Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Enjoy the heated pool
A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near War Veteran Memorial Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Balcony
Hot tub on site
Swimming pool
Kitchenette
Dog-friendly
On-site fitness center
Explore the area
St Petersburg, FL
War Veteran Memorial Park
Place, War Veteran Memorial Park
9 min walk
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
13 min drive
Port of Tampa
Place, Port of Tampa
51 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay
Enjoy the magnificent views while relaxing on the private balcony of our waterfront condo located on Boca Ciega Bay! Viewing dramatic sunsets, watching the dolphins play, or just soaking up the Florida sunshine is the recipe for a relaxing vacation. The condo, which is located on the 3rd floor (marina side of the complex), is minutes from many restaurants, shopping malls, St. Petersburg and Madeira Beaches, and John’s Pass Village. The Pinellas Bike Trail is located across the street, Tampa is 35 minutes away, and Sarasota is approximately a 1 hour drive. The area also provides a variety of golf courses for the golf enthusiast! Target, Walmart, and a Publix Supermarket are also minutes away. Our 1 bedroom, 1 bath condominium, is equipped for comfort and style as it has just recently been furnished in September 2018. The bedroom has a king size bed, with a 32-inch mounted flat screen television with HD channels and DVD player. The living room has a sofa, a chair and a half/loveseat, a 42-inch flat screen TV with premium cable channels, and a Blu-ray player for your entertainment. The living room TV is a smart TV. There is a pub style table, with two bar stools for dining. The kitchen boasts a granite countertop, a full-size stove and oven, a new refrigerator, cookware, dinnerware, and utensils. There is a dishwasher (purchased in 2025) and a unitized washer and dryer for laundry needs. The condo has high speed Internet that can also be accessed at the pool. The resort offers an over-sized pool deck, pool, and jacuzzi that overlooks Long Bayou and Boca Ciega Bay. There is elevator access to all floors as well as stairs on either end of the complex. There are trash and recycling dumpsters at either end of the complex.
There is a small fitness center and library located on the first floor that may be used. Doc Ford's restaurant, opened in December 2022, is next door within walking distance of the complex.
Nearest beaches: Madeira Beach 8-minute drive Redington Beach 9-minute drive St. Pete Beach 15-minute drive
The following link provides some information regarding the area: https://bocaciegaresort.com/about/
****We allow one dog (sorry, no cats) weighing no more than 20 lbs. Regardless of how well behaved the dog is, we charge a $75 pet fee. Failure to disclose any and all pets will result in the forfeiture of the entire damage deposit. Failure to "pick up" after your dog will result in a fine levied by the Board and will be deducted from your security deposit***********
***** Please read Boca Ciega's Rules and Policies and the rental agreement prior to booking. Violation of the rules and any fines or notices by the condo association will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. *******
******If there are more than 2 adults staying in the condo, there will be an additional charge assessed. *******
****** Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10 am in order for the housekeeper to prepare the unit properly. ******* All payments must go through VRBO as we do not accept direct payment of any type.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be less than 20 lbs and approved by owner
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking including electronic cigarettes
Please do not leave the patio door open while the air conditioning is turned on.
The air conditioning setting is not programmed to go below 68 degrees.
DO NOT PUT ANYTHING EXCEPT TOILET PAPER IN THE TOILET.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 727722
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
St. Petersburg
Located in St. Petersburg, this condo is on the waterfront. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Ready for a night out? Consider Jannus Live and The BayCare Sound. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
St Petersburg, FL
What's nearby
War Veteran Memorial Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
Raymond James Stadium - 43 min drive - 46.5 km
Port of Tampa - 51 min drive - 55.3 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 14 min walk
Cody's Original Roadhouse - 12 min walk
Texas Roadhouse
Subway - 3 min drive
Steak 'n Shake
Frequently asked questions
Does Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay?
As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay on Aug 4, 2026 start from $219, 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.
Is Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic Views of Boca Ciega Bay located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of War Veteran Memorial Park and Bay Pines VA Medical Center. St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The condo was equipped with everything one would need. Very clean, great view from balcony. Host was great to deal with. Would stay there again no question.
The condo is in an excellent location. Everything was there that we could possibly need. The check-in was easy. We definitely recommend it to others and will hopefully stay there again soon.
Absolutely beautiful views, lovely property, easy parking, gorgeous pool/spa area - and excellent location to access beaches or downtown St. Pete. A small snafu was addressed promptly and properly. Absolutely would stay here again!
CJ H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
May 13, 2018
What a view!
We enjoyed our stay here. The view from the balcony was beautiful. We loved watching the dolphins and birds, and the boats coming and going. The condo was clean and comfortable, nicely decorated. The grounds were well kept as well.
Beaches and stores were a short drive away.
Very nice property. Neat clean had all the amenities we needed to make our stay very relaxing. We even did carry out for dinner just to enjoy the magnificent view on the balcony. Thank you John and Elizabeth for opening up your property for us to enjoy
I enjoyed my stay in this lovely apartment. Fantastic view of the bay. Bed was very comfy and everything was provided. My only slight criticism was the crockery some of which has seen better days. Otherwise, all good. The owner was very responsive to requests.
Romy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2023
One of the requests the guest made was for a tea KETTLE. We provide a tea POT, but not a kettle. In the 8 years that we owned the condo, we only had one other request for a kettle and that guest ultimately never booked. We only provide the basic kitchen items as we cannot accommodate every item a guest wants. This seemed to us to be a very small matter where the guest could either go to a store and purchase the tea kettle or for the one week's stay boil water in the pots provided. Regardless, we purchased the tea kettle immediately.
The cookery was replaced in May of this year, so we are not sure why this is a criticism.
Otherwise, all was good. The guest was clean and maintained the condo.
Wonderful stay! When we opened the sliding doors to the balcony, it was as if we added a room. The unit is on the quiet side of the complex. So relaxing!! We saw dolphins every day. We had a problem with the kitchen faucet and John was on it immediately!! The only negative was that the bedroom carpet could use a thorough cleaning or perhaps replaced!
I would definitely return!
We have stayed in this condo several times. John is very quick to respond to any questions. We love to sit and watch dolphins from the balcony. The bed is comfortable. I like that there is a washer & dryer. Great place for a relaxing get away!
I needed a get-a-way for a few days just to recoup. After renting this condo for a few days a am truly revitalized. the view was amazing and the place was very clean. I woke up every morning and had breakfast on the balcony watching the sunrise. The location was excellent and not that far from the beach. I would definitely rent this condo again and recommend to my friends.
Thank you John and Elizabeth for great communication and making your space like home for us. Check in was smooth and the condo was very well equipped. And that mattress pad (awesome) extremely comfortable, Looking forward to our next visit… Kat&Al
A beautiful place to stay you will love it we had a good the place is beautiful the views or spectacular. the owner did a good job with their place. We enjoy it 😊
This was our 7th stay at Boca Ciega Resort, our 2nd time staying in condo 318. The views from the balcony and pool are beautiful and very relaxing. It's always fun to sit and watch for dolphins, manatees, and rays to swim past. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
We did enjoy our 2wk stay and the view was great but the unit needs some TLC. The owner John was very nice to deal with and addressed the plumbing problem the best he could while being out of state. We had to stay at the condo for the first 2-3 days so plumbers could be there for the issue, which should have only been one visit if it had been done correctly the first time(plumbing company's fault). Now, for the other issues: AC does not cool the unit well as it only goes down to 68 and runs constantly, the washer leaks and water runs down to the pantry closet and kitchen area. When I made the other owner, which I'm assuming was the wife, aware of this issue, she was dismissive about it. She said the housekeeper didn't mention it. Maybe housekeeping didn't know to look for the leak. We washed 2 loads of clothes and the washer left about a half gallon to a gallon of water in the floor. The dishwasher does not adequately clean, the balcony has a good view but the umbrella fell apart when attempting to use it and we had to purchase one as I cannot be in direct sunlight-there is no shade from sun on this balcony-owner John kindly reimbursed us for it, the folding chairs on top of the outside storage closet are severely rusted and I would not use them, upon arriving there was 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 dishwasher tab, 1 trash bag under the sink for a 14 day stay. So as soon as we got there we had to go back out to the store because we arrived on Christmas Eve. The 1 pan in the oven was old, tattered and should have been thrown away, the 2 frying pans were the same. Also, the bed has this extremely hot latex like foam topper on it and it makes you sweat because it has no breathability. Unit needs to be updated, things need to be stocked, and appliances need replacing. I wish I could have given a better review but I feel its always best to be honest.
April B.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2022
Unfortunately, the previous guest prior to this reviewer either intentionally or accidentally dropped a bar of soap in the toilet causing it to clog. As we would like for everyone to act in a responsible manner, this is just not the case. We addressed the clogged toilet immediately calling a plumber out on two, not three, different occasions and each call was the first call of the morning. It is a misrepresentation of the facts that the reviewer had to stay in the condo for “2-3 days” as in reality the plumber was there for an hour each visit. If the reviewer had plans or needed to leave the condo for any reason while we took care of the plumbing issue, she should have communicated that to us and we would have made other arrangements. If it was “the plumbing company’s fault,” then why include in a review for the owner? The owners did everything they could to rectify the issue on a timely basis.
The air conditioning unit is purposely set to go no lower than 68 degrees as recommended by the AC company. This is to deter anyone from setting the temperature at some ridiculous level and leaving for the day and incurring an unnecessary electric bill. Also, it should be noted that this particular reviewer stayed in the condo in mid-December into January, so any temperature below the 68 degree level is unreasonable. Additionally, we have owned the condo for 7+ years and have never had anyone complain that the temperature wasn’t cool enough-even in the mid-summer months.
As for the washer leaking, the reviewer did not notify us immediately that the washer was leaking nor did any previous guest or did our housekeeper notice any leaking. Once we were apprised TWO DAYS AFTER THEY CHECKED OUT that the washer was leaking we addressed the issue, which was an intermittent problem that was a simple fix. It is curious how the communication was great prior to her arrival, but she “forgot” to tell me about this. We pride ourselves on repairing any issue quickly.
We are under no obligation to leave any beach chairs or umbrellas for guests to use. There are many times other guests leave their items behind unbeknownst to us. Any discretionary item is there for anyone to use and if it is not to that guest’s satisfaction they can buy their own items and use them. We reluctantly permitted this guest to purchase an umbrella for which she was reimbursed, but once we saw the size of it in a picture we quickly had our housekeeper return it as it was clearly a liability on the patio.
The condo had a great view and we enjoyed watching the wild life and the boat traffic from the balcony. Located very close to the Pinellas Trail we really enjoyed our walks and running on the trail each day of our visit. Condo is very close to some great restaurant’s which we also enjoyed!
All the condo's here are on the smaller side. The unit is well furnished, clean and updated. The view of the intercostal is grand, the sunsets are beautiful. this condo had everything we needed. especially love the tall chairs and table and ceiling fan on the balcony. Plan on a car or uber to get around.
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Boca Ciega Resort! This was our 5th stay at this complex. We love sitting on the balcony and looking for marine life. We also love the fact that the pool area is never crowded. This year we brought our bikes and spent tome riding on the Pinellas Trail! We highly recommend Boca Ciega Resort!
We loved staying at this place. The condo was great, clean, in a great location and just a perfect size for our family. Our favorite part was the balcony. The kids enjoyed watching dolphins go by, the birds flying by and the boats. The view was incredible. John and Elizabeth were great hosts! We will definitely stay here again!
Avia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nina B.
Aug 2, 2018
Just what we needed. Quiet and peaceful. Not crowded.