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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian Shores

With a stay at this condo in Indian Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 3-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Splash Harbour Water Park. .This family-friendly condo is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Sand Key Park - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 33 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Please see MORE THAN 130 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.)

Keywords: Condominium Waterfront
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Cable programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property manager

Darryl Glenn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on balcony ONLY!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great for children! Quiet hours after 10:00 PM.

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Liya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location and place itself was exceptional. The owner was very responsive and welcome. We had a little hiccup though. The fridge on the property where we stayed did not working properly. It was very loud, it was impossible to sleep. We did contact the owner. He said that he will take care of it, but for some reasons the issue wasn't solved. We had to unpOther
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Another great holiday, thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect as always

Lost count I’d the number of times we have stayed at Darryl and Isabel’s two condos. Amazing views. Masses of space. A real home from homes what more could you ask for
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ray W., Penne de Agenais. FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness

After the Storm

We were aware of the damage to the general area and was advised by the owner of a few issues,no pool available,internet down and some cladding.We were offered a full refund but decided to go ahead,this was a good decision as the property was great just as described. Darryl the owner was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and spacious

My 2 children and I (ages 8 & 10) had a wonderful stay. We saw dolphins in the intracoastal and in the gulf. The condo is spacious and the owners are very responsive. I loved being able to park in the garage and use the beach buggy and toys so we didn’t have to bring ours. A quick walk to the gulf makes the location great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S., Louisville. Usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Pure Paradise

We had the most amazing time during our week stay in Indian Shores. The property was super nice and clean, with an amazing view of the intercostal waterway. We got to watch the dolphins pass through a couple times, and the beach is directly across the street. The owner was quick to answer any question we had, and even left us a welcome basket. We highly recommend staying at this place, and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect absolutely perfect

This location was amazing!!! Rooms are exactly as pictured. View of Bay was beautiful! Space is large and was very clean! Very short walk to beach and the items in the garage to use at the beach made our stay easy and enjoyable. Thank you so much!!! My family needed exactly this!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie F., Pgh. Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Indian Shores 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Gulf Retreat in Indian Shores. The unit was just as described. Quiet, spacious unit with beautiful views of the intercoastal waterway from our windows. Easy walk to the beach. Owner provided beach chairs, etc. Owner was also very responsive when we had a little issue with the fridge. Talked us through the problem. We also received a welcome package upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon Harvey C.

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

6/10 Okay

Jan N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Attractive Beach Condo - Unexpected Shortcomings

The condo overall was very spacious, lots of closets & storage, nice furnishings, comfortable Master Bed & close to the beach. The Master had a full-wall window bringing in the view. Though there was a nice balcony overlooking the Intracoastal, it could not be utilized as workman in a boat blasted a boombox Mon-Fri. We spoke with the Dredging Co. on site who informed us they had been there the prior 2 wks & would continue for at least another 2 wks. The noise was deafening. Though the condo was outfitted very comfortably, there was a lot of deferred maintenance thru-out. The front door was poorly aligned & would not stay closed unless the deadbolt was engaged. The icemaker worked sporadically. There was peeling paint/drywall dropping from the ceiling in the Guest Bath with the shower vent almost clogged shut with dirt/dust. The wall behind the bed in the Master had blood smudged from bugs that were killed. A fake plant in the Master was covered in a thick build-up of dirt/dust. The Master WIC ceiling had signs of mildew/mold. The kitchen floor mats were very old, dirty & stained. The stained kitchen towels were in need of replacement. There were no screens on the sliding doors & the tracks could use cleaning/oiling to eliminate the loud noise when used. A deep cleaning of the premises including baseboards, windows, interior door jams plus touch-up paint where walls, doors & baseboards have scuff marks would make a big difference. Otherwise, the condo has a very good vibe.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved Indian shores!

We had an amazing time during our stay! My family of 5 enjoyed every minute of our time at the property. We loved seeing the dolphins from the balcony, and the beach equipment was so handy for our short walks to the beach. The location is perfect. A small store right next door was very convenient. And we utilized the trolley to spend a day in John’s pass. I would love to make this a yearly destination
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ginny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome condo in quiet neighborhood near beach

We enjoyed our 17-day stay at this lovely condo in Indian Shores! Darryl and Isabel were great hosts, and we felt welcomed and at home from the start. Spacious and clean, with awesome views of the intercoastal waterway from the main living area, master bedroom, and balcony. The unit is just steps away from a private pier on the intercoastal (with kayak launch), and a short walk to the Gulf beaches. Close to the trolley stop, and convenient to restaurants, cafes, shopping, etc. This unit is toward the back of the complex away from Gulf Blvd, and very peaceful.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful View

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Week in FL

This condo offer spectacular views from main living space & master! Having a private garage filled with loads of beach equipment especially a heavy duty wagon was a real plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J., Bettendorf, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Condo

Great view and spacious
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The condo was amazing and as advertised! Darryl was quick with answers to all my questions! Highly recommend this condo if anyone is looking for a location close to Tampa/Clearwater! This condo is in a nice quiet relaxing location steps from the beach! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monya v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best views

Best views
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The condo is beautiful. Thank you for being so kind and accommodating. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023