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Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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In the charming beach town of Indian Shores, Banana Bungalow is a cozy retreat that offers a perfect blend of comfort and relaxation. Unwind in the Jacuzzi bathtub, cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen, or enjoy quality time with family on the screened-in porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene damaged our little Banana Bungalow, we finally have it back—fully restored, city-approved, and completely renewed. Everything is new: appliances, beds, furniture, linens, and more.

This charming 2-bedroom single-family bungalow in Indian Shores sits just steps from both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Nestled among condos and apartment buildings, it’s a peaceful ground-floor bungalow with easy beach access and plenty of Florida charm.

Bedrooms & Bath

One bedroom has a Queen bed, and its own TV.

The second bedroom includes a Full-size bed plus a single bunk bed.
(All beds are brand new.)

The bathroom features a brand-new Jacuzzi bathtub that works beautifully.

Kitchen & Living Spaces
The kitchen has a new countertop, a new sink, and all-new appliances—including the oven, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. It’s fully equipped with new cookware and utensils, and there’s a cozy eat-in area perfect for breakfast.

We’ve added brand-new towels and linens, and the expanded screened-in porch provides an inviting space to work, study, relax, or enjoy family meals. A new washer and dryer are on-site for your convenience.

Parking
There are two parking spots: one parked parallel to the house, the other perpendicular beside the shed.

Family-Friendly & Pet-Friendly
Children are welcome—games and beach toys are provided.
Two bicycles are available for use.
One small dog (under 35 lbs) is allowed. No other pets are permitted.

Location Highlights
Enjoy breathtaking moments—watch the sunrise over the Intracoastal and the sunset over the Gulf, both just steps from your home away from home. We love walks on the beach at any time of the day, swimming in the water, eating at special places around, riding bikes, and playing pickleball next door at the park, steps away from the Bungalow.

Video Tour
Watch the Banana Bungalow here: https://youtu.be/CC28FMdSzDs

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: 1 small pet allowed = $100 for extra dog each

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a pack n play for a baby, if you need.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Beach Bungalow Steps to Ocean Pet friendly Family
Private Beach Bungalow steps to Ocean Pet friendly family.

About the area

Located in Indian Shores, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Indian Shores travel guide
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida. St Pete Beach FL. Summer vacations. Ocean beach, Hotels and Resorts in US. Blue-turquoise color of salt water. American Coast or shore line in Gulf of Mexico. St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
    St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Square Downtown Maitland, a suburb of Metro Orlando, Florida
    Town Square Nature Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico - Madeira Beach
    Belleair Beach
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clear Sky on Park
    3 min drive
  • Angry Pepper Taphouse
    5 min drive
  • Time Out
    4 min drive
  • Caddy's Pub
    3 min drive
  • Salt Rock Grill
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Town Square Nature Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Place!

The place was exactly like the listing described. The amenties were great and the proximity to the beach was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean bungalow

Location to beach is great-bungalow was very clean and had everything we needed...
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short walk to the beach

Enjoyed our stay. Short walk to the beach. Comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Couldn't have picked a better place. The location to the beach and surrounding entertainment is the best !! Rich & Elisa are excellent at communicating and provide a perfect bungalow to enjoy.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fantastic Beach Experience

This property was perfect for my group. It was clean, and had all the things in it to cook for ourselves and spend comfortable time at the beach. We loved the Trolley and were able to go many places without having to drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved how close this was to the beach and the little park. We brought our dog and was just a short drive to the dog friendly beach area in north Clearwater. We could walk right across the street to the beach during the day and the wagon was a nice touch for all our beach gear! The house was just as pictured. Homey and cute!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Owners were helpful and pleasant to rent from. The house was in a perfect location for what we wanted, which was to be close to the beach, good restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. I would return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Banana Bungalow

Great location and accessibility to the beach. Owners are excellent to work with and answered questions quickly. Great for adults and my 3 lb Yorkie ! It is a noisy area but no problem for me.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach bungalow

Very close to everything. It was very comfortable and hosts went above and beyond providing everything you will need for the beach and at the bungalow. We even took advantage of washer and dryer. Was a nice plus! Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time Indian Shores visit

Great location. Clean, comfortable, homie. Provided all the necessities needed for the beach, recreation and cooking. All the comforts of home. We would stay there again. The hosts were very personable and pleasant to correspond with. Can't say enough good things about our stay. Again, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Although the weather did not cooperate we enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable and it was a cozy home. The only suggestion would be to lower the mirror in the bathroom as we are only 5'3" and we could only see the top of our heads lol. We hope to be back for that sunset!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super clean and just steps to the beach! Perfection.

My husband and I stayed here for a “work-cation”. The house was clean and very comfortable. There aren’t too many places you can go out your door to the right and watch the sunrise and left to catch the sunset! We loved walking on the beach and hanging on the screen porch after work. There are also a ton of restaurants with in 3 miles. The homeowners were lightning fast with a question I had. We will stay here again ASAP.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love the Banana Bungalow

Not only was this perfect for our group of 4 but definitely could have squeezed in a couple more family members. Just steps away from the beach and lots to do in the area. Communication was on point with Rich & Lisa. We will definitely be back. On a separate... If you bring dogs, just know that they are not allowed on the beaches at all, but there is a cute little brunch spot called Sweet Sage Cafe that not only welcomes them, but has a doggie menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We started out our stay with Tropical Storm Debbie. The hosts were in contact with us and checking on us until the weather cleared! All was well! Check in and out was easy. Perfect location! Not only a short walk to the beach, but also to the coffee shop and delicious Salt Rock Grille restaurant! It was my husband, in-laws, 1 year old baby, and myself that visited and there was just enough space in the house for us all and a very busy toddler! Pack and play is at the house and saved us! Thank you for a great stay! We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Owner was very responsive

Check-in did not go well because I did not receive the information to access the bungalow. However, once I was able to contact the owner he was extremely apologetic and responsive throughout my stay. The bungalow was well-stocked and nicely furnished/decorated. The location is perfect, although noise outside the bungalow from pedestrian and vehicular traffic was less than ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

The property is so adorable! It has everything you could possibly need. The owners are awesome, they did a wonderful job having a fully stocked kitchen and linens, definitely made meal planning and packing so much easier. The property itself is so cozy and is very well maintained. We loved the screened in porch, it was so nice to hang out on when we weren’t at the beach (which is just steps away). Others have mentioned the municipal building as a slight negative however, we found it to be a positive as it seems to keep the louder more ‘party-centric’ folks away which was perfect for our family trip. We would 100% recommend the Banana Bungalow to anyone and it will definitely be our first choice when visiting Indian Shores. Bonus: the beds were very comfortable!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Such a cute little Bunglow! We traveled with our 3 kids and it was the perfect amount of space for us. We werent there much as we spent most of our time in the beach but it was perfect. The screen room provided a great place for dinner while keeping the bugs away. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for quick dinner prep. I am pretty sure the walk to the beach was shorter then those staying in the multi level condos. The owners were quick to reply with any questions we had and made our experience fantastic! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Getaway

Our family of four and small pup stayed the first week in April. This was our first time staying in a VRBO. The Banana Bungalow was as adorable in person as it was in the pics. The location was perfect - just a quick walk over to the beach. Catching the sunsets at the beach are a must! Rich and Elisa have the bungalow fully equipped with everything that you need - from a well stocked kitchen to beach chairs, towels, and bikes. All the appliances are in perfect condition. Bed mattresses appear to be new and are comfortable. If you like pickle ball - the court is across the street and the owners have the equipment for that and tennis. We played pickle ball almost every night! Screened in porch is a great setting for drinking morning coffee - we even had dinner out there a couple of evenings. Lots of good restaurants within a short drive, we highly recommend LuLu's if you want to go out for ice cream. Overall, we would recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Indian Shores. Rich and Elisa are super quick to respond to any questions you have!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean. Close to beach. Would stay again.

I believe that my review will be in line with most of the reviews that I read prior to booking my stay. Pros: Cleanliness Proximity to beach Parking Washer and dryer Owner communication Bicycles Outdoor shower for cleanup Proximity to coffee shop Comfortable beds Comfortable living room Kitchen Screened porch Proximity to police station Cons: (By no means are these deal breakers for me. As mentioned in heading, I would definitely stay here again.) Traffic and pedestrian noise. I had seen comments about the noise. Initially, we thought that we had a window open because you could hear when pedestrians walked by talking. Once we confirmed windows were closed, we grew more accustomed to what we were hearing. Shower head. We are all around 5'5. The height of the shower head was at an awkward height for us. We tried different settings, but when combined with the height, we never got it to a real comfortable setting. Initial unlock of property. This was really just user error. But in case you stay here, maybe you can avoid my mistake. Looking back, the directions were clear. I just had not used a touch lock that required an initial touch before the number pad appeared. I'm normally tech savvy, but I spent a minute trying multiple doors and re-reading the check-in instructions. I stayed with my 11 year old son and mother in law prior to Christmas. We all really enjoyed our stay. The bungalow was very comfortable. My son loved riding the bicycles on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at Banana Bungalow.

Lovely house, perfect location!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Was our second time renting this place- everything was great !
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get location for a vacation! Had everything you would need to go on the beach with.

Great place to stay if you had a party of 4 going on vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Wonderful accommodations, perfect location, Much better than we hoped for!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Metuchen, NJ

Very comfortable and close to a wonderful beach

Nicely decorated with a beach theme. Loved being so close to the intercoastal for fishing and the gulf for swimming. Great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 54 nights in Dec 2018