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The Sunshine Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Madeira Beach, FL
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    10 min walk
  • Hubbards Marina
    14 min walk
  • St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
    19 min walk
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    37 min drive

Room options

Living area
Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (3100)
The price is $189
per night
$239 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

About the neighborhood

Madeira Beach

When you stay at this cottage in Madeira Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. .This cottage is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Tampa Bay and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Tropicana Field.
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What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hubbards Marina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Petersburg Municipal Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Upham Beach - 19 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hooters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Pub & Grub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Delosa's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Madeira Beach - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Sunshine Cottage. Walk To Beach, Shops, Dining & Water Sports

These 4 quaint, authentic (built in 1940's)Key West 'Old Florida' cottages are cozy and very clean, and have been completely renovated. The saltwater pool, heated jacuzzi, 2 outdoor bar/grills in the fenced back yard compound (5000 sq. ft.) are shared between the 4 cottages. You won't have ANY screaming kids around this compound....just peace and quiet for ultimate relaxation. This tiny cottage sleeps 2 adults comfortably. Very small fenced back yard with each cottage..perfect for Fido. Romantic screened porch. Very quiet, dog friendly neighborhood. Plenty of parking on the compound. Each cottage has 2 bikes, 2 beach chairs, umbrella, beach buggy. It is a very short walk to the beach, dining, shopping and water activities. ONLY 2 PEOPLE PER COTTAGE.
Starting 2023, January is a 2 week or longer rental. February & March are 1 month or longer.
YOU CAN BRING A SMALL DOGGY (25 LBS MAX) THE PET FEE IS $150 PER PET AND CERTAIN BREEDS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

A 6 seater electric beach cart available to rent. It is street legal.
FREE beach parking and FREE John's Pass Village parking.
$700 for a week.

The world-famous John's Pass Village and Boardwalk is a short 5-10 walk away and gives you an oasis from the ordinary. This cozy fishing village has tempting restaurants and unusual shopping. You will find quaint shops that offer antiques, arts, crafts, clothing and jewelry.

Certification and/or License:
Florida Department of Revenue-Cert. # 62-8016364231-4
Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax #11231
Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation-License #DWE6215820
City of Madeira Beach-Business Tax #2634
2635
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Judy Tagert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only, $250 fine if smoke inside or porch

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Adults only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Judy has thought of everything- lovely furniture and decor; close enough to the beach but far enough from the crowds; all the dishes you could use; top quality towels; the pool; bikes and beach equipment are a plus. Our second time staying here, will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place to Stay!
We have stayed at several VrBos in recent years and this is definitely one of the nicest! Everything was clean and as pictured online. You could not ask for a better stocked kitchen and lots of useful things all throughout the comfy cottage. The location is perfect, close to the action but a little ways back from the main drag so you are not in the noise or traffic areas. Within easy walking distance to the beach and John’s Pass (shopping and restaurants.) Judy and Drake were quick to answer questions and handle any needs. We definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce D.

Madeira Beach stay
Our check-in was terrible. We could not get into the rental and were stuck sitting under the porch roof for over 90 minutes in the dark in a rainstorm trying to contact someone. Seems they forgot we were coming and never programed the door lock. The pool/hot tub did not work, water temp was about 60 deg., unusable. There were clumps of dust and hair under the bed and bath sink was dirty when we arrived. We never did see or hear from Judy, the host. Once we got in and settled however, we did have a decent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife and i getaway
Our second time staying here. We love it. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 weeks stay
Lovely cottage and well maintained property. Pet friendly and warm environment. Owners were great and no detail left unturned to complete your stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little piece of paradise!
This was a great spot close to the beach and John’s Pass but yet so quiet and relaxing. Our cottage was very clean, bed was comfortable and the pool area so serene and inviting. Our first day there was a cool 62 degrees but the protection of the trees around the pool area made it very comfortable to enjoy being outside. It was also wonderful to have all the beach supplies and bikes for our use. Judy was very easy to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect for us. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
This was the perfect space, environment, location, overall experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

K V.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 week getaway
Great property including very clean, awesome location (near beach and John’s Pass), private pool/hot tub and neighbors were friendly. Will repeat the trip in future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage and nice stay!
The cottage was comfortable and owner was responsive to a heating request and a rep was sent to repair. We had an unusual cold front that hit Florida over the holidays. Overall the experience was very nice, quiet neighborhood. Easy access to beach, restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
Not enough superlatives to describe how great it was. We hope to return often and soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A., Lincoln, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this Tropical Paradise
Loved my stay here. Very comfortable and enjoyed the backyard pool and hot tub almost everyday. Very close to the beach as well. Very pet friendly so my dog also enjoyed our stay. We felt safe taking our walks in the neighborhood. Judy was a great host. I worried that the vacation would have to be cancelled due to Hurricane Ian but Judy was very flexible and accomodating. I ended up arriving a few days late and then extending my stay which worked out perfectly. Hope to return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous 🤩
Great choice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
The cottages are kept impeccably clean. Met the two neighbors and had a great time with them. Great location! Judy was very friendly and was there if you needed anything! Recommend this property to anyone . No kids allowed. Made our vacation stay very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jonah k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private pool
Quiet area close enough to walk to beach and boardwalk. Grill available for each unit and pool area is very chill.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine Cottage June25-July1, 2022
The cottage was very clean, neat and welcoming. The area was peaceful and inviting. Judy and her husband are very kind and caring people. They made sure we had all we needed and more. I wil definately return to this gem near the beach. I highy recommed this place, if you are looking for a quiet, clean and peaceful place to stay on vacation. Thank you Judy and Drake. we apprecialte your kindness and attention throughout our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay
We had a fantastic stay. Everything we need was provided!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another terrific stay!
Another terrific anniversary stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Relaxing Vacation
Judy was an amazing hostess. From the beginning of our booking to the very last day of our trip. She has thought of everything to make this cottage cozy, comfortable and relaxing. Couldn’t of asked for a better trip. We will definitely be back as soon as we can. Thank you, Don & Debbie
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with great location
The cabin was very clean and well appointed. It was a short walk to the beach and John's Pass which was a lot of fun with restaurants, shops and live music. We enjoyed our stay very much and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sunshine Cottage
Although it was cool and rainy for much of our week there, we still enjoyed our stay. The cottage is off the main drag so it is really quiet and peaceful, but still within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the beach. The cottage was as advertised and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed meeting and spending some time with occupants of 2 of the other cottages. The hot tub was wonderful and the grills worked well. We will likely stay there again, beats those high rise condos for sure! The owners were available, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
A nice little hide away, not that far of a walk to the board walk.the pool and hot was a added plus. Just a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
Our stay at the Sunshine cottage was wonderful and very relaxing. The cottage was as described in the listing and we really enjoyed the extra touches included such as the bikes and the beach chairs and wagon. The location was amazing and very quiet, but was a short walk to the beach and John's Pass. We enjoyed the hot tub and beautifully landscaped pool area. We are hoping to come back soon!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Versailles, In.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Owner contacted me. I answered all her questions and she accepted my application. Dogs were allowed but I choose not to take mine in the end.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine cottage
Just right for the 2 of us. Enjoyed the pool, bikes and location. Comfortable, quiet and clean!