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2 Bedroom Direct Gulf Front Condo - Book Your Relaxing & Fun Getaway Today

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Living area
Beach
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom Direct Gulf Front Condo - Book Your Relaxing & Fun Getaway Today

Welcome to your beachfront paradise in Indian Shores, FL! This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is a spacious haven spanning 1,200 square feet, offering direct Gulf frontage and an awe-inspiring view of the shoreline and powdery white sands through expansive sliding glass doors. Step onto your private covered balcony and immerse yourself in the captivating rhythm of the waves while soaking in the beauty of the Indian Shores beach. Imagine beginning your day with the anticipation of dolphins gracefully gliding through the morning waves right from your own coastal retreat. Every day of your vacation promises to be a memorable experience.

The Owner's suite beckons with a luxurious King-size bed positioned next to a picturesque window that frames the waves and a charming wooden boardwalk. Both bedrooms feature elegant wood-style flooring, 2023 TVs with Roku streaming abilities, spacious dressers, and roomy closets. The Guest bedroom offers the flexibility of two full-size beds, catering to various travel plans.

Your home away from home includes a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with a full-size dishwasher, microwave, standard coffee maker, toaster oven, and ample cabinet space. Gather around the dining table, comfortably seating 6, and strategize for the day's adventures.

The Great Room invites you to relax on plush sofas purchased in mid-2023 and faces the Gulf’s waters, to provide a panoramic backdrop to your indoor activities. Tune into sports games or enjoy family movie nights on the generously-sized new TV with cable and streaming access. For your convenience, a full-size washer and dryer are discreetly housed within the condo.

You'll appreciate the secured entry lobby, and designated covered parking conveniently located outside the controlled access elevator that whisks you to the fourth floor. The expansive pool area features restrooms and grilling facilities, leading you directly to the private beach access, granting you an exclusive resort-like experience. Please note that the condo’s reserved parking space measures 79” in height and 17.5’ in length; suitable for a standard-height Chevy Tahoe, but please ensure your vehicle fits as other beach parking spaces are in high demand.

Whether your stay is a brief week-long getaway or an extended sojourn, our beachfront condo offers ample space for you, your friends, or your family to enjoy. In these times where cleanliness is paramount, rest assured that we adhere to industry guidelines for vacation rental cleaning. We go above and beyond with enhanced cleaning protocols, following CDC recommendations. After each stay, all linens – sheets, pillowcases, towels, etc. – are replaced with freshly laundered ones.

Our HOA is targeting July 30th, 2025 as being restored from the recent devastating hurricanes, with the pool hoping to be ready at the end of Summer for guests. Our history of hosting wonderful guests reflects our commitment to exceptional hospitality. We are excited to extend this warmth to your personal stay. Let's connect and begin crafting your unforgettable beachside escape!
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About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Russell Stadium, or consider a night out at The BayCare Sound. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Belleair Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clear Sky on Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Time Out - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mahuffers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sirens - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

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

GREAT PLACE

After some confusion over codes before we flew in, everything somoothed out. Great place conveniently located. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony z.

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

Beautiful beach and condo

White sand beach. Clean spacious condo. Wonderful for family. Close to shopping and restaurants. Would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous views, clean spacious apartment- nice and quiet. Having beach equipment available to use was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan E.

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

2019 Vacation

We had a great vacation. The condo was awesome and had a gorgeous view of the ocean. It was super easy to check in/check out and everything we needed was right there in condo. We definitely recommend staying in 408!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Bryan, we were happy to have you guys out to enjoy the white sands and sounds of the waves. One of the best things is eating a meal on the balcony overlooking the sunsets. Thank you for sharing some of your experience. Please come back and unwind again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

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

Beach fun

Property and location is nice. Would go back again, but not during 4th of july week because of the large local highschooler population crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila T.

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

Spring 2022

Nice, spacious place to stay. Beautiful view of beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty J.

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

Vacation

Nice area, great restaurants nearby, beautiful sunsets, great views, needs new deck furniture
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayte A.

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

Great Stay!

This property exceeded my expectations. The pictures don't make justice to the place. Yes, it is a bit outdated, but very well kept. Condo was clean, and it has everything you need from kitchen to beach gear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl T.

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

Great Location

The property overall was very nice, including the swimming pool. The first time for me looking through key lock boxes for our room ; felt like I was on the "Amazing Race." Convenient location off the mainland highway
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
You bet, Carl, the swimming pool and grill area is one of the nicest around; and right on the beach. It's always fun with condos on the beach which have a protected lobby, that keeps guests feeling safe and also, therefore, comes with needing to grab a key out of the lockbox right by the parking space when one first arrives. Would love to host a fun beach stay for you guys when you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raylene D.

Fantastic View

The view was fantastic ! Beds were comfortable and had the necessary dishes etc. for those stay in meals. Will definitely come back. Thanks again The Davis's
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Raylene, your words are appreciated and I can't thank you enough for coming to stay in this beautiful condo. I'm glad that we were able to play a role in your fun experience at the beach! -Cameron
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything.

We've been coming to Tampa/Clearwater area for 6 years now. I love the location of the Condo. Close to all attractions and restaurants. Walks on the beach was terrific. Heated pool help relax even more. Other guests was friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Perfection!

Zero issues. Excellent location and comfortable. Grab the sunset from the 12th floor outdoor bar at Spinners on St. Pete:s Beach. Italian cuisine at Villa Galace in Indian Rocks is superb. Toss in John's Pass and you're set!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of your recent stay at our property. We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience and enjoyed the fantastic location and comfort of our accommodations. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority, and it brings us immense joy to know that we were able to provide you with a memorable and enjoyable stay. We greatly appreciate your recommendations for experiencing the best of the area. The 12th-floor outdoor bar at Spinners on St. Pete's Beach IS an incredible spot to capture breathtaking sunsets, and we will be sure to share your suggestion with future guests. Your mention of Villa Galace in Indian Rocks for superb Italian cuisine is fantastic, and we can't agree more. We're also excited to remind folks to explore John's Pass, as you mentioned, and discover the hidden treasures it offers. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your kind words and recommendations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another wonderful stay. Please feel free to reach out to us for any future bookings or inquiries. We look forward to providing you with another exceptional experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Don S.

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

Needs minor updates

Beautiful location and property, the condo was a little dated, it could use some newer pans, dishes and Keurig coffee maker. Had a few light bulbs out but over all it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing our splendid beachfront condo for your recent vacation. We are truly honored to have had you as our guest. As a local resident, I am readily available in the area throughout the week, and I would have been delighted to address any queries or concerns you may have had during your stay. One aspect that some of our guests overlook is the presence of separate light switches for the fans and the lights. This can occasionally cause confusion when attempting to illuminate the room. To ensure a well-lit environment, I personally made a quick trip to the hardware store just minutes before your arrival to replace one of the four long fluorescent tubes in the kitchen, as it was slightly dim. I want to assure you that all other light bulbs are in perfect working condition; it's simply a matter of locating the specific light switches hidden behind the bedroom door. On a positive note, we have recently replaced every cup, dish, cutlery set, and cooking pan in the condo with brand new ones. We strive to provide our guests with a flawless experience, and your feedback has helped us enhance the quality of our amenities. Once again, we genuinely appreciate your visit and would be thrilled to welcome you back to indulge in the mesmerizing views of colorful sunsets from our breezy balcony. Please feel free to reach out whenever you plan to return for another memorable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Beach

Loved the property and location of condo the one thing I didn’t like is if you spend 175 dollars for a beach cabana people should not be allowed to put up three tents in front of you and block the beach view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charie E.

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

Beautiful location great condo.

Loved the location and condo. Not so much the Genko that was waiting for us as we came in on the bed. Lol. Also left message that there were no extra keys. A bonus would be to have cushions for patio furniture. Over all great vacation. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal L.

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

Family Fun

This was our first time renting from this company. It’s very convenient to have the keys at the property and not have to pick them up at a different location. The condo had EVERYTHING you need for the beach and pool. The property manager was very quick to respond when I had questions. I would rent from this company again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you, Crystal for your family's stay. We love our guests and are honored that you've chosen us to stay in gorgeous Indian Shores.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon S.

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

18450 gulf blvd Indian Shores

Overall very good experience and would recommend. I don't like to be too negative, pictures make it look pristine, only 2 constructive criticism, 1. Couch, love seat and chair were pretty worn, should be updated 2. Beach chairs were very old and not usable. All else was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying Gordon, I'm glad your experience was good. I clean the newer couch and it's denim covers myself between each guest to make sure we're as sanitary and sterilized as can be. I sent the professional upholstery cleaning company the day after reading your comment. I replace all beach chairs continually, 4 to 5 times per year with brand new top-of-the-line Nautica brand only. Tommy Bahama, etc just do not last more than 3 months, the beach and saltwater is so unforgiving. I wish you had let me know during your stay, I keep a half dozen new at all times and would happily have switched out for your liking. We'll see you next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth C.

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

Two week getaway

The condo was as advertised,. One thing was the floors looked clean, but after walking on them with bare feet, our feet were dirty. Also instructions said the key that open the door for the pool was also the key to get access to the beach. It was not, it had a keypad that needed an access code. Luckily another guest gave us the code.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our condo for your recent stay, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that this beloved beach condo lived up to your expectations and that you found it as advertised. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the cleanliness of the floors. Our team works diligently to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. We have taken the immediate action of adding in steam mopping after the standard vacuum and 2x mopping, to ensure that our cleaning procedures are thorough and effective, so that future guests can focus on creating amazing memories during their stay. We have also added signs to the huge wall of sliders that, during our dry season (as when you were visiting) that the balcony, as inviting as it is, collects a lot of dust off the sand and beach. Though covered, homey feeling, and with the same tile flowing right into the living room, it is, in fact, an exterior porch; the beach areas are quite dusty when it’s not raining each day & important to keep in mind when opening, leaving open, and walking back & forth/in & out. Regarding the access instructions, we apologize for any confusion caused by the updating of the gate during that week of your stay. The HOA/Complex had a new keypad system installed in lieu of the old lock and key and having to keep track of a separate key. We appreciate your understanding and resourcefulness in obtaining the access code from another guest as we updated our literature. Your feedback is important and we’ve made sure that our instructions are updated to provide accurate and clear information for future guests. We truly value you as we always strive to enhance the overall guest experience. We hope that these minor inconveniences did not overshadow the enjoyment of your stay, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another wonderful vacation by the beach. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for any future bookings or inquiries.
Verified

8/10 Good

Azra D.

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

A pretty great place!!

We are well acquainted with clearwater, so we knew this area pretty well! The condo was pretty clean and pretty easy to find! Parking was a bit tight, but we also had a ford truck, so keep that in mind! The pool and beach were lovely. The only cons i can really think of was the freezer not having an ice machine and that the key to get into the pool and beach was a bit stuff, but they got that fixed after a few days. Like i said, parking was a bit tight with our given parking space! These are just nit picking honestly :) we’d go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry C.

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

Great Place

We had a great stay the only thing was if you were bare foot your feet were black from the floor. Other than that everything was great. Also I emailed the manager to see if he could ship to us items that my sons girlfriend left (hair dryer, hair on iron & hair straightener) they were very expensive items but still have not received a response. We offered to pay for the shipping also but still no response .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
It was a joy having your family out, Sherry; it's a great space that so many guests enjoy. The beach can be a very dusty place in the off-season where it's pretty dry and the weather is just cooling off. It's nice to leave the wall of sliding glass doors open and enjoying the first cooler evenings of the season, but that does blow in from the large balcony. We steam the floors weekly in addition to normal wet-mopping between guests and change AC filters every single week to help combat the desires to bring the beachy outdoors inside. You guys are great, almost every guest leaves something behind and we do our best to try to group items and keep track of them, but honestly it's too much to keep up with. There are weeks that we are in a post office 3x trying to ship out or receive items from guests which have been left behind or are arriving. It's super important for a guest to be mindful of their belongings when packing up and not being forgetful. This is why we've created the process of sharing a reminder of Check-Out information and reminding of things to grab and to please be careful not to forget. It's too much of an onus on us to weekly be trying to tag, label, and ship out. I did go back and look but was not able to locate said items. I'm glad the beach was perfect, it's one of the best times of the year to be on the sand.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Carol and Angie

OMGoodness where do I start...This is an amazing condo...Outstanding views...Beautiful Sunsets...Tastefully decorated...All the comforts of home...You will NOT want to leave...the agent is informative, kind, caring, handles all the details for you...We arrived late in the afternoon , opened the door and literally ran to the beautiful wall of windows w/sliding glass door that looked out to the Gulf of Mexico and Blue skys that were just turning to "dusk"...as we gazed in amazement the sun gently set..and all we could say was Ahhhhhhhhh...with regrets we had to leave "Paradise" and return to reality...DO NOT HESITATE if this condo is "available...all you need is a toothbrush and your bathing suit...we're already planning "Next Year"...BTW 5 stars doesn't seem adequate...We give it 10+......
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Hi Carol & Angie - thanks for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I am so glad you both enjoyed the condo, the area, the sunsets....sounds like you enjoyed it all. This is great for future renters - they prefer to hear from people who have enjoyed it first hand, rather than just from me. You both are welcome back anytime. Hope to hear from you soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

PATRICIA C.

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

Great location - steps to the beach but won't be back

Great location. Great views of ocean We love this area, but probably will not be back at this property. We cook daily, the plates are cracked and chipped pretty bad. Which can harbor bacteria. 2 plates were in good shape. Dirty towel left behind in Bathroom. My mother in law was pretty sure bed was slept in and not changed. The pool area does not have any umbrellas so No shade is available. The condo did offer beach toys and chairs with umbrella so that was super!!! They brought mom in a shower bench which was very nice for her safety. Floors slick so bring footwear. Parking- challenging. If you have a small compact car you will be fine. Otherwise you can park in lot out front which is uncovered.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
We are professionals at providing a fantastic beach experience and literally have 3-layers of cleaning procedures, right down to quilt checks, dish straightening & polishing procedures, and me personally, after all management and all are done, steaming floors (after the vacuuming, and 2x mopping). I assure you that all linens were swapped out as they are bagged and removed after every guest and fresh professionally brought in. I may have left one of my work towels as I was in the condo directly before your flight landed to build the new handicap-accessible shower chair and bathing gifts purchased, for a glorious welcome for a lovely mother to enjoy her time. As I dropped you off additional beach gifts during your stay of fun things to use, I would have loved it if you had taken that moment (or any of the other times we communicated during your stay) to let me know any of your concerns, like not enjoying the Springtime, coordinated plate sets. Fortunately, we keep that fresh throughout the year and all dishes, glasses, mugs, cutlery etc, and since your stay have been completely replaced with all new, for our Summer season. We would have happily addressed any concerns like that picking up that work towel that I must have forgotten after putting together that special shower chair I ordered and assembled for you. We hope those reading this will keep in mind that this condo rents to hundreds of people a year, back-to-back, and to think of all the guests that come, enjoy making memories with their families, friends, and travel companions, and head off back home, full of memories, but who do not often come back on to complete reviews of their fabulous stay. We’re in the awesome business of hospitality and throughout the decades of doing this, cherish the task of serving and offering an amazing space for so many to come and be.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jon M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Needs some updates

1. One of the most important things in a stay away from home is the bed, the bed in the master suite the mattress is worn out very uncomfortable. 2. The toaster didn’t work. 3. The patio floor was torn out there was no mention of that, which made it very hard to keep feet clean. 4. The entire condo could use a coat of paint and was very dated. 5. There was not a second key for the unit there were two couples, so the host told me to go get another key made which I did but didn’t feel like it was my responsibility to do that but I did because he said he would Venmo me which he did not. 6. We stayed in this condo last year the same week and we love the condo itself and the location on the beach but felt like the price increase from last year would warrant some improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback about your recent stay. I'm sorry to hear that certain aspects of your visit did not meet your expectations. I sincerely apologize for the negative experience and the discomfort it may have caused you and your beach-going guests and do wish that you had reached out at any point during your stay to mention any of the above concerns where we would have had an opportunity to address them with you. In the future, just shoot a quick message or contact me super easily during your stay or the second that you aren't feeling up to par. As you know, the only item mentioned during your stay was that you would like an extra key to the door, but I was happy to accommodate and I mentioned the quickest I could acquire and bring out would be the next day. In order to go above and beyond if you did not want to wait the 12 hours for the additional key, we discussed that a new key should be $3 at any hardware store and I'd send you $20 to go way above and beyond with professional courtesy. That amount was sent by Venmo and accepted by your wife (per your instructions) the very next business day from your checkout, within 1 hour of our office opening. Please be assured that upon receiving your review, we did a full review of the items mentioned to ensure all issues were identified and immediately addressed. Both I and our maintenance team are in the condo between every single guest, but went immediately again after hearing about your concerns through this review. We ensured that all appliances are in proper working order and found zero issues. I did find (and removed) a basic model toaster that a guest apparently had brought and was attempting to use, but we've always had the large, countertop full-size stainless steel toaster oven in perfect working order. We find that it works best for all toasting types- especially those bagels and fun pastries from the nearby French and Cuban pastry shops. We fully understand that a comfortable bed is essential for a restful stay, the beach is to be relaxing. It's a newer Pottery Barn bed set that was put in the condo within two years prior. We've not received a complaint about it or any of the beds before, so we will take note and keep an eye. Guests have a wide variety of personal bed type preferences and we cannot meet them all simultaneously. There are some wonderful protections happening in Florida condos right now with City and State required inspections of balconies to ensure everyone is fully safe while enjoying their time in the sand. Those regulations required the complex and its HOA to have the tile removed from all balconies so that there could be a full inspection with nothing covered. Those inspections require the condo balconies that were formerly tiled to be ground down to basically just concrete, which we keep blown and mopped. We agree that it is not aesthetically pleasing, even though it is fully functional. We do have to warn guests that part of being oceanfront means that walking outside barefoot and then walking back inside will bring sand, regardless of floor type. Inside the condo, the Owner has been diligent and just retouched the entire space last 2023 with a new 3-piece loveseat, sofa, armchair, living room end tables, and coffee table, larger TVs, all walls were freshly painted, and new artwork & decor. We truly appreciate your loyalty and your positive remarks that you "love the condo and its location" and that you continually look for our condo for your stay when visiting the beaches. It can be tough for repeat guests who see first-hand market pricing fluctuations based on different times of year and market pricing. We stay booked and are beloved by many repeat guests who come and enjoy. We are committed to making the necessary enhancements to ensure a better experience for our guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna S.

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

Nice beach view

great view, a bit dirty, not much for decor
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing our property at Beach Palms for your recent stay and for sharing your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning view from our location. It's always rewarding to know that our guests appreciate the natural beauty surrounding our property. We sincerely apologize for any cleanliness issues you encountered during your stay. Providing a clean and comfortable environment is a top priority for us, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention, and we have addressed it with management and brought in a whole new cleaning company as well as enhanced some processes to ensure that such lapses do not occur in the future. We also appreciate your comment about the decor. While we understand that preferences for decor can vary, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our property and create a more visually appealing atmosphere. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we considered it as we continue to enhance the overall guest experience. We’re happy to share that the condo now has all brand new couches, couch pillows, paintings, lamps, and even TVs. We hope that the breathtaking view and other positive aspects of your stay made up for any shortcomings you encountered. We would be thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, and we are confident that you will notice improvements in both cleanliness and decor. Please feel free to reach out to us for any future bookings or inquiries. Thank you once again for choosing our property, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brett B.

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

Dirty

Owner was very easy to communicate with. Booking and registration was easy upon arrival. Only complaint I have is everything was very dirty. I spent approximately 8 hours cleaning. The floor turned our socks black instantly. Wasn’t mopped, kitchen counters were dirty, everything was dusty. My daughter dropped something that went under the bed and when I went to retrieve it underneath the bed looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned in months.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for choosing our condo for your recent stay, and for sharing your valuable feedback. We appreciate your kind words about the ease of communication and the booking process. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for all our guests. However, we are truly sorry to hear about the feeling of cleanliness that you encountered during your stay. We understand the importance of a clean and well-maintained environment, and we apologize for the appearance of falling short of your expectations in this regard. I assure you that there are few homes more clean than our vacation rental which, due to back to back guests all year long, is literally deep cleaned from top to bottom every single week; that's a continuous and remarkable amount of cleaning. We have a two-step process specific to flooring from vacuuming to wet mopping with Zep Professional cleaner, then a second mopping of clear, fresh water. There are certain seasons, such as you experienced, where leaving the sliding glass doors open for those beautiful breezes and unforgettable sunsets, does allow for an abnormal amount of dust and filament from the beach and balcony in. When it’s raining each day, this is kept to an unnoticeable minimum, but that short dry season creates quite a challenge. We do our best to use a series of bleach water, Zep Professional, and even Swiffering afterward underneath beds to keep things to a minimum, but it definitely comes in immediately pending each guest’s use of sliders being open and the strong beach breezes. We take immense pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. To address this, we have implemented an additional, final step in our multi-step cleaning process: steam mopping. This extra measure ensures that our cleaning procedures are even more thorough and effective, allowing future guests to fully focus on creating incredible memories during their stay. Additionally, we have added signs to the large wall of sliders to provide helpful information about the flow of the same tile from the large balcony right through the living room, that the warm and inviting ambiance is, in fact, an exterior porch. The beach areas can be quite dusty when it hasn't rained, so it's important to be mindful when opening, leaving open, and walking back and forth between the balcony and interior space. Once again, we truly appreciate your feedback and understanding. It allows us to continually improve and ensure that each guest has a remarkable experience. We hope that these measures address your concerns and contribute to an even more enjoyable stay for future guests. Thank you for choosing our condo, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for another memorable beach getaway. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly for any future bookings or inquiries.
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