Beachfront Cottages GARDEN at Beautiful Sandy Shores on Gulf of America

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Florida
$281 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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


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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 595 Sq Ft (55 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Assistive Listening Devices Available If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Feel Free To Smoke Outside At Any Time Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Betty

    Submitted Jan 16, 2020

    Stayed Jan 4, 2020

    This property is the perfect little getaway right on the beach. Spotlessly clean .... beautiful private yard! Myrtle was a wonderful host.

  • Christi J.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Sandy Shores provided an ideal getaway! It's quaint charm is a standout among the high-rises that have overtaken the beach communities. The grounds are expertly landscaped with tropical plants and mature trees to provide stunning views and plenty of shade, protecting guests from the sun while overlooking the Gulf. There are several outdoor seating areas to accommodate everyone. The interior of the cottages stay true to the time period they were built with added modern conveniences like flat screen TV, cable, Alexa speaker and lots of outlets to keep up with today's electronics usage. It is clear they have been lovingly maintained, remaining spotless and fully functional after all the time and visitors that have passed through them. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots & pans if you like to eat in. They have a laundry area and a closet stocked with beach supplies in great condition for guests to use. If you get tired of the beach or feel the need to get out and explore, there is so much to do in the surrounding area. You can't beat the convienece of staying right on the beach for your beach vacation. I highly recommend!

  • Dundri O.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    Sandy Shores is truly an charming, beautiful paradise. The tropical grounds, right on beach, couldn't have been more wonderful! Myrtle was an exceptional host. She made sure all was taken care of, including her guests! Can't wait to go back!

  • Kathleen M.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    This place was everything we wanted for a beach vacation. It was walking distance to restaurants and coffee shops. We sat on the patio with a snack and a glass of wine while we watched the sunset. The beach was never crowded.Myrtle, the owner, is one of the nicest people you will meet.Did I mention it is on the beach.

  • David G.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    The host, Myrtle, is wonderful and the location is clean and well equipped. The beach location is a piece of old Florida with spectacular sunsets. We have stayed in numerous IRB locations. This is the best.

  • Judy D.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    Great stay

  • Kimberly L.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Breathtaking views!! Host was Outstanding!! Great location. Walking distance to restaurants bakery, convenient store, bars and some shopping. Cottage was perfect! Ten stars for me!

  • Amber P.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Excellent as always! Can’t beat the view and the

  • Saxton T.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Indain rock beach is beautiful so is myrtle's place. It feels very homey there. She is an awesome host. Sweet widowed lady from Germany.

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    What a comfortable, relaxing beach cottage! Myrtle, the owner personally welcomed us to her beautiful property right on the beach. It was clean, well stocked and just as advertised. We look forward to staying there again!

  • Tracy C.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay. Feels like home. Beautiful garden! Ocean amazing. Host Wonderful and very informative. Love this place Will return again. Thanks Myrtle

  • CSS

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    The owner is lovely like her property, which is conveniently located right by the beach, with restaurants, CVS, and bars nearby.

  • Jacques A.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    The property was very well kept and Myrtle was an excellent host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The only issue we had was that we weren’t able to stay longer and had to go back home to go to work lol.

  • Tynice F.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Super cute cottage in the perfect location. The host Myrtle was very sweet and made the whole process and our stay great. Hope to be back soon!

  • saul f.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    It was very clean, very private and just a great time all around

  • John G.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We had a wonderful time and stay!!! Host is super nice and very responsive. The property location is in an excellent place for food and stores!! Thank you Mrs Myrtle!!

  • shelby f.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    The property sits right on the beach with restauraunts and shops within walking distance. There is a flower garden with lots of seating and shade if the beach is too hot or you've gotten too much sun. The cottage was emaculate with a very nice kitchen area and very comfortable bed. There were lots of beach amenities to utilize and a very nice laundry facility to use if needed. Mrytle was a very welcoming host and was easily available had any problems occurred (which did not). My adult daughter and i went for a relaxing getaway and it was perfect!

  • peggy m.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Loved the location

  • KIMBERLY B.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    ALWAYS A WONDERFUL STAY AT MYRTLE'S BEAUTIFUL COTTAGES. QUAINT AND COZY, THE LOCATION IS PREMIER JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE SAND AND THE GULF. THANK YOU MYRTLE!

  • l s.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    This property was so cute and well- kept. It was spotless and provided everything. The owner was on-site and very helpful and accommodating. The cottage is in a great spot right on the beach, and close to restaurants and shops. Our fellow tenants were so friendly and pleasant, as well! We enjoyed our relaxing vacay very much!

  • Richard R.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Beautiful property! Gardens, multiple seating areas and access to beach were excellent as was the access to restaurants. Only drawbacks were the small bathroom and noisy air conditioning unit.

  • Susan E.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    With great anticipation, we made our way to Indian Rocks Beach for the first time and fell in love with beautiful Sandy Shores. The garden cottage is homey and comfortable and well-supplied with everything imaginable. We enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of Myrtle's gardens with all the special outdoor seating areas. The convenient location of Sandy Shores makes it easy to walk to many good places to eat. The amazing proximity to the dazzling Gulf waters and beach was pure joy. We look forward to returning again and would highly recommend it to friends.

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 24, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay here. Everything was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Great location close to everything.

  • Amber P.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    What a wonderful property! Perfect for staying at while celebrating my friend’s 50th birthday. Definitely an old Florida feel and atmosphere. Myrtle has thought of everything and keeps it all in tip top shape. Especially loved the lounge chairs that could be taken to the beach! Can’t wait to come back with my husband.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$298+
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