Great Heron Inn — Hotel in Indian Rocks Beach

just like my first visit, i hated to let the cat out of the bag again about this inn. it's the best kept secret. we were there 5 days 4 nights.|i can't say enough about the hospitality that you receive here. david and teena go out of their way to make you feel at home. for example i forgot a plug and she had one for me.|unfortunately the beach was closed due to building up the beach as a result of the hurricane. she had a few chairs that she let us borrow to take to an open part of the beach a couple of blocks away.|this is a small "mom and pop" place but the rooms have just about everything you need. it's like an apartment. washer and dryers on premises, large patio that you step down to the sand, beach chairs, pool, and housekeeping(we chose to put used towels outside on our chairs and they were replenished.)|the two herons---gangster and harry---that hang around add some charm.|restaurants and bars are within walking distance----also a few souvy shops. there is a cvs with a lot more than other cvs.|the people that stay there are friendly and gather to watch the sunset almost every evening. we had some great conversations.|so if you are coming to indian rocks beach---don't let this one pass you by. i know...

at the last minute my husband and I had to come to Indian Rocks Beach from Sarasota. my niece had flown in and wanted me to see her baby girl just born.| I planned a several hour visit then we were going to drive back to Sarasota before it got dark at 5:30. The kids had no room for us to stay overnight.| Little did we know that morning there would be a deadly fog alert throughout the gulf coast!!!| Despite major anxiety I started looking|at nearby hotels. Time was running out on me. we had to start the drive up on I75|in the fog.| By a miracle, I contacted Tina and told her my predicament.| She got us a room and accommodated us to get there after hours.| She was an angel watching over us.|After the visit and seeing my baby girl, the fog was still bad.|but we only had to drive a quarter mile and we arrived at the Inn.| The one bedroom suite was totally amazing!!!|beautifully decorated, extremely clean and neat. We slept beautifully!!| The next morning we signed out and Carol was amazingly gracious!| I will come here every time from now on.|A family owned business run with efficient pride!!!|Thank you all so...

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Great Heron Inn!!! I can't say enough positive things about this place!!! Teena and her staff are friendly and they do such a great job making their guests feel welcome! Our room was huge, clean, and amazing. The location is perfect, too. Situated right on the Gulf of Mexico, you are merely steps away from experiencing one of the most beautiful, soft-sanded beaches in the area. The Gulf is clear and warm. If the beach isn't your thing, take a dip in their clean, sparkling pool and relax to the sounds of gentle waves just beyond the pool deck. Guests of this hotel are also treated to a front row seat to the most breathtaking sunsets you will ever see. Don't miss it! Not only are they a quick 2 minute walk to the bus stop, they are within easy walking/cycling distance of several great restaurants, a nice local brewery, and a few shops, including a well-stocked CVS. This adorable hotel is truly a gem nestled amongst the dunes in Indian Rocks Beach. Thank you, Teena! We hope to return...