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Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View

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Sunset and Dinner-PERFECT
Gourmet Kitchen
Private kitchen
Living Room-balcony overlooks beach
view from balcony into unit

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View


Location
Sand Castle1 boasts island living at its finest. We are located half way between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach in the city of Indian Shores. Easy access to big city convenience but the calm of a small family-friendly island community. Tampa International Airport is located about 30-45 minutes away.
OUR CONDO
Our home has been newly renovated : Every thing has been upgraded, painted and refreshed. New and Clean…Non-smoking unit
1. Open gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances ( includes side by side fridge with ice and water in the door), granite counters, glass backsplash, breakfast bar, Beach themed dishes and silverware, blender, coffee pot, toaster, all the necessary kitchen gadgets..
2. Our living room/ dining area features a flat screen tv, comfortable sofa and chairs, stereo, DVD player. Free Wi-Fi throughout the unit. Dining table seats 6 with additional seating for 2 at the breakfast bar. Gulf Front balcony-always a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
3. Master bedroom has new king bed and the adjoining master bath has enlarged spa–like shower, new fixtures, granite counter top. Flat screen tv . Large patio doors open to balcony on the Gulf.
4. Second bedroom has two double beds-view of the intercoastal waterway. TV. Second bathroom features new fixtures and tile.
5. Washer/ dryer located off second bathroom.
6. Den/ bedroom 3 has a single bed . A private oasis with a door off the hall …Perfect for younger guests.
7. Balcony has a table with 4 chairs and an additional high top with seating for two. Beach chairs , umbrella, and toys are in the utility closet

SandCastle 1 Amenities : Our landscaped grounds rival any on the beach. The Sandcastle I complex has a large beach-side pool(heated in winter) and hot tub, and game room with ping pong, a lending library, and free Wireless Internet service. There is a designated barbeque grill area with gas and a charcoal grill, and picnic tables. We have a private beach entrance with a shower and shared beach-toy box. Each condo has one designated reserved numbered parking space. Some short term-visitor spaces are available on a first come basis. Additional street parking may be available north of the complex.

Area Amenities: Many great restaurants are within walking distance: You can get anything from pizza, breakfast, seafood , or 5 star gourmet within a very short area. A Trolley stops in front of the building and runs from Clearwater to St. Pete’s beach. If you prefer fishing or boating, there is a Boat rental dock just across the street; where you can also rent bikes or motorbikes. Shopping choices are endless: Jonn’s Pass, malls, Old St. Pete , etc.. Other activities including a seasonal Farmers Market, Florida Botanical Gardens, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, libraries, theaters, galleries, and world class museums.
And then there are sports: The area is home to the NFL Buccaneers, the NHL Lightning and the American League Tampa Bay Rays. Spring training,Gran Prix Racing, and Bowl Games. Still need more? Bush Gardens is only 40 minutes away or take a day trip to Orlando. If you want a more eco day, visit Crystal River.

There is so much to see and do, one week is never enough. Enjoy..We know you will return.

Property manager

Marie and Don Bienkowski

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is 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 Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sand Key Park - 18 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 23 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View have a pool?

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

Is Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Beach Front Condo - Spectacular 9th Floor View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

Perfect Spring Break at the beach

The unit was the best stocked unit of anywhere I’ve ever stayed through VRBO. Owners were great to work with. Beautiful beaches that were not too crowded. Went with my husband and 13 yr old twins. Tons of activities close by as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi E.

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

Indian Shores Stay

This property was as described. It was clean, comfortable, well-appointed. Communication with owners was good. We enjoyed our accommodations and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

Amazing

Great location. Clean condo with everything we needed for an amazing vacation. We already booked for next year! Thank you so much Marie for everything! Great communication and everything was great considering a hurricane went through months ago.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DownMemory L.

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

Nice condo. Good location.

Nice condo right on the beach with a great oceanfront beautiful view. Good communication with host before and during our stay. Quick response when we had questions. We loved sitting on the balcony and watching the sunset. The location is great. Short drive to restaurants, Clearwater beach, St Pete pier, St John’s pass and more. We liked that the beach was less crowded than other beaches. The photos and description in the listing are very accurate. Overall a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great location

We loved staying at this condo! It was very spacious and had a fantastic balcony. It is on the main stretch in IRB and close to everything. The beach area at the property was great and not too crowded. The hosts were very accommodating and so helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

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

Great vacation!

This is a beautiful condo! We had a great time on the beach! This was a vacation to remember ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sue G.

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

Wonderful property

We enjoy Indian Shores every year. The communication with the owner was amazing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

The place to stay in Indian Shores

We absolutely loved this lovely, well stocked condo. The views were breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

FL 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob p.

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

A week Away

The condo was amazing, the view was awesome, Marie was great to work with on info, very relaxing stay, plenty of beach Acessories and beach towels, would give a 5 star for this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D., Ohio

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

February 2024 Vacation

We have been vacationing in Indian Shores for over 25 years. This unit is by far the nicest unit we have stayed in. It is immaculate in cleanliness, updated and well stocked. The owner was amazing to work with. We have already booked for 2025 and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Wonderful!

Our stay was wonderful. The property was exactly as the pictures showed. Very clean, which is important to me. Easy check in and out. Excited to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Vacation

Nice property. Great owners. Had an issue that was out of their control and they were on top of it immediately. Repaired the next day. Would highly recommend. Thank you for the great vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronique p.

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

Beautiful

Perfect Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

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

Perfect!

Location was great, we loved the low key, not so touristy area. Condo was perfect, super clean. Kitchen and master bath were extra gorgeous! Host was super kind and easy to get ahold of. We will definitely be back and looking forward to it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M., Coppell, Tx. USA

Wonderful condo with great amenities

We stayed in this condo for a week and absolutely loved it. Great location, wonderful amenities and very well appointed. The owners were terrific to deal with and so nice and concerned with insuring they did everything possible to make our stay a positive experience. We will definitely rent this unit again when we come back to the Tampa area. We've stayed at a number of places in the area and this was our favorite so far.

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D., Noblesville, IN

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

Perfection

If you’re staying in the Indian Rocks area, look no further. This condo is perfect, it has everything you could possibly need. From kitchen supplies to chairs and all sorts of things for the beach. The owners are great and so helpful. We could not have enjoyed our stay more.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn S.

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

What a view!

The view from this property is spectacular! Everything you need for your stay is readily available. We had a question during our stay, and Marie responded quickly. Don't hesitate to book this property ... you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Linda C.

The property is absolutely gorgeous and beautifully maintained

We very much enjoyed this area. The restaurants all delicious and wonderful food. The ice cream across the street absolutely amazing. The condo had a beautiful view of the beach, pool and the sunsets, amazing. I would love to stay in the area again. The condo was very well kept and had everything from the dinner plates to the items you need for the beach. I would recommend this area to everyone I know.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Perfect beach condo

The condo was very clean, beautifully decorated and had plenty of room for our family of 5. From morning coffee to watching the sunset, the gulf view from the balcony was great. The condo has everything (inside and out) that you need to enjoy your beach vacation. Wonderful communication with Marie from start to finish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S., Hamilton,OH

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

Amazing Rental

The property was just as described in the listing and more. This condo was stocked with plenty of toiletry items. We brought extra from home and didn’t need to use them at all. The area was great as well. I would definitely rent this condo again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Exceptional

Condo was well equipped, clean and had an exceptional view. No issues were encountered and communicating with the owner was easy. The book of information prepared by owner was fantastic and very detailed. Will definitely return to this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt F., mississauga

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

Fantastic unit and location

If you’re looking for a quieter, more relaxed version of Clear Water than this is the place. My family loved the beautiful beach and pool and the unit was very well equipped for all of our needs and our 4 children. The beach is steps away from the building and has white sand with clear water. My family and I were able to see dolphins swimming in the ocean from our balcony window. It is very close to grocery stores and only a 20 minute drive to Clear Water beach as well. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Terry C.

Everything we needed

The condo was everything we needed. We love the location. Parking was an issue as the building became busier. We came in late one night to find no spaces available and parked across the street - bad idea. Our car was towed! Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The owners are very nice and we enjoyed working with them.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Almost perfect

Everything was GREAT except the ice maker hardly worked so we had to buy ice daily for our coolers and the condo is warm. At night we were all uncomfortable sleeping because it was too warm for us. The view is PERFECT. The location is PERFECT. The beach access is PERFECT. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the things. It's super clean and the host adds a personal touch that we all loved!! We would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marie and Don Bienkowski

Host profile image
Don and I (Marie) live 80 miles north in Crystal River. When our children where young we would spend at least one week during the summer in this area. It was always filled with great family memories. We always said SOMEDAY we might be lucky enough to have our own spot on the beach. In 2002, we purchased this unit and it quickly became a labor of love. All children helped with the initial remodel and since then it has been a very special place.

Why they chose this property

The minute we stood on the balcony and saw the view , we knew this was the place for us. We love watching dolphins in the morning, fireworks on the 4th , or just listening to the waves. It is always a happy place with the sounds of children's laughter.

What makes this property unique

We love the view both North and South on the beach. It is very unique because the front also has intercoastal views. I enjoy that it is on a two lane road and not as busy as a 4 lane.We also love being close to so many great restaurants.

Languages:

English