We rented this condo for 30 days from mid-June to mid-July 2013. We had a wonderful time staying at this condo. First, the owner of the condo is amazing. She was extremely responsive to any request we made during our visit. For example, I sent her an e-mail that the vacuum cleaner in the apartment did not seem to be working. I received a return e-mail almost immediately that a brand new vacuum, in the box, was sitting outside the front door. Also, the A/C unit stopped working early one morning. The owner had a repair crew out later in the morning and by the end of the day everything was working again. Couldn't ask for better support from the owner!
Now about the condo, the location is very good. 15 minutes drive takes you to st. pete beach's, downtown st. pete, Fort Desoto, or to Gulfport restaurants. Now, there is really nothing immediately nearby, but, if you don't mind a short drive it's close to everything. The condo itself is in a older community, but, everything is well maintained. The pool area right on the bay is extremely nice and we spent a lot of time either at the pool, or, just watching the sunset behind St. Pete beach. Finally, the condo itself is clean and well maintained. (Though the carpet in the master bedroom could use a deep cleaning). The condo is stocked with everything needed to cook and clean. In fact, it is stocked with beach chairs, umbrella's, and sand toy's for the kids for when you go to the beach.
You could certainly find places direct on the beach, or, a lot newer. But, for the price, location, and the support of the owner this vacation condo in st. pete area is hard to beat.