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The Tropical Courtyard Paradise🌴 on St. Pete Beach🌞⛱️🌊 Friendly Native #502

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Private Courtyard Entrance. Secure combination lock/deadbolt entry.
Spacious Courtyard Entrance/Dining/Relaxation area. Secure combination/deadbolt
Spacious heated Pool. Upham Beach/Gulf of Mexico is just behind the tall palms.
Boardwalk to Upham Beach
Sunset on Upham Beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Pete Beach, FL
  • Place, Upham Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Corey Ave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Tropical Courtyard Paradise🌴 on St. Pete Beach🌞⛱️🌊 Friendly Native #502

Welcome to Paradise🌴 on the beach🌞⛱️🌊 at Friendly Native #502!
This charming, cozy, well-appointed/fully stocked ground floor 1 Bedroom Unit with its own Private Entrance, Courtyard & spacious heated Pool. A short 1 minute walk to either St. Pete's beautiful Upham Beach on the Gulf of America or all the abundant Nightlife & Restaurants on Gulf Blvd. Free WiFi (Spectrum high speed Internet) & 2 separate 32" HD TV's (Living Room with sofa bed & Bedroom Queen Size bed), have all premium, movie, news, & sports channels. Recently installed bedroom wall and ceiling soundproofing guarantees a good night sleep. This Unit is affordably priced for the Budget Conscious desiring a Premium Beach Location.

This charming 1 Bedroom Unit has all the amenities of home. Shop the local grocery stores and dine in, or visit the many inexpensive Restaurants along Gulf Blvd. Complimenting the recently renovated kitchen, the Refrigerator and Pantry are stocked with many essentials and snacks. Bring only your swim wear and flip flops as there's a Beach Wagon, Cooler, Beach Chairs, Noodles, Beach Umbrella, Boogie Board, Big Beach Towels, and more waiting for you.

Just outside your door, enjoy the relaxing use of your own private shaded courtyard complete with lounge chairs. There too, are a dining table & chairs. Our spacious heated pool & lounge area is located around the corner, on Beach Plaza. The beautiful Palm shaded garden area on Sunset Way has a Tiki Hut and Shuffleboard Court. A Bar-B-Q area with picnic tables are available to you, too.

Both our entire pool and garden areas now have FREE WiFi access.

We also give our Guests Electronic Free Parking in all available spaces around the Friendly Native & neighboring Gulf Winds. Guest must provide their vehicle make, model & license plate information prior to check in for registration with the Parking Bureau.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

St. Pete Beach

Located in St. Pete Beach, this condo is near theme parks 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 Pass-a-Grille Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Jannus Live and North Shore Aquatic Center. With snorkelling, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St. Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Upham Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Corey Ave - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Reef - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice place to stay. Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great Trip

The location was great, the property was clean and well stocked, and check-in and check-out were easy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dj B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as stated and the host was great! Will definitely revisit!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach condo within a few steps to the beach. Had anything and everything you need and even things you didn’t know you would need. Complimentary snacks and wine! What a wonderful touch. I highly recommend this condo and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! It had everything you could possibly need for a beach vacation! We loved the beach chairs, wagon, and cooler! The place was clean and well-stocked with essentials. It is a quick walk to the beach and all the local shops and restaurants/bars. Pat & Gerry were very responsive and informative. We will definitely be back! Thank you Pat & Gerry!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Close to beach

Loved the close walk to the beach and the special treats left by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay, we hope to Host you again, our Guaranteed 15% Return Guest Discount will be applied at your future booking with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen j.

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

Vacation

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect with all the amenities close to hand. Gerry and Pat were perfect hosts and gave us loads to tips and information. The apartment has everything you need for a great stay. The beach is less than a couple of minutes walk away from the front door. Thank you Pat & Gerry for a great holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Perfect

Excellent location. Clean and the hosts were extremely helpful. I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Jason, thank you for your stay with us. Safe & Happy Travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Fab location with great hosts

This was the second time we have stayed at this lovely resort. The pool was the perfect temperature and our whole vacation was just perfect. I can recommend this property as a must stay. Thank you to the owners who always go the extra mile to make sure you have a stress free holiday
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Amazing location and best Hosts!

This property was not only conveniently located right on oceanfront. They have a plethora of snacks and coffee when you arrive. Their hospitality is some of the best I’ve witnessed. Patt and Gerry are some of the best people that I’ve ever had the pleasure of renting from!! You won’t regret your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank You Christy for your stay with us again. We look forward to your next stay, our previously offered & promised Return Guest Discount will be applied at booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby K.

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

Perfect location

This was our 3rd stay at this property. We love the location and Gerald is easy to get in touch with and he gets right back with us when we contact him. We love the patio!
Stayed 41 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay Debby, we look forward to hosting you again. Your Return guest Discounts will be applied at booking.. Until then, safe and happy travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Great location condo

The hosts were very easy to communicate with, they responded quickly to our questions. The fridge was stocked with many essentials and extras The condo is somewhat dated, but very clean and bed was comfortable. Great beach location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Quiet Getaway

Very cozy, well appointed 1 bedroom. Ground floor, private entrance with patio., close to Upham Beach and restaurants. The owners were delightful to deal with and thought of all the details to visit gteat@
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you Bob for staying with us, it's a pleasure, we welcome your return anytime with our guaranteed Return Guest Discount at booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unit was very clean, comfortable and cozy. Also extremely quiet and relaxing. Pool was wonderful and warm. Beautiful beach with perfect lovely sand. The unit was fully stocked with many things that made our vacation complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

😎

Great location well stocked with everything you will need for a comfortable stay! Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your stay, we look forward to your return and guaranteed Return Guest Discount then.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Holiday on the beach

We found everything exactly as we expected. Pat & Gerry we in contact when we need information and we’re perfect hosts. The apartment was only a one minutes walk to the beach which was perfect. We will definitely be coming back to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Amazing Property

Our property was clean and the hosts were great with communicating with us. It was exactly what we wanted. The host added special little touches like a basket of snacks and HBA items
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Great location

We love the location. The courtyard at our unit is a real bonus. The condo is stocked cery well for immediate check-in. From the washroom toiletries to the well stocked kitchen, there is no need to race out to do shopping. Pat and Gerry are terrific and attentive hosts. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 50 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Thank you Susan, we genuinely enjoy hosting both you and Danny and look forward to doing so again next year. Safe & Happy Travels! Pat & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great Relaxing Time

The condo is in a really great location within walking distance from most everything. We did notice a bit of a musty smell (maybe just needs a dehumidifier or something) but other than that it was super clean and was actually stocked with most all the necessities. The water pressure in the shower was superb and loved having a tv in both rooms. It was great to have the beach umbrella and chairs to use out by the ocean which was just steps away. The pool was also wonderful and clean. Overall, this was a really nice place and we would highly recommend it. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2025
Thank you for your stay, and for mentioning the issue. Our A/C tech resolved the issue and changed the filter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha L.

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

Great place

My husband and I had a great time during our stay here. We had a little hiccup with our flight to Florida being cancelled and changed to the next day. Pat and Gerry were great and understanding with our late check in. They also were very responsive when we had a few little things happen during our stay there. The condo was great for the two of us, close to the beach and we enjoyed having on site heated pool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Tanisha, and indeed a great pleasure meeting both you and your husband. As your flight was delayed, a full refund was sent for your missed day and as promised, due to the inclement weather we are offering a Free Night plus our Guaranteed 15% Return Guest discount at your next booking with us. Safe & HappyTravels! Pat & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian A.

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

Excellent

This condo was everything we needed and a bonus were the few grocery items when we arrived very late. Minutes to the beautiful beach and all things you need are in the condo, from chairs to coolers. Pat & Gerry were excellent communicators. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2023
Thank You Gillian for your stay with us, your guaranteed Return Guest Discount will be applied at your next booking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian M.

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

Great location

Parking ticket minutes after arrival. Call in your plate number before arrival. Some construction noise 2 of 7 days. Owners were very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Thank you for your Review, as we mentioned to you in your Welcome Message, Free Parking requires vehicle registration prior to check in. We didn't get yours until after check in, thankfully we were able to appeal your ticket. We also advised you about construction in the area and to let us know of any complaint for us to act upon, we received none from you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily C.

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

Great location

The location was amazing, right next to the beach. Pool area is nice, good restaurants in the area. Communication with the host was challenging to navigate the first night when we needed some support, but I'm sure he will be more gracious in the future. Good parking with the electronic permit and only two steps to get up to the apartment from the sidewalk. There was also a bar in the shower for safety which was appreciated. Comfortable main bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
We do appreciate your compliments as they are acccurate, except, as we must respond and set right your "challenging" comment: We assisted greatly in resolving what was a very rare and minor late night issue which you could've easily handled on your own. We did not expect a temper tantrum followed by your request for a Full night's Refund or something better, which we since have honored. This very special place here on the Beach with many past and present satisfied & happy Guests, get a very fair price with the perfect Hosts that is welcoming to all, unfortunately it's not for you. Safe & Happy Travels wherever you go! Pat & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Short get away

The check in process was super easy. When we got there, the condo was super clean. We had a few questions and the turn around time was extremely prompt. There was an evacuation due to the hurricane and Pat and Gerry came personally to our place and discussed all options with us. The owners treated us like family. We were only steps to the beach. We can't wait to come back. You can't go wrong with this place. It was just perfect! Thanks again for everything Pat and Gerry!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay Michele, we look forward to hosting you both again. Your Return guest Discounts will be applied at booking.. Until then, safe and happy travels!
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