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Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!

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Sand Dollar
Large balcony with Gulf view
Balcony with intracoastal view
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom w/Balcony

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!

On a private beach, with a private pool and spa, private fishing pier & private picnic and BBQ areas - the perfect paradise is created! (The pier has yet to be rebuilt after the devastating hurricanes)
Freshly updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. My unit is on the top (5th) floor with views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Intracoastal Waterway. (Want a Gulf front? Check out my other property 3967660). Fully air-conditioned unit sleeps 8 people comfortably. Kitchen and bathrooms were updated, newly tiled the main living areas.
The unit has its own full size washer and dryer, free of charge.
There is a large parking lot in front of the building. The rental includes 2 parking spaces.
The master suite has a built-in safe.
The building has both elevators are stairs. There are restaurants, taverns, shopping and attractions all around. From amusement parks, golf courses, Lowry Park Zoo, cultural centers, sporting events, museums, casinos, aquariums, theaters, wildlife sanctuaries, etc... with miles of sandy beaches you'll never be bored, unless by choice!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
We have a Pack & Play and high chair
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or group gatherings other than guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets, No Exceptions!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, No Exceptions!
I am sharing with you my “home away from home.” Do not move our furniture in or outside the unit.
Excessive noise, that which may bother others, may result in eviction. We are a family oriented building.
Beach towels are my personal property. If you choose to use them, wash, dry & fold them for the next guest. If you lose a towel, replace it. Thank you

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
Note from host: No parties or group gatherings other than guests
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Pier 60 Park. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belleair Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 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
  • ‪Angry Pepper Taphouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!?

As of 7 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views! on 23 May, 2026 start from S$435, 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 Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Gulf Beachfront Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Gulf & Intracoastal views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Boca Ciega Millennium Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kim A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Rental unit needs some maintenance, bathroom sink leaks, toilets were not properly flushing, air filter was dirty, dishwasher not empty, an old light broken(not used), key pad did not light up. Host was slow to respond to issues with parking pass. Made it stressful for renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna D.

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

Family getaway!

My family & I really enjoyed our stay! The condo was clean, and description was accurate! We had a blast, owner was easy to contact and answered any questions in a timely manner! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a beach stay! Great location, right on the beach, nice size pool & hotub and elevator access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect to beach and stores. Unit had everything we needed for a really nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful stay. Love being close to the beach but also having a pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Not clean, spare bedroom, television didn’t work. Both bathroom sinks leaked the spare bedroom twin beds were disgusting. The pillows were stained and smelled. The noise was such a disturbance with the construction underneath. Thought we were going to be able to look right at the ocean instead we were looking Down gulf Boulevard. My sisters had stayed in other beach. There were giving a 10% discount back because of the inconvenience of parking and noise. The deck was dirty and never chairs were all rusty except two otherwise we had to put towels over them to sit in them. Would not recommend this to anyone we made it through the three weeks you can say we had no choice. The price was so over what everyone else paid.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

dianne c.

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

Sunny

Nice place had everything needed nice pool and hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Family Vacation

The property worked great for our family vacation. The condo had plenty of beach items for use which was an added bonus. We had some issues with a key and the owner solved the problem quickly for us. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Fun Family Vacatiom

Beautiful condo with great views! Able to see gorgeous sun rises and sunsets from balcony.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Great location! Condo was just like the pics and had everything you need.

We will be back for sure and stay in this same unit. View of the Gulf and Bay! No traffic in this area and condo was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

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

Winter get aeay

Well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Beautiful Condo

Very spacious condo for a family of six with some nice amenities. My family and I visit the Clearwater area annually to see relatives. This condo is certainly one of my first choices when we return to the area. The owner/Cindy is great to work with.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Property was well maintained, very roomy!

Property was very nice! Loved the view of the ocean and the inter coastal! My kids loved watching the draw bridge and looking for dolphins in the inter coastal! Room is very roomy and comfortable! The area is quiet and the beach was not crowded at all. The pier was fun to fish off of. Would stay at th sand dollar again anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mikhail s.

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

Great time

It was so easy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

marsy b.

I really enjoyed my stay only problem I had was the a/c stopped working took 24hrs +to get fixed

Overall review of property was great but the cleaning company good do a slightly better job. We had to move the couch & it had definitely not been swept under before we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Great Value for Money!

We stayed here 6/30/12 for 7 nights and had a great time. The condo is very clean and well equipped (except no towel rail or hooks in guest bathroom). The view from the balcony is great as you can see the beautiful beach to the left and the intracoastal waterway to the right. Cindy (the owner) was always very quick to respond to my emails and has been a pleasure to deal with. I am sure we will be back! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Sand Dollar Getaway

Cindy was absolutely amazing! We checked in on Memorial day weekend and the rental company forgot our wrist bands for the property. By the time realized the company was closed for the long weekend - Cindy called me personally and let us use her personal stash - Thank you so much!! The condo was spacious and easily accommodated our family of 5. Extra beach towels and toys for the sand was a definite plus! Highly recommend this property as well as the owner 🌊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alfred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Good but bad

Accommodations are excellent but way to many unsupervised children running around the property all day and night,police posted on the property didn't deter them
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jodie F.

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

Great location

My family loved the location of this property!!! The heated pool was wonderful and the hot tub is HOT! We loved the amenities. The condo itself needs to be cleaned better. There were cockroaches that we had to kill in the 2nd bathroom. However, the beds are very comfortable and the kitchen has all the cooking accessories you could want. The condo is spacious for a family. We took the stairs every time because the elevator is very slow. Overall the condo was sufficient but I would not stay there again due to the lack of cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

Best of two views

My family loved your condo. The views of the beach and the intercoastal were amazing. We spent many hours on the deck enjoying them both. The beach was clean, the water was calm, and the pool and hot tub were added bonuses. We were able to find beach chairs to use. The condo was comfortable and well stocked. The coffee maker broke near the end of our stay. I did report it to the office. Found a great coffee place down the road- Bad Ass Coffee. What an amazing value for the price. We will definitely come back. Thanks for letting us share your beautiful place. The Guerino's- Atlanta, GA
Verified

8/10 Good

TONYA Y.

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

TYoung

Family vacation. The location of the property was perfect! The beach was well supervised and clean. Loved the cool and lighter brown/white sand. The condo’s pool was kept clean daily and nice. The condo itself was nice for this location, a little outdated, a few spots were missed in cleaning, spiderwebs and dust, not huge deal. The rooms were spacious, but one room did not have a ceiling fan or ceiling lights. The remotes for the lights in the other two rooms and living room, seemed to work off of the same circuit. You would turn off or on the light and it would work opposite down the hall or living room. Only a small table light, in the twin bed room. It was equipped for the beach. It was equipped for dishes, however we had to go buy bathroom shampoo and wash. We had to buy garbage bags, etc. Condo has 1 elevator for all floors, so slow. We also had trouble with condo lobby lock and codes. It was not only us. It was other visitors as well. They had to end up, taping off the main door to the lobby.Overall it was worth it and would probably stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandie J.

Can't wait to visit again in the fall!!!!

This was our group's second stay in this condo. It was like coming home after a long and tough day's work to relax in a comfortable, clean and air conditioned condo with plenty of room for our group of six. It really is so comfortable... it's like being in your own home except on the beach and you don't have to go to work when you get up! We love this place! The balconey is on the side of the building, but you have wonderful views of perfect sunsets to the left and then you can watch for dolphins going by on the Intercoastal Way to the right! Cindy is an exceptionally wonderful and sweet person and makes renting her condo so stress free. I love this condo so much that I am bringing my mom, sister and nieces back this fall for a girls' week! Thank you Cindy for being so wonderful and for letting us stay in your beautiful condo! :)
Archival

8/10 Good

Katie O.

Nice Condo, Great Beach!

My family and I, a total of 9 of us. Stayed here for 4 days. The location and the beach are great. The condo is very spacious and was very accomodating. We did have a couple of complaints though. When we arrived at the condo there was hair ALL over the bathroom floors. I found it odd since the condo smelled like lysol when we walked in and there were "just sanitized" tags on the toilet seats .Also, the few cups and bowls that we used from the cabinets had obvious food left in them. So, I don't know how well everything was actually cleaned. The beds were also not very comfortable. The master bed apparently felt that the bed was too soft and everyone in the other 2 rooms complained that the other beds were very worn and hard. The condo was a good deal for the price and the location. If we were to stay here again I would try to arrive early enough in the day to call housekeeping if there were issues with the cleanliness again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

Highly recommend staying here!

We recently stayed here with 3 of our friends (there were 5 of us total), and we had a wonderful time. The property is exactly as pictured. Everything was very clean on arrival. Now, the unit is listed as having a blender, but we couldn't find one and we really wanted margaritas...but hey, beer/wine is fine too. :) Just fyi, you might want to bring your own if you really like your blended drinks! Dealing with Cindy, the unit owner, was a breeze. Super nice lady who made things simple. Also, the price for a full week during the off season was very affordable. Much less than all of the other places we looked at. Don't let the low price worry you--it's just a great deal for a great place! Everyone at the front desk was helpful as well. The beach is beautiful. We went kayaking in the Gulf and on the Intracoastal. The pool and hot tub are fun and everything around the condo was quiet and relaxed. I definitely recommend eating at The Conch Republic if you enjoy seafood, and it's only a couple of miles up the road. Definitely stay here, and you'll have a great vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Best vacation

The condo is huge, the appliances are all very nice & the kitchen is stocked with everything you will need. Including kids plates, cups & bowls which my 3 kids loved! The rooms are all very spacious with a lot of closet space. To all the parents thinking of renting this condo: you won't have to bring a thing. There is a closet with tons of beach toys, boogie board, balls, beach chairs, umbrella, & even little trucks, crayons & coloring books. The pool & hot tub are very nice with lot's of seating. The beach is BEAUTIFUL! The powdery white sand is so nice. Clearwater Beach is one of our favorite places & is only about 20 min. away. Pier 60 at night is a good time. Clearwater Marine Aquarium (Winter the dolphin from the movie Dolphin Tale) is only about a 25 min. drive. Indian shores coffee is great. The Conch Republic just down the road had really good seafood esp. for the price. We loved the balcony for early morning dolphin watching on the intercoastal & evening sunsets too. We had an amazing vacation, made lots of memories & loved the condo. Cindy is the BEST owner I've ever rented a condo from & we hope to rent again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

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

Family Spring Break

Pros: The condo unit was exactly as described. Very spacious, lots of room for the 7 of us to enjoy. Comfortable beds and living room furniture. Great Location. Beach was literally right past the pool. Not too crowded. Balcony had plenty of furniture and you could see both the ocean and the intercoastal from your perch on the 5th floor. You can rent beach lounger/cabanas. Lots of parking. Cons: The elevator. Not only is it super slow but it is small and cramped. Wish there were more dishes. Not enough bowls for everyone. Could really use a keyless door. Sounds like there used to be one and it broke. Hard to share keys for 7 for the condo unit, bathroom by the pool and staircase. Not enough chairs by the pool. If you don't get down early you will not get a chair. People would "reserve" 8 chairs for their group and only 2 were at the pool, no idea where the rest of their group was maybe the beach. There were multiple groups that did this.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Lustig

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Born & raised outside of Ann Arbor, I'm a Michigander through & through. Go Blue!
I am the proudest mother of 2 beautiful girls & 3 amazing dogs!

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this condo initially because of its location. My girls were babies at the time of purchase and I wanted a vacation property to be stress-free. The thought of packing up all our beach needs, dragging it & my babies to a spot 'steps from the beach' didn't sound stress-free. I didn't want to be 'near' the beach, I wanted a property ON the beach. I love to simply walk outside & this stunning beach is at your feet.

What makes this property unique

The fishing pier is amazing! It's beautiful and private to our building.
We have a beachside pool and hot tub - heated year round.
Our building attracts families, both young and old. I love that multi-generations of a family can vacation together & everyone is comfortable. We've met wonderful people around the pool area, from all over the world.

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