Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family of 4 had a great time

Guest: Suzanne and Derek (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

Thank you Paul for your attention to detail and quick responses. Everything we needed for a great time was included. We only had a few days to stay and were greatful not to have to go to the store for anything. The beach chairs and umbrella were a nice touch. We used the in room washer more than once. My favorite was sipping coffee on the balcony looking at the water. Everything was exactly as you say in your brochure.

Owner response:So glad that you enjoyed our vacation rental! We're a family of four, too, and the King-size bedroom with a Queen sofa-pullout & 2 bathrooms makes the condo just right for us too. I like to think that we compete very well for your hard earned vacation dollars by providing an excellent quality vacation rental with great service and attention to detail. Sounds like we share some of the same favorite routines. My wife and I love to have morning coffee on the balcony and just take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful beach. Thanks so much ofr your review!. There's no better advertisement than a customer's testomonial and we strive to exceed expectations. Hope you make your way back again in the future. It's great to have guests like you and your family!

Recommended for:Families with young children

wonderful vacation property

Guest: maggie (nfld)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11 Review Submitted: 03/20/11

The 5th floor condo provided an excellent view of the white sand and blue/green ocean, very close proximity (five minute walk) to grocery/ drug store/general amenities/ and liquor store shopping. The condo was very clean and well presented with a new queen size sleeper sofa (very comfortable to sleep on), flat screen TV and bar stools. Beautiful patio with ocean and boulevard view. Thanks for a great vacation...see you next year.

Owner response:Thanks for your kind remarks! We're so glad you enjoyed our property and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future! Being located directly on the beach and being able to walk 3 to 5 minutes to almost anything that you need is what we were drawn to when we purchased the condo. We added the bar stools and hi-def tv in November 2010 and the new sofabed in January 2011. We're happy that they've added to our guest's overall vacation experience.

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

Bike lovers

Guest: bosa (Montreal)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/16/10

Very nice place. We spent very good vacation. Everything was ready when we arrived. Very clean and confy.Weather was great too. We enjoyed are meals on the balcony with nice view on the beach. We were swimming a lot in the gulf water (very calm) and sometimes in the pool. We did bicycle on Pinellas Trail and we liked it a lot. We start on bikes from condo passing by Gulf blvd and Passadena Ave. (on bike friendly sidewalk) to reach Pinellas Trail (about 6km). We did 100km. Trail overpasses are sometimes very challenging. It was fun.

Owner response:"Bike lovers" - you were a pleasure to work with and we're so glad that you enjoyed your stay as well as some of the great features of the condo and the area. St Pete's certainly has something for everyone. We spent some time in the condo shortly after your stay and did some upgrades to the unit. Hopefully you'll get a chance to enjoy them if you return in the future. Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a note.

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

Great Condo on the Beach

Guest: kitch (New Brunswick Canada )
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

We stayed in your condo last fall and are really looking forward to staying there again in Sept. We had a wonderful time - the condo and the location are great - right on the beach with a lovely private pool and seating area. We took long walks on the beach in the morning, spent sunny afternoons laying around the pool and watched beach sunsets from the balcony. The area was well maintained and everyone was really friendly and helpful. There were so many restaurants and stores within walking distance . The beach trolley was an added bonus as we were able to visit back and forth with our friends and go to various attractions all through the area. I recommend this condo for anyone looking for a bright modern condo on the nicest beach in Florida.

Owner response:Thanks so much for taking the time to review our property. We're so glad that you enjoyed our vacation rental and that you're planning a return visit. We think that one of the greatest features of the unit is the location. Right on the beach but at the same time, close to everything. While we may be biased, we also think that St Pete Beach is the nicest beach in Florida. We think that we've done a nice job of keeping the condo well-maintained, bright and modern too but it's really nice when our guests provide the validation. We aim to do improvements each and every year to ensure that our guests have a great vacation experience! I think that you'll find the improvements that we've made this year to be equally tasteful. Thanks again for your business - we appreciate that you're choosing our vacation rental again this year!

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

Great Condo!!

Guest: Kerry (Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

Great place to stay. Right on the beach, within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. You have to try Snapper's, food was amazing!! 2nd bathroom was a plus. Enjoyed everything about the trip!! Oh and something not mentioned to us youngsters, the office at this resort says you have to be 25 to check-in. I'm 23 and they let us stay as long as we weren't partying.

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

great place

Guest: vjaw (Newfoundland)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

great place, right on the beach, across the street from restaurants, coffee shop, dollar store, grocery store and pharmacy. Pool and grounds clean. Had a great time.

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

Guest: DeNorris (McDonough GA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/03/09

Great place, really nice, pictures are very accurate. The beach was very close, it was really quiet, especially in the morning while people were exercising. Grocery store, beach, resturants, all within walking distance. Busch Gardens was about 40 minutes away but it was a good quick ride. Overall it was very nice, good location within the building as well, you can see the beach from the balcony very well, and the sun rises in the window every morning. We had a great time.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/05/06

JUST CELEBRATED OUR 25th ANNIVERSARY AT GULFSTRAND ON ST. PETE BEACH. ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERYTHING; THE CONDO WAS BEAUTIFUL WITH PLENTY OF LINENS AND TOWELS, THE VIEW WAS BREATHTAKING AS WE ENJOYED SPENDING A GREAT AMOUNT OF TIME RELAXING ON THE BALCONY AND WALKING ON THE BEACH WAS WONDERFUL. WOULD WE STAY AGAIN? ABSOLUTELY !!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/06 Review Submitted: 03/03/06

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/04 Review Submitted: 10/28/04

The condo was very nice. It was very comfortable and had all of the amenities you would need. We were spoiled by all of the conveniences - plus being right on the beach and the gorgeous sunsets. Having two baths was an added bonus. Had vacationed at St. Pete Beach previously and now have a great place to return to!

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Guest: Barbara Artel_HAC16594 (Canton, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/01/04 Review Submitted: 08/09/04

Very nice place, loved the intimacy of it, but it's also right in the middle of everything! Will definitely save information for future use!

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Guest: Lainieduke (Conshohocken, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/07/04

We have just returned from a wonderful week at this condo, the view was beautiful we watched the sun set from the balcony just about every night. The location was great.If you should go to St. Pete's make sure to try The Friendly Fisherman and Silas Steakhouse. I have told many of our friends and family about this condo and we hope to make a return trip but this time with more of the family.

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Guest: Guy and Judy
Date of Stay: 01/24/04 Review Submitted: 01/23/04

(Entered online by owner from hand-written guestbook in condo) Wonderful and relaxing week. Came for the beach and sunshine and we had it all. The view of the beach was great. Hope to be back again in the near future. One of our favorite restaurants was just down the street from here, it's called the Hurricane. Go early to get a seat on the rooftop. If not up to driving, across the street is Bennigan's which is great also. Regards, Guy and Judy

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Guest: Bobby, Kim, Shelley, and Josh
Date of Stay: 01/24/04 Review Submitted: 01/23/04

(Entered online by owner from hand-written guestbook in condo) We came down for 3 days and ended up staying 6!! We just couldn't leave!! The weather was beautifull, sunny and a warm 78 degrees. Our unit was immaculate and inviting!! We enjoyed the beach, shops, and nearby Busch Gardens!! The Pasedena Steakhouse in Pasadena was GREAT. We will definitely come back next year and bring friends.

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Guest: Mike and Karen
Date of Stay: 01/24/04 Review Submitted: 01/23/04

(Entered online by owner from hand-written guestbook in condo) We were here 7 days. This is a great condo! We came to St. Pete Beach quite often and always stay at a hotel or motel. Some of the restaurants we enjoyed are: Skidders Scrumpy's PJ's Oyster Bar Philthy Phil's Billy's on Tierra Verde (great place) BonAire-Bill's Sandbar (try the grilled hotdog with cheese) Player's Club (in the Best Western) Jimmy B's for entertainment We are moving here soon, so hopefully we won't have to rent again.

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