All Indian Rocks Beach businesses benefit from STRs
The growing popularity of short term rentals is INEVITABLE and a lot of online platforms have put our beach town in the top list of vacation places. Its important that all local businesses realize and recognize that we all benefit from that growth. Our properties are not just bringing popularity – they are pumping dollars into our community.
Guppys, Crabby Bills, Casa Italia, Groupers on the Gulf, Beach Waves Grill, Keegans, Slyce, JDs - You are all providers of short term rentals, whether it was by choice or not.
Business owner - Can you ask yourself, would your business survive without tourists? We know the answer to that! Our businesses and our investors would pull out of Indian Rocks Beach and our business would shut down.
Vacation rentals have been supporting local business since we started renting. The majority of us have your flyers in our homes, your information on our website and we push guests to shop local and support small business owners.
A lot of owners/operators purchase gift cards for our guests in these local restaurants. A lot of the operators purchase and buy lunch for vendors and staff in these restaurants as well.
COVID
Advantages of STRs
Advantages of STRs
During covid, people did not want to stay in hotels, our vacation homes made it possible for any families to be able to work from home while vacationing.
Advantages of STRs
Advantages of STRs
Advantages of STRs
The average guest stays longer in a vacation rental than in a hotel – therefore creating more dollars in Indian Rocks Beach economic activity and more jobs.
Tourists are looking for alternative accommodations and short-term rentals provide flexible housing options that allow them to spend longer periods of time in communities, in unique accommodations while contributing to the local economy.
No hotels in Indian Rocks Beach means:
- Guests will stay longer in a vacation rental (as owners/operations will always require a longer minimum stay than a hotel)
- Guests will spend more money locally by eating out, shopping locally and renting locally
Short term rentals brings a lot of economic benefits to our community.