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Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 123400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSplash Harbour Water Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSand Key Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationClearwater Marine Aquarium17 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily

Flipper's Lagoon is a large 3 story, 3,400 square foot, large roomed luxury waterfront heated pool house with a gorgeous view, a 30' boat dock and two boat slips, bring your own boats or rent nearby or use the included kayaks. Nestled on a saltwater swim and snorkel cove Flipper's Lagoon is visited daily by dolphins and other wildlife. Flipper’s is luxurious with opulent furniture, extremely comfortable beds and garage full or toys. Included are three kayaks with life vests for everyone, good fishing tackle, three bicycles plus an adult tricycle. There is a basketball, volley ball, soccer ball and beach balls to use at nearby parks. You may see spoon bills, quaker parrots, blue herons, manatees, ospreys, jumping eagle rays and of course, dolphins. Our guests have caught red fish, snook, snapper and flounder right off the dock.

Flipper’s Lagoon is 700 yards to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Indian Rocks Beach. A safe, friendly, natural beach where you can sunbathe, look for shark teeth and sea shells, fish, swim and surf. Flipper's Lagoon includes everything for the beach including chairs, boogie boards, three umbrellas, a beach canopy and toys for kids of all ages.

Take a short bike ride or walk to a variety of restaurants, beach bars, parks and local attractions. Close by is Kolb Park with basketball, tennis courts, baseball fields, children’s playground, picnic pavilions and a skate board park. There you will also find an art center, library and boat ramp close by. There is a nature park 100 yards from the house with board walk that extends into a tropical mangrove bay. This nature park offers an outdoor work out area equipped with several machines for a unique athletic experience.

Flipper's Lagoon has an inviting waterfront pool centered on an 80 foot long sea wall. Paradise found here in this tropical setting. Spend your days relaxing by the pool, boating to many nautical destinations or kayaking to one of three near by nature islands. Fish off the dock with one of the fishing poles provided and cook your catch by the pool on the stainless grill.

Flipper's Lagoon is equipped with five smart TVs and high speed internet.

The kitchen is fully equipped including quality cookware and utensils, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with icemaker, oven, blender, toaster, waffle maker, coffee maker (standard and K-Kip), two crock pots, electric kettle, electric knife and electric hand mixer. There are plenty of drinking glasses, wine glasses and coffee cups with enough casserole dishes and bakeware to make a feast. There is a high chair available.

The dining table is impressive with seating for eight and extra chairs are onsite for your family’s bigger dinners.

The waterfront gathering room has a 65" internet TV, large leather sectional sofa, leather love seat and three leather comfort chairs. There is a waterfront view and a 30 foot balcony with plenty of seating.

The third floor supreme master suite has an en suite bath with tub, a giant shower, twin sinks and make up counter. This level has a pillow top high quality king size bed, a trundle bed with two twins and a 42" smart TV. The supreme master also has an in suite interior bedroom with full bed and twin bed, perfect for kids, large families or extended guests, and a 30" smart TV. Pack-and-Play available for the little ones. There is also an enormous walk in closet, with more room than you will need, with an in wall ironing board and laundry chute. This level also has a huge balcony, perfect to enjoy the expansive views.

The second floor bedroom has a queen size bed, a full size futon and a waterfront picture window where you can relax and watch for dolphins.

The first floor bedroom has king bed, dresser, desk/make up vanity and 42” smart TV.

The garage stores an adult tricycle and three more bicycles with helmets to fully enjoy all this beach town has to offer. There are many places of interest to bike to including coffee shops, art museums, city parks, cultural centers and of course, a dozen beautiful beaches. There are 3 kayaks with paddles and multiple sizes of life vests, several fishing poles and tackle, corn hole game, basket ball, volleyball, tennis rackets and balls and lots of water toys.

There are children’s parks with play equipment at both the nature park 200 yards away and the main Kolb park just a little further down a quiet street.

Golf Cart rentals are available for those who wish to book a daily golf cart rental.

The 30’ dock has a swim ladder and fish cleaning table and the fishing is fantastic right from the dock. Fishing poles and fishing tackle are provided and bait can be caught or obtained from many local bait shops. Redfish, Snook, Black Drum, Flounder, Grunt, Mullet, Trout and many more species have all been caught here. Ride your trike down to the beach and surf cast for pompano, tarpon and more. Cook your fish right on the stainless steel grill right next to the pool. The pool deck has six Adirondack chairs, a table set and plenty of patio chairs. Kayaks, kayak paddles and life vests are provided and there are many areas to paddle including the River of Hidden Mystery, Party Island and Bird Island. Your sense of adventure and a bathing suit is all you need to experience an unforgettable paddle into this waterfront paradise. Directly across the lagoon is a commercial fishing boat captain who with. prior arrangement will pick you up directly off your dock for a half or full day of off shore fishing. Come home, clean your catch, grill your fresh seafood and jump in the pool. Paradise found here at Flipper’s Lagoon.

Optional pool heater for additional fee is available during cooler months and is a nightly rate for length of stay. Pool heater must be arranged at least a week prior to arrival for optimal results as it takes a couple days to heat up. Simply request to have the pool heat option if you decide you would like to have the water warmed.

Flipper's Lagoon caters to travelers requiring the cleanest of environments free from having ever been smoked in, free from ever having animal dander of any kind, with high air quality treated by UV lights and thoroughly disinfected for each guest arrival.

Flipper's Lagoon is a smoke and animal dander free clean air environment catering to the needs of vacation travelers who require perfection in air quality and cleanliness.

We provide a single pack of laundry detergent in case you need to do a load while here and also provide liquid dish soap and dishwasher detergent pack(enough for 7 loads), one full roll of paper towels to get started, 3 rolls of tp per bathroom and liquid hand soap in each bathroom. We also provide enough garbage for 7 days. You may wish to bring extra.

Flipper's provides many items in the garage as a bonus to make your vacation more enjoyable but the condition of the items is largely dependent on the guests who stay before you. There is a bike pump to air up the tires in the bikes, please don't ride bikes in saltwater as it will rust them up prematurely. Fishing poles are provided but the guests must rig them up and there is an honor system tackle box for guests to use some tackle/leave some tackle - there is a bait shop a couple blocks away.

Flipper’s Lagoon is owned by a boat captain and a nurse who frequently travel to vacation rentals and understand the importance and value of your time on vacation. Much care goes into making an ideal experience for our guests. We want our guests to have the most wonderful time of their lives and we hope it shows it many big ways and in every little detail. We hope you return time and again. Thank you for staying here at Flipper's Lagoon.

Property manager

Rodney Baker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No cigarette smoking anywhere.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We love pets but not here due to wood floors.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

Property is also known as

Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Kayaks all Toys
Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home
Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Extreme Cleanliness

About the neighborhood

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Indian Rocks Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Jack Russell Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 14 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 17 min drive
  • Pier 60 Park - 19 min drive
  • Clearwater Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Original Crabby Bills - 3 min drive
  • Goose's Sports Bar - 5 min drive
  • PJ's Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
  • Guppys on the Beach - 12 min walk
  • Jimmy Guana's - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Flipper's Lagoon Luxury Waterfront Pool Home Dolphins in Backyard Daily located?

This family-friendly Indian Rocks Beach vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Indian Rocks Shopping Center and Belleair Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, not good for seniors or toddlers
The house was well-stocked and clean. The pool and the many amenities in the garage were wonderful, and the location was great. However, we would have booked a different property if the floor plan had been included in the listing. It was a challenge for our parents and for the family we were there to visit.. There is a large stone/marble foyer with a couple of steps up to the level of the bedroom, bathroom and (small) kitchen on the ground floor. The living room is half a flight up on the second floor, with a guest room that opens directly into the living room. There are 30 steps from the front door up to the 3rd floor primary suite. The open stairway acted as a megaphone carrying the voices of our school-aged children from the ground floor to the top floor. The layout was challenging for our family, but it would be fine for those without any mobility or stair safety concerns. The extra guest room on the top floor is only accessible through the primary bedroom. The 3rd floor bathroom has a wonderful tub and walk-in shower. There was also a huge closet (also accessible only from the primary bedroom). We were visiting family who live in St Pete’s, and they have a baby who just started walking- all of the steps were a challenge when they came over during the day to hang out. As was the spiral staircase down to the pool area. Child safety gates would be helpful for any guests with young children. I would not recommend this house for anyone who has any mobility issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey E., Leander, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
"Unforgettable Stay: A Review of Paradise Found - VRBO Haven"
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this fantastic VRBO property, and I can't recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the beautiful house and its prime location. The proximity to the waterway made for stunning views and provided endless opportunities for kayaking and fishing. Speaking of kayaking, the fact that the house supplied kayaks for our use was a fantastic bonus. It allowed us to explore the local waterways at our leisure, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the area. As for the house itself, it exceeded all expectations. Not only was it spacious and meticulously clean, but it also boasted all the amenities we could ask for. The pool was a particular highlight, providing the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sunshine after a day of adventure. Overall, our stay was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of the incredible house, stunning location, and thoughtful amenities made for a truly unforgettable experience. I can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time with friends
What a great property and great location! We loved the pool and decks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Our family had a great stay, so much to do near by, walking distance to the beach and the kids loved having the bikes to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & stay!
My friend and I brought our combined 4 grade-school aged children. This was our first trip to IRB and I feel sure it wont be our last! The house was a perfect layout for our two families, the fishing equipment, bikes & other gear were great for our group as well. Plenty of beach and shower towels. Lots of walkable shops & restaurants, plus grocery delivery available- we didnt need a car. Beach is about a 10 minute walk. The hosts' communication was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
IRB Fun
Flippers Lagoon was a perfect place to stay in IRB, great location, easy walk to beach and restaurants. Hosts Rod and Tracy were terrific, very accommodating and responsive. Plenty of space and dolphins did not disappoint! Thank you for a memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, quiet neighborhood
Amazing vacation area and stay. The amount of stairs to climb inside was a little rough, but overall great views and atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend College Reunion
Met up with a few buddies from college and their families for a long weekend. Stay was enjoyable and exactly what we needed. Would recommend Flipper Lagoon as the pool and dock are top tier.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Great home for a family vacation. Quick walk or bike ride to the beach. Has everything you need for a beach day including cooler with wheels, wagon for beach toys, chairs, and towels. The pool and deck were great for relaxing and the fishing from the dock was fun for the kids. The location was ideal, close to beaches, restaurants and shops. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
This area is super fun, rent a golf cart, Rod is amazing and thought of everything! We wish we could have stayed longer. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schoolie girl get away
Very convenient to the beach and a private pool in the back yard was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Destination
My family and I had a wonderful time at Flipper’s Lagoon in Indian Rocks Beach! We spent most of our days at the beach and in the pool. What an amazing view to wake up to. The house is well-equipped for large groups. There are places to gather and places for privacy. The beds are extremely comfortable and there is a tv in every room. The hosts are beyond amazing. Easy to reach them and they answered questions within minutes. We grilled out on our last night and enjoyed eating poolside while watching a manatee hanging under the deck. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in good location!
Our family has been going to IRB for years. This was a great house in a good location. The kids loved all the items in the garage!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property and location
Will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Rockwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
The property is very nice and just as described. All the water equipment, beach equipment, and bicycles in the garage to use make the stay even more enjoyable. The swimming pool was excellent as we spent a good bit of time in it. Rod and Tracy even dropped off some fresh fruit for us which was very good. We enjoyed fishing off the dock. There is plenty of convenient beach access close by, but you are far enough off the beach to relax and unwind when you've had enough fun in the sand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2023 Vacation
Our family thoroughly enjoyed Flipper's Lagoon. The description of the property is spot on. It is very clean; very well-stocked with towels, dishware, etc.; has well-functioning appliances, a nice pool, and much more. The local restaurants are great, and if you want to fish the Gulf have the owners connect you with Captain Randy just across the harbor. My wife, kids and grandchildren want to return next year, for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indian Rocks Beach
Hosts were very accommodating and helpful. Gave us helpful tips on the area and ensured we had everything we needed. We booked our trip last minute, had a great stay. Home is clean and large, family had room to spread out. Large pool big enough to swim laps in and overlooks bay. Area is family friendly, nature preserve with boardwalk and playground at end of street. I plan on staying at the home when I visit the area in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and great house everything you need just show up and have fun. My family had a great time and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!!
The owners even stopped by and brought shells and an absolutely beautiful sand dollar for my granddaughter. Best VRBO ever!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Des Moines, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Flipper’s lagoon
This property was a great place for our family of 10. It had everything we needed and enough room to spread out. The kids enjoyed the pool and fishing off the dock. It was a short walk to the beach and we had plenty of beach chairs and toys. Thank you for the lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time escaping the snow
We had a wonderful time and we saw dolphins on multiple days. There is convenience , liquor, and food located close to the house. The accommodations were beautiful and clean and the pool was heated as we had asked for. The owners were very responsive when we had any questions. The neighbors were very friendly and had some good advice for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Marty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family loved the pool and fishing off the dock was fun. The walk to the beach was easy.
Our family had a great week at you house.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara S., Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
This home's unusual layout worked for our family due to its three very separate sleeping quarters. There was plenty of room for everyone with two balconies to enjoy. Renters should know ahead of time, there are LOTS of steps. Many things not as described (amenity list needs updating) for example, there is no "Keurig Duo", the cappuccino maker was unusable due to missing parts. When we requested sharp knives, the owner was responsive and brought us some but when we voiced our concerns regarding the slippery entry way and asked for a non-slip rug since it had been raining and the marble type flooring was slippery, he brought us a bath towel and told us to use it for that purpose. We felt this was a safety issue ignored by the owner especially since my 81-year-old Mom was with us. As previous reviewers have stated, the property could be much improved with a few extra upgrades and general upkeep which would not be costly but would greatly increase enjoyment of the property. I encountered a couple of things which I've never seen before at the numerous online rental homes I've been to: 1. the hot water supply to the washer was literally zip tied so we could only do wash with cold water. 2. we found a 13-page legal document in the back of the red information binder on foyer table indemnifying the owner of every imaginable thing and laying out an extreme amount of renter responsibility. The final page states "Signed by tenant by and thru original booking and occupying property." * This was never presented to me at any time during the rental process and I just happened upon it. I never agreed to or signed anything of the sort *. We found this unnerving, along with the numerous warning signs posted throughout the house and property warning of possible punitive charges for various infractions. We rented the pool heater for extra charge, and it broke the day before our arrival. Owner went above and beyond to get it fixed and we were grateful for that, as without it we probably wouldn't have been able to use the pool at all. We enjoyed the canal and relaxing out on the dock and saw dolphins twice during our weeklong stay. Indian Rocks Beach is lovely, and we would return to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Waunakee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location short walk or bike ride to parks and beach. Kids kept busy swimming in the pool and fishing off the dock. We chartered a fishing excursion with Randy of Hustler Fishing Charters right across and he picked us up right from the dock, put us on fish, cleaned them and dropped us off for us to cook our catch! Great spot for a family vacation! Rod and Tracy were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, plenty of room, only issue was with the heated pool which never got to the set temp during our stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
9:30 AM
Location
Indian Rocks Beach
Structure Type
Private vacation home