This restored sea captain's cottage is one of the oldest cottages in 
Indian Rocks beach. Built by Captain John Manning in 1926, it is 
nestled in a hammock of live oaks and palm trees just a block from 
the beach, and the intercoastal waterway. A master bedroom with 
queen bed, bunk room with two twins, and a living room with queen 
sleeper sofa accomodate a couple, or an entire group or family of 6. 
A garden room (shown below right) and separate living/dining room 
provide space for games of Cranium (our favorite)and reading under 
whirling ceiling fans. Relax on the front screened porch, or in the 
large fenced back yard under the trees. A full bath,and a secluded 
outdoor hot/cold shower allow for daytime and moonlight bathing, and 
rinsing the sand off before going inside,where the original wood 
paneled walls, and new seagrass flooring make for cozy surrounds.

All you need are your clothes and flip flops. Okay, maybe your 
bikini/trunks, too.  We have tried to anticipate your every need, 
and the cottage is equipped with towels/linens, comforters, and a 
fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, and 
refrig with icemaker. Two color TVs with digital cable, DVD/VCR/CD, 
magazines and books. A screened porch, and large treed yard with 
tropical plantings provide plenty of shade for your afternoon nap, 
or cocktail. A full laundry room makes for convenient vacationing. 
The cottage has central air conditioning & heat.

We allow dogs who are in the Frontline or Advantage Program, and who 
don't dig or bark.

The beach access is just 1 block away.  We also have availability 
for a boat slip on the intercoastal for an additional fee. Please 
inquire.

Swimming, shelling, boating, fishing, snorkeling, shopping, (antique 
guides are available), relaxing in the hammock, or rocking on the 
front porch with a good book. The Indian Rocks Area Historical 
Society is a block away, housed in an old beach cottage. Tampa, just 
25 miles away has International Plaza, Busch Gardens, and historic 
Ybor City. The Seabird Santuary and Clearwater Marine Aquarium are 
an easy drive. But better yet is the Beach Trolly (cost $1.25) which 
runs up and down the beach, as far south as Pass-a-grille. Many 
great places to eat, from casual for a grouper sandwich or stone 
crabs, to the more fancy.  There are a number of places to eat 
within walking distance, including the Lighthouse Coffee shop for a 
latte or espresso, Crabby Bill's, My Place, and La Cachette a la 
Plage. 

 Available for weekly, monthly or annual rental.
2008 rates: $750 a week Jan & Sept through December; $900 a week 
during February through August, and holiday weeks.
2009 rates: $800 a week Jan & Sept through December; $950 a week 
during February through August, and holiday weeks.
Holiday weeks are Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years
Please click on AVAILABILITY: Check calendar 
above (under our names). Note: The calendar only appears on Vacation 
Rentals website, not the Florida Vacation Rentals website.

Weekly rental is Saturday to Saturday. If someone is checking "in" 
at 2:00pm that Saturday, it is shown as red (or colored in) on the 
calendar. The rental still goes through to the following Saturday at 
10:00am. A few folks have been confused about this.

Rates do not include cleaning fee of $75.00 nor the 12% Florida 
occupancy tax. Event fee for weddings of $500.00 additional.

On rare occasions when I email back to folks, it will not go 
through. If you include your phone number, I will call you if this 
occurs.

Security deposit of $250.00 per week required with booking. Full 
refund if cancellation occurs 60 days from start of booking.