Treasure Island 901, 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beachfront, Pet Friendly

No need to choose between spectacular gulf views and luxurious amenities: Treasure Island 901 offers both. Directly overlooking the beach and the Gulf of Mexico, the 3-bedroom corner unit includes a huge wraparound balcony, free WiFi, and seaside-perfect furnishings. And unlike most other condos, this one will allow a dog smaller than 30 pounds (for an additional, nonrefundable $250 fee upon arrival).

You’ll no doubt be spending much of your time on Treasure Island 901’s balcony. Bring your morning coffee outside and watch dolphins frolic in the sparkling gulf waters; time cocktail hour so that you can marvel at the fiery sunset while lazing on the balcony’s chairs. You can access the balcony not only from the living area but also through sliding glass doors in all 3 bedrooms.

Two of the bedrooms feature king-size beds, while the 3rd includes a queen. This makes Treasure Island 901 perfect for a getaway with several other couples. If you bring the kids along or have additional guests, they can sleep in the living area; both sofas open into queen-size beds, so that the unit can accommodate 10 overnight guests in all. The master bedroom has a private bathroom with double sinks and a shower with dual heads, for a spalike experience. The 2nd bathroom is accessible through one of the bedrooms as well as through the unit’s hall. All 3 bedrooms have their own TV, along with plenty of storage.

The nearly floor-to-ceiling windows of the living area ensure that you can admire the gulf view even as you stretch out on a sofa to watch a movie on the 50” flat-screen TV, curl up in the armchair with a book, or sit at the breakfast table with your laptop to surf the web. This corner table seats 4; a larger dining table just off the kitchen seats 6, and there’s rooms for 4 more at the adjacent breakfast bar.

Treasure Island’s idyllic locale means you’re within walking distance of several restaurants and just a quick drive from even more. You’ll also find that the unit’s kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances, cookware, and tableware you could possibly need. There’s even a blender for mixing up margaritas to enjoy on the balcony and a dishwasher so that you have more time to spend on the beach. And speaking of time-savers, unit 901 has its own washer and dryer too.

The Treasure Island complex has myriad amenities of its own. Upon arrival, you’ll receive parking passes and wristbands that entitle everyone in your group to use the facilities, all in exchange for a one-time $20 registration fee (don’t worry: that fee is per condo, not per person). You can then take advantage of the 120-foot swimming pool and the surrounding deck, which includes a hot tub, chaises for drying off in the sun, and gazebos for lounging in the shade. There’s even a seasonal poolside café. If you prefer to barbecue, you can use the charcoal grills on the poolside deck or the gas grills on the deck outside the 3rd floor of the parking lot. Treasure Island has a fitness center too, with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight-bench area.

Of course, you can also get plenty of exercise right on—or just off—the beach: windsurfing, parasailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, or just walking along the crystalline sands collecting shells and shark’s teeth. Or walk, drive, or bike to St. Andrews State Park and hike among its nature trails, snorkel or fish off the rock jetty, or try geocaching.

However you spend your time during your stay at Treasure Island 901, one thing is certain: You’re going to love it here. In fact, because beachfront rentals are so popular, during high season the unit can be rented only by the week, with a Saturday arrival. So don’t delay; make your reservation today, and start planning your dream vacation.