Best of both worlds: Close to everything and away from the crowds
About the property
- Condo850 sqft
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay14 - 30 nights
1 bedroom/ 1 bath ground floor on canal
After spending a busy day swimming at Florida's beautiful beaches, shopping at the outlets or visiting Busch Gardens come home to this 1BR/1BA condo located on Beach Drive in a quiet gated community and barbeque on your patio that sits right on a canal. Has a large patio and Weber Genesis propane BBQ . only downstairs units here can have a gas BBQ in the complex. Coquina Key is one of Tampa Bay's best kept secrets.
This 1BR/1BA condo is within a beautiful landscaped 24 hour gated community in the south Waterside complex. The condo sits directly on a canal and the lake can be viewed from the bedroom. The ground floor unit means no stairs to deal with when dragging in your luggage or groceries.
We are happy to accommodate you for anything from a short term (2 weeks) holiday to a full seasonal rental (depending on the season).
The condo is fully furnished and you need only bring your bathing suit and sun lotion. All linens, kitchen equipment, etc. is provided. We’ve even provided a cooler and beach towels for your days at the pool or beach.
The unit is tiled (bedroom has wood laminate flooring) and has quality furnishings. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes full size dishwasher, large microwave, garbage disposal, refrigerator and electric stove. Coffee maker, toaster, etc. are also included.
The master bedroom has a king sized bed and good closet and dresser storage for your clothes. The bedroom has a view of the Waterside lake and fountain.
The living room has a pull out queen sofa bed. The dining area has a Henredon 6 place dining table.
Entertainment equipment includes basic cable for the 46” Plasma TV, a Blu-ray DVD player. . WiFi is available at the condo and at the Yacht Club.
The back patio sits directly on a canal with no boats blocking your view. A gas grill, wrought iron dining set and gliding chairs are provided. Catch your fish and cook it on the grill without leaving your patio.
Complex facilities include 2 pools, 24 hour gym, Laundromat and a fully licensed yacht club where you can enjoy the game on one of the large screen TVs over a beer or soda or sit outside and enjoy the view of Tampa Bay and look for dolphins or manatees. Some nights the Yacht Club staff offers light meals like Taco Tuesday or Sliders night. Special events with music are also scheduled periodically.
The two pools are both resort type pools with one adjacent to the yacht club and sits directly on Tampa Bay and the other next to the gym and over looks the lake. The bayside pool is heated and includes a hot tub spa, ice machine and a pier from which you can fish. The second pool includes gym facilities, Laundromat, sauna and shower/ changing area.
For the more active vacationer there are 2 lighted tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball court, shuffle board, horseshoes, corn hole, golf driving range (pitching and putting), gym and sand volleyball court.
We reside in Waterside South also, so if you have any problems or need something like beach chairs for your day at the beach or a large pot to cook up some local clams, we will try to help you. The Business Center on site is in the condo administrative areas and can print or fax documents for. On weekends, we can also print anything (like boarding passes) that you may need (we also may be able to help).
Waterside South is a fully fenced complex with 24 hour security at the gates and has 88 acres of landscaped grounds to insure your privacy.
We accept pets ( which may be limited by HOA rules) and there is a dog park on site. We are dog lovers and can offer dog sitting services for well behaved dogs.
Owner
Michael Gallagher
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 11, 2018
About Michael Gallagher
We are residents of Waterside South who moved here as a result of a VRBO stay at the complex. We are retired and live in the complex, so are available for any questions or problems. We lived in Europe for about 15 years and travel frequently, so understand the problems of traveling and hope we can help you out. Michael is a golfer, so is happy to help you out if you want to set up tee times locally.
Michael Gallagher purchased this Condo in 2012
Why Michael Gallagher chose Saint Petersburg
As owners we want to keep the community to as high a standard as possible and being located nearby, we can provide you with any support you may need like restaurant suggestions, best dive diner in the area, shopping, directions, etc. If you find the condo missing something, we may be able to provide it. We are cooks so have a lot of equipment in case you have the urge to have a seafood boil, make a cake or have a picnic.
What makes this Condo unique
Waterside is a quiet gated community, but less than 30 minutes from everything Tampa Bay has to offer. Downtown St Petersburg is a five minute drive away. Sarasota and the Amish area is only a bit further away. At Coquina you can spend the day with the crowds, but get away from them in the evening. With 2 pools there is always enough room for all. There is a bar on-site, so you can walk down and have a drink overlooking Tampa Bay. Non-glass drinks are welcome in the pool area (but not in the pool) Tennis courts are generally empty and we have a pickle ball court, driving range (pitching and putting only), basketball, etc. There is plenty to keep you busy including monthly trivia nights, seasonal festivals, all without leaving the complex.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Accessible
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- King size beds (1), Queen size convertible sofa in living room area.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Tub with shower
Location Type
- Lake ViewLake and fountain can be seen from bedroom
- Water ViewView of canal in rear and water pond/ fountain in front of the unit.
- WaterfrontCondo sits directly on canal leading to Tampa Bay.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedAll bed and bath linens provided. Beach towels also included.
- Air Conditioning
- Fitness Room / EquipmentFull equipped community gym
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Broadband Access
- Living RoomTelevision, DVD, ipod/iphone docking station, cable
- Parking
- Parking Off StreetParking directly in front of condo.
- Parking for RV/Boat/TrailerDry Dock parking is available, but must be arranged in advance to determine if a place is available.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless InternetWi-fi is included in condo.
Kitchen
- MicrowaveNew large high end GE microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsServing for 12 available. All dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans provided. If you need something special, ask us, we love to cook so can provide most anything you need.
- DishwasherNew Whirlpool Elite dishwasher
- KitchenServing for up to 12 people is available. Microwave and dishwasher safe dishes for day to day use is included. We are happy to provide any special items, such as bakeware, you may need if we have them.
- Cooking UtensilsFully equipped kitchen with caphalon and all clad cookware. Outdoor gas grill Weber Genesis.
- OvenIn stove and one in microwave
- Pantry ItemsThere is salt and pepper there, but these items are provided by the renter. If you need something specific, please ask us.
- RefrigeratorFull size refrigerator freezer
- StoveElectric Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningDining area seats 6 inside and patio set seating 4 is available on the patio
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksThere are a few books in the condo, but the development has a lending library.
- DVD Player
- Music LibraryCD library can be provided on request
- Pool TableThere is a pool table at the community center on site.
- Satellite / CableBasic cable is included, but upgrade can be arranged for longer stays (month or longer)
- Stereoiphone docking station with headphone jack adapter
- Television46' Panasonic Plasma TV with a Blu-ray DVD player
- Video LibrarySmart TV allows access to Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, etc if you have a subscription. These are not provided with the condo, but if you have a subscription, you can easily access them.
Outside
- Deck / Patio4 seat wrought iron set and sofa seating
- Lanai / GazeboA covered area is provide on patio. See pictures
- Outdoor Grill
- TennisTennis courts in the community near the condo
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolThe two pools are both resort type pools with one adjacent to the yacht club and sits directly on Tampa Bay and the other next to the gym and over looks the lake. The bayside pool includes a hot tub/ dipping pool, ice machine and a pier from which you can fish. The second pool includes gym facilities, Laundromat, sauna and shower/ changing area.
- Heated Pool
- SaunaSauna unit available at gym side pool area
- Shared Hot TubAvailable at bayside pool
Attractions
- live theater
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- churches
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- outlet shopping
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- sailing
- basketball court
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- paragliding
- pier fishing
- cycling
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Location
Award winning beaches such as De Soto beach are 20 minutes away and most water sports can be accommodated in the area. Fishing pier off the sunshine highway as well as fishing right in your back yard. Downtown St. Petersbug offers a range of dining, shopping, movies, and special events throughout the year. The Sundial has been recently renovated with gourmet shops, clothing, wine, etc. Sports fans can catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Multiple golf course are also in the area with St. Petersburg Country Club less than 10 minutes from the condo. Ellenton Outlets are about 30 minutes away. Animal lovers can take a tour of the Big Cat Rescue which cares for all kinds of large cats, see a tiger up close. Slightly further afield is Busch Gardens located 30 minutes away in Tampa and Orlando/ Disney World can be reached in less than 1.5 hours. There is something here for people of all ages. There is also a bar on-site that overlooks the bay.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Please contact us for specific rates. We offer discounts on last minute rentals or for rentals for extended periods of time. We like to have minimum periods for 14 days, but if we have vacancy, we may consider a shorter term (minimum 7 nights) for last minute rates.