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SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, a ceiling fan, and a row of blue and white chairs.
A hotel with multiple floors, a pool, and a beach area with sun loungers.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beachfront, and a river in the background.
A hotel with a paved walkway, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a washing machine in the corner.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

bathroom 1

bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities

*** CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: SAND CASTLE I WILL BE UNDERGOING BUILDING RENOVATION WORK BEGINNING AUG. 2026 LASTING FOR APPROX. 4 MONTHS, TIME COULD VARY. WORK WILL BRING NOISE, POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT POOL CLOSURES, ONSITE PARKING MAY VARY. WORK TO INCLUDE PAINTING, GARAGE REPAIRS, WINDOW REPLACEMENTS, LOBBY UPDATE, WALKWAY WORK, CONCRETE REPAIR. ***

Top reasons to Book:
• All the Amenities- Beachside heated pool, hot tub, shared BBQ area and a large pool deck- all onsite!
• Direct panoramic views from your private balcony.
• Several nearby activities, restaurants, and attractions for the entire family!

This beautifully updated, bright and spacious 3 bedroom beach front condo is located at Sandcastle I, one of the three most popular beach front vacation buildings in Indian Shores. The amenities at this well maintained property are endless! The community features a beautiful large pool deck with loungers, direct waterfront heated pool and a hot tub. A nice BBQ area beach side with two Gas grills and a charcoal grill with tables are available for our tenants’ use.

The large living/dining area is newly furnished and features a large 55” Smart TV, with over 70 Cable Channels in addition to Internet Radio, YouTube, a Blue-Ray DVD player and speakers. Large sliding doors open up to the beach front balcony, perfect to enjoy our breathtaking Florida West Coast sunsets. The dining area comfortably seats 6 with a large table. The fully equipped open kitchen comes with gorgeous granite counter tops, wooden cabinets and state-of-the-art appliances to prepare delicious meals for the family. The main bedroom features a comfortable king size bed and sliders that open up to the beach front balcony as well. The 2nd bedroom features 2 queen size beds, the 3rd bedroom has 1 queen size beds. All bedrooms have good size flat screen TVs. One of the updated bathrooms has a tub/shower combo, the other one comes with a walk in shower.

3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
Bedroom 1 - 1 King Sized Bed
Bedroom 2 - 2 Queen Sized Beds
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen Sized Beds
1 Assigned parking space

Nearby Activities and Attractions:
- Restaurant, Bar and Music – Across the street
- Boat and Jet Ski Rentals – Across the Street
- Bike, Paddleboard, Scooter & Kayak rentals – Across the street
- 20 minutes to Clearwater Beach Pier 60 – restaurants & amusements
- 40 minutes to Tampa International Airport
- 50 minutes to Seminole Hard Rock Casino/Tampa
- 45 minutes to Tampa Bay Downs Horse Racetrack
- 2 hours to Disney World, Epcot, Wild Kingdom, Disney/MGM Studios, Universal Studio and Sea World.
- 45 minutes Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Bern's Steakhouse, stadiums, Ybor City.

Close to deep sea fishing charters, Sea-Doo®/WaveRunner® rental, wind surfing, boat rentals, gambling cruises, sight-seeing cruises, etc.

Restaurants (including famous Salt Rock Grill), bars, and miniature golf easily within walking distance. Famous Salt Rock Grill is just steps away. The Suncoast Beach Trolly stops right out front. Jump in and explore the 30 mile long stretch of beaches between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach.

We know the main attraction here are the calm clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its sugar-white shores where you can swim, sunbathe, beachcomb, and relax as you please. However, there are endless places, restaurants, and activities at laid back Indian Shores you must try while staying here. Nearby you can find a handful of incredible restaurants and cool hangouts such as DJ’s Clam Shack, Mahuffers, The Dog & Parrot Beach Pub, and more! If you venture out, you will find John’s Pass Village just a few miles to the South which is filled with shopping, water activities and entertainment for all. For a thrilling experience visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, approximately an hour drive away, or hit the Disney parks and all the other Orlando attractions in just 2 hours. You won’t run out of things to do here!!

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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

Important information

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Property # 9650351
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

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 Rita's Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 55 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • Salt Rock Grill
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at SandCastle 1804: beachfront spa pool?

As of 25 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SandCastle 1804: beachfront spa pool on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$4,098, 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.

Is SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SandCastle 1804 - Beautiful updates, Breathtaking view, tons of amenities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheila W.

Liked: Location
The condo was okay, wasn’t terrible but wasn’t the best either. When we arrived one of the elevators wasn’t working and it didn’t work the entire week we were there except for one day. The parking was terrible, you only get one parking spot and a guest parking pass but people who weren’t even staying at the condo and was parking just to use the pool or go to the beach were taking up the guest parking. The washer and dryer wasn’t the best either the dryer took forever to dry anything. Overall we had a good time but based on the whole parking situation I won’t be back here. The beach was beautiful though.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the beach and still had a good time overall, but we're sorry that several aspects of your stay were frustrating. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the elevator being out of service for most of your visit. We understand how disruptive that can be, especially when it lasts for an extended period, and we regret that it affected your experience. We’re also sorry to hear about the parking challenges and appreciate you bringing the situation with unauthorized parking to our attention. We understand how frustrating it is when guest parking is limited or not properly enforced. Additionally, thank you for noting the issue with the washer and dryer. We will have the unit inspected to ensure it is functioning properly and efficiently. We’re grateful for your honest feedback, as it helps us identify areas where improvements are needed. We’re sorry your stay didn’t fully meet expectations, but we’re glad you were still able to enjoy the beautiful beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great place

Best sunsets on the Gulf! Nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2023
Awesome Michael! pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle 1804. Glad you found the property nice with the best sunsets on the Gulf. We hope you relaxed and had beach/pool time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrey T.

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

Great place for family vacation

We have been using this property for several years in a row now. Great place for large families with kids. Quiet and safe location with a good-size outdoor pool and an ocean view.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
That is awesome Andrey! Welcome back! glad you and your family enjoy staying at Sand Castle 1 #804. Pleased you find the property perfect for a large family with kids and it is safe and quiet with a good size pool and ocean view. We hope you all relaxed and will join us again for a future stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Excellent stay!!

Highly recommend this condo. Only knock I would give it is the water pressure isn’t that great in the showers in both bathrooms. Overall great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for the review. We hope to see you on your next vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay. The unit was great. The third bedroom was really small but adequate for sleeping. The beds were very comfortable. We would go back again.👍😍
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Thank you for the review. We hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Our Stay

The washer and dryer could be better quality
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thank you anonymous for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. We hope you relaxed and had beach time. We will notify the owner concerning the quality of the washer/dryer. We hope you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Wonderful Experience

What a great experience, we all really enjoyed our vacation. The property had everything we needed, beach chairs, boogie boards, an umbrella and even a cooler. Would definitely recommend this unit to anyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you back for your next vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie W.

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

Sandcastle

Overall was good, definitely need new beds, they were very uncomfortable, and the master bedroom was hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Hi Melanie, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that your overall experience was good. We apologize for the discomfort you experienced with the beds and the temperature in the master bedroom. We're currently assessing the beds for replacement and will have the AC unit checked to ensure a comfortable stay for future guests.Best regards,[Your Name]Resort Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

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

Great vacation in a great location

The rental process was very smooth. Condo was clean and ready for us. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen stocked well. 3rd bedroom was very small with no closet but it worked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thank you for the review. We look forward to seeing you back for your next vacation!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

David R.

Oldy but Goodie!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: While this is an older facility it is well kept for its age.Great location and the grounds are immaculate. There for our 50th anniversary. Would stay again in future!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Happy 50th Anniversary! David to you and your wife. Pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle 1804. Glad you found this to be a great location, and found the grounds immaculate. We hope you all relaxed and had beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

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

Very good

It was easy and when i called they had all my questions answered
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for the review. We hope to see you back soon!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wonderful

3 couples stayed for a week. The small bedroom is very small. No closet, just enough room to get in and out of bed. The condo was clean and as expected. Everyone we encountered were friendly. A lot of rentals in this building I think. Perfect for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2023
Thank you Amy for reviewing your stay at SandCastle 1804. We hope you and your friends enjoyed your stay and the condo was as expected and was clean. That is great everyone was friendly. We hope you all relaxed and had beach time and will join us again for a future stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mirsada D.

2022 vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd time visiting this location. The location was great, breathtaking views, closest to the beach, and lots of activities. Lowed how beautiful beach is and not overcrowded:)
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Welcome back to the area Mirsada! Glad you found the location great at Sand Castle 1804 whilst having breathtaking views, and close to the beach. We hope you relaxed and had beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephan G.

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

Nice condo but outdated

Good beach location 45 min from Tampa airport. Appliances are very outdated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Thank you Stephan for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. Please you felt this had a good beach location, and the distance from Tampa Airport was doable. we apologize you felt the appliances were outdated. We hope you relaxed and has beach time, and will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

Nice to have a condo on an upper floor, right on the beach, with heated pool and hot tub. Indian Shores has everything we needed. The condo was pretty sparsely equipped in terms of amenities, but everything worked and it was clean when we showed up. Guest shower is pretty antiquated. We had a wonderful time in Indian Shores.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2022
Thank you Kevin for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. Pleased you liked the location of the condo being an upper floor with the location being on the beach with a pool and hot tub. Glad you found everything worked for your stay , and you had a wonderful time in Indian Shores. We hope you relaxed and had pool/beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon F.

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

Needs a sweeper for the sand - whether it be a dorm sweeper/better. Broom sweeping went everywhere

Needs some updating couch/love seat are a mess. I did request some items and did receive - minus the sweeper. The view is spectacular.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you Sharon for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1 #804. We hope you enjoyed your stay. We apologize you felt the unit needed updating and will reach out to the owner with your findings. Glad Resort Rentals was prompt with your requested items. That is awesome the view was spectacular. We hope you relaxed and will join us again for another visit.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lori M.

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

Mrs Marchant

The air conditioning never cooled properly the entire stay. The cleanliness was less than desirable. We will NOT be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

804 sand castle

Nice stay. plenty of beech chairs however many were not in the best shape. we did find 2 to use. 2 nice umbrellas. lots of kids toys. floats, surf boards, and a couple of coolers. Clean. adequate kitchen utensils. no spices (salt/pepper etc). Everything you really need.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2023
Thank you Michael, for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. We hope you enjoyed your stay. We do not require our owners to provide beach items, therefore the items were from other guests. We are glad you found the condo clean, with everything you needed, however, salt and pepper because we do not want to encourage pests. We hope you relaxed and had beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

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

Great location - needs updates

Overall great location! Unit definitely needs some updating and a good deep clean. Overall decent stay. No cutting board, sponges, cleaning supplies or Tupperware so BYO! Vacuum cleaner and broom need replacing. Bring your own TP and paper towels if you don’t like single ply. Issues were resolved with a phone call.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Thank you Carolyn for reviewing your stay at SandCastle 1804. Pleased you liked the location. We hope you enjoyed your stay. We apologize you felt the condo needed updating and we do not provide cleaning supplies however, we could have provided a cutting board and checked the vacuum and broom. We hope you relaxed and will join us again for a future stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

bob r.

Great condo, crowded, noisy complex

The condo has a wonderful view of the ocean, and great amenities like a pool and spa. Very well equipped unit, excellent beach toys, nice kitchen. Beds were very comfortable, unit has everything you need! Our only issue was the complex itself. It was very crowded with lots of kids and tons of noise, often till 11PM at night (or later). People in the pool, in the halls, in the common areas being loud (and lots of them). If you have a lot of kids, this place is probably perfect, if you're looking for peace and quite, look elsewhere!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2020
Dear guest We deeply regret that your experience was not 100% satisfactory to you. The week that you stayed happen to be during the crowded season of Spring Break. We take your feedback very seriously and have communicated this issue to the Administration. They assured me that they will have security personnel during peak seasons to avoid this incident to happen again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mitch T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good enough

As one of my daughters said, it wasn't bad enough to ruin our trip. But there was a 5-item list of things we found that needed fixing, including broken shower door and chair; both were potentially dangerous. We first reported the chair on Monday. There was more correspondence during the week but no maintenance. That said, it was generally clean, the price was right, and, the location was great I happened to have a multi tool and made the shower door usable, barely, so, overall it was OK.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2022
Thank you Mitch for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. We hope you and your family enjoyed your stay. We apologize you had maintenance issues during your stay. We will have maintenance check these items. We hope you relaxed and had beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being on the beach was perfect but when we arrived the blinds on the sliding glass door to the balcony were broken and wouldn’t even open. One of the beds was so sunken in just from looking at it & laying on it was even worse & wasn’t even able to be slept in. Thankfully we were able to use another but had we needed that bed someone back would have been miserable sleeping. The fan in that room also didn’t work. The master tub/sink was not draining properly. The toilet paper holder was falling off of the wall in both bathrooms. The towel rack was also falling off. A lot of cosmetic things needed fixed in my opinion & would be easy to do to make a better impression and experience. We were not in there much because we are such beach people but there were a lot of things that should be fixed considering the amount of money you pay. However we absolutely loved the balcony, all of the beach chairs toys ect that were available for us to use. & we loved that the fridge had an ice/water dispenser. Washer and dryer was also a huge perk!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicki F.

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

A few bumps in the road

The condo location was beautiful. The condo itself could have used a few personal beach touches. Our check in email gave us erroneous information. The parking space is NOT under the building and is not marked 1804 it is simply 804. We were given codes to enter the pool and beach yet no codes were needed anywhere on the property. Our kitchen sink completely stopped working as well as the dishwasher. Service was extremely delayed in getting us running water and was never completely fixed. We had to place a bag over the sprayer so we would not accidentally use it. The lighting in the dining was so harsh that we changed lightbulbs from lamps in other rooms. The remote controls to the tvs need new batteries. We had to juggle batteries to use them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Thank you Nikki for reviewing your stay at Sand Castle 1804. We hope you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for the problem with the sink and a delay in service and the other items of concern. We could have taken care of the other items if we were informed. We hope you relaxed and had beach time. We are hopeful you will join us again for a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hallie B.

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

Nice Condo/Minor Issues

We enjoyed our stay here for the week. Didn’t have any issues. The property looks very maintained in pictures but they are kind of misleading. Condo could use a deep clean. If you need to wash clothes don’t plan on drying them. Dryer took at least 2 hours to dry a load of clothes with maybe 7-8 items. We had 7 people with 9 towels/washcloths, so we were constantly washing rags and reusing towels since the dryer took forever and then when the clothes came out they would stink from being in the dryer so long. There are no rugs in condo, so unless you are sweeping behind where you walk, you are constantly stepping in sand/dirt with nothing to catch it and the sand is sticking to your feet until it’s washed. The condo is nice don’t get me wrong, it just needs a good, DEEP clean. There were no potholders to use while cooking. However, the view of the beach from the condo was great. The pool area is nice and clean. The area it is in is very good and clean as well. I felt very safe and comfortable here. Lots of stuff around to do and lots of great restaurants :))
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Hallie. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the view and the. Your comments regarding the cleanliness and the dryer have been noted, and we will address these issues promptly. We appreciate your suggestions and will ensure that future guests have a better experience. We hope to have you stay with us again.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Scott B.

Outstanding location. Condo needs some TLC

First impression of the condo was not great. Walked into a musty smelling condo that did not give us a welcome feeling. We were the most disappointed in the master bed. The bed was a regular mattress that rested directly on slats. There was no box spring or bunky board. The top of the mattress was literally just 2 feet off the ground. It was below my knees. The comforter and decorative pillows were stained and did not appear as if they had been washed in some time. Went into the guest bedroom and 2 of the 4 lightbulbs in the ceiling an were out. The balcony was filthy. None of us would even consider going onto that balcony with bare feet. It need a thorough scrubbing. One of the elevators was out for the entire week and 1 elevator for 80 units just doesn't cut it. The positives are the location, the views, and the outstanding beach. The beach was soft and the water was clear (except for a couple days of red tide). The views are outstanding from both the deck facing the ocean and the windows in the guest rooms facing the intracoastal. The location is awesome. Plenty of restaurants close by. Not crowded and plenty of things to do. Overall, there are plenty of choices in Sandcastle I, Sandcastle II, and Sandcastle III that would have to be better choices than what we experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Hi Scott, Thank you so much for being a Valued Guest of Sun Vista Rentals! We will definitely look into what needs to be addressed in the condo. Thank you for your feedback it is valued and appreciated. We hope to see you back again next year! Warm and Sunny Regards, Antonella Jacques Coldwell Banker Sun Vista Rentals 19455 Gulf Blvd Suite #1 Indian Shore FL 33785

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