La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool.
La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove - almost heaven!
Captain's Cove is a waterfront complex with a shared pool that is heated for the colder months and has a chiller for the hotter months! Plus there is a dock on the water!
So come and enjoy the good life in our awesome condo with a view that you will fall in love with! This is one of the nicest complexes in Indian Shores and has some of the greatest views! Our beautiful fully-furnished 2 bedroom/2 bath condominium offers you all of the comforts of home.
Discover Your Gulf Coast Oasis!
Nestled in the heart of Indian Shores, this wonderful 2-bedroom/2-bath condo offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway and just steps from the pristine Gulf beaches, this fully furnished unit is your ideal vacation getaway.
Key Features: • Prime Location: Enjoy the best of both worlds with super easy access to the beach and serene waterfront views. • Spacious Interior: Relax in a bright, airy living space featuring a full kitchen, dining area, and comfortable seating. • Master Suite: Retreat to the master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with a nicely sized shower, and a spacious walk-in closet. • Additional Guest Accommodations: The second bedroom is a comfortable retreat for guests, featuring twin beds and a large closet. A convenient sleeper sofa in the living room offers additional sleeping options for larger groups. • Awesome Amenities: Enjoy the Gulf, the sparkling pool, the fishing pier, and our well-maintained grounds.
Indulge in the Good Life: • Breathtaking Views: Soak up the sun on your private balcony and admire the stunning scenery of the Intracoastal! • Relaxation and Recreation: Enjoy swimming or simply lounging by the heated pool that also has a chiller to make it delightful in hot weather. Have fun fishing at our day dock (please check current fishing license rules) or just sit and watch the dolphins and fish jumping and all the beautiful birds! Go and play on the beach across the street and jump in the refreshing waters of the Gulf! • Convenient Location: Explore the charming town of Indian Shores and discover all the nearby attractions, restaurants, and shopping.
Additional Amenities: • Fully-furnished: The condo is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including linens, towels, and kitchenware. • Central air-conditioning: Enjoy a cool and comfortable environment throughout your stay. • Washer and dryer: Take advantage of in-unit laundry facilities for added convenience. • Dishwasher: Spend less time on chores and more time enjoying your vacation. • Microwave: Quickly and easily reheat meals or snacks. • Garbage disposal: Helps to keep the kitchen clean and tidy. • Large refrigerator: Plenty of space for all you need to cook up a feast if you desire! Plus, stay hydrated and enjoy cold drinks without leaving the condo. • Wall of sliding doors: Step out onto your private balcony and enjoy the fresh air and stunning views. • TV and DVD player: Relax and unwind with your favorite movies or shows.
Book your stay today and experience the ultimate coastal getaway!
Updated with luxury plank flooring, fresh paint, new living room and bedroom TV's, new washer and dryer, new wall art, and more...we made our awesome unit even nicer for you to enjoy during your stay!
Please note: This is a self catering condo but there will be a start up supply of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. Per the hospitality health and safety standards, we are not to have condiments, flour, sugar, and other food items for guest consumption.
Also, please note this is a walk-up unit. We are the second story above parking and we are an end unit so you have nobody above or on one side of you!
And our management company offerings: ** Rentals available for all your beach needs of anything not already provided in the condo ** Pick up FREE Weekday Beach Cruiser Bicycles for the day and FREE DVD movies during your stay from their Indian Rocks Beach office. ** Need a place to store your RV or Boat trailer? They have FREE oversized parking spaces at their office on Indian Rocks Beach.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No more than 2 pets with combined weight of 50 lbs
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Saturday to Saturday bookings preferred during High Season.
Absolutely no smoking in unit, balcony, stairwells, or any place that will disturb others!
May consider a dog. Prefer no cats. Landlord reserves right to refuse a pet. No pets unattended in unit! If pets disturb others, pet(s) cannot stay.
Management company provides linens, towels, and some soap, dishwasher soap, and toilet tissue for arrival and offers perks like use of bikes/dvds.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 a water park 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. Consider The BayCare Sound for a night out or Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Indian Shores, FL
What's nearby
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Town Square Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Port of Tampa - 57 min drive - 52.8 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Time Out - 6 min drive
Salt Rock Grill - 3 min drive
Caddy's Pub - 10 min walk
Mahuffers - 3 min drive
Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool.?
As of 19 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool. on 14 May, 2026 start from S$234, 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 La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is La Buena Vida II at Captains Cove-Almost Heaven! Waterfront Complex/Heated Pool. located?
This family-friendly Indian Shores condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk 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
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The view is great! Pretty sure the cleaning company guts everything someone leaves for the next guess, like seasonings, condiments, etc because they ask you to donate unopened food items, and the fridge was completely empty! We all complained about the beds being hard and lumpy so not good sleep was had! Very quiet and nice area, walking distance to a lot of places!
Lee C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed the beautiful view! As to condiments, etc., unfortunately, per the hospitality health and safety standards, we are not to have condiments, flour, sugar, and other food items for guest consumption. The management company email with the info about the reservation that is sent to each guest states that this is a self catering condo but that there will be a start up supply of soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. I am sorry that the beds were too firm for your liking. Some people like soft mattresses, others firm. We think ours are in between.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Daniel B.
5 Jan, 2026
Balcony was decent - however, dangerous for kids and the furniture was much more dated than comparable units.
Daniel B.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We take great pride in our many 10-out-of-10 reviews, which reflect our commitment to quality. We’re a bit surprised by your comments as we have recently updated the condo with several brand-new items to ensure a comfortable stay. While we understand parents are always extra cautious, our balcony is to code and a favorite feature for many guests. We appreciate your stay and hope you enjoyed your time in the area!"
We loved staying in this complex and Lois is the most wonderful host ever! Hurricane Ian had just exited the area and Lois made sure our vacation was going to be safe and ready for us to relax!
Beth B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2022
I am so glad you were able to go on your vacation despite the hurricane and that you had a nice and relaxing time!
There was no beach view at all. The pool you view is not your pool it is the pool belonging next door. There was no insulation from noise on the stairs, outside, in the garage, etc. The beds were horrible, the worst I have ever had in all my years staying in any VRBO. The unit had almost zero stock in anything you needed. 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 bath towel per person for a week! ZERO beach/pool towels unless you paid to rent them, zero dish soap at all.. called for dish soap no one ever called us back. We paid double for this place than our last and it was ocean front. We feel duped. Do not recommend, will not stay again. Very disappointed considering the cost.
Heather M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Hi Heather, thank you for your feedback. We aim for total transparency, which is why we provide a detailed description plus photos showing the unit overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway, photos of our complex pool and grounds, and photos of all rooms and the balcony of the condo.
We pride ourselves on being well-stocked, providing 8 full sets of towels plus kitchen towels, a washer/dryer, and essentials like soaps, toilet paper, and paper towels. Our management team even completes a photo-verified inspection before every check-in to ensure everything is perfect. We’re always a phone call away to help during a stay, though we didn't receive any reach-outs regarding noise or supplies this time.
That said, we take comfort seriously! While mattress firmness is a personal preference, we’ve decided to go ahead and upgrade them to ensure a superior experience for our future guests. We appreciate you staying with us. — Lois
Wonderful time in sunny Florida great location not far to walk to the beach nice dock out back fun
Enjoyed renting there nice view nice Beach overall very nice we would do it again only drawback there were no sheets or anything for the pull-out beds disappointing
Victoria D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2022
I'm so glad you had a great time! I wish you had reached out to me or our management company on the sheets, etc. They would have brought them right over. They're really terrific that way!
Loved the property ,we had covered parking ,very clean inside and out would definitely stay here again and would recommend this property to anyone wanting a very relaxing place to stay. We had a little dock to use which was in the bay. The ocean was very close and walking distance.
Lovely, spacious condo. Great view of Intercoastal Waterway from balcony. Enjoyed morning coffee watching dolphins, pelicans, etc. Nice heated pool. Gulf of Mexico is right across the street. Covered parking. Kitchen stocked to prepare meals.Lots of great restaurants. Steps have rails on both sides so shouldn't be a problem for most people. Pet friendly, so able to bring 2 small dogs. All in all, great place.
Darrell M.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime... we would love to host you in the future!
The property was as described with the exception of the kitchen, which had limited basics (spoons, knives). I left a few kitchen purchases for the next guests. The location was perfect with a very short walk to the beach. The master bedroom was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The owner was very responsive and answered all my questions. We had a lovely time!
Tami B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! Our management company Plumlee would have been happy to replace anything missing in the kitchen. I'll let them know about it now!
Probably my own fault, but I wasn't aware that there were so many stairs that we had to climb multiple times a day. A couple of us have knee issues, so it was a little bit of a challenge, but the condo and area made it all worthwhile. Perfect time of year too. Not a lot of people in the building, so we had the pool to ourselves the whole time.
Deanna B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2023
I'm sorry you didn't see the note in the description! I hope that the condo, complex, the area, and your vacation were all 5 stars, though!
We really love the space in this condo! the balcony and views were awesome. We got to see Manatees from the balcony. Only negative is that we had to carry our beach wagon up all the stairs. We did no there was no elevator on property, but that would be the only negative thing or if there was a place to be able to store it in the garage would have been awesome! We still loved the place!
This was the second time I have stayed at Captains Cove, the first was not with you. Just a suggestion, there are very nice glass tables in the condo. It would have been nice to have place mats for the table to protect it while your eating and a small windex to clean it with. Only a suggestion or inform guest so they may bring those items. Thank you it was a lovely visit!
We loved the condo and the location. It was so quiet but still not far from everything. Size was great. Our only complaint was the size of the TVs. They really aren’t that expensive anymore and the rooms are big enough for much larger tvs. Especially when you have to stay in because it is raining or your in for the night. One other thing was the master bed. It was a little hard for my taste but the next person could love it. We would definitely stay again though. Had the pool mostly to ourselves our entire stay. Again, great place. Can’t wait to go back.
We were very satisfied with the condo that we rented. Bathrooms could use some updating… But otherwise everything was great. Games, books, beach, chairs, beach umbrella, rolling cooler…all were a plus.
We had some problems with the refrigerator. The property manager- Plumlee-was very good in addressing our concerns.
We received negative feedback per notes on carport and door of the condo ie. parking, storage of beach chair by
car “rules” and sand on steps (not aware of s pickets in the garage) by someone at the condo.
We would return to this well equipped condo and work with Plumlee.
Pat D.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2023
Well, I'm glad you had a good time! Hope you return soon!
Condo was nice and clean, comforters were cleaned and in sealed plastic, towels nice and folded on beds. There are about 30 steps to get to condo, I knew this, but with A Fib thought i was going to die. I tore a tendon in ankle, miserable the last few days. We stayed 4 nt longer than planned due to hurricane in panhandle, lois was very kind and easy to get in touch with. pool is not very large but when you have it to yourself who cares! The furniture in living area is in dire need of replacement, couch and chair very uncomfortable, had cushions stacked up trying to get a comfy place to sit. If we were old, no way could we have gotten up off the couch. I put a bean bag in the chair to make it almost comfy. my cousin owns a consignment shop on Park, I left a card by phone just in case. We did enjoy the condo, very spacious, decent kitchen, tv in bedrooms. Just to many steps for me.
Cynthia F.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2020
I'm sorry you had an issue with the couch and chair. I wish we'd known when you were in the unit so we could have addressed it then. We will look into having those replaced.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lisa B.
27 Jul, 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Owner is great, rental company not so much
The family room and kitchen remodel created a pleasant and comfortable environment. The sliding glass door opens the entire end wall and has a beautiful view of the Intercoastal Waterway. We barely used the guest room as our teen preferred to sleep on the sofa in the master with us, but it was also nice. The main bedroom is a little dated, and the associated bathroom and the guest bathroom are too, but they are both fine and met our needs. It's clear the remodel of the kitchen and living room was expensive, so maybe an update is planned for the future for these rooms.
All the issues we encountered were with the rental agency that distributes the keys, checks-in guests, and provides info about the area. The owner addressed it with the company during our stay, so everything should be smooth for those who check in after us. None of the cleanliness and check-in ratings were a reflection of her. She's helpful, communicative, and great to work with.
One thing to note is that the main bedroom is right inside the unit's front door. It's convenient because you don't have far to carry your luggage, but you can also hear outside noise while in bed (e.g., rain, activity by other guests/residents staying near the unit), so very light sleepers might struggle with it as I did. I recommend earplugs or a travel sound machine to counter it.
We had a great time. The location was the very best. Condo was very clean and inviting.
We loved the balcony 😍 ❤
We will see you again next year.
sabra m.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
So glad you had an enjoyable stay! We'd love to welcome you back any time!
About the host
Hosted by Lois
Real estate broker in NJ and Florida
Why they chose this property
My husband and I and our children have always enjoyed going to our vacation condo in Indian Shores. When we can't be there we love sharing it with others! We take pride in our property and have a management company who is very responsive to any of our renters needs. They are local and deal with our guests directly – from unit access, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between. Our property is fully furnished and has all the amenities of home!