Manning Hammock, an original cottage in Indian Rocks Beach

This restored sea captain's cottage is one of the oldest private 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. Our large back yard offers a peaceful and shaded retreat from the beach, where you will enjoy a fountain and hanging orchids.
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 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 full sized
refrig with icemaker. Two color TVs with digital cable, DVD/VCR/CD,
high speed wireless internet, 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 nice dogs who are in the Frontline or Advantage Program, and
who don't dig or bark. The large back yard is completely fenced in.

The beach access is just 1 block away.

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 Sanctuary 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 fancier. There are a number of places to eat
within walking distance, including the Lighthouse Donut shop for a
latte or espresso and fresh donuts,  Crabby Bill's, Villa Gallace, Tapas Garden & Wine Bar & JDs.

Available for weekly, monthly or annual rental.

2011 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.