Sunset Inn & Cottages

What a Gem of a place. It's located across the street from the beach pavilion in Sunset Beach, one of the jewels of the St. Pete beaches. It's off the beaten path, which means no crowds, no through traffic, no loud resorts, and beautiful pines lining the beach. We had a late, after-hours check-in that went off without a hitch. My wife and I stayed in #2, which is the smallest room we had, but it was charming and perfectly fine for us. I checked in with Sandra the next morning and she could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. She comped us beach chairs and an umbrella which were great for our visits to the beach. I wish we could have stayed longer and we will definitely be back.

The room was a lot smaller than I was lead to believe, but was okay for just the two of us. The only other problem was that we had instructions to clean the room when we left despite the $50 housekeeping charge. Was not happy with that.

This was our second stay at the Sunset Inn cottages, and we loved it yet again. The location is great for a quiet beach getaway within a few blocks from restaurants and other amenities but isolated enough that you're not right in the action. The property manager greeted us so warmly that we felt immediately welcome and wanted, and she was very friendly when we saw her later during the stay. The private parking space, outdoor beach shower area, easy access to the beach across the street, full kitchen, and great wifi made our stay great. We stayed in a different cottage this time, the Vino, and I admit I didn't love it quite as much, but still really enjoyed the stay. I think the Vino just needs a few polishing touches to be more comfortable: there are weird storage spaces and awkward doors in the bathroom which makes it tight, and the pantry doors similarly are in a bad place for sitting at the table. The two of us did fine, but any more people would be tripping over each other while using the bathroom or eating. Other than this minor frustration, we loved it and will definitely be back. Be sure to prepare for the cleaning fee and the beach item rentals when you budget, but enjoy yourself, unwind, and watch the sunset from Sunset Beach!

We love this place! It is so cute and quaint and perfectly located. Sandra was great and very friendly. I loved sitting out in the courtyard with a cocktail. We stayed in #4 and it was small. But we didn't need much space for just the two of us. The shower is super small and narrow. My husband joked that he felt like Elf in it. My only complaint was that the bed was super hard. Luckily, my sister (who lives locally) saved us and had foam topper and a mattress pad that we were able to borrow. We used both on top of the mattress in order to be able to sleep at night. Other than that, we did enjoy our stay and would definitely consider staying there again, just maybe in a little bigger unit.

We just wanted to get away from the Gasparilla madness for a weekend. I've preferred Sunset beach because it's always been a bit more of a relaxed atmosphere than the other Pinellas beaches. Also, I like that it's off the main Gulf Blvd drag.