Sunsets & Gulf Shores beachside cottage with partial beach view~ Pet Friendly!

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8.4Excellent
(25 Ratings)
"The property was older but tastefully updated. Great walks along the beach, Great view of the beach, many restaurants in reasonable driving distance. Although not many shops within a mile, those ..."
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8.4 / 10
Excellent(25 Ratings)

House in Indian Shores, FL

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Welcome to Bella 8

Bella Vita is a small 4 condo complex that sits directly on the beach in the heart of Indian Shores. All units have recently been updated with brand new living room furniture which includes a queen sofa sleeper.

This complex does not have a pool, but the Gulf of Mexico is so close you can taste the salt in the air. Bring the whole family and the dog (1 dog per unit) (20lb weight limit) to this 1 bedroom/1 bathroom cottage that can accommodate 4 guests comfortably. This unit has a partial Gulf view.

Bella 8 is on the 2nd floor and has a partial beach view from the balcony. The bedroom has a queen bed and sits adjacent to the full size bathroom that offers a tub/shower combo.

A separate shared laundry room is available for added convenience. The large kitchen with a breakfast bar overlooks the living area and has everything you might need to cook your favorite meal in or your catch of the day.

The complex is close to many local restaurants and shopping in the area. Clearwater Beach is located a short distance to the North and John's Pass in Madeira Beach is a short distance to the South. Both places are a great place to spend the day sightseeing and have an abundance of specialty stores to shop until you drop in.

Bella Vita is a great place to host your family reunion!

Arrival Instructions: Once your booking has been finalized, we will email you our contact information and specific instructions for pick up keys at our local office. Be sure to check your Spam folder for our emails.

Self-Catering: The unit is being offered as a self-catering accommodation. The unit is stocked with enough basics to get you going for the first night. The kitchen is equipped with cooking essentials. Fresh bed linens and bath towels are provided. The complex is equipped with a community washer/dryer. . At the end of your stay, wash and put away any dishes, empty the fridge and cupboards and take the trash out to the bins before you leave. A minimum charge of $300 will apply for missing linens and/or housekeeping services that exceed normal use. A minimum charge of $1,000 will apply for smoking in the property.

Transportation: The unit is located approximately 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, and 12 miles from St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport. Ground transportation is available through ridesharing services. Getting around Pinellas barrier-island beach towns is inexpensive, fun, easy, and convenient when you take advantage of the Pinellas Suncoast Beach Trolley (Psta) service. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north) to Pass-A-Grille (south) and stops at specially marked Trolley Stop locations along the entire Gulf Blvd route.

Pet Policy: Dogs only are permitted in this vacation rental and must be arranged in advance. Any unapproved pet is prohibited and could result in eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. You are solely responsible for any damage or personal injury caused by your pet. . Only 1 dog permitted and must not weigh over 20lbs. is acceptable with a $150 non-refundable pet fee.

Accidental Damage Protection: Insurance as listed in Homeaway/-- other charges will cover up to $3,000 of unintentional damage to the rental unit that occurs during your stay. Intentional damage of damage that exceeds the maximum will be charged to the credit card on file. In lieu of the insurance a $3,000 damage deposit will be required upon final payment.

Amenities Include:

- Bldg. Complex Name: BellaVita

- Type Unit: cottage

- Unit Rating: Gold

- Beach Access Type: partial beach front

- Distance to Beach: partial beach front

- Floor/Bldg Height: 2nd floor

- Year Built: 1950

- Approx. Sq. Ft.: 864

- Exposure/View: West

- Parking Type: 1 Assigned per unit only

- Lanai / Balcony: Balcony

- Master Bedroom: Queen

- Bathrooms-Other: Bath/ tub/shower

- Den- Desk / Pull Out: Queen pull out

- Flooring: Wood laminate/ Tile

- TV/Dvd/ Stereo: TV living room

- Internet Access: Wifi

- Pet Friendly: Up to 35 lbs. - $150 1 Dog only

- Reservation Fee: $170

- Damage Protection: $60

- Departure Clean Fee: $160

- Taxes: 13%


Amenities at Sunsets & Gulf Shores beachside cottage with partial beach view~ Pet Friendly!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Indian Shores, FL


Ratings and reviews

8.4 / 10
Excellent(25 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2025
Our family of 4 stayed at Bella Vita 8 during spring break 2025. The location was great! The ocean is literally 200 yds from our door. We had a great view of the ocean sitting on our deck. There is another unit in front of unit 8 that blocks the 100% view of the ocean, but we were pleased with what we could see. I don't think it's fair to say this has a "den/office." There was a very small table with 2 chairs if that's what is considered "den/office."All of the kitchen amenities were spot on. We didn't cook, but we took inventory of what was available in case we wanted to make a meal one night while there. I wish there were more kitchen towels to start the week with though.No issues with the bathroom. The shower head has great pressure. There were no amenities provided in the shower. There was no body soap, no shampoo/no conditioner, and no bar soap for washing hands provided. This should be clearly noted.The master bed was quite comfy. Thank you for providing so many hangers. Since there was only a small dresser to put our clothes in, we utilized the closet a lot. There was no place for my children to put their clothes though. It would be great if there was one more dresser for those sleeping on the couch to place their belongings in.I am grateful for the laundry facility. I was able to travel home with all clean clothes and that is a blessing!Would we stay again? Absolutely!
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2025
This property was convenient to the beach, literally steps away! There were several places to eat and things to do within walking distance. My husband and I found the kitchen well equipped with everything you need to make a complete meal. We were a little bummed to find out that there is not a BBQ grill on site, but we made do. All in all it was a great trip and we look forward to bringing family with us next time!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
The property was older but tastefully updated. Great walks along the beach, Great view of the beach, many restaurants in reasonable driving distance. Although not many shops within a mile, those that are there were nice and well stocked. We would stay again.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2022
Great location, kitchen was good size, but not well stocked with utensils (if you plan to cook). The entry door and windows are well past needing replaced. You can see light through the gaps and they leak water inside during rain. One side of the door is full of water condensation and you can’t really enjoy the beach view you paid for. Not what we expected at this price.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sunsets & Gulf Shores beachside cottage with partial beach view~ Pet Friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sunsets & Gulf Shores beachside cottage with partial beach view~ Pet Friendly! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Sunsets & Gulf Shores beachside cottage with partial beach view~ Pet Friendly!?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.