Most Florida beach trips come down to a choice between the Atlantic side and the Gulf Coast. The Gulf offers calmer, warmer water, sugar-white sand, and nightly sunsets over the water. On the Gulf, low-rise beach towns like Indian Rocks Beach, between Clearwater and St. Petersburg, deliver the beach without the crowds, and a waterfront home base like Magnolia By The Sea puts a private pool, dock, and golf cart at the center of the trip.

Indian Rocks Beach packs miles of white Gulf sand into a laid-back, golf-cart-friendly town with no high-rises and famous Gulf sunsets. You get a quiet, residential beach feel while staying central to everything: Clearwater is 10 minutes away, John's Pass 15, and downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport about 30. Big-beach access at a small-town pace.

Indian Rocks Beach offers the same white Gulf sand as its neighbors without the high-rise hotels and spring-break crowds of Clearwater Beach. It's a quieter, golf-cart-friendly residential town, better suited to families and groups who want space. Clearwater's attractions are 10 minutes north and John's Pass at Madeira Beach is 15 minutes south, so you can visit both and come home to calm.

Indian Rocks Beach is a year-round destination. March through August are the busiest months, while October and November bring the best weather of the year. The holidays are special here too: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's often book far in advance. Winters stay mild, and the home's heated saltwater pool keeps swimming on the agenda.

Magnolia By The Sea is a waterfront vacation home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, on the Gulf Coast in Pinellas County. It sits about 2 minutes from the beach by golf cart, 10 minutes from downtown Clearwater, and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport.

Indian Rocks Beach is about an 8-minute walk away, or 2 minutes on the included golf cart, which has dedicated golf cart parking at the beach. It's a quiet, white-sand Gulf beach with no high-rises, consistently ranked among the best beach towns on Florida's Gulf Coast.

The attention to detail. Large rear windows fill the main living space with water views, the rooftop deck delivers both sunrise over the Intracoastal and evening sunsets, and the layout works equally well for families and couples: three king suites, a bunk room kids love, and indoor-outdoor living built around the heated pool, dock, and backyard.

The home sleeps up to 10 guests across 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms: three king bedrooms (Oceanfront Balcony Room, Poolside Room, and Private Retreat) plus Bunk Haven, which has four custom built-in Twin XL bunks with USB outlets and personal reading lights. Great fit for two families or a multigenerational group.

Very. Indian Rocks Beach is a low-key, golf-cart-friendly beach town with calm Gulf water, no high-rise crowds, and casual restaurants. The house adds a bunk room kids love, a heated pool, kayaks, and a pack and play and high chair on request. Clearwater Marine Aquarium is 7 miles away.

Yes. The private saltwater pool is heated year-round, so it's comfortable for swimming even during winter months on the Gulf Coast. The pool sits in a fully fenced backyard with a covered outdoor dining area, a Weber grill, and an outdoor shower.

Yes, a 6-passenger golf cart is included free with every stay. Indian Rocks Beach is a golf cart town, and guests use it to reach the beach in about 2 minutes and to get to nearby restaurants like Coco's Crush Bar, Guppy's, and Caddy's without moving the car.

The home has a private dock with direct Intracoastal Waterway access, plus two kayaks and a kayak launch included with your stay. Guests fish right off the dock and often paddle alongside dolphins. If you're bringing a boat, contact us before booking to confirm dock fit.

Yes, the home has a Tesla EV charger on site, plus 1Gbps fiber WiFi, a Nespresso machine, and a washer and dryer. Non-Tesla EVs can typically charge with an adapter.

Yes. The home has 1Gbps fiber WiFi, fast enough for video calls and several people working at once, plus quiet rooms to set up a laptop and a rooftop deck for breaks between meetings. Combined with the EV charger and a full kitchen, it suits extended work-and-beach stays.

The large circular driveway comfortably fits 4 to 5 cars, and the included golf cart has its own parking spot. That makes the home practical for multi-family groups arriving in separate vehicles.

The lower-level bedrooms, bathrooms, and bunk room are just 3 steps down from the main living area, so most of the home is easy to navigate. Guests with specific mobility needs should contact us before booking and we'll walk through the exact layout together.

No, Magnolia By The Sea is a pet-free home. That makes it a strong choice for guests with pet allergies. Smoking is also not permitted anywhere on the property.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. The primary renter must be at least 21 years old. Self check-in details are provided before arrival.

Stays usually have a 3-night minimum. Cancellations receive a full refund at least 30 days before check-in and a partial refund between 7 and 30 days before check-in. Exact terms are confirmed at the time of booking, whether you book direct or through Airbnb.

Yes. A Publix supermarket is 5 minutes away by car, and Walmart and Target are within 10 minutes. Dozens of restaurants, cafes, beach bars, and bait shops are within 2 minutes by golf cart, including Coco's Crush Bar, Guppy's on the Beach, and Caddy's.

Tampa International Airport is about 30 minutes away, downtown Clearwater about 10 minutes, downtown St. Petersburg about 30 minutes, and Busch Gardens about 45 minutes. John's Pass Village, Downtown Dunedin, and Clearwater Marine Aquarium are all easy day trips.

Booking direct at magnoliabythesea.com gets you the best rates, direct communication with the property team, and the most flexibility to customize your stay. The same professionally managed home is also on Airbnb as a 5.0-star Guest Favorite if you prefer the platform's checkout.

You can book directly at magnoliabythesea.com using the availability calendar and inquiry form, or through Airbnb at airbnb.com/h/magnolia-by-the-sea, where the home is rated 5.0 stars as a Guest Favorite in the top 10% of homes. The property is professionally managed by Florida Dreamscape Vacation Rentals.