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Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex

Unwind on your private porch overlooking Treasure Island's white sandy beaches. Enjoy nearby swimming, shelling, sunning snorkeling.

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Beach nearby
Aerial view
Exterior
TV
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex

Come enjoy this unique, quiet cottage. Newly renovated private duplex with your own porch. The beach is just a walk across the boardwalk. The unit can sleep up to 2 people on a new queen-size adjustable bed. Sit out on the porch and enjoy a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. This very quaint cottage is small but full of charm and comfort. The beach is 180 steps away via the boardwalk that is right outside your door. The trolley line of Gulf Blvd is one short half block from the house.

Come enjoy this unique, quiet cottage. Newly renovated private duplex with your own porch. The beach is just a walk across the boardwalk. The unit can sleep up to 2 people on a new queen-size adjustable bed. Sit out on the porch and enjoy a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage. This very quaint cottage is small but full of charm and comfort. The beach is 180 steps away via the boardwalk that is right outside your door. The trolley line of Gulf Blvd is one short half block from the house. The house has a large TV in the living room and free WIFI. Rock Lobster is located in the town of Treasure Island and is less than a mile from the famous Johns Pass shopping and restaurant area, where you can shop, eat, enjoy, watch the dolphins, or even rent jet skis! Discounts are provided if you rent the whole house!

Treasure Island got its name from an early hotel owner who buried and discovered a couple of wooden chests on the beach. The hotelier claimed that the chests were filled with treasure. News of the discovery spread quickly, and people began calling the area Treasure Island. Treasure Island is adjacent to St. Petersburg and central to everything.

Treasure Island is adjacent to St. Petersburg and central to everything. Treasure Island's three miles of white sandy beaches, pristine waters, welcoming vintage hotels, and unique restaurants attract visitors worldwide. Go swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, parasailing, bird and dolphin watching, or simply walk the beach and watch an amazing sunset. Walk the mile-long Treasure Island Beach Trail for convenient access to the motels, restaurants, and bars that make up the heart of this incredible destination!
• ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT
• ABSOLUTELY NO PETS IN THE UNIT
• Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Please abide by pool rules as posted if applicable to include but not limited to: No glass containers at the pool area; no large floats or rafts. Please use the pool at your own risk.
• The use of roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, and skateboards is strictly prohibited in the building walkways, sidewalks, parking ramps and garage.
• Keep balconies and walkways clear. No towels, clothing, umbrellas or other items are to be hung from railings or balconies.
• Barbecuing or grilling on balconies is allowed with an electric grill ONLY.
• Do not feed seagulls from the property.
• Park in assigned space for your unit. All vehicles must have parking permits displayed. Vehicles without a parking permit displayed are subject to towing at renters expense.
• Please be considerate of your neighbors and keep noise to a minimum during the hours of 11pm -8am. This is a private condominium or home and there are year round occupants that live in the building. While you are on vacation, they may not be.
• All trash is to be bagged and placed in garbage chute or proper containers.
• Cars must be pulled into the parking space as normal. No backing into parking spaces.

Property manager

Sandy Beach Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 355 square feet

Similar properties

Coffee/tea maker

John's Pass Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 140 reviews
The price is NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
John's Pass Hotel

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children are welcome

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

House
274206

About the area

Map
Treasure Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg Municipal Beach - 1 min walk
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 12 min walk
  • Hubbards Marina - 14 min walk
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 10 min drive
  • Upham Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hooters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Pub & Grub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Delosa's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. St. Petersburg Municipal Beach and Hubbards Marina are also within 15 minutes.

Rock Lobster 1: Private Bungalow Duplex Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chilli5269

Great Beach Stay
Cute place, great location. Highly recommend this get away location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Great beach cottage
Great location, plenty of parking, super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

fran n.

Great location
Great location. So close to everything I would recommend this to any age group.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Steve
Really enjoyed our stay, it was a great location, nice and close to beach and walking distance to John’s pass ! Very quiet neighborhood and was very relaxing !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Good Location
Enjoyed my stay here. Steps to the beach which was great. Easy walk to John's Pass. All communications were prompt. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Very good and will recommend to others
The Rock Lobster was very cozy and quite an exquisite cottage will recommend and will return soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Perfect spot
It's was a great location and provided most everything you needed. Right off beach and loved it had beach chairs to use. Comfortable for a couple.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Very pleased!!
My daughter's and I Loved the stay.

10/10 Excellent

thomas f., USA proud

treasure island gem
the stay was great the place is perfect for a couple and the location perfect the property manger was very nice and helpful !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Beach Retreat
The location of this cozy cottage is awesome. You are literally five steps to the boardwalk and then at the beach. It’s very close to Johns Pass and many restaurants and bars. It had all the necessities for our nine day stay. There were not any beach chairs or umbrellas, but we were able to rent some for the week.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Hidden gem
Beautiful place to stay, everything as listed was accurate. Had an issue resolved in less than 30 minutes. Couldn't ask for a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Lovely place to stay :
We had a fantastic stay. The beach was amazing and everything was close enough to walk to. We had everything we needed and were quite comfortable. Very clean and well equipped. The accommodations to the views, the shopping and the restaurants.That part was all incredible, thank you for a great place to stay at the beach, we really did enjoy ourselves!
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10/10 Excellent

Milissa J.

Highly Recommend
We could not have asked for a better get away and a better place to stay! Thank you so much making sure we were well taken care of. We look forward to coming back.

4/10 Poor

Kerstin T.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Eh
Property manager was very very rude when I made aware how uncomfortable we were with the see through glass door and window with no curtain. People can see right through. Plus can only lock the glass door by a hook anyone can open that easily and the code lock doesn’t lock my deadbolt has a deadbolt but doesn’t work. Only good thing is location and cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Path to paradise!
Cute little cottage. Very clean. Out the front door is the path to paradise. At the end of the path is the beach🤗
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

We really enjoyed our
We really enjoyed our stay at Rock Lobster Unit The place was clean and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is that unit 1 replace the folding couch; which is used as a bed; with a regular bed like in unit 2. All and all it was a great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Shawn E.

Great little cottage
Stay was great. Had an issue where I was given the wrong door code initially but with a quick call I was given the correct number and got in. You may want to update the description for Rock Lobster 2 as it says it has a new Queen bed and it is not a queen bet it's a double. The listing says "The unit can sleep up to 2 people on a new queen-size adjustable bed." in the description. We would have stayed regardless but for someone else they may be upset to find a double bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Beautiful weekend
My husband and I rented this unit out for 4th of July weekend. Beautiful comfortable clean unit right on the beach. Everything we needed was there very convenient. We could not have asked for a better place to rent and enjoy our fourth of July together and see all the fireworks on the beach. We will definitely be back many times in our future.
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

As far as location is
As far as location is concerned, it was specactular. A wonderful walk down the access way and boom you are on the beach. Cant beat it! Traffic in that particular area was well behaved ...easy in and easy out. Really clean place to stay. Thank you for that.
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8/10 Good

Susan P.

A Jimmy Buffet weekend
We concentrated on being pure beach bums. Not much else mattered. The location was perfect for that. Never spent much time indoors. We didn't have a car but easily walked or took the free beach rode to wherever we needed to. Thank you! Was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda K.

Perfect Private Beach Escape and Excellent Property Management Staff
First I want to send a huge Thank You and Kudos to Donna and Cheri! You guys rock! Rock Lobster is a quaint little house right off Sunshine Beach which is super quiet. A quick walk down the public access beach boardwalk which is right outside the door and you are on the beach. You feel like it's your own little slice of paradise. Unit #1 was very clean and any needs were attended to promptly. The property has ample parking for multiple cars at both units. We had a wonderful week and would definitely rebook and recommend booking to anyone wanting a private / quiet place to stay.

8/10 Good

Carollyn F.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Misinformed
The bungalow was lovely but apparently it was not the one we rented. We had to move after two days. Angie was very helpful in getting us relocated quickly. My only suggestion is to make the two listings at that address very clear. We would not have rented the other one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agata B.

Hidden Gem of Treasure Island
We loved our stay at the cottage. I don’t think there is a lot of properties like this left in the area especially for the price we paid. Small but perfect for a couple and very cute and cozy. Bed was super comfortable but wish there was a TV in the bedroom. Thankful for the free parking space behind the cottage. The best part was what it felt like our own private access to the beach since I believe only surrounding neighbors use it. I wish that the kitchen sink and fridge were bigger. No point for a full size stove if there is not enough room to store food or wash dishes. But we came to enjoy / go out and not cook so overall it’s all good. Loved the tree by our side of the cottage that gave us lots of shade during the hot / sunny days but wish all the leaves were cleaned out and the table and chairs were cleaner and in better shape so we could enjoy more. Loved the outdoor shower. So convenient! The living room door between the two units made me uneasy at times but since our neighbors were ladies, we were ok. I would get rid of that door if it was my decision. Overall, we love Treasure Island and the surrounding areas and we would definitely stay at the cottage again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary B.

Enjoyed the stay. Great location. Several little things need attention.
We enjoyed being there. Little glitches kept it from being even better: Biggest thing was that it was VERY dark from parking space to entry door. Not safe to walk either side of building without a flashlight. Porch light did not work. Even if lit however it would not have helped getting to/from parking spot in the dark Screen/storm door did not latch. Bath door hit daybed when opening and closing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Natalie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I can't compromise on cleanliness ...
While the location is hard to beat at the price, I just cannot comprise on the cleanliness of the place. When I arrived I needed to plug a charger in, and the plug was behind the couch. When I moved the couch there was sand from previous renters, which I could’ve gotten over, but there was also about 20 dead bugs. It's not like the couch was super heavy and difficult to clean behind, so this of course made me question how clean the rest of the room was. A couple days later I was in the living room and started to walk back to the bathroom when I spotted a roach on the wall. This was my second time staying here, and I didn't mention the bugs last year because I thought maybe I was being critical, so I decided to stay here again this year and was just disgusted by the lack of upkeep. I was nervous going to sleep thinking that there would be bugs in the bed, or crawling into my bags. I don't know why I had to pay a cleaning fee when the apartment wasn't cleaned to me, and probably won't be for the next guest. I ended up leaving a day earlier because I just couldn’t take the bugs anymore. If you don't mind the cleanliness and bugs, and are looking for a small place in close proximity to the beach. Then this might be your place, however after two consecutive stays and experiencing the same thing, that's not something I personally am willing to comprise on. Check-in is easy, location is great, cleanliness and upkeep definitely has all the room to improve.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024