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Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7114.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402

Direct Gulf front, 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the very popular Sand Castle III building. Both the master bedroom and living room have access to the beachfront balcony. The master bedroom has a king bed, ensuite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. The newly remodeled master bathroom has a step-in shower. The second bedroom has a double and twin bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. The second and third bedrooms have views of the Intracoastal Waterway, beautiful sunrises daily. The hallway bathroom has a tub with shower. The living room offers a flat-screen TV, DVD, and amazing view of the beach. This condo has a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing a family meal with all the comforts of home. Family game night around the dining table is the perfect way to end the day in the sun. No need to overpack with a washer and dryer right in your condo. FREE secure WiFi in the condo. Amenities on site include an assigned parking space, heated pool, hot tub, gas grills and an elevator.

3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Gulf Front - Heated Pool
King, Double and Twin, 2 Twins
2TVs: Livingroom, Master

** NON SMOKING - NO PETS **

Please reach out to the Property Manager with Questions. Don't forget about the FREE PERKS included during your stay such as FREE Weekday Bikes!

FREE PERKS included! FREE Weekday Beach Cruiser Bicycles are available during your stay! Pick up bikes for the day from the Plumlee Vacation Rental’s main office on Indian Rocks Beach. Need a place to store your RV or Boat trailer? We have FREE oversized parking spaces at the main office on Indian Rocks Beach. For your convenience Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, and Big Beach towels are available at check-in for a nominal fee.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, 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 Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at BayCare Ballpark, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Port of Tampa - 57 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$739, 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 Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf 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. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Spring Break Hit

Right on the beach, plenty of activities all around, place was clean and looked just like the pictures. Would stay again or recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Joshua, we are so happy you had a great Spring Break at Sand Castle III in Indian Shores. Please come back and visit us any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Great Condo

This condo was perfect for a group of five friends. There was plenty of room and it was decorated nicely with updated features. Elevators in the building were fast and it was only a short walk to the beautiful beach. Also, plenty of good restaurants close by. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Elaine - wow, sounds like you all had a wonderful visit. We are so happy the experience was enjoyable. Please come back and visit us at Sand Castle III in Indian Shores anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur R.

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

Perfect Location

Our stay was amazing! Loved how close it was to the beach. Not overcrowded, perfect location for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Arthur, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you family enjoyed their time at Sand Castle III 402. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan c.

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

Indian shores visit

Great trip great property....highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Jonathan, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Beautiful and Peaceful!

Could not have asked for a better place to stay for our family vacation. Beautiful view of the beach and ocean. Property was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Katrina, Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia H.

Great vacation week

Pros - reserved covered parking space, heated pool, easy walk to beach, clean, comfy beds, beach chairs and cooler provided, easy check in/check out Cons - no TVs in two bedrooms, bathrooms need updated Bottom line - we had a great vacation at this condo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Cindy, Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your vacation and will forward your suggestions to the owner. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe N.

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

Location is amazing and agency is very efficient.

Great place to stay with wonderful surroundings. The apartment is comfortable and the view is outstanding, especially when the Dolphins come and say hello not far away. The apartment would need a little touch of modernizing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Scot M.

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

Sand Castle III

A good condo that met our needs. Located on a very family friendly section of beach so, if you have young kids it’s great. If you’re looking for a more adults-only type beach, this is not the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2021
Scot, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Dated Unit

Many upgrades needed to justify the price.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thomas, Thank you for your review. We would love to hear more about your stay. This is one of our standard rated condos. Please feel free to reach out. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick O.

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

Excellent location

This property has an excellent view and location. There were enough beds for the 6 of us to sleep in, but the twin beds were a bit rickety for a 20yo and for some reason the box spring of the double bed was upside down and our son tried to sleep on it for 2 nights before we discovered the problem. The sink of the master bath drained very slowly and the master bedroom didn't lock. We called and the repairman came right away and fixed all these issues. We had rented a large SUV to fit our whole family and it was impossible to park in our assigned spot under the building, but thankfully the parking lot in the front of the building usually had a spot available. The restaurant across the street, Caddy's, was delicious and had live music every night (that stopped at 9pm, so it wasn't disruptive to kids' bedtime either). Overall, we loved our stay. Thank you, Plumlee.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2022
Rick, Thank you for your review. We are so glad your family enjoyed their time at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan D.

Avoid until several items are adressed

Toaster requires constant pressure on the lever in order to heat up. $20 replacement is too much to ask, I suppose. Pesky thermostat kept resetting to 82 degrees, incomprehensible in summer Florida heat. Check in procedure was ridiculous. The blinds were opened and so we realized at 2 PM that the room was ready; however, the lockbox code inconceivably was not activated until 3:45 PM. Wi-fi the was extremely weak, we gave up trying after 2 days. Many units in the structure had their own private wi-fi, unfortunately this unit does not, so plan on relying exclusively on cellular data. All in all, this place has potential, a nice location, uncrowded beach, fine pool. But it woefully lacks basic and expected (and trivially fixable) amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Ryan, thank you for the feedback. No frustration for you is trivial to us! We will have a new toaster installed this afternoon. We will absolutely pass on your comments about the internet speed to the owners. The complex internet definitely seems to slow down when the building is full like July 4th week...Sorry about the ac going to 82 however it is easily explained. If one of the sliding glass doors are left open for more than 5 minutes the air will go up to 82. This is not just to save energy but our humidity is so high that it prevents the air conditioner from clogging or freezing up...and door codes begin working at your check-in time which is 4.p.m. We our happy to check folks in at the office and get the paperwork out of the way no matter how early they arrive. We then give guests a code for their property with instructions that check in is at 4.pm unless we call your cell phone earlier. This way it allows people to enjoy the beach or go to a restaurant etc. with no need to drive back to our office... thanks again for staying with us. Next time feel free to call our office real time with any issues and don't forget our returning guests can receive a 10% discount!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori O.

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

Beautiful Beach

Realized I had not left a review last year. I want to give a raving review.......Photos are precise. The beach access and view is exceptional!! The dining room table was large, we played games at night. We bought and donated a few kitchen supplies that were needed. The parking lot rules were “Strongly Emphasized” to us. “Two cars were permitted; one assigned spot, one non-assigned spot. A non-renter/guest would be towed immediately for parking in an assigned and/or non-assigned spot (basically no non-renting guests are allowed to park in parking lot). The 4th of July 2020 we left our non-assigned parking spot to pick up friends, came back to find the parking lot was FULL. The non-assigned spot we had left was now occupied by a non-renter. We spoke with two security guards (one male, one female). We were advised they were there to keep non-renters from parking in the lot!!! Really??? We advised the security guards our parking spot was occupied by a vehicle from a different town/condo/renter, we observed and pointed out their parking pass) The female security guard said she would “TRY” to locate the owner of the vehicle and “tried” to contact management. We parked somewhere we were not supposed to park, hoping we did not get towed. The male security guard said we are “TRYING” to have the vehicle towed. What happened with “immediate towing”??? We were given a multitude of excuses!! After fireworks it took three hours for all the parking violators to leave! We watched each driver leave from different condo suites. Integrity, accountability and honesty are a big deal to our family. Had we or our friends pulled that stunt our vehciles would have been towed immediately by what we were told!! We also heard some of the parking violators were friends of the owners or managers. Rules apply to everyone, that’s integrity!! We called the office ourselves three times and explained there was a situation with parking. The lady on the other end either didn’t understand us (communication barrier) or she was feigning ignorance. We left our name and number each time, requesting a call back, as the parking situation continued the entire week. The so called “security guards” were not towing cars. The male guard was creepy staring everyone up and down. We probably wont be allowed to stay here again because of our review but its okay. We were able to walk to several shops and eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2021
Lori, we would love to have you back. I am sorry to hear about this parking situation. That 4th of July week was crazy out here on the barrier island. I know that had to have been frustrating. I hope you will give us another shot! We appreciate the feedback and will share it with that condo's association board.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

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

Great, relaxing vacation

We had a very relaxing and peaceful weekend. The beach, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment were all within walking distance or a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back to Indian Shores soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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

Great location Friendly Staff

Great location and the staff were friendly making check in and check out very easy and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2022
Travis, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Sand Castle III 402 and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

6/10 Okay

joe b.

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

Vacation

Overall it was a decent stay. Some issues. Nothing major
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2021
Joe, Thank you for your review and for giving us the opportunity to fix the issues while you were in house with us. We hope you will give us another try in the future. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Family Outing In July

View was outstanding. Great 4th of July fireworks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Paul, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Sand Castle III 402 and the fireworks. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Relaxing

Overall a nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2021
Tracy, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Sand Castle III 402 soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie P.

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

Overall a great stay!

We had such a wonderful week at Sandcastle 3! The entire building seems to be 3 bedroom units, so we met a lot of wonderful families and my kids made a lot of friends. The beach was perfect! Nice and wide open, plenty of room to social distance. The pool area was great for our kids, and though the pool is small, it never felt too crowded. The unit really satisfied all of our needs, with a large dining room table, table in the porch, 3 bedrooms etc. Our only complaint was the master king was terrible. The mattress is rock hard. We barely slept all week, which makes for a long week. I wouldn’t stay in this particular unit again, unless the master mattress was updated. Otherwise- it was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2021
Valerie, Thank you for your review. We are so glad your family enjoyed Sand Castle III. We have passed your comments about the mattress along to the owner for consideration. We do hope to have you with us again in a different condo soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

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

2020 vacation

Beautiful condo in a great spot on the beaches of Indian Shores. My family had a wonderful time there this summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2020
Bruce, Thank you for your review. We are so glad that your family had a wonderful time at Sand Castle III 402. We hope you visit us again soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Archival

8/10 Good

R. O.

Fijn appartement met zeezicht

De ligging was fantastisch, de woning wat gedateerd en een aantal dingen waren kapot. Dat hebben we al doorgegeven aan het bureau ter oplaatse. Verstopte shredder die ook een verstopte afwasmachine . veroorzaakte werd wel direct gerepareerd. Prettig om met een code binnen te kunnen komen, zo kunnen alle huurders er altijd in en hoef je geen sleutel of kaartje mee te nemen. We hebben genoten van het mooie uitzicht!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hello R Ovink, Thank you for sharing your comments and for letting us know about the issues you encountered during your stay so that we could take care of them for you. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful beaches and hope to welcome you back soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty

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