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1250 sq. ft. Florida Gulf Coast beachfront rentals at Grandma’s island beach house from the summer of 1925. Enjoy old Florida. Gulf of Mexico and private white sand beach is right out your door. Wade out to the shallow sand bar to explore for shells and sand dollars. Or walk across the street to watch the yachts go by and fish in the bay. Old Timers call this part of the island "The Narrows" where the sand is just wide enough for a single row of homes.
Historically, the most beautiful spot on the tropical barrier islands of Tampa Bay between Clearwater and St Pete. The large home and carriage house are now converted into 6 Gulf front suites featuring full kitchens, pillow top beds, and fantastic views. Awarded one of the highest scores on the beach by Superior Small Lodging. Kids love an old place surrounded by water. We are small and personable.
Apt #6 is roomy 2 bdrm + sleeping porch, 2 bath and sleeps 8. Apt #4 is romantic 1 bdrm upstairs with French doors and 9 windows overlooking the Gulf.
Family reunions welcome up to 22.
On property staff.
Complementary WiFi all the way to the beach!
This is the owners suite. Very nice. With 2 bedrooms and trundle beds on the sleeping porch it can accommodate up to 8. Sometimes we get two families with the kids sharing the porch. Walk out on the private deck and you are right on the beach with the Bar-BQ and large gazebo and teakwood rocking chairs. Cook in the large kitchen outfitted with the finest pots and pans, blender for daiquiris and margaritas, and extra large refrigerator and pantry for extended stays. Large master bedroom with king size bed overlooking the Gulf, rattan furniture for that Florida look, big TV and large oak pedestal dining table seats 6 with extra kids eating on the porch. The sleeping porch overlooking the beach doubles as breakfast area for those who get up early to go beach combing for shells. My Grandparents took good care of the place. Guests compliment us on the warm glow of antique 100 year old red heart pine floors that have weathered many a hurricane in 79 years. The brick fireplace in the living room adds a touch of nostalgia.
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.
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.
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 is in town, lazy river, tube slides, family fun
Tommy Iguana live music and dock side food
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.
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.
Owner's personal suite in a rare beach house from summer of 1925
2 pull out trundle beds
Beach toys
Beach towels
Sea Kayaks
Weber Bar-B-Q
gazebo
fully equipped kitchen with professional grade pots and pans
breakfast area overlooking the Gulf
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 16 - Sep 15 2026 | $262 | $270 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 02 - Oct 02 2026 | $200 | $200 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 03 - Oct 03 2026 | $200 | $200 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 04 - Sep 19 2026 | $200 | $200 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 05 - Oct 15 2026 | $200 | $205 | 3 nights |
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Notes:
Call Wes the owner at to arrange reservation. special rates teachers, military, first responders. Rates are not set dynamically by PriceLabs. Call for current rate that changes . We had no hurricane damage. Many beachfront properties did, causing a shortage and driving up prices. We we3nt to weekly during the high season months of February, March and April ending Easter Weekend . 7 day minimum Arrive on a Saturday to Depart on a Saturday
Afer EASter we go back to 3 day minimum. Call if you want us to check availability. Or what the discount is. WES
Tax ID: Transient Apartment TAP6214408 D & W Sun N Fun Motel Apartments 20116 Gulf Blvd,
Last updated on July 18, 2026
Anne S.Perfect location
Eight of us stayed, played bridge, walked the beach, saw dolphins, enjoyed the “backyard” and amazing views. Mattresses, pillows and bedding were comfortable and the kitchen in #6 was excellent. The owner was on hand and immediately addressed a minor issue. Thanks, Wes!
Stayed: December 2025 Submitted: December 21, 2025
Bradley Y.What a great place!
We were excited to see this house but a little nervous after reading some of the past reviews. Don't be deterred! This place is great! The location is second to none - and the beach here is beautiful and quiet. The owner is very helpful and really made us feel welcome - as an added bonus we got to learn some cool history about the house and the local area. If you are looking for marble countertops and super-modern updates, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for a charming house with all of the amenities for a perfect beach get-a-way, then this is the spot. Thank you to the family for letting us stay and for all the great communication before-during-and after our stay. Would DEFINITELY stay here again.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: August 14, 2024
Host response
"Reading the old reviews before booking was smart, Bradley, and we would rather you arrive knowing what this place is. No marble countertops here, just a 1925 beach house that our family has held onto while everything around it turned into condos. Glad the history came with the stay, that story is half of what we have. Thank you for the good words and come back anytime."
Gail L.Contact with owner
The owner of this location was beyond exceptions there wasn’t anything that this gentleman didn’t do to make our visit a memorable one .
Stayed: April 2024 Submitted: April 22, 2024
Host response
"That is very kind of you, Gail. This was my grandparents' house and I still take it personally, so looking after guests is not much of a chore around here. Thank you for the review, and please keep in touch."
Mindy L.Wonderful beach vacation!
We really enjoyed being able to walk out the door and be right out on the beach. The house had kayaks and other water items, as well as many beach chairs. The house had picnic tables and more chairs for enjoying the outdoors. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed: March 2024 Submitted: April 10, 2024
Host response
"Walking out the door and being on the sand is the whole point of this place, and we're happy it landed that way for you. The kayaks, chairs and beach gear are there so nobody has to drag their own down from home. Thanks for staying with us, Mindy, and we hope you make it back."
Payton D.Awesome stay
We LOVE staying here. My husband and I have tried several other places along Gulf Blvd over the years and this is by far the best place! The access to the beach is amazing, the owners always have a good line of communication when needed AND it's CLEAN! We come several times a year and now our friends and family plan on doing the same.
Stayed: May 2023 Submitted: May 28, 2023
Host response
"Thanks Payton, Kathy and I recently took over running the place have made many much needed updates. And we bought our cleaning staff back. They had earned the White Glove Award from Superior Small Lodging. This a remarkable, considering the property is almost 100 years old.We are glad you noticed the changes and commented in your review. It helps us get the word out that the owners are putting new life into this wonderful piece of Old Florida Wes and Kathy , 3rd generation owners"
Brad E.Florida Vacation
Old beach home that has not been updated, but we vacation in Florida for beach time. Great backyard, private beach, and beach amenities. Nice area close to bars and restaurants and short drive to grocery stores and shopping. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed our annual family vacation at Sun n Fun.
Stayed: March 2023 Submitted: April 04, 2023
Host response
"Brad, that is a fair description and we will not argue with it. This is an old beach home and it has not been gutted and modernized, but the backyard, the private beach and the water out front are why families keep coming back. Glad the weather cooperated for your annual trip. We are working through updates as we can without losing what makes the place feel like 1925. Hope to have you back next year. Wes"
Danielle L.Relaxation Bliss by the Beach
This location is perfect for a FUN in the SUN relaxing vacation. It has two bedrooms (queen and king) with attached bathrooms. There are two twin trundle beds in the front sun room - great for kids and friends! The living and dining rooms are open offering a great opportunity for family time and conversation. There are 3 TVs in this unit and the wifi worked great. The kitchen is fully equipped with a propane grill to use outside. The beach and ocean are just steps away, no need to even wear shoes!! Just grab one of the many beach towels, beach chairs, an umbrella along with sand toys for your use to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. If you need a break from the ocean, but still want to be outside in the beautiful FL sunshine - take a seat at one of the many comfy chairs, loungers or rockers on the front patio area (a lot of umbrellas too).
Stayed: February 2023 Submitted: February 26, 2023
Host response
"You described Unit #6 better than our own listing does, Danielle. The trundles in the sun room are what make it work for families, and we are glad the grill, the chairs and the sand toys all got a workout. Hearing that someone spent the week barefoot is about the best report we can get. Come back and take the front patio at sunset."
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