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Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!

Beachfront condo with private pool and kitchen

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Private Beach Access
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 268.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pass-a-Grille Beach
  • Place, Upham Beach
  • Place, Eckerd College
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!

Completely renovated! New kitchen appliances granite counter tops, New bathrooms with modern tile, fixtures & granite, new porcelain driftwood plank Flooring, New 50" & 40" Samsung LED Smart TV's, With Spectrum cable including movie channels HBO, Cinemax, Etc.! Bluetooth stereo.
Absolutely beautiful, easily one of nicest condo in the building!
The condo is tastefully decorated and feature living/dining room, large master bedroom with king size bed and en suite shower bathroom, full size kitchen with high end Cuisinart coffee maker, toaster & blender, and Complete with washer, dryer, a second full bathroom with tub. Clock radio, 2 cable TV’s, central A/C & heat.
The unit has a private balcony with direct Gulf & white sand beach inviting you to watch our beautiful Gulf of Mexico sunsets.
For convenience & comfort, The condo has all amenities including fully equipped kitchen with waste disposal, dishwasher and microwave. Free high speed internet!
Enjoy the heated pool and spa, shuffle board, and beachside barbecue.
Right across the street is Dolphin Village Shopping center with Publix grocery store, Shell gas station, Chick-Fil-A, Dollar Tree, Liquor store, etc.
Many great restaurants & Tiki bars are within easy walking distance.

Only 1/2 hour from Tampa International Airport. We are also located near Florida’s many attractions, including Disney World, Busch Gardens, Zoo Tampa, Sea World, Universal Studios and Epcot Center. Spectator sports such as NFL football, major league baseball, ice hockey and greyhound racing are also close.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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 13–17
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Pete Beach

Located in St. Pete Beach, this condo is 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 Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum, or consider a night out at Jannus Live. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Upham Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Eckerd College - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's Seafood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Beach Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Undertow Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! have a pool?

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

Is Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Pete Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

Beach front paradise

The place was absolutely amazing. The property owner was awesome and very friendly and gave recommendations on places to eat etc, pool area was very clean and relaxing. Great ocean views from anywhere in the room . We love the area and can’t wait to go back .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather B.

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

Very convenient location

Very close to the beach and clean . We had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

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

Awesome place

Everything we needed was in walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Holiday Beach Weekend

Last minute booking and we scored this unit. First time here and it was great. Restaurants within walking distance because traffic and parking was crazy most places for the 4th. Hiat communicated wonderfully and Betty was veey friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

none

property eas great and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Perfect Location for Vacation

First off, the condo was clean and had everything we needed. It was perfect for my wife and I. Thankfully bed was comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with the things people need. The ice maker even worked!!!! Very happy. The location is perfect! Easy to walk to all kinds of eats and entertainment right on the beach. We spent most of our daytime hours lounging on the beach in a rented cabana watching the ocean and the people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Great condo right on the beach

SPB is alive and well after the hurricane(s). I’ve stayed in this building before and wasn’t disappointed. Friendly neighbors. Well stocked kitchen. Steps from the beach. This apartment needs a bit of maintenance. One of the toilets wasn’t working (and wasn’t fixed during my week stay). Luckily there are 2 bathrooms so I just used the other. Also, the blinds need to be fixed- the bedroom isn’t private with the broken blinds. Overall- a great place near everything (shops and food). Just needs a little TLC.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B., St. Charles MO

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

Beach vacay

The location to beach was excellent. The chairs in the condo were very much appreciated! Lots of restaurants close by. I did cook meals and the kitchen was well supplied with cookware and utensils. I could have used a 3 qt casserole dish but I made due. Bed was very comfortable. Only thing was some car noise from public beach access parking lot especially on a Saturday evening. Some traffic noise too but not much. Overall we had a great stay and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

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

Ms. Gordon

Overall, everything was wonderful. The unit has a great location, lots of bath towels, two bathrooms and two hairdryers. The beach chairs and towels were missing, unbeknownst to the host, who quickly replaced all items, including 2 great, new beach chairs. The bed is in need of a new mattress and the sheets are in need of being retired, but I’m sure this host will address these things as quickly as he did the missing beach chairs and beach towels. There were cleaning items in the unit, which allowed me to clean the light switches/panels and any sand we tracked in. The living and dining areas were comfortable. It was nice there were books and some grocery items in the unit. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N., Illinois/USA

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

Nice

Lovely and cozy. I'd definitely stay here again. Clean, sufficient towels and bedding with extra bedding provided in the closet. The kitchen is beautiful. In unit washer/dryer came in handy. One major complaint, I was required to take out the trash at the end of my stay. I, also, had to run the dishwasher as I left to prove I had actually cleaned the dishes. That was okay. Seriously, I have never been required to take out the trash anywhere I have ever stayed. The dumpster gate was stuck and gunky. Plus, the receptacle was filthy. No person that is clean and prepared to leave wants to do that dirty chore. The cleaning staff should be able to do trash. Other than that, the condo was a place I'd return, especially if not required to do my own cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in St Pete's Beach. This condo has everything we needed and was so convenient to the beach, the pool and local restaurants. The host was great. They sent us a list of recommendations and basic directions. And, the on-site manager made it very convenient to check-in and get our key to the condo even though we arrived late. Would absolutely recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, updated rental with direct access to the beach. Property is also very clean and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this condo. Convenient to everything, spotless with a short distance to the beach! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Super clean and close to everything you need. Highly recommend and will stay at the property again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well maintained property! Exactly as described and well stocked with everything you need for the beach. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing week! The condo had everything we needed for a week of relaxing. Highly recommend staying here. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin H.

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

Great beach

This condo definitely looks better in the pictures, however the beach outside this condo was not crowded and very nice. Some seaweed, but nice for walking. The master bath shower has a curtain so the water sprayed everywhere and we could only use the other tub to shower. Also the bed was very uncomfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with a lot of beat up pans and dirty dishes and no dish soap so we had to buy some and wash everything before we used it, but we made it work. Overall the place grew on us and we fell in love with the beach so we would consider staying in this building again but perhaps a different unit. The view was very nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!!!! We enjoyed it tremendously. We will be back. Our host “Steve” was exceptionally nice and helpful. Thank you Steve for a great stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota P.

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

Great had a blast awesome location

Beach was nice pool and hot tub was close everyone was friendly would love to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Perfect location for a short stay

This property was perfect location for restaurants, shopping and beach days. Check in was seamless and the front desk was available for any and all questions. She was super friendly! The condo is exactly as pictured with nice updated kitchen and living area. Loved the ability to sit on the deck area with great ocean views for morning coffee and evening drinks. The set up was perfect for two people. Ocean was literally steps away! It was so convenient that the condo had umbrella, chairs and everything you needed to enjoy time at the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Great location

Just a wonderful time. The best sunset views and beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania B.

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

Schöne Wohnung an sehr guter Lage

Schöne, ruhige und gut ausgerüstete Wohnung nur ein paar Schritte von einem der schönsten Strände der USA. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Supermarkt und viele Restaurants in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Absolut empfehlenswert
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie S.

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

Great Escape!

Steve was great to work with and provided us lots of options to eat and have fun. The location is perfectly secluded for the pool with an easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Damon H.

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

Nice property on the beach.

The host was amazing. He reached out to us in advance with many restaurant recommendations and advice on the area. The condo was in a great location, right in the middle of everything. We loved the view and really enjoyed watching the sunset from the porch. We spent one morning at the pool and that was nice. Everyone staying in the building was so friendly and we really enjoyed making new friends while at the pool. The condo was surprisingly quiet. I did not hear any noise from above on on each side of the property. Although the public parking is next door we didn’t hear any noise at night from the lot. We really appreciated the chairs and stuff in the closet. We froze a few water bottles and used the cooler from the closet to keep our beverages cool at the beach. We arrived in the middle of a thunderstorm on a Sunday about 3:30. I had called in advance to make sure the office would be open and they said they would he open until 5. When we got there the office door was locked. I called the emergency number listed on the door and the guy I talked to on the phone and was super nice and made sure we could get into the condo. I didn’t really like the sheets or towels, they were rough and cheap but I’m sure it’s hard to invest in nicer when people steal things. I felt like the condo could use a little detailed cleaning but I’m pretty picky about that stuff so maybe it’s just me. We had a great stay in St. Pete.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby-Gayle P.

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

We would return

We had a great time staying at this condo. We had eveything we needed, the unit was true to the listing, and the resort staff were very helpful. We enjoyed the location, as it was convenient to the grocery and activities. The beach out front was pristine. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve C.

Host profile image
I'm a local, I've stay at the Gulf Strand for many years and finally got the opportunity to be an owner. I want all my guest to love this place as much as I do, so if you need recommendations for bars, restaurants, live music, entertainment or anything else please feel free to contact me to get a locals advise!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! It's just hard to beat. Miles of beautiful white sand beach, walk either direction to find all the best Tiki Bars, live music, shelling and of course the best sunsets you've ever seen! A half a block down across the street is the Dolphin Village Plaza with Publix, Dollar Store, CVS and specialty stores along with restaurants and a bank. Also directly across the street is the Sea Turtle Restaurant, owned and operated by a local British family has the best breakfast on the beach along with a great affordable menu. Speaking of affordable, directly behind the Sea Turtle is "The Drunken Clam" best dive bar on the beach! They have great TV's with all the sports you want to watch, along with the best wings on the beach! also local favorites like fish spread, peel & eat shrimp, etc.

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