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Dolphins and Manatees in Your Backyard!

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Outdoor pool
Beach
Outdoor dining
Marina
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

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Madeira Beach, FL
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hubbards Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Pines VA Medical Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dolphins and Manatees in Your Backyard!

Located in John's Pass, great shopping, dining, nightlife, wildlife, and the beach are all within walking distance of this waterfront property. It has a private, deep water dock with a boat slip, and a small swimming pool to create a relaxing oasis for 'getting away from it all'. Dolphins, birds, and sometimes Manatees will pay you a visit as you relax in the privacy of your own backyard. For more information, seven two seven, seven nine eight, four four eight six.

This unit is fully equipped and ready to be enjoyed. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the living room has a sleeper sofa and full size futon. There is also a futon chair which folds out and is perfect for a small child. A boat slip is also available.

The Beach Trolley runs from St. Pete Beach all the way to Clearwater Beach with a stop right in front of John's Pass. At Polito del Mar you can have the convenience of a great location with the privacy of a duplex instead of a multi-unit apartment. Relax, refresh, and enjoy.

Owner is a licensed real estate broker in SC.

Keywords: waterfront, oceanfront, duplex, boat dock, John's Pass, small pool
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Features include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 3 minutes by foot from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking inside premises will forfeit deposit

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Smoking on premises
Refer to rental agreement accessed online at vrbo for house rules

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: up to 2 children with 1 or 2 adults max

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside premises will forfeit deposit

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Dolphins and Manatees in Your Backyard! Private vacation home

Dolphins and Manatees in Your Backyard! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best relaxation trips ever! I saw 12 manatees and 9 dolphins right outside the back door. The manatees typically came to visit at low tide and the dolphins at high tide. I had a Great White Egret named George visit daily. He has been in the area for several years. The snowbirds feed him hotdogs (cut long ways), and some of the fishermen feed him chopped ham. A Great Blue Heron and a Night Heron also stopped by. The condo is older, but very clean and spacious. Understood that everyone is still working on things from the hurricane. The neighbors next door and two doors down are having work done, as well as across the water. But if you’re a people watcher, then sitting by the pool (or in the pool), relaxing and people watching will be right up your alley! You are in a great location. You can walk to John’s Pass and to the beach. You can take a dolphin tour, a sunset cruise, a fishing excursion, and more. You have live music at the bar across the street nightly. Ice cream is also across the street at Sip and Scoop. Be sure to grab a pizza from Delosa’s. There are plenty of fish to be caught if you like to stand on the dock and fish. Just beware, the seagulls are Always starving! There is laundry on site. The water pressure in the shower is amazing. A regular coffer maker that uses filters is provided. Sunset and sunrise views are incredible. The pool is perfect for cooling off. I can’t say enough about this little piece of paradise.
Sunrise
Manatees
What a view
Great Blue Heron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

The private pool, views and location make this a great spot to vacation at. I look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great vacation

This was a return trip from our vacation here last year. We had another great holiday. Such a good location, everything on your doorstep. The pool is just enough and the beach is a 5 minute walk away. I love it here.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome as usual

Second time staying here. Absolutely love it. Got to see the dolphins again and manatees for the first time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem!

This is one of our favorite places to stay! We’ve stayed here 3 times and just booked again for next year. Location is fabulous & we adore Bonnie! Can’t wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicky a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location. Great host!

Staying right on Johns pass was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelika B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Gem of a Place

This was our second time staying at this property so that should tell you how much we love it here. The location is perfect, the host is very responsive with any questions/needs, and the backyard/dock is the perfect place for peace and relaxation. We will be coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place To Stay

This is a great unit for one or two people. I traveled alone so it was perfect. The location to John's Pass is perfect. The backyard with the inground pool makes this place a gem. The views are incredible. The dock on the intercoastal is great to pass the time. The beach is across the street. Plenty of nightlife, stores, restaurants and more all in walking distance. A few minor recommendations would be there is no umbrella or shade covering the table set on the dock. This makes it almost impossible to eat outside on the dock with the Florida sun. Also, there is really no exterior lights near the pool for night time swimming. There is a flood light on the dock but it's super bright and isn't really ideal for lighting the pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeira Beach Vacation

The property is older/dated but well maintained and clean. Pool in backyard was great after a long morning walk on the beach which is minutes away. You can easily walk to John's Pass and the beach. Peaceful back yard water view. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location in town !

Had a wonderful 1 week stay at the property. Located directly behind Johns’s Pass, we had all the best ice cream destinations close by. Very short walk to beach. Would definitely stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant

we really enjoyed our stay here and are already looking at booking for next year. Bonnie is so helpful and friendly, you cannot ask for more .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil

This was out 2nd time staying here has everything you need and very quaint and private for 2 adults. Location is good and walking distance is close to shops and restaurants. Bonnie is a Awesome Host. We Enjoyed our stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Was a wonderful property. Very quiet. Enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Otsego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic relaxing stay

My wife and I were lucky enough to grab this property after another host cancelled on us 4 days before our trip during spring break time. You couldn't be any closer to Johns pass and basically right behind the Bamboo Beach (Tiki) bar, the location is fantastic. We were a little concerned about the walk to the beach, but it is an easy 5 min walk across gulf blvd with a public access right across the road. We spent a couple of days just hanging in the peaceful backyard with the pool and dock which was very relaxing and refreshing. We saw dolphins on 2 different days in the marina right off the dock. Beverly was very responsive and Bonnie was available for anything we needed. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeira Beach

The property was located directly across the street from John's Pass which was great for shopping and just relaxing. The caretaker, Bonnie, was excellent. She gave great recommendations for places to eat and was generally very helpful and responsive to any needs that we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelika B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Place at John's Pass

My husband and I absolutely LOVED our stay here. We have rented condos and beach houses at other places in the area before but this place takes the cake! Your own dock/pool with friendly birds that come by to hang, literally footsteps to our favorite Bamboo Beach Bar as well as everything else John's Pass has to offer and a spacious and clean place, as well. Bonnie, next door, was very sweet and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay and Beverly is very responsive. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem.

This place is perfect for 2 people. Excellent location. Lots of beautiful wildlife. Bonnie the caretaker is awesome. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous relaxing stay. Perfect location. Excellent value.

Could not ask for a better position. The shortest walk to all the bars and amenities of Johns Pass. Sitting on the jetty watching the wildlife and world go by was heaven. We both feel so relaxed. Bonnie next door was lovely too. A delightful property, we were sad to go. But have made lots of good memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation!

Spent an amazing week here and could not have asked for anything but more time. This home makes you feel right at home. Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. I loved sitting outside and just watching the birds that stopped to visit. The pool was a very nice addition. I jumped in every morning and evening. The ocean is easy to access and an easy walk. The beach has small waves and is clear. The shopping village and boardwalk is a two minute walk. Many restaurants to choose from. We enjoyed listening to the live band that played at the outdoor bar. Bonnie the caretaker is a very sweet lady and we enjoyed her company. I would love to stay here again on my next visit to Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Little piece of Paradise!

My husband and I spent 9 days at this beautiful property! We were so happy to be close to the boardwalk and beach as well as have a dock for our boat! Bonnie, the property manager is just a doll! We have already booked for next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P., Marysville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Dream

Nice location with short walk to beach. Property Manager on site next door (Bonnie) was very nice. Nice Dock and small private pool. Buy a can of cheap Sardines and see how many cool birds you can attract at the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Great place! Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely worth it!

Extremely great price! The cheapest place you will get with any semblance of privacy. Apartment was extremely spacious (well for 2 people) and clean. The pool was nice. The location is great! Right behind John's Pass which houses many shops, businesses and restaurants. It is only a short walk to Madeira beach, but is also within short driving distance with other great beaches (St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks, Clearwater etc.). Very much worth the price if you're looking for something affordable and private. My Wife and I will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022