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Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat

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Sand Castle I, your 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star Luxury Home Away from Home
Incomparable Gulf Of Mexico views from your ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star Level luxury room
The views are just as stunning from your own private living room, day or night!
Beach
View from private balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

About this property

Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat

Step into our three-bedroom, two-bath beachfront Blue Harbors Retreat, our 9th-floor condo that sleeps 6 guests. You will be amazed by the stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the large private balcony, accessible from both the living area and master bedroom. While the listing photos are beautiful, they don't fully capture the unparalleled vistas available from this elevated 9th-floor unit.

The first bedroom features a bunk bed with a queen mattress below and a twin on top that can also be used as a cozy den for kids. The second bedroom sleeps 4 with two Queen beds. The spacious master bedroom offers a King bed with an en-suite bathroom and access to the balcony and the ocean views. All bed linens and towels, including beach towels, are provided. The kitchen opens to the dining area and living room overlooking the sea.

Blue Harbors Retreat's beachfront location allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline right from your doorstep. The condo also features a heated pool, hot tub, BBQ grills, beach volleyball, and a tropical green space.

Just steps away, you’ll find the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf, restaurants like Aloha-to-Go and Villa Gallace Italian, and popular spots such as JD's Lounge, Jake's Cantina, and more.

Our Blue Harbors Retreat is about 90 miles from Orlando attractions. It is 45 minutes from downtown Tampa attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, and The Florida Aquarium. John's Pass is about a 15-minute drive south for shopping, and beautiful downtown St. Pete, just 17 miles away, offers many restaurants, bars, the Dali Museum, Chihuly Collection, and fantastic shopping!

Please note: Our building, Sandcastle I, is presently undergoing renovations, including the replacement of all balcony railings. While our unit’s railing has already been replaced, the work is still in progress across the building. We expect the renovations to be completed well before your stay, but there is a possibility it might not be finished exactly on time. We will keep any booked guests updated as their trip approaches to ensure that they are fully informed.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Holding a large party or other events at the property may be grounds for termination of rental without refund of balance of rental or safety deposit

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this apartment is near a water park and 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 Pier 60 Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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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-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat on Dec 13, 2026 start from $427, 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.

What time is check-in at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores apartment 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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week at Blue Harbors Retreat. The location is great! The view from the balcony suring sunset is breathtaking! The property is updated and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic condo with unbelievable view! Unit is very clean, stocked and ready to enjoy. The view on the balcony is fantastic-sit and drink morning coffee and watch the dolphins swim by. The host has great communication. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Perfect location

The condo was in the perfect location and was very clean. The kitchen had all we needed and the beds were very comfortable. The only thing we would have liked was ceiling fans in the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vita H.

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

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice condo. Update is well done! Love the view!

Definitely would be back again.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Indian shores

This was a great vacation and beautiful area to be at, right on the beach and great frontal views of the Gulf of America . Our apartment was very nice and equally clean, spent 10 days and had a great time, see you again!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene V.

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

Excellent location

So close to beach that you can hear the waves from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis N.

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

Great views and llace

2nd year staying at Sandcastle 1. Great views and nice location. Great having beach chairs and beach wagon available.I ndian shores area starting to get going again. See you next year
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great condo, clean and had everything we needed

Beautiful condo with a great view. We watched a manatee swim back and forth off the coast. Beach was perfect and the pool well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Family time

We loved our stay at Blue Harbor! Beds were comfortable. Ceiling fans would help at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

We enjoyed our stay. Condo manager went above and beyond to help me with a mailing. Beautiful sunsets every night. Everything was clean and stuff was stocked well. The whistling of the broken window is annoying but they are fixing that and the sliding doors soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Beautiful view and clean

My family of 4 had a great time here. The view was just as expected with beautiful views of the ocean and a great place to watch the sunset. The place was clean, had plenty of beach chairs and sand toys to take down with you for the day. My daughter found lots of sand dollars and tons of neat shells. The pool was nice also. They have luggage racks and grocery carts to help load everything in one trip. The host answered all of my questions in a timely manner. If we return to this location we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, and the views of the Gulf from the balcony cannot be beat! Stunning is an understatement! Miguel and Dave, the local manager, were a pleasure to work with. They were both very responsive to any and all questions we had. The location of the condo is fabulous! It seems to be in a quieter, less busy area so the beach almost seemed private. The trolly stop is conveniently located in front of the complex, and is super easy to take anywhere we wanted to go along Gulf Blvd. We would absolutely stay in this unit again. Thanks again, Miguel and Dave!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick U.

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

Stay review

Nice, clean property in nice location. However property was under construction and we were not informed until we were there. We couldn’t use the pool and balconies were being worked on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Gorgeous condo and ocean view

This was our second year at Sandcastle1. We viewed lots of units last year and this year. What a gem we found with Blue Harbors Retreat!! Gorgeous condo with all the amenities our family of five needed. The host was great to work with and responded quickly to messages. The 9th floor offers amazing ocean views! We had a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

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

Great stay in perfect location - Upgraded unit - beautiful view

We stayed Thanksgiving week and were pleasantly surprised to receive a call that the unit had been remodeled (kitchen, bathrooms, furniture). Linens were updated with bed configuration the same. Updated couches. The checkin process was smooth. We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect— walkable to restaurants in both directions. Loved the beach. Host and property manager were communicative and helpful ensuring we had everything. Overall happy with the choice and rental. Only note is the unit is not the most sound proof. Might be a plus to hear waves but also can hear other outside noises.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Windows and doors.

The unit itself was absolutely lovely as was the furnishings. However, the windows and sliders were horrible. The window in one of the bedrooms was actually broken and could have fallen out on the bed. The slider in the living room was hardly usable so we always had to go out through the master bedroom. The air conditioner was so loud that it would roar for about 30 to 40 seconds every time it came on. If you were sitting on the lanai, it was very loud and distracting. and I know they are in process of replacing windows and doors, but this should be done well before renting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Smith Family Vacation

Nice property. Great view. Beautiful kitchen, living room and bedrooms. Would stay here again. However, a bunch of little things that could be easily fixed in a week needs to be done. The windows by the front door are in really bad condition and cant be used. The owner did warn us about this. There was scotch tape covering the front door knob so you wouldn't lock it. Both bathrooms had newer vanities which were nice but the tiling around it was unfinished. The wall behind the master sink looked really cheap because it was finished and painted poorly. The living room lacks window coverings which can be blinding during early evening. Towels and toilet paper were what I would call substandard for this type of unit. Overlapping blank electrical covers by the balcony door Just a bunch of small easy to fix things would make this a fabulous 5 star unit. Hope to try it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

amy t.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Family Vacation

Great views on the beach. Living room, kitchen and master decorated beautifully. Wouldn't stay here again due to a bunch of issues that need to be resolved. Windows in front of the unit by 2 bedrooms are in need of repair and have been for a few weeks. My husband had to work with property manager to apply a "bandaid" fix to the windows. Bag over front door knob so you wouldn't lock it when replacing the lock would have been more beneficial. Third smaller bedroom was unable to be used as it stayed hot the entire stay. No curtains on slider door in living room heated up the unit every afternoon as the sun went down up to 75 in the unit. A/C froze, as well as a/c being an issue all week. It ended up being a working vacation. We've opened an incident with VRBO due resolve issues with property management. We've used VRBO many times over the years and this is the first time we've had any issues of this magnitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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