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

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Beach
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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St. Pete Beach, FL
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Upham Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Eckerd College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salvador Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tropicana Field or St. Pete's Historic Coliseum. 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 - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Eckerd College - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TradeWinds Lobby & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's Seafood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 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. 143 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

David K.

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

Vacation

Enjoyed St. Pete beach area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

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

Vacation

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Beach gateway

Did not disappoint Great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

My stay

Beautiful place. Had an excellent time.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

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

Great vacation

Great location nice warm weather loved being on the beach

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

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

Perfect

Our 3rd time in this unit and loved it as always. Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Kathleen R.

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

Get away

As always a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D.

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

Stress free get away

Wonderful property, with everything you need close by. Amazing beach and views. Condo was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Diane S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location to the beach. Met a lot of wonderful people staying at Gulf Strand. Close to a lot of entertainment. Always something to see and do.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great Location Quality Comdo

Very clean well maintained condo in the middle of everything. On the beach, pool, hot tub. Excellent parking, great property manager and superb owner. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

St Pete Beach

The condo was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Steve’s restaurant reviews were great!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vance M., Clarksville, TN

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

Relaxing Beach week

Unit was clean with close access to beach and walking distance to several restaurants. The owner gave a lot of area information and suggestions for our trip as well. Very relaxing and good beach views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Great time

Very Clean and the owner was responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Carroll

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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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English