Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great vacation condo just as advertised

Guest: Regina (Atlanta GA)
Date of Stay: 05/02/12 Review Submitted: 05/09/12

We stayed in a one bedroom condo plenty of room and very comfortable. Gertrude was easy to work with and very helpful. Have only been home two days and want to return. We saw Dolphins everyday for our enjoyment. We had breakfast every morning on our balcony and the sunrise and view was just beautiful. We will be back best trip and stay ever.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Highly Recommended!

Guest: Diane and Patrick (Brentwood, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/06/12 Review Submitted: 04/14/12

We were looking for a convenient spot while visiting my mother-in-law in St. Petersburg and couldn't have found a better choice. Unit 414 was perfect, and we'll certainly be calling again! We brought my mother-in-law out to the unit, and you were right, she LOVED sitting out on the balcony and watching the boats go by ... No stairs, easy elevator access, great for anyone with mobility issues. The view is so much fun -- better, in our opinion, than beachfront for anyone over 40. The balcony is shaded from the sun, has a magnificent view of boats, marina and all sorts of harbor activity. We enjoyed baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies in the well-equipped (very clean and tidy) kitchen and sitting out on the spacious balcony with a view of the full moon, a cup of instant cappuccino and some hot-baked cookies. Couldn't get much cozier ... Gertrude was wonderfully helpful in arranging everything, and all went exactly as planned. Wifi, btw, is free and fast. We will definitely return.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

The best honeymoon

Guest: Cari (Jackson, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

My husband and I had a wonderful time here! It has all the comforts of home plus a beautiful view. It was a beautiful sight watching the sun set on the balcony. There were plenty of great places to visit, nice resturaunts and shopping malls close by.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place to Escape!!

Guest: Barbi (Roswell, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

This is a perfect location and an absolutely wonderful condo. I don't know what I enjoyed the most, having breakfast on the patio while watching the Dolphins swim in the bay, feeding the "mama" duck and her 10 little ducklings, the Pinellas Bike Trail directly across the street and Ft. Desoto for blading or simply relaxing at the beach! The location is ideal for active visitors without having to deal with the beach crowds and yet close to good restaurants and shopping malls. You will want to return or stay longer once you're here. Thank you Gertrude for making our vacation such a pleasure!!! We will be back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Relaxing!

Guest: KK (Grand Island, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

My husband surprised me with a great get away. Gertrude was so accomadating and our little dog was invited too! We rented a boat on Sunday and enjoyed the many restaurants in the area. We would definitely visit this clean and comfortable condo again.

Owner response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review, I sincerely appreciate it. If your travels bring you to our part of the state, we’d love to have you back! Enjoy your summer Gertrude

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEK IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION!

Guest: Jonelle L. (Seebert, WV, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/17/11

With the view, the location, the bicycle trail and the doggy parks,... our stay was great. There are super restaurants and museums to visit and the beauty of the area is awesome. We were thankful that we brought our bicycles because the Pinellas Bike Trail is so much fun. I highly recomment the Dali museum along with the Chihuly collection. We have so much more to see when we come down again. The pelicans were a delight to watch from the balcony, as they fished, in the mornings and evenings. We were very impressed with St. Petersburg and their beaches. Can't wait to visit again. Gertrude makes sure you have everything you need and are a happy camper! THANKS!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: G.J
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

Hello again Gertrude, Sadly, our week in the condo is coming to an end. We really enjoyed our stay and the condo itself and the location are perfect for just the two of us. We enjoyed chatting with some of the other renters as well as some owners through whom we heard that you yourself own a unit in the building. Hopefully we will get an opportunity to rent at Boca Ciega Condo again in the near future. Yours truly

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Thanks for the hospitality!

Guest: Jamie W. (FLA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

We enjoyed our recent stay and wanted to say thank you again for the hospitality. The weather was great and we loved the sunsets. We'll be back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Enjoyed our stay very much!

Guest: RF (New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 02/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

I have stayed at 2 of your units now and enjoyed my stay both times. Weather was perfect while I was there, and we had a great time. Gertude is always easy to work with so makes is easy to come back year after year. We love the area and always meet such nice people while we are there. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very Relaxing Stay

Guest: NikkiK (Round Rock, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/31/10 Review Submitted: 04/09/10

My husband and I booked the condo as a getaway from the toddler, and it was perfect! The view was gorgeous, and we had no complaints whatsoever. Gertrude was a joy to work with. :) Thanks so much!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Great condo!!

Guest: John and Alice (Lexington, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Gertrude was wonderful. The condo was just as described. The view was great and it was close to the beach. We had a wonderful time. The bed was so comfortable. Thanks for a great week!!!! I would highly recommend.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

You can't beat the view anywhere! Road noise was a little loud however.

Guest: CL couple (Combined Locks, WI)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

Nice location, convenient to many places in St. Petersburg. The view is incredible, and it was so fun to watch the boats come and go in the channel. We even saw a group of dolphins swim through one morning! The condo is nice- a little small, but it worked. It could use some artwork on the walls, a softer bed (ours was too hard) and the road noise got loud at times. It woke us up in the morning when the am traffic picked up. Also, our dishwasher didn't work, so we did dishes by hand. On site management was nice, although it took some doing to get a response to a few of our initial website inquiries. We would return to stay here. We suspect our improvement area comments will be edited from this review, since the other reviews appear to be "scrubbed" with everything being nothing but perfect.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Highly satisfied vacationers

Guest: Len and Helene (Niles Illinois)
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/16/10

Never doing this before, my wife and I decided to spend a month in Florida and get away from the cold Chicago weather. We searched the internet and really couldn't find a place that would accept a small dog until we found Boca Ciega and Gertrude. She understood our needs and said that she had just what we were looking for. We arrived after driving a day and a half to find the condo unit clean and ready for us. We were thrilled with the accomadations. The view from our condo was great. We saw the dolphins and a sting ray. We never used the pool because the temperature during February 2010 was in the 50s. Gertrude, the lovely lady she is, kept apologizing for the weather. We've talked with her by phone and e-mail and we are booked for February 2011. We are looking forward to a nice stay and hope to meet Gertrude in person

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners.

Guest: Rob & Dianne
Date of Stay: 01/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/10

Dear Gertrude, Many thanks for the use of your beautiful condo. We had a wonderful holiday here. We met a lot of nice people, both owners and renters. Warmest Regards, Rob and Dianne

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Guest: Gennifer (Key West, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Gertrude was wonderful to deal with and very willing to accommodate. Great location near everything. Condo was nicely decorated with a comfy king bed. Pool area overlooking bay was great! Condo was small but great for a couple and a small pet. We loved it and will stay again next time we are in town. Plus, it is a wonderful deal!

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Guest: Christine & Jerry Randall (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

The property is wonderful, very clean and central to everywhere - beaches & shopping closeby, balcony view beautiful and Gertrude was a pleasure to deal with. Thanks.

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Guest: Anna Leavitt (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend at the condo at Boca Ciega. We had a wonderful time laying by the pool and relaxing as we watched the boats go by in the Bay. We were close enough to drive up to Clearwater for dinner one night and St. Pete the next. We actually preferred to stay where we were because it wasn't in the midst of the hustle and bustle. And the Green Iguana next store is SOO GOOD! We were sad we waited until the last day to eat there. A wonderful place to stay!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/21/09 Review Submitted: 07/21/09

Hi Gertrude! Thanks so much for letting us stay in your condo. The condo and its location were perfect. Also, thanks for being pet friendly. Our little toy poodle had a wonderful stay as well. We can't wait to return! James and Diane

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Guest: Jane35 (Denver)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

Gertrude does all she can do to help you. We loved unit #213 with it's beautiful views; we saw dolphins within our first hour. Treasure Island beaches are only 10 miutes away.

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Guest: Pete13 (-)
Date of Stay: 01/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/11/09

We had a great time! It was our anniversary and we were able to really relax. It was also a joy to work with Gertrude.

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Guest: Katie29 (Buffalo, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/11/08 Review Submitted: 12/11/08

The condo was absolutely perfect, great price, great location, close to everything. Gertrude was great to deal with, thanks so much!

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Guest: Ronald B. (Lawrenceville, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/08 Review Submitted: 09/28/08

This was a great place to enjoy a quick get away for the Falcons game. The (5)night stay was great. The condo was very comfortable and centrally located to Tampa and the beach. I hope I get the chance to return again real soon.

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Guest: Deb & Ken Warner &Quincy (DeBary, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/01/08

Hi Gertrude! We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your apartment. We were extremely comfortable and thrilled with the decor and cleanliness! We both got some much needed rest and relaxation! Everything we could have possibly needed was there...from the kitchen accessories to fishing! We enjoyed our morning coffee from the balcony each morning...how peaceful to be by the water! The sunsets were priceless...a perfect ending to a perfect day! Thanks so much for your hospitality!I'm sure we will want to visit again! Deb and Ken Warner & Quincy

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Guest: Crystal D. (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/08 Review Submitted: 06/27/08

Even for a local girl from Tampa, this place was a dream. So relaxing and chill. Love the panoramic view and the pool & spa. We also saw dolphins from the pool deck. It was just perfect and we didn't want to leave, even to go to the beach! We will definitely return!

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Guest: Lanting's (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/26/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

We really enjoyed the condo! It ws everything the ad said it would be. Delightful. Thanks for everything. We may see you again next year! Ps. My husband loved the Pinellas trail..he's a runner!

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Guest: Jimmy & Pam Barber (Granite Falls, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/12/07 Review Submitted: 12/12/07

Gertrude, Thank you so much for working with us on such late notice. Your condo is beautiful, immaculate, and the bed is divine. We just wish we could have worked it into our schedule to have stayed longer. Your price was great too! We hope to come back for a week this spring. Best Wishes, Jimmy & Pam

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Guest: Bev1 (Delaware)
Date of Stay: 10/30/07 Review Submitted: 10/30/07

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days stay and loved the condo. It was clean, well taken care of and the bed was very comfortable. We even had a FREE dolphin show one day while we sat by the lovely pool. The condo was close to the gulf beaches and our trips to visit friends in the area. It was very relaxing to sit and watch the boats on the bay right in front of us. We would LOVE to stay there again. Gertrude is a very nice person to rent from. We could not have asked for a better vacation place.

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Guest: The Smiths1 (Leesburg, Fl)
Date of Stay: 10/26/07 Review Submitted: 10/26/07

It was nice and hope we will be back...down there.. Thank you.... The Smiths

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Guest: jackie hunt (portsmouth england)
Date of Stay: 09/28/07 Review Submitted: 09/28/07

Firstly what a joy dealing with the owner Gertrude, then the condo , abolutely first class , immaculately clean every facility you could possibly want, high quality fixtures and fittings and the most comfortable of beds. The view is great especially when the dolphins swim by, great pool and jacuzzi i wouild reccomend to anybody and would definetly use again , a gem among some very average condos, so just to say THANK YOU GERTRUDE

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Guest: SEVERAL GUESTS
Date of Stay: 09/18/07 Review Submitted: 09/17/07

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS QUESTS CALL ME TO TELL ME THAT THEY ARE CHECKING OUT OF THE CONDO. THEY HAVE THANKED ME FOR ALLOWING THEM TO STAY IN MY CONDO AND THAT IT WAS ALL I SAID IT WAS AND MORE.

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Guest: Grace2 (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/19/06 Review Submitted: 11/19/06

Delightful. Everything is so new and nice. It was really convenient for us to handle our business in St. Pete and in Tampa. Other than that, we did not want to leave---it was so beautiful. I really DID see dophins, while we were in the pool! We will definitely stay here again when we return.

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