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Nice Family Condo in Relaxed Area on the Beach [#239446] | View Property

Sandcastle North
Condo, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
$800-$1600/wk
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Traveler Reviews (19)

• Wonderful Beach Oasis

  Wonderful Beach Oasis

  • Guest Dale V.
  • Date of stay 11/16/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  We had a wonderful experience with renting this condo. The website gave all the needed information with lots of helpful details. Suzan was very responsive and easy to deal with leading up to our stay. When I arrived at the condo it was exactly as described and pictured - perhaps even better. Everything was clean and in great shape. The view of the waves as you walk in the door was such an amazing sight - you can even watch the waves while doing the dishes. The balcony from the living room and master bedroom was my favorite place. I could have sat there for hours - morning, afternoon, sunset, night. The condo is well stocked with towels, dishes, and kitchen items. The beach has very nice, soft sand. The swimming pool and hot tub were in great condition and very enjoyable. I would HIGHLY recommend this condo!

  Owner response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. You have so many wonderful things to say about our condo and it is rewarding to know that all our efforts to make this a great place to stay are appreciated. We are really pleased that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday! Sincerely, Suzan and Gary Slayden

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• Great condo, excellent location

  Great condo, excellent location

  • Guest Lin
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 09/09/12
  The condo was well equipped and located within walking distance of several good restaurants, a drug store and a convenience store. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Dear Linda, Thanks for the good review. Yes, there are good restaurants within walking distance, and more just a short drive from the condo. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will choose to stay with us again! Suzan

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• The Best Vacation Ever

  The Best Vacation Ever

  • Guest Amy S.
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  My family and I just stayed in this unit for a full week. We are in love with the place and would have stayed a month or more if we could. The beach is beautiful. The photos are exactly as it looked when we checked in. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed ourselves. The kitchen is well appointed with utensils, and cookware as well as serving ware. You could probably cook thanksgiving dinner there. Typically in a rental you feel like you are cooking in the rough but this is not the case here. The beach equipment provided was great and included umbrellas, towels, beach mats and toys. The beach itself is terrific. Its not crowded the water is clear and clean and beautiful. The unit and the building are both very well cared for. While we were there we witnessed the great attention to upkeep. The ac unit was quickly checked for maintenance one afternoon (not broken just making sure it was in order). The pool was cloudy one morning and before 8 am the staff was fixing the situation. And the elevator didn't work at one point and before we could even know it, the repair man had come and gone. There are great restaurants nearby including Keegans, Salt Rock Grille and Crabby Bills. There are multiple grocery stores and pharmacies near by as well for conveinence. Most of all we just felt so at home. We cooked at ate there much of the trip and stayed on the beach for hours and hours. We watched the priceless sunset each night. I highly recommend this unit. The owners are thoughtful and have taken great care of it and the area is just perfect.

  Owner response: Dear Amy, Thank you so much for the great review! We are very happy that you found the accommodations to be more than adequate, and you enjoyed your stay so much. Our condo association has recently acquired a new maintenance company and it sounds like you witnessed the good job they are doing to maintain the property and pool. Gary and I are in the condo this week, and everything does seem to be in order. I always try to take inventory when we are here to see what needs to be replaced or added to enhance the overall experience for our guests. Since we have a full calendar of renters, it is important for us to block off a week periodically to come stay ourselves to make sure everything is in order. And, we always enjoy our time here as well! We would love to have you stay again next year, or anytime in the future! Thank you so much, Suzan and Gary

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• Third year in a row

  Third year in a row

  • Guest TJ
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 09/07/12
  We keep coming back because we love the location, the peace and quiet and the private beach. The condo is perfect for our family and it is clean and decorated beautifully.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Beautiful Condo

  Beautiful Condo

  • Guest becky
  • Date of stay 05/19/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  Awesome condo!! It is so pretty and very clean. This was our 2nd time staying at this condo and we love it! The beach is great and the sunsets are beautiful. The owners are so nice and easy to communicate with. All my questions were answered very quickly. We loved eating at Crabby Bill's, Keegan's and the pizza place across the road is very good also and convenient. I would highly recommend this condo. We plan to go back next year! Thank you again for a great place to stay for our vacation!!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

  Owner response: Becky, thank you so much for your great compliments about our condo, the beach, the restaurants, and US! You have been great guests to have in our condo, and we really love having repeat renters like yourselves. We really hope that you will come back and stay with us often in the years ahead. Have a great rest of the summer! Suzan and Gary

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• Fabulous Time!

  Fabulous Time!

  • Guest MES
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 12/28/12
  We had a fabulous time at the condo and definitely plan to come back. Like so many of you have said, the condo is furnished beautifully. The kitchen has everything you need. It felt like coming home. I can't wait for our stay this year. Suzan and Gary are wonderful to work with. Excellent location close to everything but far enough for privacy.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers

  Owner response: Thank you Mary Ellen, You all have been great guests to have in our condo. We are so glad that you have chosen to return, that says a lot about how much you enjoyed your stay there. We really appreciate your positive review of our place and hope you have another great vacation in 2013! Thanks, Suzan and Gary

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• Great Condo to stay in

  Great Condo to stay in

  • Guest Gary G.
  • Date of stay 12/20/11
  • Review Submitted 01/01/12
  We had never rented a condo in Florida before so we were a little nervous about the process and the possibilities of being scammed. This condo was just as advertised. We had a great stay! The condo was very clean and well maintained. We felt comfortable and safe at all times. It felt like a home away from home. We enjoyed fantastic views of the beach and sunsets from the balcony. We also enjoyed multiple walks on the beach everyday. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub, both being clean and well maintained. We would highly recommend this condo to others. Our only complaint is that we had to leave the condo and come back to the cold and snowy weather.The process of renting the condo was very easy to do. We hope to have the opportunity to go back to the condo again. Thank you Suzan and Gary for renting us your condo. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it made for a great family vacation! Joanne & Gary

  Owner response: Dear Joanne and Gary, Your review was such a pleasure for Gary and I to read. We thoroughly understand your concerns about scams, as we have also rented in the past and you just hope that things will be the way it is presented. Gary and I arrived the day after your family left for a couple weeks stay in January. We were also glad to find the condo in super condition, since we hired a new cleaning service in Oct. '11. It is very important to us that our condo is well maintained and cleaned thoroughly after each party leaves. We are sorry that you had to return to wintry weather upon your return home. We hope the memories of your stay in our condo, and the beauty of God's marvelous artistry at the ocean, will carry you through the winter months. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness to write a review, and the compliments you gave. We really hope you will come stay again! Sincerely, Suzan and Gary

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• Relaxing family vacation

  Relaxing family vacation

  • Guest aet823
  • Date of stay 12/13/11
  • Review Submitted 01/10/12
  My family and I had a wonderful time at this lovely condo. The listing's pictures are accurate, but don't really live up to the comfortable, relaxing, and clean condo this really is. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching dolphins swim by. There was plenty of room for our five adult party. I would definitely recommend this property if you are looking to rent a condo right on the beach. The owners were great, everything about the rental process went smoothly and all my questions were answered in a timely fashion. Thank you so much, we had a great time!

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

  Owner response: Amy, We were so pleased to get the review of our condo that you wrote. More than that, we are so glad that you enjoyed it and found everything to be as you expected, and maybe better than you expected. We are always making improvements to the condo... this week we are putting in a new tub and retiiling the hall bathroom. We would love to have you stay again! Thank you so much for your kind comments, it means a lot to us, Suzan and Gary

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• Big, bright, cheerful and comfortable!

  Big, bright, cheerful and comfortable!

  • Guest Jim G.
  • Date of stay 11/10/11
  • Review Submitted 11/26/11
  We had a wonderful stay and were not disappointed. The pictures and write up were exactly what we found. Being on the 5th floor gives a great view of the beach and sunsets and also affords privacy. We have been coming to this area for the last 7 years and this is one of the nicest condos we have found. We will certainly keep Suzan and Gary's contact information for our next visit. We found a restaurant we visited on Jim's birthday and would recommend it if you enjoy authentic Italian cuisine... all fresh and everything made on site. It is Cesare's on the Beach in Clearwater Beach. Go north on Beach Bl and after going over bridge you turn left at the 1st light. Cesare's is on the right side as you make the turn.

  Owner response: Ahhh, that's so nice! Thank you so much for this unsolicited review of our condo. We are really glad that you enjoyed staying at our condo. Gary and I will be there in January and will definitely try out Cesare's On The Beach! We love trying out new restaurants around the area... there are so many that we enjoy! Thanks again and would definitely love to have you back! Suzan and Gary

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• Awesome property. Once you stay here you will want to keep coming back.

  Awesome property. Once you stay here you will want to keep coming back.

  • Guest Richard and Sylvia
  • Date of stay 04/23/11
  • Review Submitted 04/23/11
  I write this as we are sitting in the unit. We have been coming to this unit for over 15 years. It was starting to show its age. Since you took possession of this unit the change has been wonderful. New furniture, appliances and freshening up has made it much nicer to stay in. It has everything you need and then more. We booked through an agency here who have been very good too. We plan to continue our vacations here.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Richard and Sylvia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I was surprised to see it, since you've rented thru an agency and not directly thru us. Wow, I can't believe you've been staying in our condo for 15 years. We bought the condo in April '09 and have really worked hard to make it a nice place to stay, and will continue to do just that! Thanks again for your comments and hope you will continue to choose our condo! Suzan Slayden

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• Wonderful Location - Terrific place to stay!

  Wonderful Location - Terrific place to stay!

  • Guest Kathleen
  • Date of stay 03/19/11
  • Review Submitted 04/03/11
  We had a wonderful time at this condo. It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The owner was very easy to work with and was very responsive to our questions. The location is wonderful. We enjoyed hearing the sounds of the sea and seeing the gulf "ocean" right from our bedroom and living room too! The decor of the condo was wonderful - very bright and cheery with lots of extra that many places don't have. The kitchen was well equipped but with so many wonderful restaurants a short drive away we rarely cooked in! The pool and hot tub were wonderful additions. We enjoyed our stay so much we are already talking of returning next year. You can't beat it for location and amenities both inside and out!

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

  Owner response: Kathleen, Thank you so your wonderful review of our condo... those are just the comments that we would hope people would say. We want people to feel that they are in a special place when they come to our condo on the beach. I ditto what you said about the great places to eat... Gary and I rarely cook either when we're there. Most of the restaurants are not big name chains or franchises, they are locally owned and draw people from all around for their renowned food and dining atmosphere. Hope you come back next year! Suzan

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  • Guest Kathleen
  • Date of stay 03/19/11
  • Review Submitted 04/01/11
  Hi Suzan We are having a wonderful time at your condo. It is perfect for us. I love seeing the beautiful waters from our bedroom and the living room too! We've gone to a Pirates game in Bradenton, tomorrow we see a Nat's game (our home team). We've seen Ybor city, had dinner at Berns Steak House (worth every calorie), and a place my husband's dermatologist recommended called the Beach Bistro on a little island beach to the south. This after noon we play golf at Largo Golf Course and then dine at Guppy's. The weather has been perfect! We love the condo - it's very well kept and well appointed! It is going to be hard to go home on Saturday - back to rainy cold weather - in VA and WV. We are already talking of doing this again! Thanks! Kathleen

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• AMAZING CONDO

  AMAZING CONDO

  • Guest Lucy
  • Date of stay 10/17/10
  • Review Submitted 04/03/11
  This was one of the biggest highlights of my life...we celebrated our 50 Anniversary and it was so divine....wish I could do it all over again...the condo is just exactly like it is stated...maybe better...walking distances to many nice restaurants...my favorite was the beautiful sunsets....loved it...loved it...would highly recommend....thanks Suzan for allowing us to stay at your beautiful condo....

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

  Owner response: It is such a blessing to share our condo with people who are celebrating special times in their lives... especially a 50 year anniversary! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and it was a memorial event for the two of you. God bless you, Suzan

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• Sandcastle North at Indian Rocks Beach

  Sandcastle North at Indian Rocks Beach

  • Guest Angie
  • Date of stay 06/26/10
  • Review Submitted 07/02/10
  We are just finishing our week at this Sandcastle North condo. It has been a great value with plenty of room for six guests. The property was clean, well decorated, and the owner was very helpful. We would recommend this property in the future.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Spring Break 2010

  Spring Break 2010

  • Guest Jeannie
  • Date of stay 03/20/10
  • Review Submitted 03/29/11
  This was one great condo! It was very clean, comfortable and the view was amazing! There were so many things to do that were within walking distance. We felt safe the whole time and it was truly a vacation to remember! The Sladen's were very nice people and easy to work with. Would definately stay there again!! Thanks so much Susan!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Jeannie, Thank you so much for your positive feedback about our condo. We're really glad you enjoyed our condo, the view, and the surroundings. We've bought new furniture for the living room and dining room since you were there. We would love to have you back again! Thanks again, Suzan

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  • Guest Barry and Betty
  • Date of stay 03/06/10
  • Review Submitted 04/01/11
  Suzan I just wanted to tell you what a great time we had at the SandCastle North. It was a pleasure to walk into your condo, after a long, long day of travel, and see the sun setting over the Gulf. Perfect end to a frustrating day… Thanks for all the “creature comforts” of home!! Betty

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  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 12/27/09
  • Review Submitted 03/25/10
  Suzan, Well, we arrived this afternoon and your place is awesome. We love everything about it and we're all looking forward to a week of making wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sue and family

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• Sand Castle North in Heart of Indian Rocks Beach

  Sand Castle North in Heart of Indian Rocks Beach

  • Guest Mcourt
  • Date of stay 10/18/09
  • Review Submitted 03/29/10
  Located in the heart of Indian Rocks Beach, the condominium is centrally located with restaurants in walking distance. The condominium is small and easily accessible to the pool area and beach. Good accommodations recently renovated. Excellent Sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Very children friendly. Tampa and St. Pete Beach very close. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Absolutely GORGEOUS!

  Absolutely GORGEOUS!

  • Guest Crabby Gabby
  • Date of stay 10/03/09
  • Review Submitted 03/26/10
  Very private and beautifully decorated! Great place to take the family and close enough to major theme parks to have some extra fun!

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

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