1925 beach house now 6 villas on prettiest spot on the island

Step back in time and relax in “Old Florida”.
One of the last remaining historic beach houses and carriage houses on the island. Now a collection of 6 seaside villas ranging in size from studio apartment to a 2 bedroom with sleeping porch and 2 baths, that can sleep up to 8 persons.

You will staying in the family getaway of FD Jackson, a seed merchant from Tampa. This is our 2 bedroom 1 bath on second floor of the carriage house. It sits back from the beach and has views down the path at the Gulf, and views of Boca Ciega Bay across the street. The master bedroom has a deck where you can sit out and watch the boats going back and forth on the Intracoastal Waterway between Clearwater and St Pete.

Unique Benefits

Its a simple place, care worn with the patina from 98 years of sun and surf. And hosting many happy beach goers.

In the 1960’s my grandparents fell in love with The Narrows, where the sand is only wide enough for a single row of homes. Its the most coveted spot on the 12 mile long barrier island known as Sand Key. The Gulf and of the Bay surround you, like no where else.

Why Kids Love It

Walk out you door, down our boardwalk and feel the sand between your toes.Staying in a nearly 100 year old beach house you can't get any closer to the water. The warm emerald green waters of the Gulf and sugar white sand is right out your front door, perfect for building sand castles. And across the street they can fish from the seawall and wave to the boaters going by. If they like to collect shells and sponges, this island has a sand bar . A low tide you can wade out there and find sand dollars by dragging your feet to feel for their round shape.

We have plenty of beach toys left by other guests. And 3 sea kayaks. Kids love exploring. We are small and personable.

Area Information

Its very peaceful. The most mentioned word in our reviews is "RELAXING". That it feels like staying at their grandparent's beach house, Much different than staying at the typical big box condo with dozens of people sharing the beach. On our semi-private beach the sand pipers and sea gulls outnumber the tourists.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

Down the beach is the small town of Indian Rocks, a former fishing village that was mentioned in several magazine articles as being what people dream about when they remember Florida in simpler times.

Splash Harbor Water Park in town with lazy river, tube slides, family fun

Tommy Iguanas live entertainment

Island Marine Rentals, We have an excellent rental place two blocks to the south. to get out on the water in a boat, kayak, or ride a scooter or beach bike,

Favorite Places To Eat

Crabby Bills with fresh catch of the day.

101 flavors of Ice Cream.


Guppy's for fine dining.


A short walk to "Caddys Pub" the nearby restaurant on the bay where you can sit out and have a drink and watch the boats go by.

Inside Scoop

The Suncoast Sea Bird hospital is worth a trip a mile away to learn how pelicans and sea gulls are mended and released back into the wild.

Take a short drive 15 miles up the beach to Clearwater marina to watch the charter fishing boats come in at the end of the day. They gather their catch and let it slide down a ramp to the dock where dozens watch and wonder if they are ready to land as big a fish as the ones that they catch 70 miles out past the Continental Shelf.