietest in the building (top floor and furthest from the pool), so you can actually relax after a long day in the sun. It’s also larger than many of the oceanfront units. Inside, you’ll find a king bed in the main bedroom and a queen in the second (both with plush mattresses), plus a comfortable Haverty’s sleeper sofa with a 4-inch memory foam mattress in the living room. The open kitchen has granite countertops, new appliances, and is fully stocked, whether you’re making breakfast before the beach or a quick dinner after sunset. Where this place really shines is how easy beach life is: • Private path straight to the sand (just steps away) • Beach storage unit with chairs, umbrella, and miscellaneous toys • Heated pool for when you want a break from the salt and sand • Outdoor shower area to rinse off after the beach • Outdoor kitchen/grill area coming soon Cable TV, high-speed WiFi, and a washer/dryer are all included, along with free parking. The entire complex is completely smoke-free, inside and out, so everything stays clean and fresh, including the pool, balconies, and walkways. Spend your days the way beach days should be: long walks on the sand, swimming in the Gulf, floating in the waves, shell hunting, or just setting up your chair and doing nothing at all. When you’re ready for food or a drink, you can walk to nearby restaurants and shops - no need to move your car. Take your private path just steps to the beautiful white sand of Indian Rocks Beach, Restaurants, and Shopping. Non-smokers rejoice -- this condo complex is completely smoke-free, inside and out, including the pool, balconies, and walkways. Your oceanfront smoke-free paradise vacation awaits you. Sip your morning coffee on the huge balcony with an incredible view of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, with the saltwater breeze kissing your skin and the ocean waves massaging your every sense. Enjoy your day at the heated, smoke-free pool or on the sun-drenched beach -- lounging, walking, fishing, swimming, playing in the pristine sand and surf, or floating on a raft as the waves gently rock away all your stress. Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard from the local rental shop. Just down the road from the heavily built-up Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach (IRB) is one of the few beach communities that retains its original beach character and laid-back lifestyle. IRB is a favorite destination amongst Floridians and is an annual destination for national and international visitors. When hunger hits, IRB beckons you with some of the best restaurants on the beach just a short walk away. Free Pickleball courts are just 4 blocks away for all you Pickleball players. If you want to adventure a bit further --take a short 1.4-mile ride to enjoy a day of fun for all ages at Splash Harbour Water Park. Head up the coast just 5.8 miles to world-famous Clearwater Beach or down the coast 15 miles to St. Pete Beach. See "Getting Around" for information on the Suncoast Trolley which goes all the way from St. Pete to Clearwater. Travel rIght and travel light -- you have your own washer and dryer in the unit and all the comforts of home. This and so much more awaits you . . . Indian Rocks Beach (IRB) is located south of Clearwater Beach, and north of St. Pete Beach, but it’s better than both! Once you discover IRB, you'll never want to stay anywhere else! Please note: Check-in and check-out days are on Saturday only. We are "owner-operated," which means you'll have direct access to us, and not a "management company" that manages hundreds of rentals. We pride ourselves on doing everything we can to make your vacation a wonderful experience. We vacation here with our family, too, and absolutely love it! We're delighted to share our experiences and favorite places to visit! You won't need a car for this vacation. Besides being directly on the beach, you will be within walking distance of everything you need. If you walk out of the condo and turn left, it is a 3- block walk to a wonderful French café and another breakfast and lunch place, and also the best Thai restaurant in the area for lunch and dinner. All three have outdoor seating. If you walk out the front and turn right, it is about a 3-block walk to one of the best restaurants in the area, Guppies on the Beach. Just past that is a small convenience store and food market for all of your basic shopping needs. For more heavy-duty shopping needs, there is a Publix grocery store 1.7 miles away, but you would need to drive to that because it is across the causeway. Plus you can hop aboard the Suncoast Beach Trolley with many stops in Indian Rocks Beach, including a stop at 21st Avenue, one block from your vacation paradise. Use the trolley to tour the Gulf Beaches stretching from Clearwater Beach south to Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach, and Pass-a-Grille. Focus on the shores and attractions near one-stop or several--you'll find them easily accessible. Or, travel the entire route to get a truly comprehensive view of the coastal communities and sample their many offerings. Locals take the trolley too and they'll likely recommend some of their favorite shopping and dining spots that you may not otherwise find. Up to three children five years old or younger ride for free with an adult, and affordable full-day unlimited ride passes are available. With trolleys arriving every 20 to 30 minutes between approximately 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays), it's easy to cover the whole coastline in a full day of fun. Clearwater Beach and Sand Key to the North: The north end of the Suncoast Trolley route begins at the white sandy beaches near Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach. By day the soft white sand is the perfect spot to play volleyball and build sandcastles. You can also dine directly on the beach at Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, a Clearwater Beach tradition (you must try the grouper sandwich!) and daredevils have their pick of parasailing and WaveRunner rentals to play above or in the blue waters. Two hours before sunset, the park at Pier 60 comes to life with street performers, artists, and musicians for the free nightly sunset celebration. Just before the sun dips into the Gulf of Mexico, pay one dollar to walk out to the very end of the 1,250-foot long pier for a picture-perfect sunset. The trolley also stops near Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter and Hope, the Dolphins of "Dolphin Tale" movie fame. The research aquarium has an ever-changing guest list of otters, turtles, dolphins, and stingrays that they rescue and rehabilitate. Aquarium staff also manages the sea turtle nests at nearby Sand Key State Park, a 95-acre park and beach that overlooks Clearwater Pass. On the eastern side of Sand Key, the Clearwater Community Sailing Center offers instruction programs as well as kayak and catamaran rentals. A bit farther south on the trolley route is Madeira Beach's popular John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, featuring more than 130 shops, restaurants, and attractions. Families will find water activities for all ages, from WaveRunner rentals and parasailing lessons for older kids to the dolphin sightseeing cruises on The Pirate Ship at John's Pass. St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille to the South: The four miles of white, sandy beaches aren't the only reason to ring the trolley bell in St. Pete Beach, voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in America for 2012. Historic Corey Avenue is the place to get your shopping fix. You'll find art galleries, restaurants, gift stores, swimwear outlets, and the historic Beach Theatre. Almost every week there is some sort of craft or art fair or parade happening along Corey Avenue, including winter wine tastings and gallery walks, sidewalk sales, and the popular juried art show held every February. A "must-see" at the southern end of St. Pete Beach is the Loews Don CeSar Hotel. The opulent pink palace, as the building is known to locals, opened in 1928 after being built for $1.25 million. The eight-story building didn't fare well during the Great Depression and eventually became a military hospital and then was vacated for many years before reopening in 1973. At the southern end of the trolley line is the beach town of Pass-a-Grille, which is a National Historic District. The town is rumored to have earned its name from Cuban fishermen who camped along the water smoking their fish on grills. Traveling by the pass, fishermen could see the fires and took to calling the spot Pass-a-Grille. In Pass-a-Grille's Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, you can explore the county's barrier islands' past. The museum itself is a piece of history. It was the first church constructed on one of the barrier islands. Exhibits display artifacts from the 16th century to the present day. Finally, don't forget to check out the quaint shops and restaurants along Eighth Avenue, the town's main shopping district before making a return trip north on the trolley. Guest access Everything. Other things to note The entire property is non-smoking, inside and out. Because of the strict cancellation policy, it is highly recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your trip. This unit is cleaned and sanitized between stays according to CDC guidelines. Additionally, we have environmentally-friendly bed covers that are changed and laundered with each reservation. All our beds have thin washable blankets/coverlets. We have two sets for each bed and our housekeeper takes the just-used set home each week and washes/sanitizes them, and puts on a fresh set of covers for each reservation. Other things to note Check-in is after 4 PM; check-out by 10 AM. No smoking (including the use of tobacco, cannabis, and e-cigarettes/vaping) inside the unit or on the balcony, please. If violated, it's a $250 fine. No pets allowed. Quiet hours are between 9 PM and 9 AM to respect neighbors. Parking is available in the garage in spot #11. Crib is a pack and play. Beach gear and pool towels are provided for your convenience. Please respect the community rules and enjoy your stay!