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Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor

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Arial view of our building (Sand Dollar) w/its private pier
Large balcony with Gulf view
Balcony with intracoastal view
Extra large balcony runs the width of the unit
You can see the drawbridge on the intracoastal. Love watching the tall boats!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.)
    ‪26 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 w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor

On a private beach, with a private pool and spa, private fishing pier & private picnic and BBQ areas - the perfect paradise is created!
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!

Cancelation Policy: Canceled bookings will not receive a refund from me.

Property manager

Cindy Lustig

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Treasure Island Fun Center. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Town Square Nature Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Conch Republic GRI - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jimmys Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joto's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor have a pool?

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

Is Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Gulf Beachfront w/Private Pier, Sand Dollar 512, 3/2, Sleeps 8, Top Floor 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

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

Winter get aeay

Well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

dianne c., Poestenkill new york

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacque O., St. Louis

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

Beautiful beach, great location.

We were very happy with our stay here. The condo is spacious and has everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation. The beach was not crowded and is very easy to get to. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Perry W.

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

Florida Vacay

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B., Port Washington, WI

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

Great condo, great location!

Condo is very spacious and had everything we needed. We enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

The perfect getaway

The condo is superb, clean and comfortably furnished, with plenty of room. The amenities are great, we enjoyed the pier, pool and hot tub and long walks on the beach. The location can’t be beat, away from the hustle and bustle, but still close to attractions. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Rachael M.

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

Great place

we had a wonderful family vacation. Condo itself was so nice and comfortable. . Sand Dollar itself could do some upgrades to extremely slow elevator and not needing a key or code for pool, beach gate(that barely works) and a key for the pool bathroom. Indian Shores is wonderful and we made some great memories
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

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

Family Vacay

We took a family vacation for the first time in 10 years. We have a blended family now, and had the best time even if we were in the middle of RED TIDE. We weren't able to get on the beach but one day, that didn't stop us from going to the pool and still enjoying our time together. We laughed, played and enjoyed ourselves the entire time. We definitely will be back. Great location to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mikhail s.

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

Great getaway!

It was great experience renting this property second time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

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

Wonderful vacation!

The condo is very large. Plenty of room for a large family. Very well stocked with beach chairs, towels and toys! Plenty of comfortable seating for everyone. The property owners were very accommodating and easy to work with! I would definitely stay there again!! The Adkins family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

tina N.

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

This place is great. Place couldUse a little tlc but over all great would come again

Property was nice easy access to the beach pool and Jacuzzi close to restaurants shopping
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Valorie H.

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

Enjoyed the property and views

Loved the location on the beach and pool. We had 7 guest including two 22 year Olds, two 19 year olds and an 18 year old. The space in the living room and bedrooms were perfect. Loved the morning coffee on the patio. To improve the stay it would have been nice to have enough dish soap to hand wash some dishes and an extra roll of toilet paper for each bathroom. Only what was on the roll is provided. The dryer was not working upon arrival. The property management took 24 hours to respond back. Fortunately my husband is talented knowing how to fix the dryer spending about 1 hour of our vacation. A small token credit was offered for the inconvenience. We were surprised at all the beach chairs and umbrellas available to use. That was wonderful! Also the property did have some beach towels available. Overall great location and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful stay at fully equipped condo

We had wonderful vacation at Indian Shores and this condo was perfect for our family. We traveled with 3 teens, my father, my husband and I. The condo was big enough for everyone to spread out & have their own bed. The view is beautiful! The balcony does not face the Gulf - but still has a great view of the Gulf & the channel! Amazing that you’re able to catch sunrise & sunset from the same place! We appreciated having beach chairs, beach towels, & umbrella available to use. We saw sting rays 3 different days swimming right up to the shore! This area is quiet, not overly crowded - but close to shops & restaurants. You will not be disappointed in your stay here. Thanks for making your condo available, Cindy - we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

caris n.

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

Great location

The unit was very spacious and comfortable for our group of 7. Loved the breeze and views of the inter coastal and gulf from the balcony. Nice roomy bedrooms. Great kitchen for making family meals. We appreciated and enjoyed having the use of the beach chairs and umbrellas provided for the beach! The management company should have but did not provide the beach gate code and we had to get that information by asking others on property. Overall a wonderful place for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The location of this unit was absolutely amazing. The private beach, pool, and hot tub were great! The unit itself had a lot of space, there was 8 of us and there was enough room for all of us. The 2 twin beds were a bit uncomfortable and we were really disappointed in the cleanliness of the unit, especially for the amount you have to pay for a cleaning deposit. Also with it being rented out by a different facility it was a little inconvenient to have to drop the keys off 30 minutes away instead of just leaving them in the condo at check out. However overall it was a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving with the Family

The property was great. It was clean and very large. My wife and I stayed with my daughter, son in law, grand daughter age 3 1/2 and grandson 1 1/2. The beach and heated pool got plenty of our time. We had all of the beach supplies that we needed, chairs, umbrellas, blankets, toys and shovels etc. It afforded a wonderful holiday vacation. Plenty of places to eat and visit. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Carrie B.

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

Perfect family get away

The property was excellent for our family. Kitchen well stocked and tons of beach chairs and sand toys. The only thing that kept it from being 5 stars was the twin beds. Not most comfortable and was very creaky. We loved the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

kimmie t., Greenfield, Ohio

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

Loved it!!!

This is kind of a detailed review, but it’s what I look for in reviews to determine my stay somewhere. We arrived late at night and getting our keys was super easy we literally just got our package out of the mailbox and went to our condo. I saw reviews saying the place wasn’t very clean, so I was worried upon arrival. But it was actually very clean and smelled great. There was some sand on the ground and counters, but sand in a condo that is beach front is to be expected in my opinion, so it was fine. The views are BEAUTIFUL, we got to see the dolphins from the waterway and had a great view of the gulf. The couch is different than in the pictures, it’s actually a beautiful cloth sectional couch, which we loved. It was really comfy and there was a big fuzzy blanket that we snuggled us with most of the time. There are only 5 beach towels provided but we brought some of our own so we had plenty to use. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed as well. The big closet area in the master bedroom is FULL of toys, chairs, water boards, a cooler, anything you need for the beach is in there. We all flew in so it was very very nice to have those things provided for us because we weren’t able to bring it with us. And the pier is pretty cool because it’s not overly packed with people since it’s private. The boys went fishing and caught over 30 catfish off of the pier within 2 1/2 hours so definitely try that out. There are poles there, but no reels so they just bought the reels and we were able to pack them on the plane, so if you’re interested in fishing keep that in mind. There’s a Candy Kitchen right down the road that we walked to and got some really good ice cream from and there’s quite a few restaurants and coffee shops near by that are worth checking out! Lastly, we went on a boat ride to Emerald Island (I think that’s what it was called) and it’s definitely something to try out. CHECK THE WEATHER. We went from 11-3, at 1:00 pm it started to thunderstorm and lightning literally struck a nearby tree and we sat unprotected in the storm for the rest of the time and the entire boat ride back. It was a fun activity to do about 40 minutes away, but definitely check the weather. We were freezing by the time we got back and the hot tub was our best friend. I hope this helps, especially people like me that wants to get every detail before coming to a new place. I would definitely come here again, we had a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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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