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Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!

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St. Pete Beach awaits.
King size bed in the master bedroom,
A full, well equipped kitchen.
Hot tub at the resort.
Gulf Strand is situated on the sand in the heart of St. Pete Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 468.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living

1 King Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower

Master

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!

Fantastic Location on Beautiful St. Pete Beach!



Gulf Strand is situated on the sand in the heart of St. Pete Beach. Walk to some of the best restaurants, shopping, spas, and of course, the amazing Gulf of Mexico waters.



This 5th floor condo is decorated in Florida style with bright colors and fun treasures.



--King size bed in the master bedroom, and Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.



--The northwest facing private balcony gives you an unobstructed view of the world famous sunset. Enjoy a fabulous Gulf view to wake up to with your morning coffee.



--Two full size bathrooms. All beach and bath towels are supplied, along with a complete set of linens.



-- A full, well equipped kitchen with small and large appliances.



The resort is small and private with just 35 condos, a beautiful pool and hot tub overlooking the sand, free assigned parking, and use of BBQ grills on the patio area. Free WiFi, cable TV, and in-condo washer and dryer make this the perfect location for a week or a month.

We help make the most of your vacation by providing Free Admission to some of the area's top activities & attractions each and every day, including Busch Gardens, The Clearwater Aquarium, The Dali Museum, The Tampa Zoo, evening cruises, bike rentals and more! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination. (One Free Ticket Per Day, Per Activity. Free Fun Program not eligible for stays over 28 days)

A Professionally Managed Vacation Rental Property Following CDC Recommended Guidelines, and Providing 24hr Guest Support.



All our properties include free parking, a complete linen set, beach and bath towels, a starter set of paper goods, hand soap, dishwashing soap and trash bags, free WiFi access, and a 24hr Guest hotline for any issues. Need a Pack n' Play for your stay? We've got you covered - no charge!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 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

About the area

St. Pete Beach

Located in St. Pete Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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. With jet skiing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St. Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Polynesian Putter - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TradeWinds Lobby & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's Seafood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drunken Clam Bar & Grille - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! on 21 April 2026 start from NZ$461, 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 Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and Polynesian Putter are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was nice for the ocean. Had everything we needed to cook many meals and lots of fun beach toys for the kids. Grocery stores not far away and a Walgreens just a block away. The pool is heated and really nice. The hot tub was super hot. The unit is old, but still nice. Maybe a good deep clean needed. We saw dolphins while in the water and also from the balcony.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the central location directly on St Pete Beach. Ocean views from the condo. On site pool was great. Management company (iTrip) was excellent at communication and responsiveness.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The showers needed an update. The pullout sofa was like sleeping on springs and the light by the front door and the balcony did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tony C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first impression is that the unit is in serious need of an update! There was not 1 piece of furniture that was comfortable or very clean. (we covered the couch with towels because it had an odor) The bedding looked like it had just been pulled out of the hamper, unwashed and there were stains on the sheets. (photos attached) The kitchen was sparsely stocked with mismatched items that seemed like garage sale leftovers. The shower door was off the track, so I had to fix that. The screen doors out to the balcony don't move (not a difficult fix with the necessary parts, but I wasn't about to be working on my vacation) all in all we had a good time at St. Pete Beach, the worst part was coming back to this place every night. Had we seen it in person before booking, we would have DEFINETLY went elsewhere, and no, we won't be back.
The bed when we arrived.
Looks like a dog has been sleeping on this for the past 10 years
If you can't do proper laundry, then buy a new set of sheets! EWW!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Nice location with easy check in!

Great location and view. You can see the Gulf from the kitchen, patio and bedroom windows. Although the condo is a little dated, it is stocked with everything you need. Very accommodating. King mattress needs to be replaced, but everything else was very nice. Very clean and tidy. Also furnished well. The pool and hot tub were great and all codes and instructions were perfect and easily accessible. The location offers tons of places to go and things to do. Great restaurant recommendations too.....absolutely loved Salt Rock Grille. Thank you for the great getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very responsive host, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - the location and view of the beach was picture perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

joshua c.

Happy Customers!!

The property was very well kept, clean and accommodating. The property owners/managers were very nice and responsive from start to finish. Very well deserved five-star review from us and we will be looking forward to staying again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, right on the beach! Loved that there were coolers, chairs, beach accessories in condo to use! Very quick to respond with any questions! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kailey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely perfect for our vacation, and waking up to the beach every day was the cherry on top. I had felt like I was coming to my own home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as advertised, and we had a perfect visit. Water views from every room.We will definitely try to stay there again, the next time we go to SPB.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, easy walk to several restaurants, super clean. It’s a bit dated but it was perfect for 2 people. We liked the quick walk to the beach, the elevator, and the fact that it’s next to the public beach so we could rent cabanas and lounge chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

carl h.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Condo Review

Check in was easy and communication good. There were long hairs in the bathroom and bed room and the couch was uncomfortable and very dated. The table on the balcony wobbles and had to put a sandal underneath a leg to be able to set drinks on it and not worry about spilling them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eun-Joo A.

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

Great stay at the Gulf Strand

We had a wonderful visit to St Pete Beach. The beachfront Gulf Strand location was amazing. It took us 2 minutes to get from our condo to the beach! The condo was quite comfortable and clean, it really was almost exactly like the pictures. We had a lovely partial view of the beach (and gorgeous sunsets) though the balcony furniture was pretty outdated and the feet of the table were rusted away, rendering it useless. Though we didn’t get to enjoy the balcony, it was helpful for air drying wet swimsuits and towels.There were a couple aspects that could use some freshening up and attention. The king size bed has an older mattress. The couch wasn’t particularly comfortable and the table lamp almost fell apart when we went to adjust it! The washer/dryer wasn’t working during our stay, but we were able to use one across the hall at no charge. The kitchen was stocked with cookery, dinnerware, glassware etc. but a few more basic cooking essentials (oil, spices, coffee) would make a big difference.While we noticed these things, they certainly didn’t detract from our comfort and visit. A few finishing touches would make this place perfect! We loved the extra beach toys in the closet and used the cooler that was provided too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave D.

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

Great location

Always great at this location. Very relaxing time in a beach cabana.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ria G.

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

Great location and value for money

We had a great time and the location is ideal for a beach holiday. The condo had everything we needed and felt very much like a home. We extended our stay by one day as we had such a good time. We would stay here again if visiting St Pete’s in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location / Condo needs updating

Location is great - able to walk to many restaurants, grocery store, beach and pool. Condo is very dated - cabinets / vanities are coming apart and do not close properly; kitchen supplies are not consistent - lids do not fit pots; limited cookware; coffee mugs chipped; useable knives was challenging. Master bathroom shower was not very clean (black soap scum on door track); balcony table was off balance (appears 1 leg may have rusted). Washer and dryer were very old - noisy, off balance, dryer lint basket did not fit properly. Supplies in closer (Chairs, umbrella, etc) were old and in need of replacing. Glad we brought our own!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location but needs some TLC and maintenance

505 gulf strand location is great but for the high cost I paid this unit needs some much needed TLC / maintenance
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl R.

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

Beach stay

Wonderful condo! The deck is always shaded - if you like that! Close to everything. It will be nice when all renovations are done outside!!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Terrific Location

The location is near everything along St. Pete Beach. My wife and I easily walked the length of the beach during our stay. The condo was clean and tidy. Had an issue with the washing machine which was attended to almost immediately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

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

St Pete Trip

We had planned to go to St Pete’s Beach before heading to Naples. We were very unsure what to expect due to the two hurricanes that hit the area. This was the only property that provided an update about the area. We decided at that last minute to book and were pleasantly surprised as we were able to enjoy the beach and golf. Great view and the unit had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Beach retreat

The property is decorated very beachy an it was clean . Because of the hurricanes the pool was out of commission. Our parking space was between a pile of debris and a dumpster. Was given a different space by property management but a day later there was a notice on windshield that we could not park there. Other than that it was fine,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KIm P.

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

Great location

Great location in St Pete beach. Unit was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Great location and stay

Nice to have two full bathrooms. Great location. Appreciated the chairs for the beach. Were able to check in a little early which was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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