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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Square Nature Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Indian Shores

When you stay at this vacation home in Indian Shores, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Clearwater Beach and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Square Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Belleair Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Sky on Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Time Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬2 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.

Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family.

Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene damaged our little Banana Bungalow, we finally have it back—fully restored, city-approved, and completely renewed. Everything is new: appliances, beds, furniture, linens, and more.

This charming 2-bedroom single-family bungalow in Indian Shores sits just steps from both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Nestled among condos and apartment buildings, it’s a peaceful ground-floor bungalow with easy beach access and plenty of Florida charm.

Bedrooms & Bath

One bedroom has a Queen bed, and its own TV.

The second bedroom includes a Full-size bed plus a single bunk bed.
(All beds are brand new.)

The bathroom features a brand-new Jacuzzi bathtub that works beautifully.

Kitchen & Living Spaces
The kitchen has a new countertop, a new sink, and all-new appliances—including the oven, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. It’s fully equipped with new cookware and utensils, and there’s a cozy eat-in area perfect for breakfast.

We’ve added brand-new towels and linens, and the expanded screened-in porch provides an inviting space to work, study, relax, or enjoy family meals. A new washer and dryer are on-site for your convenience.

Parking
There are two parking spots: one parked parallel to the house, the other perpendicular beside the shed.

Family-Friendly & Pet-Friendly
Children are welcome—games and beach toys are provided.
Two bicycles are available for use.
One small dog (under 35 lbs) is allowed. No other pets are permitted.

Location Highlights
Enjoy breathtaking moments—watch the sunrise over the Intracoastal and the sunset over the Gulf, both just steps from your home away from home. We love walks on the beach at any time of the day, swimming in the water, eating at special places around, riding bikes, and playing pickleball next door at the park, steps away from the Bungalow.

Video Tour
Watch the Banana Bungalow here: https://youtu.be/CC28FMdSzDs
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pickleball court, or other amenities including a living plant wall and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 1 small pet allowed = $100 for extra dog each

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a pack n play for a baby, if you need.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Beach Bungalow Steps to Ocean Pet friendly Family
Private Beach Bungalow steps to Ocean Pet friendly family.

Private Newly remodeled Beach Bungalow - steps to Ocean, Pet-friendly, family. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dusty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We just returned from a week at the banana bungalow the last week in Feb of 2026 and had a perfect trip. The property was exactly as described and the hosts were wonderful to deal with. The property is less than 200 steps from the beach and the beach was less busy than surrounding beaches, but still close to many restaraunts/coffee shops/ bars and activities. The house came with a wagon, 2 chairs and umbrella for the beach and pickleball paddles/ball for the public court that is right next door. The kids loved the 2 bikes that were also included. We did cook meals a couple nights and the house was equipped with everything you would need. Definitely would stay here again! Thanks Rich and Elisa!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Couldn't have picked a better place. The location to the beach and surrounding entertainment is the best !! Rich & Elisa are excellent at communicating and provide a perfect bungalow to enjoy.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We started out our stay with Tropical Storm Debbie. The hosts were in contact with us and checking on us until the weather cleared! All was well! Check in and out was easy. Perfect location! Not only a short walk to the beach, but also to the coffee shop and delicious Salt Rock Grille restaurant! It was my husband, in-laws, 1 year old baby, and myself that visited and there was just enough space in the house for us all and a very busy toddler! Pack and play is at the house and saved us! Thank you for a great stay! We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Loved how close this was to the beach and the little park. We brought our dog and was just a short drive to the dog friendly beach area in north Clearwater. We could walk right across the street to the beach during the day and the wagon was a nice touch for all our beach gear! The house was just as pictured. Homey and cute!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Place!

The place was exactly like the listing described. The amenties were great and the proximity to the beach was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Such a cute little Bunglow! We traveled with our 3 kids and it was the perfect amount of space for us. We werent there much as we spent most of our time in the beach but it was perfect. The screen room provided a great place for dinner while keeping the bugs away. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for quick dinner prep. I am pretty sure the walk to the beach was shorter then those staying in the multi level condos. The owners were quick to reply with any questions we had and made our experience fantastic! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

Liked: Cleanliness

3 years and counting!

If you get a chance to stay here it's 1000% worth it! The owners are amazing! The property is amazing! Great experience for the past 3 years and I'm already planning my trip for 2025 and I'll be staying here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fantastic Beach Experience

This property was perfect for my group. It was clean, and had all the things in it to cook for ourselves and spend comfortable time at the beach. We loved the Trolley and were able to go many places without having to drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

The property is so adorable! It has everything you could possibly need. The owners are awesome, they did a wonderful job having a fully stocked kitchen and linens, definitely made meal planning and packing so much easier. The property itself is so cozy and is very well maintained. We loved the screened in porch, it was so nice to hang out on when we weren’t at the beach (which is just steps away). Others have mentioned the municipal building as a slight negative however, we found it to be a positive as it seems to keep the louder more ‘party-centric’ folks away which was perfect for our family trip. We would 100% recommend the Banana Bungalow to anyone and it will definitely be our first choice when visiting Indian Shores. Bonus: the beds were very comfortable!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time Indian Shores visit

Great location. Clean, comfortable, homie. Provided all the necessities needed for the beach, recreation and cooking. All the comforts of home. We would stay there again. The hosts were very personable and pleasant to correspond with. Can't say enough good things about our stay. Again, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Wonderful accommodations, perfect location, Much better than we hoped for!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owner was very responsive

Check-in did not go well because I did not receive the information to access the bungalow. However, once I was able to contact the owner he was extremely apologetic and responsive throughout my stay. The bungalow was well-stocked and nicely furnished/decorated. The location is perfect, although noise outside the bungalow from pedestrian and vehicular traffic was less than ideal.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for families

We come here every year and have such a great time. The communication is always impeccable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Getaway

Our family of four and small pup stayed the first week in April. This was our first time staying in a VRBO. The Banana Bungalow was as adorable in person as it was in the pics. The location was perfect - just a quick walk over to the beach. Catching the sunsets at the beach are a must! Rich and Elisa have the bungalow fully equipped with everything that you need - from a well stocked kitchen to beach chairs, towels, and bikes. All the appliances are in perfect condition. Bed mattresses appear to be new and are comfortable. If you like pickle ball - the court is across the street and the owners have the equipment for that and tennis. We played pickle ball almost every night! Screened in porch is a great setting for drinking morning coffee - we even had dinner out there a couple of evenings. Lots of good restaurants within a short drive, we highly recommend LuLu's if you want to go out for ice cream. Overall, we would recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Indian Shores. Rich and Elisa are super quick to respond to any questions you have!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach bungalow

Very close to everything. It was very comfortable and hosts went above and beyond providing everything you will need for the beach and at the bungalow. We even took advantage of washer and dryer. Was a nice plus! Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

very clean bungalow

Location to beach is great-bungalow was very clean and had everything we needed...
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay at Banana Bungalow.

Lovely house, perfect location!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Banana Bungalow

Great location and accessibility to the beach. Owners are excellent to work with and answered questions quickly. Great for adults and my 3 lb Yorkie ! It is a noisy area but no problem for me.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house but loud area

House was nice, owner was nice and fast to communicate. But, the location is behind a city building that has lots of loud trucks all day. They would stop outside our windows and it was very loud to were we had to quit talking and wait till they left. One of the main reasons i booked there was because if the jacuzzi and on site bicycles. The bikes were very under serviced. I could ride one but the other was too salt water corroded to get seat adjusted. I hoped to ride them. And lastly, the jacuzzi...the buttons need to be fixed. The middle button has to taken off and you force your thumb into hole and shove down as hard as you can. It hurt my thumb to do that and made me scared to put finger into that part of electric area. Major letdown. Like i mentioned, nice owners, but I felt let down to pay extra on my trip and not get full use of amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean. Close to beach. Would stay again.

I believe that my review will be in line with most of the reviews that I read prior to booking my stay. Pros: Cleanliness Proximity to beach Parking Washer and dryer Owner communication Bicycles Outdoor shower for cleanup Proximity to coffee shop Comfortable beds Comfortable living room Kitchen Screened porch Proximity to police station Cons: (By no means are these deal breakers for me. As mentioned in heading, I would definitely stay here again.) Traffic and pedestrian noise. I had seen comments about the noise. Initially, we thought that we had a window open because you could hear when pedestrians walked by talking. Once we confirmed windows were closed, we grew more accustomed to what we were hearing. Shower head. We are all around 5'5. The height of the shower head was at an awkward height for us. We tried different settings, but when combined with the height, we never got it to a real comfortable setting. Initial unlock of property. This was really just user error. But in case you stay here, maybe you can avoid my mistake. Looking back, the directions were clear. I just had not used a touch lock that required an initial touch before the number pad appeared. I'm normally tech savvy, but I spent a minute trying multiple doors and re-reading the check-in instructions. I stayed with my 11 year old son and mother in law prior to Christmas. We all really enjoyed our stay. The bungalow was very comfortable. My son loved riding the bicycles on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Owners were helpful and pleasant to rent from. The house was in a perfect location for what we wanted, which was to be close to the beach, good restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. I would return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Although the weather did not cooperate we enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable and it was a cozy home. The only suggestion would be to lower the mirror in the bathroom as we are only 5'3" and we could only see the top of our heads lol. We hope to be back for that sunset!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to the beach

Enjoyed our stay. Short walk to the beach. Comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and just steps to the beach! Perfection.

My husband and I stayed here for a “work-cation”. The house was clean and very comfortable. There aren’t too many places you can go out your door to the right and watch the sunrise and left to catch the sunset! We loved walking on the beach and hanging on the screen porch after work. There are also a ton of restaurants with in 3 miles. The homeowners were lightning fast with a question I had. We will stay here again ASAP.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love love love the Banana Bungalow

Not only was this perfect for our group of 4 but definitely could have squeezed in a couple more family members. Just steps away from the beach and lots to do in the area. Communication was on point with Rich & Lisa. We will definitely be back. On a separate... If you bring dogs, just know that they are not allowed on the beaches at all, but there is a cute little brunch spot called Sweet Sage Cafe that not only welcomes them, but has a doggie menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023