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140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!

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Imagine boats passing by, just off your balcony!
Living, dining room and kitchen area
Living Room with expansive water views
Living and dining room area
Entertainment center with expanded cable TV offering, stereo, VCR and DVD

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!

Please see MORE THAN 140 five-star reviews from our previous guests! They've all loved it, and we're sure you will, too!

FANTASTIC VIEWS from waterfront top (third) floor unit on Intercoastal Waterway. Watch wild birds, dolphins, manatee and boats from very private balcony (you do not see, and are not seen from, other units). Private Garage, Pool, Quiet, Grill, Tranquility, Family Friendly, compete kitchen, Washer/Dryer.

The best water views and comforts kept our guests coming back to our Gulf Retreat 1 (VRBO Listing 43893). Now there's Gulf Retreat 2! The same floor plan, amenities and luxury appointments as our Gulf Retreat 1. Most importantly, the same fabulous VIEWS, and just a few feet away, in the same condo association.

Endless miles of wide white sand, never-crowded beach is easy access across street, great for walking, jogging, hiking, biking, fishing, and sunsets. Great location on beautiful Sand Key Island about midway between Clearwater and St. Pete beaches. Private fishing pier with bench on Intercoastal Waterway.

Spacious 1400 square feet with cathedral ceilings, open space design, large master bedroom that overlooks Intercoastal Waterway and opens onto balcony. Quiet, only four units in building. Deluxe completely furnished in 'Key West' style with king bed in master bedroom, two twin beds in guest bedroom with superior mattresses, queen-size sleep sofa, private single-car garage with remote openers.

Washer/Dryer in unit. Refrigerator with ice/water dispenser. Heated pool on grounds.

• Water views, water views, water views!
• Just steps to beach (approx. 150 yards)
• Washer/Dryer in unit
• Business Class cable internet and WiFi
• Upgraded digital cable TV package
• Private 1 car garage
• much more!

Restrictions: 7 day minimum. No elevator, you will walk up two flights of stairs (but wait until you see the view!!). Must be at least 25 to rent. Sorry, no pets are permitted. Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM. (This is not a party building.)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for children! Quiet hours after 10:00 PM.
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Events

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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on balcony ONLY!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 85316vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Time Out - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mahuffers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer! on 9 Aug 2026 start from £194, 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 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 140+ Reviews, Steps to Beach, Magnificent Water Views, None Cleaner, None Nicer! located?

This family-friendly Indian Shores condo building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Splash Harbour Water Park and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 140 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No complaints at all
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very prompt in answering questions and assisting us during check in!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay at Darryl and Isabel Indian Shores condos. Wonderful location and accommodations. Very responsive to any questions or issues.Will be returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kekoa K.

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

Great stay great location

Very comfortable condo with excellent amenities and a great location. Really an unbeatable value for what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton van den

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second time visiting this location. It is a large and comfortable appartment with everything you need. The best thing is the location. The beach is less than a 5 minute walk away and shops are a short drive away. Definitely recommend going to this place!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

NICE

Great location, everything we needed, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren G.

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

Great place & vacation

Very clean property. More updated than in pictures which was a nice surprise. Great location for peace and R&R
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time. The condo was perfectly located near the beach and fishing. There was plenty of space for our family of four. We happened to be here over the Fourth of July and the patio was the best spot to watch fireworks.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail G.

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

Excellent condo

We had an excellent time. Great condo. The owner was very responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Lovely

The condo was wonderful !
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

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

Home away from home

This was our second year in a row staying at this property and it won't be our last. Plenty of space for a family of four which includes two girls, a 10 year old and thirteen year old. The area is laid back and quiet, the beach is just a three minute walk away. Two full baths, comfortable beds and an outstanding view from the balcony.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JM

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

Beautiful and very spacious place close to the beach

Owner was very quick to respond when I needed to communicate. Place was clean and up-to-date. Rooms were very spacious. Quick walking distance to the beach. Beautiful view from the balcony. So saw many dolphins from the balcony. A/C worked amazingly well. Highly recommend and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

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

Wonderful!

So much space and the most beautiful master bedroom view!! We loved our week here for spring break and hope to be back! Daryl was super to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Great place

Great location, was well looked after and clean. Owner was very friendly and responsive to the few questions we had. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Great stay

Condo is conveniently located. Walking distance to the beach. Full kitchen, nice balcony view. Garage was great to keep car cool. Lots of beach toys and beach accessories for kids. Easy communication with host. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Wonderful View

Great location. Wonderful to sit on balcony and see the dolphins and boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Great location

The condo was exactly as described, and so close to the beach! We really enjoyed our stay and there was plenty of room for my family of 5. Watching the dolphins from the deck was awesome too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind note, we're glad you enjoyed your visit with us! Thank you, also, for leaving the condo so neat and tidy when you checked out. We hope you can come back to stay with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

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

Holiday

Another great holiday, thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

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

Best views

Best views
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

A1 condo with perfect location

I just completed another perfect stay in Unit 703. It is the perfect location for beach and restaurants with a great view of the InterCoastal waterway.
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie F.

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

Always a nice time

We needed some R & R and this is a great place to catch it. New carpet and everything you need for your home away from home feel.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Great location

Loved the neighborhood and views. Spacious unit. Got good exercise with the stairs:). Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon Harvey C.

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

Love mariners point

Great location, beautiful condo. Hope to go back there. The condo could use a little freshening up.😊
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

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

Indian Shores Jewel

We have stayed at this unit every January for several years. Great location and view of the Intercoastal.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie F.

Beautiful condo

We have been coming to Gulf retreat for years. We love the condo and the area. We feel like we're at home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, you're practically family now after seven stays with us! Hope to see you again next year.

About the host

Hosted by Darryl Glenn

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Isabel is from Spain and we met while I lived and worked there for ten years. During our years there we enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and especially staying in the quaint Bed and Breakfasts that are so typical there. We made notes of all of the things we liked and disliked about everywhere we stayed and planned to one day have somewhere unique and cozy of our own to offer to vacationers.

In 2000 work brought us to St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2004 we purchased a condo in Indian Shores, just a few miles from our home. We decorated it with nothing but the best (Isabel is an Interior Decorator and has her own business). As guests began to know us and word began to get around we soon had a steady flow of visitors and a full calendar. Just repeat visitors were nearly keeping the unit booked. In 2008 we decided to buy a second unit, with the exact same floor plan and the same extraordinary views, just a few steps away. We call them our Gulf Retreat 1 and Gulf Retreat 2.

Why they chose this property

We love Indian Shores because it is the quietest, most relaxed part of Sand Key, the barrier island that runs along the Gulf shore from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater. It is the narrowest part of the Sand Key, only 150-200 yards across where we are located. That means you can enjoy both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico only a few steps apart.

Indian Shores is the last part of the coastline in Pinellas County that preserves a small-town feel. Gulf Blvd. is still just a two-lane road and the speed limit is 35 m.p.h. There's is only one traffic light in Indian Shores. There isn't as much asphalt as you see to the south or north of us, a lot fewer high-rise buildings and none of the tourist traps. While you will find all the restaurants and conveniences you need near-by Indian Shores is still primarily a residential, family-oriented community.

What makes this property unique

Our view is of the Intercoastal Waterway, the body of water that separates Sand Key from the mainland. We love it because of all the boat traffic - it's fun to watch. The dolphins are always a joy to see, too. They are most active early in the morning or at sunset. Manatee are a little harder to spot, but are always around, too.

When the tide is low there is a sandbar that emerges from the water just off our balcony. The seabirds all come to feed there and it's wonderful entertainment.

And the Intracoastal Waterway is beautiful to behold at night, when the lights from the boats and other properties reflect off the surface. You must see it to appreciate it!

And of course the beach is just across the street. It takes just a couple of minutes to get there walking. It's never crowded and always relaxing. We have beach toys, inflatables, beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler... everything you need except a good book and suntan lotion! And we even have a handy cart to put everything in and wheel it across the street!

Languages:

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