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Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~

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Balcony
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~

Welcome to Village Sands 1A

Welcome to this elegant coastal retreat located at Village Sands, nestled on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico. This beach front beauty has the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and coastal charm that will make a memorable beach vacation.

The condo has a large covered balcony which is perched high above the sandy shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico, and is perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze in the afternoons by swinging in the hammock after a ...long sun-soaked day at the beach or enjoying a glass of wine while watching breathtaking sunsets each evening.

This bungalow style abode offers a spacious layout with a coastal chic design while having all the comforts of home. Fully equipped, the well-appointed kitchen overlooks the light and airy living area and thoughtful perks like a full-size washer and dryer are provided in the condo. The living area is laden with Florida charm from the wicker floral furnishings to the coastal dcor and offers an unbeatable beach front backdrop with 2 sliders that lead out to the covered balcony.

The two bedrooms offer that extra piece of privacy with the bedrooms located on opposite sides of the home. The primary boasts a King size bed, ceiling fan, coastal dcor, and hotel style amenities with a full bath right outside the door including a bath/shower combo. The guest bedroom boasts 2 twins, ceiling fan, coastal decor and hotel style amenities with a full bath right outside the door including a walk-in shower.

This quaint 2nd story beachfront gem is centrally located in the heart of Indian Shores with an abundance of restaurants and shops that are conveniently located within a 5 min drive. If it is action, you crave, you can take in all that downtown St. Pete and Johns Pass Village has to offer to the South or check out Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach located to the North.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT DETAILS FOR ALL BOOKINGS

- 3% convenience fee will be added for using a credit card to pay for booking. You may pay by e-check, ACH, or if time allows, mail a check free of charge.

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Arrival Instructions: Once your booking has been finalized, we will email you our contact information and specific instructions for pick up keys at our local office. Be sure to check your SPAM folder for our emails.

Self-Catering: The unit is being offered as a self-catering accommodation. The unit is stocked with enough basics to get you going for the first night. Should you run out of anything during your stay, you will need to provide your own supplies. Grocery stores and other shops are just a short drive away. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need. Wi-Fi and basic cable are provided at no additional cost. Beds are made up with fresh bed linen and bath towels are provided. The unit is equipped with a washer/dryer should you need to wash any clothes or linens during your stay. Housekeeping services are not provided on a day-to-day basis, so we have provided cleaning equipment to enable you to clean the floor and wipe any surfaces when needed during your stay. At the end of your stay, wash and put away any dishes, empty the fridge and cupboards and take the trash out to the bins before you leave. A minimum charge of $300 will apply for missing linens and/or housekeeping services that exceed normal use. A minimum charge of $1,000 will apply for smoking in the property.

Transportation: The unit is located approximately 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, and 12 miles from St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport. Ground transportation is available through ridesharing services, as well as Super Shuttle. Estimated taxi fare is $65 (one-way). Estimated Super Shuttle fare is $65 (one-way). Getting around Pinellas barrier-island beach towns is inexpensive, fun, easy, and convenient when you take advantage of the Pinellas Suncoast Beach Trolley (PSTA) service. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north) to Pass-A-Grille (south) and stops at specially marked "Trolley Stop" locations along the entire Gulf Blvd route.

Pet Policy: Pets are not permitted in this property. Any violation of this will result in immediate eviction of the property and forfeiture of monies paid.

Accidental Damage Protection: INSURANCE as listed in Homeaway/-- "other charges" will cover up to $3,000 of unintentional damage to the rental unit that occurs during your stay. Intentional damage of damage that exceeds the maximum will be charged to the credit card on file. In lieu of the insurance a $3,000 damage deposit will be required upon final payment.

Amenities Include:

- Bldg. Complex Name: Village Sands

- Type Unit: Condo

- Unit Rating: Gold

- Beach Access Type: Direct Access

- Distance to Beach: Beach Front

- Floor/Bldg Height: 2 floors

- Year Built: 1977

- Approx. Sq. Ft.: 1000

- Exposure/View: West

- washer dryer: In Unit

- Parking Type: Covered 1A

- Lanai / Balcony: Balcony

- Master Bedroom: King

- Bathrooms-Master: Tub/Shower

- Guest Bedroom: 2 Twins

- Bathrooms-Other: hall/walk in shower

- Den- Desk / Pull Out: Queen pull out

- Flooring: Tile

- TV/DVD/ STEREO: Sonos Stereo/TV

- Internet Access: Wifi

- Reservation Fee: $150

- Damage Protection: $60

- Application Fee Req.: Guest Registration

- Departure Clean Fee: $195

- Taxes: 13%

- Other: Beach Towels

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 allowed.

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~ on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$576, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Coastal Retreat Located at Village Sands~ located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house, very comfortable. Loved everything about the location and property, steps were a little challenging with luggage but well worth the climb!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Very Enjoyable

Overall we had an excellent stay! Great location with a very short walk from the condo to the beach. Nice convenience store across the street and short drive to some very nice restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Amazing for those that love the beach!

We loved our stay here. The location was amazing. Steps away from the ocean, wonderful sunset watching deck and close to everything you need. The only thing we wished we would of had is a grill. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are so pleased you enjoy your stay with us recently. We have let the owner know about the grill. We look forward to hosting you again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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

What a beautiful home and awesome location.

We loved this home it was placed in a beautiful area of the beach. You will enjoy the quietness and also the areas close places to eat and happenings things to do. We will make sure we travel to this home yearly. 5 starts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Hi Bryan, Thank you for the great review! We hope you all enjoyed your stay and we would love to host your next beach getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

View is perfection

Our family of 5 adults stayed over holiday and loved this house. The deck was our favorite part and the owners take amazing care to provide everything you need in kitchen. We would love to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2023
Thank you Linda, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back at any time...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich A B.

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

Great Flat

Property is directly on the beach. The lanai/covered deck is wonderful to enjoy the view and still be in the shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores R.

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

wonderful

Had everything you could need. loved the sunsets. loved being right on the beach. Would go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us recently. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Paradise

The home was absolutely gorgeous the beds and pillows were so comfortable. The deck was perfect to sit and listen to the ocean. The private beach was quiet even when it was busy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Village Sands 1A. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish V.

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

Awesome property!

I can't say enough about this beautiful property...perfect location, perfect sunsets, perfect house, simple and easy check-in process! If I could have one wish, it would have been for an elevator (but that's only because I had major heart surgery-no fault of the place). I would go back in a heartbeat...absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia K.

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

Our almost favorite beach house!

This is a bit of my past as I have lived in the Tampa area since 1946. We always vacationed on Indian rocks beach! It is a great area a lot of good food. Best beach’s don’t tell anyone. Thanks so much Carmen she went over and above to help us when we neglected to pack several items when coming back home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us recently. We hope to host you again on your next beach vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel R.

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

Awesome beach house!

It was our 1st time visiting Indian Shores and Tampa and we loved it. We’re definitely coming back. The beach house was perfect. So convenient to have beach access downstairs. We loved having breakfast and taking afternoon naps on the patio/balcony. Our girls fought over the hammock! Yall provided everything we needed for our stay. Thx again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you for the great review Raquel! We are happy you and your family enjoyed the property and had a great family vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Beautiful get away

Wife and I stayed here the first week of March. This is an amazing property, literally steps from the beach. We were so relaxed staying here. It’s a quieter part of the beach. There are plenty of things to do if you wish but we preferred to just either sit on the covered deck and listen to the waves or sit on the beach. The condo had everything you could use or need during a stay. Parking was ever so easy . The check in was quite simple and easy. Hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2024
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us recently. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustan V.

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

Paradise

This was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the ocean. The house is literally steps away and the deck had the best view you could ever ask for. There was an umbrella and some chairs, boogie boards, etc. to take to the beach, which was helpful. It is on a quiet stretch of beach, not crowded at all. All of the action was just a few minute drive, in either direction. The water was so clear and calm, it truly was paradise. Inside there was sleeping room for 6 and all the kitchen accessories needed. It was a great stay! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

dominic s.

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

June 2023

Great place. Communication was almost non existent. When i booked in Jan I inquired as to if there was a grill. I was told there was. There was not one available. Also, after they got our money couldnt get them to answer messages or texts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We are glad you enjoyed the condo. I apologize for the incorrect information showing up on VRBO and will make sure it is corrected for the future. I am sorry you felt we did not respond to you or answer your questions. I have checked on VRBO and I see all of the messages that you sent were answered in a timely manner. If we missed anything we do apologize.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole L.

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

Fantastic!

We absolutely loved our stay at Village Sands 1A. The house is in the perfect location, it is close to shopping and restaurants. The house is literally steps from the water and the view of the sunset every night from the deck was amazing. The house was fully stocked with everything you might need. Tons of towels, extra bedding and every piece of cookware you might need. The only downfall was that when we booked, they had listed we would have a outdoor grill which their was not and since this has been removed from the amenities. We were told that we would be allowed to grill if we purchased one. This definitely didn't change our trip. We loved every minute of it and cant wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Nichole. We do apologize for the bbq grill being on the amenities list and have since taken that off for this property. We are very happy you and your family enjoyed your stay and hoping we will get to host your next beach getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Janet! WE hope to be able to host your next trip to the area!

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