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It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir

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A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple windows.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has wooden flooring and a window with blinds.
A palm tree with a textured wall in the foreground.
A spacious hallway with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and two wooden benches.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Clearwater, FL
  • Place, Wright Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Coachman Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Church of Scientology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Clearwater

Clearwater is home to this condo. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Pier 60 Park and Clearwater Beach. Central Park Performing Arts Center and The Amish Country Store are also worth visiting.
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Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Wright Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coachman Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Church of Scientology - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The BayCare Sound - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abe's Place Tap & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nature's Food Patch Market & Café - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir on 22 Aug, 2027 start from S$1,430, 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 It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir located?

Situated in Clearwater, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Morton Plant Hospital and Pinellas County Primary Care and Hospitalists. Church of Scientology and Clearwater Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything this place had to offer
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2026
Had the pleasure to meet Pam and Daniel in person, as we were vacationing at the same time. It was an absolute pleasure hosting them as from the moment they arrived, their warmth and positivity lit up the place. Throughout their stay, they exhibited kindness and courtesy in every interaction. They were considerate of the house rules and left the property in great condition. Hosting them was effortless, and their presence added to the joy of sharing our home. Any host would be lucky to have the privilege of hosting such wonderful individuals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was really amazing! We’d go back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
Sandy and Steve: Outstanding guests! We highly recommend them to other hosts and would be thrilled to host them again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Affordable, great location, Carmen was really great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2023
One could not ask for better guests than Brandi and Jason. From start to end of stay, fabulous guests, they were very very nice, polite, thoughtful and respectful of our property. We would not hesitate to host them again anytime, better yet: we hope you choose us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
5 Stars easy. Great time in Clearwater and such a piece of mind to come back to this beautiful home. Thank you much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment. It was easy to get in touch with the owner and the surroundings were very quiet. The kitchen is very well equipped which was a big plus as we like to cook ourselves and there was always a spot at the pool to tan.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2022
Thank you so much for your time to write a review for us. This is my note about you and your stay: "Mehran is respectful, kind and courteous guest. We look forward to his next stay with us. Wish you the best of the best."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

We had a great time here! Everything was beautiful and check in was super easy. The place was spotless and provided everything we needed. This is a great location with only a short drive to anywhere you’re looking to go. Carmen was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2022
Nick and Maggie are fantastic guests! Left our place very clean, spotless. You will be forever most welcomed! Same time next year??? hi, hi..joking..... Keep in touch, all the very best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely well equipped and clean condo.

I would stay here again in a heart beat. Thank Carmen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2022
Santiago is a very considerate guest and I'd invite him back ANY TIME. Great virtual communication, a pleasure to chat on the phone few times. We recommend Santiago 100%.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Clearwater

Condo unit was great as usual!! Camen is a great host and I will be sure to rent again in the future. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2023
Dear Jeff: appreciate your comments but in error you gave us one star instead of five..can this be fixed at your end? Otherwise this truly affects our star review negatively but happy we have the good comments.. No worries, I will try to also call customer service. Thank you! Here below, is our review for you. Jeff: You're a returning guest at our place, you have a proven record of excellent guest, you're kind, always positive communication, we cannot ask for a better experience. Hope to remain in your contact list. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location! Quiet and pleasant.

The host was extremely nice. She checked in on us a couple of times to be sure everything was ok. Our first time there for a month. Can’t wait to do it again next year!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thinking back to my good experience for a full month with Tina and Larry's stay, I can only say: we'll be glad to serve you again. Your positive, friendly comments in our communication made your stay "a breeze" - wish all our guests will be so great as yourself Tina! At departure you made sure to leave the place spotless. We'd love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation spot for us!

Me and my s/o stayed here to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. It was well maintained and clean! Great area to stay and not much traffic compared to other areas! Great pool and close to many options for food and a short drive to Clearwater beach! Perfect for a couples retreat! Would definitely stay here again! 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Kaylee and David: 10/10 for your guys! Nice, clean and great, easy going guests.. you're welcome back again. Thank you for everything!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Above and beyond !

Carmen, the host, was fantastic! She was exceptionally friendly and responsive from day one of booking this property! Definitely recommend staying here! It’s perfect for a couple, or a single family! Very please with our stay! Thanks Carmen !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Amanda was a lovely-lovely guest. She was friendly and respectful and easy to coordinate details of the stay with. Highly recommended as guest! Would happily host again and maybe a longer get-away, as I will know our place will be in good hands...Thank you dear Amanda!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay as usual

Been booking this unit for the past couple of years. Is always great and meets my needs! Great location, pool etc. Carmen (owner) is always helpful and relays information very timely. I will continue renting this unit and highly recommend it!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2024
Jeff: our Fabulous guest! I hosted Jeff for the 5th time - there are no words to describe our virtual interactions, I only hope one day we meet him in person. Jeff is not just a guest; he's a dream guest in every sense.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All Good at Avalon!

Great location and very attentive owner. Wish we could have had time for R&R, but lovely pool and lanai was there for use. Carmen took care of us and was available for anything! Most importantly, being a ray of sunshine for me getting thru some crazy days💕 recommend her hospitality🌺
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
Fabulous - fabulous guests!!! Dawn and Gary they cleaned entire place as they never even come! They did SO MUCH MORE then they needed to do on check out making our turnover ready for next guests. We would love to give them 10 stars if possible, YES, YES on all accounts: YES! There are no words to express my gratitude for you dear Guests, you are without a doubt welcome back anytime! I really hope our paths cross again in this life..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice unit …..excellent Host.

Nice unit that has EVERYTHING you would need to live there during your stay. Great location as the pool and entrance are right outside this unit. This complex is close to all the amenities and maybe 15/20 minutes to the beach. Some very good restaurants and some cool bars..with fun atmosphere.this was our first stay at The Avalon Condos and I assure you we will stay there again.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2025
Wish to have more guests as Robert and Shelley. They stayed with us more than a month and they respected my house rules, and took great care of my place. The communication ran smoothly, and most importantly, in all our interactions Robert was always positive and super friendly, amazing guests! Hope we can host them again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Clearwater - Winter 2021

Location of the unit is great and nicely equipped, complex is nice, and the owner of this unit was exceptionally responsive to our needs.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2021
You will have no worries at all if you get the privilege to host these fantastic guests: Larry and Mary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Experience

The property was beautiful, and the grounds were immaculate. The pool area was really nice and clean. The location is convenient to restaurants and a grocery store. Only ten minutes to the beach also. The owner of the condo was very kind and responded immediately to any questions we had. Great experience all the way around!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2023
Debbie and Paul are fantastic guests! They treated the place as if it was their own and was an absolute pleasure to host them. Always timely replies and kind messages. We were kept informed and at departure reassured on leaving times so cleaning team was able to plan accordingly, how very thoughtful! We would be more than happy to host Debbie and Paul again when needing a place to stay in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!!!

Carmen was Awesome to work with! She always respond right away!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2022
Thank you again for booking with us! To have a family as yours there for almost a month...to always have nice things to say, to be in contact and share some personal notes that's so refreshing! You're wonderful guests and so very easy to work with for the entire period. We are grateful for your stay and truly appreciate YOU!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

We are very happy with our stay at Avalon in Clearwater the condo was very clean, well maintain and quiet. We are very please with our experience. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Carmine was always in contact with us to make sure everything was ok. I will surely recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you my wife and i really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2025
We count ourselves lucky with guests like Etienne and Chantal as communication was easy and clear and we'll be honored to assist them for their your future vacations at Clearwater.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Avalon Condo

First, I would like to say that Carmen was outstanding in communicating with us during our stay. This is a relatively small condo that needs to be updated. We were in several other condo units that have been updated and this would have made our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
Derek and Marie: Very-very nice people and great guests. Communicated well and took care of the place like it was their own. Yes, the place is small as it is clearly advertised and so it's the price. We do have other condo units in the same complex and all the others are updated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time stay

We had a fabulous stay at Avalon. We rented a one bedroom studio suite from Alex and Carmen and it had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and accommodating. Carmen was always very quick to respond to any questions since the initial booking back in September 2023. The location was perfect for us being close to restaurants, Publix grocery store, within walking distance to parts, and less than 10 minutes to Clearwater beach by Uber. We also enjoyed the people we met staying at Avalon along with the heated pool. Thank you Carmen and Alex for being such wonderful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2024
Our fellow Canadians, 9-nights stay at our place - all perfect. Lorri and Terrence are exceptionally pleasant, kind and friendly, taking great care of the property and keeping it clean and tidy throughout their stay. We would love to host them again and again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Florida Wedding

We flew in from MN for a friends Wedding and Weeks Vacation. The location was great, close to local shops and retail stores for any quick and easy shopping. The property was cleaned and in excellent shape. The pool was nice and warm and everything from the check in to the final day check out was top notch. Carmen was amazing to work with, great communication, we had friends in an emergency place to stay.. Carmen was able to get them set up in one of the other units they had available and was a lifesaver. Was such a pleasure to work with her and not have to worry or stress over anything. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2024
Absolutely wonderful guests. Easy to communicate with and treated my home very well. I’d be happy to have them stay again anytime! They were truly wonderful. Would highly recommend to any future hosts. Sure wish we could give Jeremy and Kaci 10 stars review! We'll be honored to have you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Amazing Stay!

My overall experience was absolutely wonderful. Not only was Carmen an amazing host, the condo was perfect and just what my boyfriend and I needed. It’s a one bedroom with one bathroom and a kitchen/living room together. Everything is great and there’s nothing to complain about. There’s surplus of anything you might need. Super clean, super spacious, super nice. Carmen was available 24/7 if I needed to contact, and she reached out just to tell us she hopes everything was great and went well. I appreciate her and this experience x100.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2023
You will have no worries at all if you get the privilege to host these fantastic guests: Mollie and Mike. We count ourselves lucky for guests like you and we’d love to continue providing great service to awesome people like you in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter getaway 2023

Owner was readily accessible and easy to work with. Mattress provided a restful night’s sleep. Tub area had been remodeled. The colors in the unit were black, gray and brown and we were hoping for some lighter Florida colors! As elderly people we found the sofa too soft and low. There was sparse lighting in both bedroom and front room.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Darla and Gary were wonderful guests! They were very easy to communicate with and work out trip details and they left the place in great order. I would absolutely, highly recommend them to everyone. Just FYI: We do have in plan some renovations to this unit in 2 weeks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Carmen's Place!

This is our second time renting from Carmen. As was the case before, she was a great host. While we stayed in the same complex , which is called the Avalon, this time we had a smaller unit. It was comfortable, well equipped with cookware, utensils, small appliances, pool chairs and linens. However, as per Carmen’s VRBO listing, there are a few stairs which , at 68, we had no issues with. More importantly, Avalon is a well situated gated complex with easy access to shopping, golf and the beaches. It also has a nice pool and a good gym. We plan on renting again from Carmen in 2025 and have no hesitation in recommending any of her units.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2024
We are incredibly grateful that you chose us for a second stay. We are also grateful you took great care (for more than a month) of our home away home. Once again you proved to be fabulous guests. You are exceptional people of extraordinary kindness. I recommend you to the entire VRBO community but with this being said, we count ourselves so very lucky you booked with us next stay, spring 2025! Keep in touch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

This was a wonderful unit. There was nothing I needed to go buy to make my stay better. The owner was very responsive and extremely nice. Great location if you’re visiting Saint Petersburg, and Tampa. Beach is like 10 min away. Grocery and department stores very close. Very reasonably priced. Property is well kept. Pool area is very nice also. I really can’t recommend this place enough! 5 stars. The only thing I would warn is if your used to a soft bed this does not have one. It’s a beautiful bed but we are used to a very soft mattress. Everything else was above my expectations. Carmen is very helpful with any info you need.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
A great, easy virtual connection! Wonderful-wonderful persons, very nice, kind and polite. Communication was super easy with Stacey. I knew from the start we'll be on top of things. Replies were in a matter of minutes getting the feeling of being proactive, making days stress free. Furthermore, at departure they left the place IMMACULATE. A GREAT pleasure to host Stacey and Rafael. Hope our paths will cross again.
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