We are so happy with this house. The location on the beach of course is the best!!! But we also loved being able to walk and bike everywhere. Within a mile is almost anything you need. (Or call Publix and have it delivered) Andrew was prompt and accurate with all information to get us started and we didnt have any need for management after we got settled in. Air conditioner was great!! Any and all amenities you need for a beautiful week at the beach was there. We are Grandparents, Children and Spouses, and 5 Grandchildren 7- 16 and Everyone found their place comfortable and private. Loved the large dining table to come together. Thank you for the memories, they will be cherished.

It was a great stay! Loved being right on the beach. Very spacious. Just wish the upstairs and downstairs were connected from the inside.

This is a nice place for a large group with beach access. We had a great stay!

We loved our stay right on the beach. There is ample space for everyone. We had a great experience!

We absolutely loved the beach house and the location. Right on the beach, uncrowded, very walkable to Indian Rocks Beach shops, restaurants, bars, ice cream parlor. The main floor part of the home has spacious common areas for group meals, gathering, and games. The two kitchens and two living rooms were perfect for our group of four families with lots of teens to have our own spaces and not feel too crowded. Beach chairs and beach towels are provided. If you’re driving in, bring along a big beach shade. Swimming, sunsets, beach walks, dolphins, we loved our week here!

A true beach house. excellent room set up and private quarters upstairs. we ate in a couple of times and then walked to nearby spots. There were plenty to choose from. Property Manager was quite efficient with communications.

The house had everything we needed for the beach and being able to cook and clean up after ourselves!

Great experience!

Loved the place. Right on the beach and tons of room to spread out. Would like to stay there again.

Great place on the beach for our family and friends that joined us.

We stayed here as a group of friends and had an absolutely amazing trip. Having a beach front place is invaluable. In addition to being right on the beach, you are a short walk (under 10min) to the downtown area which had plenty of fun restaurants and shops. The location of this rental is just about as good as it gets. As others have noted, this is really like 2 units, but that did not stop us from being able to hang out as a group. Both units have plenty of space to hang out, but we found the downstairs to be sufficient for our group. During our stay we did have an issue with the AC Unit, but Andrew was on top of it and got it taken care of which was really appreciated. Overall, I would highly recommend this property - we will definitely be back!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beach! This cottage is in a great location. It is an older home but it was very clean and so spacious. The host answered questions quickly and was very helpful which allowed us to organize this trip at the last minute. We will be back again soon!

Perfect

We enjoyed the house for our multi generational family stay in town. The house location is stellar - steps to the beach, close to many restaurants and a lot of living space. The roof give a great view of the sunset. The manager was great and handled our requests quickly with ease. Tons of beach chairs, towels and toys. The kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you need. A nearby Publix grocery delivery as we arrived made everything a breeze. Two pieces of feedback are that the house is a bit musty from the sea moisture and could use a small scent. And that the bath towels are small and a bit dated. We had a great time and we would definitely come stay again.

We LOVE this house! Several families joined together and with the 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, patio and roof deck, it was sooooo perfect! Beach and bath towels, beach chairs and well supplied kitchen made it so relaxing. We just had to pack clothes and food pretty much. Within walking distance to restaurants and shops, can’t beat it. We ordered pizza one night and grilled the other night (propane grill on-site!). We’ll be back!!!

House was as per described how can you go wrong with a beach house on the gulf of Mexico. Shorty walk to surf sun and sand I few things could be up grade the beds and bed frames and maybe a patio table and chairs outside on beach patio rather then a wooden picnic table. It’s all about location Though I would stay again

Clean house, comfy beds, nice beach! Great communication with the host. We love it!

This is a beautiful property sitting perfectly in front of the beach. The check in process was easy and property was spotless clean when we arrived. It can easily accommodate a large group and you can’t beat the view you get from bedrooms and the living area. We had a wonderful time here. We will definitely go there again.

This is a great property for a large group. Many bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy and spacious areas for entertaining and relaxing. Proximity to the beach cannot be beat. Property is old and not well ventilated for the humid location. There is a musky smell, especially in some of the beds. It was also not cleaned very well considering that we received the check in codes half an hour after check in was supposed to be available. Wouldn’t have been an issue if we were informed, especially since I had asked if it was possible to check in an hour early and was told it shouldn’t be a problem and he would get back to us. Next we heard from the manager was past check in time. We had a great time though!

This is a great property for a large group. Many bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy and spacious areas for entertaining and relaxing. Proximity to the beach cannot be beat. Property is old and not well ventilated for the humid location. There is a musky smell, especially in some of the beds. It was also not cleaned very well considering that we received the check in codes half an hour after check in was supposed to be available. Wouldn’t have been an issue if we were informed, especially since I had asked if it was possible to check in an hour early and was told it shouldn’t be a problem and he would get back to us. Next we heard from the manager was past check in time. We had a great time though!

Overall a fantastic location although the weather, as you know, was unusually cold. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the beach even though bundled up. Having 2 living spaces also worked out very well for our 10 member family.

We scrambled to find another place after Ian destroyed Captiva and Sanibel and we were lucky enough to find Independence Square. The property was just as advertised, clean, right on the beach and perfect for our family Thanksgiving week. I recommend this property without any reservation. We will certainly be back. Steve M.

The property was very clean and well maintained. There was plenty of room for all our guests. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Perfect house for large groups in an unbeatable location. Right on the beach and just a short walk to restaurants and bars. Back patio with gas and charcoal grills is great for relaxing with friends and family. Fully stocked kitchen if you want to cook. Everything was clean and there were lots of beach chairs available. Who could ask for more?!

The property was very clean. The picture window downstairs had the best view. Having beach chairs and towels there was a big plus. The beach was beautiful. We walked to Crabby Bills for dinner and to get ice cream at the shop. It was a lot of fun. There are other restaurants that are walkable. We would recommend this property for large groups lots of space. There are 2 separate entrances. Maybe each could be rented out separate for smaller families.

If you want the perfect beach house for your vacation ...this is it. The property is huge and great for multiple families. It’s an easy walk from the house down to the beach. Both kitchens were stocked with most anything you would need. There were plenty of towels provided. Laundry on site. Picnic table on the patio and grills were there too. Would be nice to have more seating that could be moved to shaded area. My family and I spent most of our time outside but there are multi tv’s so if you want some tv time it’s there. The upper unit has a rooftop deck that has a nice view. Andrew was very helpful and quick to respond. He was very accommodating. The workers were very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs to get away from the hustle and bustle to go here and let the beautiful beach take you to your happy place.😊

Amazing!!!! View was just as described and couldn’t be happier with the experience. I would definitely recommend this property for a great time.

We had a great stay. The house is outdated but it was clean. We couldn't find the chairs during ours stay and there were some minor things we could have had fixed during our stay but we didn't feel the need. For the most part it was perfect. I do not recommend if you have a dog. The ground is unbearably hot on a good day and completely unsafe. There are no dogs allowed at the beach. You would have to load up the dog and drive to a dog friendly area to go to the bathroom. Six plus times a day gets exhausting especiallywhen you came to relax. My dog suffered terrible anxiety being stuck inside because there was no where for him to go outside. Also I do not like being so disconnected from the other guests because this is two different units -but that's just my personal opinion. There is a lot to be desired in decor and comfort but the location is what you come for and it does not disappoint. It has loads of potential.

great stay

We just returned from this property and we loved it. It is a VERY roomy house with a lot of character. There are 2 kitchens. That is a huge benefit when you have a large group. There were 10 of us ranging from 14 to mid-80s. 4 family groups. Everyone had enough space. The kitchen is well stocked with nice pots and pans. Consider bringing storage containers or zip locks if you are cooking and need leftovers. There is a TON of pantry space. I actually wish I had this much at home. The downstairs kitchen has 2 large pantries. For a large group, this was super helpful. The under-house area is amazing. Covered spots for 3-4 cars. Even a way to open a gate and easily put things from the back of the car onto the porch to get into the house. This made unloading our things a breeze. It was also a great place to rinse chairs and floats before returning home. The house is right on the beach. You take about 10 steps and there you are. You can't get much closer. The beach was lovely. Sandy, hot, wet, just like it should be. Plenty of sandy beach for beach games, sand castles, or resting with a cocktail and book. There are some strange things to be aware of. These did not make us unhappy, but you should know. The very upstairs bedroom is a loft and doesn't have a door that closes. This didn't matter to us. It is still completely private. No way to see up there, even if you wanted to. There is no large table inside the house. There is a TON of room to lay a blanket on the floor and have kids eat picnic style and places to sit and eat on your knees. There is a large picnic table outside. The only way between the 2 floors is an outside staircase. Not a big deal for our family. We had rain 2 nights, but the upstairs folks were more than happy to hang with us until the rain stopped. We had one small problem when we were there. Beach houses have a lot of wear and tear from salty air, so we always expect this kind of thing. The rental group was very responsive and had someone out to make a repair within hours. I was super impressed, especially since I had to call them at close to midnight. This was a really great house for a large group. Location was amazing. House was well stocked and ready for us. We loved our week here.

Stayed here with my family of 10 for a week. What an amazing house. Right on the beach and big enough for us all to spread out so we weren't all on top of each other. 3 bedrooms downstairs with a full kitchen and large living room with 3 more bedrooms kitchen and living up stairs. This property is right on Gulf Blvd and conveniently located to many restaurants and grocery stores. There are beach chairs, toys and towels which was a huge plus so we could travel light. Short walk to the beach from the back steps. We were the first the rent this property and we are so glad we did. House was very clean and contact with the owner was easy. Will definitely keeping this place in mind when traveling with a group again.