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By the Beach Rentals

Enjoy bayside resort living at By the Beach Rentals in Clearwater, FL. Features full kitchens, outdoor pool, private dock, free Wi-Fi, parking, and beach access.

621 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 58 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Beach access
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable bayside stays with attentive service

Recent guests highlight the property's peaceful location, well-equipped apartments, and friendly, responsive management. While some note minor maintenance and occasional bugs, most appreciate the clean, spacious accommodations and easy access to the beach and local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Clean, spacious apartments with full kitchens and comfortable furnishings
  • Quiet, relaxing location on the intercoastal with beautiful views and a private dock
  • Helpful, communicative, and friendly owners providing attentive service
  • Convenient access to Clearwater Beach, local shops, restaurants, and transport options
  • Well-maintained freshwater pool and fishing opportunities on site

Worth knowing

  • Some guests have encountered minor maintenance issues and occasional bugs, but management responds promptly
  • No on-site restaurant, breakfast, fitness center, airport shuttle, or pet accommodations
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi are available, but the property is not fully accessible
  • The resort is still rebuilding in some areas following hurricane damage
  • Smoke-free environment with air conditioning and kid-friendly amenities

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quiet, home-like retreat near Clearwater Beach
  • Families or groups who value self-catering facilities and space to relax
  • Guests who appreciate outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, and beach access
  • Visitors wanting easy access to local attractions like Pier 60 and nearby state parks
  • Repeat visitors and those looking for a friendly, personalized stay over brand hotels
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About this property

Welcome to By the Beach Rentals

By the Beach Rentals offers modest bayside accommodations equipped with full kitchens, ideal for guests who prefer a self-catering option. The property features a freshwater outdoor pool and a private dock, enhancing the laid-back atmosphere of this resort hotel and vacation home rental agency. Air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi are available throughout, while free parking and direct beach access add to the convenience of the location.

Located at 621 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, this property sits within a relaxed, beach-centered neighborhood known for its waterside promenade and a nightly festival at nearby Pier 60. Guests frequently highlight the peaceful setting alongside close proximity to downtown attractions and the beach. Reviews point to clean, spacious apartments with comfortable furnishings and praise the attentive management team, although some note occasional issues that were addressed promptly by staff.

Visitors staying here can enjoy easy access to popular nearby destinations such as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Caladesi Island State Park, and Honeymoon Island State Park, all within reasonable driving distance. The resort is also conveniently reachable from Tampa International Airport, St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport by car or public transit.

Designed for travelers seeking quiet surroundings with practical amenities, By the Beach Rentals suits families and groups looking to explore Clearwater’s natural attractions while staying in comfortable, self-contained accommodations. The absence of on-site dining options or airport shuttles suggests guests should plan accordingly. This property appeals particularly to those who appreciate easy beach access and a local feel rather than luxury resort facilities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Beach access
Kid-friendly
Kitchen in all rooms
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Accessible
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

LD
Lisa Dutkiewicz Apr 12, 2026
10

If you are heading to Clearwater Beach, we HIGHLY recommend staying with them! It was the perfect location for us. It's right on the intercoastal, within walking distance to all the great things downtown and the beach (no parking fees!), with sunrise literally outside your window. The Jolly Trolley can also take you anywhere you need to go. If you prefer simplicity, peace and quiet, this is also perfect for that!!! Clean & spacious with comfortable beds & furniture, a full kitchen, pool, wonderful owners with great communication...I could go on and on. We had the nicest week!

PT
Phil Thompson Mar 27, 2026
10

Love staying here, a home from home. Apartment was clean and modern. Swam in the pool and fished in the bay.....perfect for chilling. Ideal quiet location but still close to the bars and restaurants. Also a short stroll to the incredible North Beach. We stayed for 26 nights and it still passed too quickly. We noticed most of the guests are repeat visitors just like us. We'll be back again, Thank you to Marick, Ashlee and Maria.

AH
Ann Hall Mar 08, 2026
10

I didn’t actually stay here, but a good Samaritan, who found my phone in Walmart was staying here. He took my phone for safekeeping, I ended up speaking with the owner or manager of the place, she was so nice and so helpful. Then, the good Samaritan and another guest both said the place was terrific, it was obviously very clean. If I wasn’t a “local,” it’s certainly a place I would love to stay at. In fact, if I ever have more out-of-town relatives than I can put up, I’ll send them to this cute little place!! Oh yeah, lovely location right on the inter coastal!

AM
Amal Marti Mar 06, 2026
8.0

When you arrive you're not sure if you did a good booking as the place looks to need a lot of work, once you get into your apartment it looks much better and you can tell it's more like a newer build, only problem we had the first night was that we found bugs on the floor and bed so we reached out to the owner and she was super nice and changed us to another room, and gave us an additional night, so honestly we didn't except that. If you're about just to sleep in a place because you have planned to explore and be more outdoor it will be definitely your place, if you're looking for a luxury place ofc this ain't it. Also we were able to see the dolphins in front of the pool, place is pretty quite and is very close to everything, the beach, the stores, restaurants, I'm pregnant and we walked a lot so that's a plus.

DV
Deanna Valenti Feb 27, 2026
10

Very clean!! Very quick responses with questions. They were still rebuilding from the hurricanes but the work site was very clean. Great for a group of people with different families as they have different sized rooms. Great pool and beautiful views!

JR
Jeffrey Richard Jan 23, 2026
10

There is no better place to stay, fancier places? Yes. But not better! This was our third time staying there and it did not disappoint. Mornings were great drinking our Bloody Mary's while watching the sunrise and dolphins. Pool was heated perfectly. Room was clean and super comfortable. Walking distance to everywhere. Met the owner while we were there doing some painting. What a great family run place, and a nice story. Looking forward to our next trip down staying with them. Thank you!

PC
paul charman Jan 20, 2026
10

Wonderful stay, couldn't have asked for more! We are a family of four and stayed for 4 nights, doing a trip from Orlando to Clear Water then on Down to Miami. 'By The Beach' accommodation was perfect, the room (s) were modern and had everything we needed, The location is excellent - 1 minute walk to the beach and Town. We also had our own swimming pool that overlooks the Bay and gas fired BBQ. There are just enough apartments in the whole complex that you dont feel overwhelmed with people while still having a few families that you can talk to and meet. My son loved fishing off the wall inside the complex and caught his first cat fish (fishing rods etc supplied). Will definitely love to go back when we can! Met the owner who was more than happy to assist with anything we needed (which to be fair we didn't need as everything was good)! 5 stars from the Charman - Hopkins family.

DH
Donna HOLZHAUER Jan 07, 2026
10

This is a great place to stay, love location, owners so friendly and helpful, located on the bay and 5 minute walk to Clearwater Beach! Lots of Restaurants & shopping within walking distance, we’ve stayed here before & will again soon!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find By the Beach Rentals

Clearwater, Florida, USA

Relaxed, beach-centered neighborhood with a waterside promenade & a nightly festival at Pier 60.

  • Mandalay Ave + Bay Esplande So 5 min Walk
  • Bay Esplanade & Cyprus 2 min Walk
  • Mandalay & Idlewild 5 min Walk
  • Tampa International Airport 37 min Car · 2 hr 57 Transit
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 1 hr 16 Car · 3 hr 53 Transit
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport 29 min Car · 1 hr 11 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Florida. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Honeymoon Island State Park 24,134 reviews

Honeymoon Island State Park

1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698, United States

4.7 · State Park
Caladesi Island 248 reviews

Caladesi Island

Dunedin, FL 33767, USA

4.8 · Island
Clearwater Marine Aquarium 19,858 reviews

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767, United States

4.2 · Aquarium
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