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Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo!

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Balcony South [1/3]
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 598.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo!

To WATCH a VIDEO TOUR of the condo, CLICK on the arrow above.

We would love to hear from you! If you are interested in finding out more about our beachfront condo be sure to CLICK on 'CONTACT HOST'.

Once you are booked, you can look forward to enjoying the large heated pool and hot tub and the soft white, sandy beach by day and then you can experience the spectacular sunsets every evening from our ninth floor balcony with a completely unobstructed view looking West over the beautiful beach and the Gulf of Mexico.

Our condo is equipped with dedicated and secure Free Wireless Internet and Free Unlimited Long Distance calling anywhere within the United States and Canada.

The condo also has two brand new TVs: the main Sony Bravia 32" flat screen television in the Living Room and a second LG 24" flat screen television in the Master Bedroom. Both of these TVs are equipped with an extended High Definition cable television and streaming package including ESPN, SHOWTIME, and ON DEMAND programming. In the Second Bedroom there is a Sharp flat screen television with a built in DVD player for viewing DVDs only. This TV is also ready for gaming, complete with easy-access gaming hookups. The condo also has a cordless telephone, and a Sony CD/AM/FM/IPOD player and charger.

Our condo comfortably sleeps up to five people, with a huge King bed in the Master suite. The Master Bedroom also has a fully-renovated four piece ensuite bathroom, and a beautiful unobstructed direct beachfront view through the large sliding doors leading to the balcony.

The other two bedrooms overlook the Inter-coastal waterway through large picture windows, with a great view of the sunrise in the East. The second bedroom is equipped with two double beds, with a single bed available in the third bedroom. These two bedrooms are located close to the second four-piece bathroom.

We are located in the popular and family-friendly Sandcastle 1 Condominium Building, which is halfway between Clearwater and St. Petersburg, and approximately 25 minutes to the Tampa International Airport. The Clearwater-St. Petersburg Airport is a few miles closer.

Our condo is freshly painted in cool and inviting Florida-tone colors, was recently updated, and is tastefully decorated. The condo comes fully-furnished, with a brand new dedicated air conditioning system with a state of the art air purifier, plus an in-suite washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, kettle, kitchenware, a vacuum cleaner, and an ironing board and iron for your convenience.

The condo also has a "Baby Trend' crib and highchair for your little ones.

The condo comes equipped with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and a variety of sand toys, along with a selection of paperback and hard cover novels for your enjoyment. We also have a beach cooler and travel mugs for you to enjoy your coffee or a cool drink by the pool or on the beach.

Our unit is also equipped with a Schlage-brand keyless/keypad entry system for your convenience and security, allowing you to head to the beach without worrying about who brought the keys. There is also no risk of being accidentally locked out in your haste to hit the beach!

The Sandcastle I complex has a large beachside pool and hot tub, together with a full washroom, a game room to play ping pong, a book lending library, and free Wireless Internet service in the game room as well.

The beachfront area has a lush tropical garden and barbeque area.

Our condo rental comes with one designated reserved parking spot in the Sandcastle I parking lot.

The area has beautiful wide white sand beaches, and is close to dozens of restaurants, ice cream stores, coffee shops, and pizza places, appealing to all tastes and price-points. There are also several malls, mini-putts, and championship caliber golf courses in the immediate area, along with power boat, kayak, beach bicycle, and scooter rentals.

Our condo is also a short drive to the sports facilities which host the NFL Buccaneers, the NHL Lightning, and the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team of the American League.

In addition, several Major League baseball teams base their Spring Training in this area, including the New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Toronto Blue Jays, among others.

Disney World, located in Orlando, is approximately ninety miles away and Busch Gardens, located in Tampa, is approximately thirty five miles away.

But it is the unforgettable sunsets from the balcony that keep most Guests coming back, as the sun continues to amaze and delight every day and every night! Don't miss the chance to enjoy our spectacular 'second home' in Florida!

Property manager

Trish and Trevor Whiffen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib, high chair, beach toys
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pursuant to Condominium Bylaw
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you provide incorrect, inaccurate, misleading, or other information we deem unacceptable, we can decline or cancel your reservation request.
All rentals must be from Saturday to Saturday, for a minimum of 7 nights at a time.
We do not accept Rentals from those vacationing with groups renting in other units in the Sandcastle buildings, or the greater Indian Shores area

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sand Key Park - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 23 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo! have a pool?

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

Is Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Sand Beachfront with Spectacular Sunsets! 3BR/2BA Condo! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Spring getaway

Great location and easy access to everything in the area. Beach was very nice and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Great hosts and great location!

Such a wonderful location and the process was so simple! Great communication from the hosts. Beds were comfortable and place was clean with extras like enough trash bags and paper towels for the time we stayed! We will definitely stay here again next year! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

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

awesome stay

great location,fully stocked with everything you would need on vacation. close to great restaurants and shopping.amazing views from unit
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Wonderful spot

This is a great condo to vacation in this area. Condo was updated and clean, very comfortable. We felt at home as soon as we arrived. Beach was amazing and pool was well maintained and enjoyed by all ages. Our family felt very safe and welcomed. We would definitely return and recommend this condo for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla A.

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

Amazing stay and location!

We had a great experience in Indian Shores! The condo was as expected clean, spacious with gorgeous views of the ocean. The owners were great to work with and the kids loved the pool and the beach. Overall an amazing week at a wonderful family friendly place! Will visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Just Right!

Incredible view, great accommodations. We will be back again anytime we plan to be in this area. Trish and Trevor make you feel at home in their home away from home. We highly recommend them and this unit.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julianna a.

loved it!!!!

I've stayed there twice and would definitely stay again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Indian Shores and everything was exactly as listed. Trish and Trevor were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay S., Owosso, Michigan

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

Girls Getaway 2024

Lovely week with lady friends. Condo was very nice, pool was very nice though very crowded. Condo complex appears to be well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail K.

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

Fun and Relaxing Stay

We had a great trip to Indian Shores. The condo was just what we needed. The view from the balcony is just incomparable. The area was great for families, not as busy as some other areas, but everything we needed was close by. The condo owners gave us a lot of great info and were so easy to work with. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

First Trip

This was a great experience overall. Wonderful views and uncluttered Beach. Heated pool was a plus. Nice quiet community.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Nebraska

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

Nightly Magic

Sunsets every night from the ocean front balcony and a beautiful beach to relax on awaits you at this little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Debby C.

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

beach trip

condo was great , stocked with most everything... except fans & beach chairs( list of camp type chairs) loved the location & all the great restaurants in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Nice getaway

The unit is exactly as listed. It is very well kept. Comfy bed, great kitchen, new bathrooms. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony for breakfast as well as in the evenings watching the sunsets. Perfect location. Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Home away from home

Unit was clean and comfortable. Had the perfect amount of space for our family. Had nice selection of beach items to borrow. Communication with owner was fantastic. Would rent from again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

A Real Gem

This condo is a true gem...spacious, clean, well-equipped. Pool area is superb and beachfront is amazing. Owners are very professional and a pleasure to deal with. We'll return, without a doubt!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Granger, IN

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

Sun and beach

We had the best week! The condo was perfect for what we needed. Owners responded quickly to questions we had. It was nice to have beach chairs and a cooler to use from the condo since we flew. Great view from the 9th floor balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

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

Great Property and Great Location

We loved this location, and the property was great. There was a king size bed for my husband and I, 2 full/queen size for my 2 sons and a 3rd bedroom with a twin bed for one of their friends. Beds were comfortable. Nice to have 2 full bathrooms. Area was a quieter area than Clearwater beach. We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

A fantastic week!

The condo was very clean and comfortable. Although we didn't do much cooking, the new kitchen had all the modern convenience and was a dream! As promised, the sunsets from the balcony were amazing and early morning shell hunting was just a few steps away! We would definitely recommend this condo and hope to make another trip next February!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L., Battle Creek, MI

Believe it!

The condo, location, view and ammenities are exactly as stated - you can believe what you read - a refreshing change from many listings you find on the internet or in brochures. The owners were excellent to work with - friendly, honest and easy to contact. The sunset view is amazing and the condo is very well equipped to make you feel right at home. Boat rentals right across the street to complete a great vacation. Thank you VRBO and T&T!

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Excellent!

We come to this area often & this is by far the cleanest, most well stocked, accurately depicted condo & building we have stayed in. Everything you need is there…literally. The beach chairs & umbrella were so nice to be able to use & not have to bring your own. Trish & Trevor were very nice & when we did have a water issue, their maintenance man was there within 30 mins & got the problem fixed. Highly recommend renting from them & we hope ti be back very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary L.

Immaculate Condo

This beautifully appointed condo has everything you need and more. The view from the balcony is spectacular. The gardens and pool area are very well maintained . We met many new people at the pool who have become friends. We enjoyed many of the restaurants nearby and the ice cream store across the street is the best. Working with Trish and Trevor was a pleasure. We are looking forward to returning next year. Mary from Maryland
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lia F.

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

Beautiful beachfront condo

My family and I adored this beautiful condo on the beach! It was everything we wanted and exceeded my expectations. It was beautifully decorated and has the best view of the gulf! It has everything you need if you want to cook a meal or bring home takeout. We very much enjoyed the beach chairs and umbrella, a necessity for a day at the beach. We got to enjoy the best sunrises and sunsets from the balcony and night swims in the pool! Trish was amazing to work with and we can't wait to come back, we will certainly request our stay here again. Lia F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

brian b., Wixom

Wow, what a fantastic 5 week vacation for my family! We strongly recommend this property!

From our first interaction, and throughout our stay, the owners (Trish and Trevor) were absolutely wonderful in explaining the process, helping us with minor things, and showing their concern for their beautiful gulf front property. The wifi worked great, the kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable, the air conditioning worked well, and the VIEW from the living room and balcony of this 9th floor unit was absolutely breathtaking (especially each evening as the sun set). This was our first experience in vacation rentals and we couldn't have been happier with our vacation experience. Thanks again, Trish and Trevor, for sharing with us your beautiful Florida beachfront home!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Absolutely Fabulous Vacation

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time in Indian Shores. The rental property was clean and just the right size. The 9th floor gave an amazing view over the ocean. The rental was very conveniently located to elevators which brought you literally steps to the beach and pool. We greatly appreciated the beach chairs, beach umbrella, and various beach toys/flotation. Highly recommend Salt Rock Grill, Rumfish Grille, VIP Mexican restaurant, and Seabreeze Island Grill restaurants. We also highly recommend taking the ferry to Caladesi island which was just like being in the Caribbean with amazing shelling and snorkeling. You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Trish and Trevor Whiffen

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We are a family of five who have stayed in the Indian Shores area many times and we always look forward to returning to our Sandcastle home.

Why they chose this property

We love the wide sandy beaches and the amenities of the family-friendly Sandcastle 1 building. We have always felt very comfortable and welcome here.

What makes this property unique

Our beautifully appointed condo has a completely unobstructed view of the wide sandy beach looking across the Gulf of Mexico from our balcony by day and we get to enjoy spectacular sunsets every night!

Languages:

English