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Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8109.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views

Sand Castle II 2801

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Nestled in the heart of Indian Shores, this second-floor condo at Sand Castle II pairs a prime beachfront locale with ample on-site amenities. Bask in the Florida sun on the spacious deck of the complex's beachside pool, then take a soak in the adjacent hot tub. Sizzle favorite barbecue recipes for an afternoon cookout in the shared grill area.

Enjoy spectacular shoreline views and nightly sunsets from your condo's private balcony, accessible from the living area and the primary bedroom. Outfitted with stainless steel appliances, the well-appointed kitchen features a breakfast bar for three and an adjacent dining table for six. Comfortable and peaceful decor adds charm throughout the beach retreat.

A quiet beach community just south of Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores is a popular destination for snowbirds and seabirds that boasts an assortment of shops and restaurants. Just 19 blocks long, the area is known for its friendly atmosphere, panoramic beaches, great seafood, and tropical wildlife. It is home to the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, one of the largest nonprofit bird hospitals in the U.S.

Resort Amenities
Heated outdoor pool
Hot tub
Shared grilling area
Beach volleyball court
Elevators are available

Things to Know
Construction will be ongoing around the property for 2025 due to Hurricane Damage. there will be noise, vibrations, and inconveniences.
As Sand Castle has a seven-day minimum term, any references within this advertisement to periods of less than seven days are included for advertising and website reasons only and those references do not change the requirement that you will be renting the condo for a minimum of seven consecutive days.
Cabana and lounge chair rentals are available in front of the complex.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 8.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Florida Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Sand Key Park - 19 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 23 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views 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

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Fantastic location

Perfect location, very quiet complex, awesome beach!
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8/10 Good

Demecia W.

Great place! Awesome sunsets every day of the stay.

Nice location with awesome moonsets and sunsets. Close to most conveniences and great eateries.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

July 4th 2024

Highly recommend! Very clean condo and stocked with everything you need. Close to several great restaurants and things to do. Would definitely book again without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Would stay here again

Very clean, nicely updated, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie m.

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

Beach location

Wonderful location; could enjoy the sunset and view of the beach right from our patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Great experience

The property is wonderful. It was clean and well equipped. The location is amazing, right on the beach. Views are beautiful. We loved our vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Great condo and location!

This unit was very clean, the location was perfect, beach was beautiful, and the decor was updated. Our only problem was having someone local to resolve any issues as Vacasa guest relations are in Oregon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john r.

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

Great place

Great location great amenities very clean everything was accurate from the listing highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Beautiful!!

We absolutely loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay O.

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

Family Beach Trip

Everything was great. We loved the property and location to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Seaside Sisters getaway

Great location , perfect for a family. or a group of friends. Our girl friend getaway was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Roxana d.

Will be back!

Great spot to vacation. Spacious condo and across from Caddy’s (great place to eat). The mattress in the main bedroom could be more comfortable, but will definitely do for a weekend trip. Looking forward to our next vacation in this condo!

8/10 Good

Bertisabel C., MIami

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

Great views

The condo was as expected, the location was great with excellent views. The building is a bit dated but was cleaned every day. Lots of families with children in the area - if you prefer a family oriented area this is the place - if you prefer a less crowded area you may want to evaluate the time of the year to visit . Great views and excellent beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Great location

Great location. Nice space. Beautiful view. Great place to eat across the street with a quiet beach. Rentals with umbrellas on beach if needed. No supplies for beach unless someone leaves them. Condo becoming in need of maintenance. Broken closet door on laundry. Washer leaking. The deck never opened up all the way so did not realize had corner balcony views. No instructions on this. Disappointed in that. Overall, For the price it was good for our trip.
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8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Great location

Great location. Nice space. Beautiful view. Great place to eat across the street with a quiet beach. Rentals with umbrellas on beach if needed. No supplies for beach unless someone leaves them. Condo becoming in need of maintenance. Broken closet door on laundry. Washer leaking. The deck never opened up all the way so did not realize had corner balcony views. No instructions on this. Disappointed in that. Overall, For the price it was good for our trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Indian Rocks Beach Vacay

We had a wonderful stay here. Booking process and any questions we had were very easy to do through the app. The condo was just as shown in photos and furniture was well kept. Great outdoor deck furniture compared to other condos we saw. Only complaint would be the elevator of this complex. One was out of service 99% of our stay so it took a long time to wait for the elevator back and forth to the 8th floor. The parking garage has luggage carts and shopping carts for when you’re bringing all your things up and down upon check in and out. Definitely hope to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Catharine B., Highlands Ranch, CO

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

Great vacation getaway!

Great spot to have a ladies weekend away! I live in the area and had friends come to town for the weekend. Good accommodations with plenty of room for all of us. Loved the beach theme decor! The views are amazing and it has Caddy's across the street for a fun night of live music, drinks and good food. The only suggestion I would give is to provide more towels and some kind of dish cloths or scrub for cleaning dishes. Other than those very minimal things, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Sports event

We stayed here while my daughter had a sports event in Tampa. The view is amazing, beach and pool are awesome! The location is great ! The condo is very spacious, we had LOTS of room for me my wife & 2 teenaged kids . Only frustrating thing is the electric lock on the condo is difficult to use , need to type code in 2-3 times for it to open . Other than that everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rand C.

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

Spoiled by Construction

No advanced communication about construction at the complex ruined our enjoyment of an otherwise lovely condo and view of the ocean. Nothing was posted on the original website when condo was booked. Constant noise, dust, and workers on our balcony. Also, lack of access to our pool required us to go next door to share a pool and hot tub.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Gykala M.

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

Management subpar

The owners have a beautiful property! We love the location, the beautiful sunsets and gulf views! However, the management (VACASA)was terrible. 3 days after our check in water started streaming out of a can light in the kitchen. We had to place a garbage can on the kitchen counter to catch the water. Called VACASA Tuesday night to report problem. Stayed home Wednesday from a family fishing trip to wait for management to come. No one showed up. 3 days later streaming water happened again. Soffit in kitchen is soft as is ceiling in guest bathroom. Supposedly a washing machine was leaking from unit above. Management came to our unit a week after reported problem. I also mentioned that a drawer front in kitchen was detached and we couldn’t get into the storage closet on the patio where beach chairs are kept. No one addressed those issues. My husband bought wood glue and fixed the drawer. We also bought a board for sliding door because it would not lock. Owners…you might need a new management company.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Diane R., AFTON, USA

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

Comfortable stay right on beautiful Indian Rocks Beach

This condo turned out to be exactly what we expected based on the listing and the price. Our first impression wasn't great, based on the appearance of building entry and common areas, but we were pleased when we entered the condo itself. Let's be real.. it's a vacation rental property on the beach so it should be expected that there's going to be sand being tracked into the elevators and the elevator is going to smell like people who've been on the beach all day. But if we could offer some advice to management, it would be to take more care with the common areas. The building entry & hallways would benefit greatly from new light fixtures, and more frequent freshening up of the elevators and bathrooms by the pool would provide a better experience for renters. During out stay, someone left wet swimsuits on the floor in the ladies bathroom by the pool. This pile of wet clothing was still there more than 24 hours later and the bathroom had no toilet paper. As for the condo itself, it was everything we needed for two adult couples, and there was a 3rd bedroom that would be great for children (two twin beds) that we only used as a place for our beach shoes, etc. It worked out great being right inside the entry door to the unit. The beds in the adult bedrooms were even more comfortable than expected. The bathrooms were small (especially the 2nd bathroom), but they were more than adequate and clean. We appreciated that there were nice beach towels available for our use. The location is directly on the beach and in the heart of many options for dining and entertainment. There's also a Publix grocery only a 5 minute drive. We had a car, so we ventured as far as St. Pete Beach to the south (only about a 30 minute drive or so). Then on another day we enjoyed breakfast at Clear Sky Cafe in Clearwater and then drove north to Dunedin for a fun day of shopping and bumming around this adorable town! Highly recommend a day in Dunedin if you're looking for a place that's not so packed with tourists. If you go, lunch or dinner at Bon Appetit (on the water) will not disappoint. Overall, our experience here was very positive. The only reason we wouldn't stay here again is that we typically rent houses to have a little more privacy, but in order to be directly on the beach this time, a condo was the way to go. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Amazing!!

Sand Castle II was an amazing place to stay, very clean, had everything we needed for our stay, highly recommend, Five Stars!!!!
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8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Comfortable for family

We enjoyed our stay. Rented through Vacasa which were great communicators.

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

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

Best beach stay ever!

Property, ease of access to great beach, convenient restaurants. We're planning to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Wonderful condo!

We loved this condo. The decor is like something out of HGTV! Rooms are clean and very spacious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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