Here’s a quick rundown of all you need to know about your Indian Rocks Beach, Florida rental from A to Z. Whether you’re looking to book your vacation rental or you’re already counting down the days until you’ll be here for your Gulf Coast vacation—this quick and easy guide can help you feel better informed. If you have any other questions on your upcoming stay with Plumlee Vacations, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you further at (800) 926-9489.
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AMENITIES
Vacations are all about the amenities, and your Indian Rocks Beach vacation rental won’t disappoint. From pools and spas to tennis courts and private docks, Plumlee Vacations offers rentals with the amenities that matter most to your family. You can even search for vacation rentals by amenities online quickly and easily to filter out the properties that don’t match your criteria.
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BENEFITS
Oh the benefits of choosing a vacation rental over a hotel or motel stay—let us count the ways! Actually, we’ve already done that so you can check out this previous post on the topic. Here’s a quick summary: great value, amazing amenities, more privacy, enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone, and the best Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores locations right on the Gulf of Mexico.
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CONDO COMPLEXES
Have you considered staying in a condo complex this year? They are a popular choice and for plenty of good reasons! You can take a look at our full inventory of Indian Rocks Beach condo rentals to see what each one has to offer, and then you can start your search for the right one for you.
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DIRECT BOOKING
Direct booking with Plumlee Vacations gives you a myriad of benefits you won’t find when using a 3rd party travel app. Skip the middleman and book with the company that knows its rentals best—us! We give you more personalized service, real people on-site to talk to, and there are no hidden fees when you book directly with us.
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EASY TO GET AROUND
It is easy to get around when you vacation in Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores. All of our rentals are close and convenient to the places you want to be including the Gulf of Mexico, the Intracoastal Waterway, Downtown Indian Rocks Beach, and the larger cities and beaches that are nearby. Whether you bring your own car, use Dollar car rental, or ride the Suncoast Beach Trolley, you are never very far from anywhere you want to go.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY
Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores, Florida are known for their safe, family-friendly beaches and towns. It just makes sense to stay in an Indian Rocks Beach rental when you have a family. You can choose the number of bedrooms and bathrooms that will work best for your crew, plus you have access to a kitchen (which anyone with kids knows how important this is), and you can customize the amenities that matter most to your family. Family friendly indeed!
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GULF FRONT RENTALS
The gorgeous Gulf of Mexico is one of the main attractions here. To have the most convenient access and the best views of the water, you’ll want to consider a Gulf Front vacation rental. With your own private patio, beachfront amenities, and front-row access to the beach, it’s a wonderful place to be. Need more convincing? Read this.
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HIGH STANDARDS
A standard of true quality in the community for generations, the staff at Plumlee Gulf Beach Vacations pride ourselves on being known for outstanding customer service and dedication to excellence in everything we do. Our vacation rentals are in some of the most renowned areas of Indian Shores and Indian Rocks Beach and boast luxury amenities including pools, hot tubs, and Plumlee Perks for everyone that rents with us. Our fully equipped rentals set the standard of excellence for vacation rentals in our area. Read more about us here.
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INTRACOASTAL RENTALS
The Intracoastal Waterway is another big draw to this area. With combined access to the Gulf of Mexico and ICW, it’s the best of both water worlds! We offer Indian Rocks Beach rentals that are right on the Intracoastal and offer many benefits to those who love to be near the water and have close, convenient boating and fishing access. Explore more about the ICW right here.
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JUST NEARBY
Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores are in a prime location where you can enjoy the pristine barrier island beauty while also being near to bigger cities and beaches like Clearwater, Tampa, and many of the other western central Florida Gulf Coast beach towns. Many big-name attractions are nearby as well including the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Aquarium, Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Florida Botanical Gardens, the Chihuly Collection, Museum of Science and Industry, and oh so many more! You might also want to consider purchasing a Tampa Bay CityPass from us to enjoy exclusive bulk savings of over 50% off the retail price on some of these local favorites.
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KITCHENS
Let’s talk about vacation rental kitchens for a moment. They are so incredibly helpful when you have a family or when you’re trying to stay within your vacation budget and save money. Dining out every day for every meal can add up quickly, so it’s important to have the option to enjoy a few meals in when you want to do so. Our fully stocked kitchens come with all the appliances you need, dinnerware and cookware, and other essentials that make it easy to prepare meals anytime you choose.
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LENGTH OF STAY
During the Spring Break high season and holidays, bookings are for a minimum stay of 7 days. But for the rest of the year, you can enjoy a long weekend away with some of our rentals that offer only a 3 or 4 night minimum stay. Or you can choose to stay in some of our rentals for an extended period of time of a month or more. See individual properties for details on the length of stay required since each has its own requirements.
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MAP OF RENTALS
We have a helpful Indian Rocks Beach Rental Property Map that is an interactive tool you can use during vacation accommodation search. It shows an overview of all of our rentals and where they are located in relation to the area and to each other. There is a link to each property so you can quickly research more about the ones you are interested in learning more about.
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NOW RENTING
If you go to the Create Your Vacation page on our website, you can select the dates you’re interested in and which rentals are available during that time period. We offer a variety of search methods that help you find what’s available and when, which amenities and location you want, and how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need. You can also call our reservation line if you prefer to talk to our rental department and book via phone.
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OUTSTANDING VIEWS
Chances are you’re going to have outstanding views no matter which vacation rental you choose! There’s so much coastal Florida beauty around you to observe and enjoy. Your vacation rental location is up to you, so depending on which kind of beautiful views you desire—you’re sure to find one that suits your preference. Coastal sunrises and sunsets, Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal waters, swaying palm trees, pristine white sands, sunny bright blue skies… the list goes on and on.
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PET-FRIENDLY RENTALS
Do we have pet-friendly rentals? Yes we do! You can find them on our Advance Search Option page by check-marking the Pet Friendly Properties box. This will filter out the rest and only show you vacation rentals that allow pets. You can read more about How to Have a Pet-Friendly Indian Rocks Beach Vacation where you can find pet-friendly beaches and dog parks near your rental.
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QUIET ATMOSPHERE
Guests appreciate the quiet, relaxing atmosphere found on our beaches and in our vacation rentals. There won’t be any loud parties in the room above you or random people coming in and out of your condo complex. Plumlee Vacations wants to ensure that you have the best Florida vacation possible, so we work hard to keep our beaches family-friendly and our rental policies help reflect that. Speaking of rental policies…
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RENTAL POLICIES
We have a short summary of our general rental policies online which you can view here. Read over it to get a better understanding of our processes and procedures—and as always, feel free to contact us with specific questions you may have. We’re here to help answer any and all of your vacation rental inquiries.
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SUGAR-SAND BEACHES
The white sugar sands of the Florida Gulf Coast beaches are world famous but still worth the mention. They are even celebrated with an annual Sugar Sand Festival held in nearby Clearwater Beach and at the Sanding Ovations Master Cup Sand Sculpting Competition on Treasure Island. If you’re looking for some expert tips for your own sandcastle building, you should read our previous post on that topic.
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THINGS TO DO
So many things to do, so little time to do them all! That’s okay, you’ll just have to come back year after year and try something new each time you’re here. The Beach Welcome Center is a great local resource when it comes to planning your Indian Rocks Beach vacation to-do list. The friendly staff can offer advice on restaurants, shopping, and the best things to do. Discounted tickets to area attractions are available here, too. Browse through the website business categories or use the Guide to Tampa Bay Beaches tool to view local dining, things to do, and shopping options during your stay.
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UNENCUMBERED VIEWS
Forget about an overcrowded, overly commercialized shoreline dotted with high-rise hotels and buildings that block your views of the beach. Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals and condo complexes are not going to impede your views of the Gulf of Mexico waters, white-sand beaches, and nightly sunsets that sink into the horizon line.
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VACATION INSURANCE
Should you purchase vacation insurance? That’s always a question that travelers have. We can’t make that decision for you, but we can encourage you to explore your options. Protecting your vacation investment is always a good idea, so here’s what you need to know when considering purchasing travel insurance for your next Indian Rocks Beach vacation.
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WHAT TO BRING
Packing for your Florida beach vacation can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Your rental is pretty much already fully stocked with the bedding, towels, and other basic supplies you need for your stay. You just need to bring what you’re going to wear, eat, and whatever you need for your days at the beach and around town. Super simple! If you want to read up on some packing tips, check out these recommended articles.
How to Get Your Family Packed for a Florida Beach Vacation
10 Essentials You’ll Need for a Florida Beach Day
3 Packing Secrets to Make Your Life Easier
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XTRAS FROM PLUMLEE
You get a lot of vacation “xtras” when you choose to vacation with Plumlee. Plumlee Perks give you things like free DVD rentals, free daily bike rentals, free oversized parking, discounted beach towels and beach chair rentals, and free use of the Business Center to name a few. We also offer Basket Arrangements that can be delivered right to your rental upon arrival or for any special occasion you’re celebrating. You’re welcome!
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YOUR FAQS
If you go to the top of Plumlee Vacations’ webpage, you’ll see an About Us tab that has links to several different topics related to your stay. Hover over the tab and see the topics we cover that include (but are not limited to) information about Plumlee Vacations, About the Area, Plumlee Perks, Rental Policies, Local Maps, and the Indian Rocks Beach live cam among them. Click on each to learn more!
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ZERO REGRETS
With all of this information at the ready, we feel you’ll be well-prepared for your next stay in an Indian Rocks Beach rental. We also feel that you’ll have zero regrets about traveling to this lovely slice of paradise on the Florida Gulf Coast. In the end, we only regret the vacations we didn’t take. Sea you soon?
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