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The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic

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A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, a plate of watermelon slices, and a knife block.
A wooden staircase with white railings and blue steps leading to a deck area.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed with a floral bedspread, a tatami mat sofa, a wooden desk, and a sliding shoji screen door.
A cozy living room with a ceiling fan, two sofas, a coffee table, and a small side table.
A living room with a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gulfport, FL
  • Place, Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfport Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfport Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Half bath/laundry

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Gulfport

Gulfport is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Splash Island Water Park and Morean Arts Center are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Gulfport, FL

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulfport Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulfport Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Island Community Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪O'Maddy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sam's Gyros and Seafood - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pia's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salty Pup - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Original Sand Dollar - Historic Charm Meets Historic District Beach Chic located?

Situated in Gulfport, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gulfport Beach and Gulfport Casino. Pasadena Shopping Center is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, well stocked and exactly as advertised. Very convenient to local restaurants. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to beach and downtown. Place was great, clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit. Location is great, so close to the downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in the Gulf
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Lovely guests, very considerate and took great care of the home. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place.
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we needed for our visit to St Pete for the Boston Terrier walk. We walked to dinner every night. The bed was comfy and the yard was excellent for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

This was perfect for me and my partner and 2 dogs. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in great place

The few hiccups encountered were quickly addressed and the home was fabulous and all you could possibly need to enjoy wonderful Gulfport or nearby St. Petersburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand Dollar

Very clean, great location and pet friendly. Can walk to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay at this property

Stayed here back in 2017. Stayed again in 2023. I appreciate the consistency in service, cleanliness, and amenities. This is a well-managed property.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Babymoon

The Sand Dollar was perfect! Clean and fully stocked. It’s walking distance from the main ongoings in Gulf Port. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kids camp

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay perfect location to Ekord College
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you Paul!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy getaway

This property was perfect for the two of us. It was ideally located within easy walking distance to restaurants, beach, shops. The neighborhood was very quiet. The place itself was comfortable, great bed, all you need in the kitchen, nice shaded patio area. This was our first time to Gulfport, we found people to be very friendly, enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming spot for a Gulfport getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really enjoyed our stay. Kitchen had lots of essentials that came in handy when we cooked. Bed was comfy and we were a short walk from adorable downtown Gulfport.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice Apartment

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The facility was nice, but location was not adjacent to beaches.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
The Sand Dollar is a couple of blocks to the neighborhood beach and a few miles to St Pete Beach, Pass-A-Grille and about 20 minutes to the beaches at Fort DeSoto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sand Dollar

We greatly enjoyed our stay at The Sand Dollar in Gulfport. The place was super cute, very clean and very close to restaurants, bars & shops. It's only a couple of blocks from the water as well. We spent many mornings walking before we started our day. We have already talked about going back. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful place to stay in Gulfport you can't go wrong with The Sand Dollar.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love Gulfport

The area was great! Close to everything restaurants music etc. Same I was a little upset about Wass the cleaning lady came and use the laundry room to wash bedding from another house she was cleaning. No one told us she would be coming and I was a little surprised!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exactly as advertised

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was exactly as misleading pictures or information.The check in and check out process was great.A GREAT fenced in area for the dogs.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Guests did contact me to say that they wanted to correct their review to say that they meant that there was NOT anything misleading about the pictures or information provided in the listing. Hence the rating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Florida Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, relaxing, quiet, cozy , and well accommodated space! We loved the little sand dollar and if returning to Gulfport will stay again! This space met all our needs and more. The location was perfect, It was within walking distance to The water and Gulfport restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I'm glad you enjoyed your return to Gulfport!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

I was returning to Gulfport after a year from being away. Gulfport is my happy place and I appreciate the closeness this vrbo was to everything. It felt safe and very convenient. The bed was super big and comfortable and the kitchen has everything I needed to make good breakfasts and dinners. I liked sitting on the patio at night and hearing the Floridian insects. Very peaceful. Wonderful retreat. Thank you for offering!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Private Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely experience. Having two small dogs made the fenced in area very nice. It's very close to downtown Gulfport which was a plus for us. Overall it is nice. Two downsides, no dishwasher or garbage disposal.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Sand Dollar

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well-run operation. Clean, well-appointed, easy check-in/access. Location has that perfect balance of closeness to waterfront bars/restaurants and quiet off-street privacy. We have stayed in many rental units in Gulfport and this one ranks as one of our favorites. Thanks for an enjoyable vacation experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Come back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Accommodations/Lovely Area

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife, labrador and I had a great stay at the Sand Dollar. Very comfortable apartment (house) with a fenced-in yard which was very convenient traveling with our dog. The Gulfport area has many restaurant/bars, shops, and art shops within walking distance of the Sand Dollar, and the Tampa-St. Pete area has always yielded tons of attractions and events. Definitely recommend the Sand Dollar and its helpful property manager, Beth.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you Phil!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most organized and well stocked kitchens I’ve been in. Amazing! Also a great comfortable king bed. Unit is on the second floor and the other bed is a blow up bed not a pull out. Not sure I read that on the description but this was a last minute arrangement for me in Gulfport as I have a home destroyed by Helene / Milton and was there to work. But I think it’s important to know there are stairs to the 2nd floor and not handicap accommodations… just in case. Beth was wonderful in extending my stay so I could finish work. I’d stay again. My pup loved the fully fenced patio!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
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