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Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort

Waterfront condo with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Paradise Found
Living area
Outdoor dining
Paradise-What a view!!!!
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 347.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Place, Bay Pines VA Medical Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hubbards Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

One Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort

Welcome to 8800 Bay Pines Blvd, Unit 211. Boca Ciega Resort is a four story building, built in 2005-2006 on the bay by Long Bayou close to Madeira Beach FL.
This 1 bedroom one bath condo was completely remodeled and is stunning. I allow 2 adults and 1 minor child to stay in the unit.
Dogs are welcome up to 25 pounds with a prior approval from the host and a $100 pet fee. No cats allowed.

The address of the property is 8800 Bay Pines Blvd, Unit 211, St Petersburg Florida 33709

It is located in a safe residential neighborhood close to all the beaches and St. Petersburg / Tampa, FL.
The new Doc Fords restaurant opens next door opens in the fall of 2022.
It is also within a few minutes drive from some of the most popular beaches in Florida.

This unit has:
Beautiful views overlooking the water.
It is in the middle section which is quieter.
It overlooks the pool.
Fully equipped kitchen, full size washer and dryer.
King size bed.
Central air
Cable TV with 160 channels and high speed internet.
65 inch Samsung Smart TV.


The common areas has:
A large heated pool with lots of chaise lounges and a really nice hot tub.
2 elevators, BBQ-area, FREE parking lot, FREE Wi-Fi by the pool, an exercise room and much more!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 child allowed with 2 adults.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 pet with $100 pet fee and prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fine of $250 charged if smoking occurs in unit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Petersburg

Located in St. Petersburg, this condo is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salvador Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum or Al Lang Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hubbards Marina - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Upham Beach - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Umami Endless Sushi And Hibachi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Paradise found at Boca Ciega Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of War Veteran Memorial Park and Bay Pines VA Medical Center. St. Petersburg General Hospital and Archibald Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The apartment worked out perfect for our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Escape

Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean, and the location was quiet. We enjoyed the view, pool and saw several dolphins and a manatee. We will definitely stay again hopefully for longer next time. Mary was very prompt with responding to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is located close to Madeira Beach as well as downtown St Pete. We love having a view from the balcony and enjoyed peaceful mornings watching the boats and dolphins. The restaurant located across the parking lot (Doc Ford’s) was great and offered daily live music. We will definitely be back to this condo when we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

We loved our stay here! The view is just beautiful, and the condo was very clean, and cozy! The location is also great. Many restaurants close by, and the beach is a quick drive down the street!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views!

Enjoyed our stay. It is in a great location, close to many restaurants and shopping. The condo is clean, comfortable and well appointed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMJOE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Training

We stayed here because it was located conveniently to spring training baseball games and the beaches.We loved Doc Fords Rum Restaurant. We got to see dolphins swim in the bay. Target is close by for groceries or other items.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring fun!

What a fantastic condo! I loved the location, view, decor and the price. I had coffee on the balcony each morning and had pelicans and dolphins waiting to great me! The owner was a great communicator and made everything so simple. Doc Ford’s was right across the parking lot with great outdoor seating and live music! We’d definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The core is amazing, who ever decorated sis a fantastic job. The property is very clean and everything quebec as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This is a great location, clean, quiet, just as advertised. Hopefully it works out to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUANDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Great place to stay during our vacation”

The place was very clean and neat, beautiful view Everything we needed was available. The bed was very comfortable. The only problem we experienced was the water pressure from the shower was very weak.. other than that we had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

Very nicely decorated. Watched dolphins while sitting on balcony. Quiet part of complex. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oustanding View

Stayed 4 nights, enjoyed the condo greatly and the view from the large balcony was outstanding. The condo was decorated nicely and had everything that we needed. The traffic trying to get out of the condo was very busy just as everywhere else in the area. Restaurant was next door and several others very close by. Also a Walmart was right over the bridge for convience. Our host was easy to reach and reponded quickly to any questions we had. The favorite part was the balcony and view!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than expected

This place is terrific! Mary has done an amazing job maximizing every square inch of space, and the decor is wonderful...even better than in the photos. The views are spectacular, too. We loved watching the boats go by, pelicans hunting for their breakfast, and gorgeous sunsets. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

OMAR H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! I made a mistake switching rooms, halfway through my stay.i loved this unit. Don’t get rm.307
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo!

The condo was perfect for 2 people. Beautiful view of the bay. The unit was tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you would need...just like your own home. The owner was readily available and very pleasant. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking, we didn't want to leave

My husband and I stayed at Mary's place for 2 weeks in celebration of our 10 year wedding anniversary. I have to say, we didn't want to leave. The views, the property, the decor and the amenities were absolutely ideal. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you so much Mary for creating such beautiful vacation accommodations. Lisa and Bob
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monzer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

We stayed in this place from August 10th to August 24th. It is exactly as described if it's not even better.We had a wonderful relaxing view from the balcony. We watched the dolphins every morning and enjoyed the pool every day. The went to clearwater beach few times and the beach was amazing. There's so many places that you can go to but amost nothing a
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! Better than expected!

This place is a gem! It was much better than we expected! Mary is great to work with. She answered each one of my questions ASAP. The place is very clean, very comfortable for us and very cozy. Nothing beats the balcony and the view! That was the highlight of our day; sitting in the balcony watching the sunset and the dolphins! And at the end of the day, walk to the Doc Ford's Rest. :). The pool and rest of the facilities were great. Will stay again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem

The unit was exactly as pictured and described only better. The host has done an amazing job of providing just about everything you could want or need for a "home away from home". The bed and furniture were comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped and the deck furniture was perfect. We loved the high top table for meals and watching the sunset and the comfortable chaise chairs for reading and relaxing. We normally stay on the beach but we found the view over the bay to be every bit as enjoyable watching the boats pass by. This was the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in - spotless. Kudos to Mary for providing everything we needed and to her cleaning crew for their great work. We loved our week there and will definitely return
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was exactly as pictured and very clean. We had coffee on the balcony every morning and enjoyed relaxing there in the evenings. The pool is very nice and clean as well. We had dinner at Doc Fords next door, absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. Mary answered any questions I had very promptly. We would definitely stay in this unit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was beautiful and was very clean. The view was unbelievably. It was very quiet. And our host was very friendly and communicated very quickly. We will be staying here again!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and ideal location. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise at Boca Ciega!

We had an absolutely amazing time at this condo. We needed a place in St. Pete to stay and work while our son attended a summer camp at USF. I could not have asked for more. Mary is an amazing host. She would respond immediately to emails or texts. The condo is very clean and a fantastic location. On the bay, incredible views and sunsets, short drive to the beach, close to several great places to eat (Doc Fords, Wicked Cantina, Slyce), and has the perfect pool and hot tub to relax at the end of the day. It had everything we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is just absolutely breathtaking. Great views, comfortable quiet and Mary was very helpful and very accommodating and would definitely love to come back here again close to everything. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mary Melstrom

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I purchased this unit in 2016 and absolutely love it. I was a snowbird from Minnesota and love to to do home makeovers and remodeling. I completebdthe remodel of this unit with a tiny home concept in mind. My heart and soul is in this one. I think it is the nicest unit in the complex. Read the reviews.

Why they chose this property

This west facing units has the best sunsets. It is centrally located for travel to all the beaches and attractions in the area.

What makes this property unique

Tiny Home Concept. You have all the comforts of home and everything you need during your stay.

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English

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