Quiet Private Retreat on Isla del Sol | Walk to Beaches & Nature
This charming and peaceful casita offers the best of both worlds—close proximity to the beach and a serene retreat away from the crowds. Book now for a relaxing stay in paradise!
Property Highlights: • Private casita with large back patio located within Isla del Sol’s award-winning golf course community • Within walking/biking distance (1.3m) to #1 Rated Pass A Grille and St. Pete Beach. • Community/Parking application required - must be submitted 14 days before check-in - $100 application fee • Kitchen is fully stocked with a coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer, all pots & pans, dishes, and cutlery • 1 King bedroom w/ ensuite bathroom, 1 Queen bedroom, 2 twins bedroom • All linens, towels, bedding, & pillows provided • Gas Grill • Full-size washer and dryer • Parking pass required, fee applies • Professionally cleaned and sanitized • Easy check-in and check-out instructions • 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home, sleeps 6
Community Perks: • Access to a heated pool and spa in the community • Calm walking paths and scenic ponds throughout the neighborhood • Quiet streets ideal for a morning stroll or evening bike ride • Community heated pool and spa • Community has walking paths and ponds with fountains
Important Info For Your Stay: • Parking Application required – $150 fee applies • Criminal Background Check Application Required Per Adult - $25 fee per adult applies • Parking & Criminal Background Check must be submitted 7 days prior to arrival. • Minimum age to book: 25+ • Professionally cleaned and sanitized before each stay • Simple and convenient check-in and check-out process
Distance Details (Approximate distance): Distance to nearby beach: 1.3 mi. to St. Pete Beach Distance to airport: 27 mi. to TPA Distance to interstate: 3 mi. to I-275 Distance to attractions: Clearwater Marine Aquarium 31 mi., Sunken Gardens 10 mi., Downtown St. Petersburg 9 mi., Ft. DeSoto State Park 7 mi., Busch Gardens Tampa 38 mi., Clearwater Beach 31 mi., Treasure Island 7 mi. Distance to some local bars/restaurants: Many eateries and bars all within a short drive at the beaches, local choices within a mile include Sushi Rock Grill, The Deck Bar & Grille, and Addicted to the Bean Distance to grocery: 3 mi. to Publix Super Market
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About the area
St. Petersburg
Located in Isla del Sol, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Pass-a-Grille Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Jannus Live and North Shore Aquatic Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Pass-a-Grille Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
Port of Tampa - 43 min drive - 56.8 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 4 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 5 min drive
Island Grill - 4 min drive
The Wharf - 5 min drive
Addicted to the Bean - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$437, 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.
How much is parking at Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quiet Private Retreat | Walk to Beaches & Nature located?
Located in Isla del Sol, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Pass-a-Grille Beach and Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center. Polynesian Putter and Gulf Beaches Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great stay, excellent location and community. Very quiet. Easy to get to downtown St Pete. Unit is clean, updated, and properly set-up for a VRBO stay
Brad S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the quiet community and convenient location with easy access to downtown St. Pete. It’s great to hear the unit was clean, updated, and well set up for your VRBO stay. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again in the future.
Excellent location, home appeared as described. Lots of room for a family of 6. Easy to get around the area. No complaints and would happily stay here again.
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad the home was a great fit for your family and that the location made exploring the area easy and enjoyable. It’s always our goal to provide exactly what’s promised — and more — so it’s great to hear everything met your expectations. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle M.
13 Aug 2018
Perfect location!
My family enjoyed this house and pool. We definitely will stay here again.
Very safe area, great pool, very nice with lots of space for 6 people.
Sabine B.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. Unless you are opposed, we will share it on our website for other Guests to enjoy. We are happy to hear your family enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Close to St. Pete beaches and Fort DeSoto Park. Property was very clean and in a lovely community setting.
Dean S.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
15 June 2025
Perfection
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was newly renovated with everything you need - plenty of cookware, towels, beach toys, a couple of bikes, washer/dryer, new appliances.
We loved this property. It was so bright and airy and had plenty of space for me and my two teenage sons. Everything was clean and neat and the location was perfect for us. We 100% would stay here again.
Maria G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review Maria. We look forward to welcoming you back. :)
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rich H.
15 Jan 2019
Everything you needed for a comfy week stay in Florida
Enjoyed our stay here and all expectations were met. Owners very accommodating and home just minutes away from St Petes Beach and many places to enjoy good dinners. Pool area very convenient and the hot tub and pool at good temps so that they can be enjoyed
Rich H.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Rich,
Thank you so very much for taking the time to give our home a review, it is much appreciated! It fills our hearts when our guest have an enjoyable vacation.
Please come back and see us again, our Island Inn place not only has beautiful views to be relished, it also has grilling and a charming outdoor Tiki Bar.
With appreciation
NextHome Beach Time Realty Team
The house is nice. A few things were broken which was annoying. Master bed is extremely old.
Irine K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
Thank you for letting us know. We are often unaware of any broken items until a guest lets us know so we can address it. We will share your observations and recommendations with the owner. Thanks again for your time.
Other than a few minor cosmetic issues with the cleanliness and furnishings, my friends and I enjoyed our stay at this property.
Recommend others consider a stay here.
William W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience we appreciate you feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Spacious home, perfect for our group of 6. Condo community was in a great location. Nice community pool & grounds. Condo could use more towels, dishes & glasses.
Ellen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we are delighted we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit and look forward to welcoming you back!
We enjoyed our stay here! Communication with management was very thorough and responses were quick. The location was perfect for us and we loved how close the pool was to the rental. The area is very quiet, calm, and peaceful. The home was very clean and we had no issues with anything in the rental. Everything was perfect. We would rent again in the future if we’re in the St. petersburg area for vacation.
Natasha K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you Natasha. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful townhome! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. :)
We apologize for your experience, we are working with the Owner to continue to upgrade furniture and kitchen appliances moving forward.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula G.
11 Apr 2019
Spring Break 2019
This condo was perfect for our family vacation of 6 -clean & comfortable. Quiet neigborhood which we loved. The heated pool was very clean as well as the hot tub and plenty of lounge chairs and tables (located within approx 100ft from condo). 5 minute ride to St. Pete's beach and many restaurants. I had an issue with the dishwasher and they responded immediately. Thank you so much!!
Paula G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Glad you had a great family stay! The location is fantastic, I love it that you can be anywhere is less than 10 minutes. Come back and stay with us again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Iara M.
19 May 2022
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Stayed at this home for 2weeks. Location was great, as expected. Neighborhood was quiet and pool access was on point. Home interior is dated and needs remodeling. Garage was not available, but was not necessary.
Iara M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
We apologize for your experience. We are working with the Owner to implement new upgrades and changes in the unit continuously.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
Verified
8/10 Good
Margarita P.
2 Apr 2018
Loved it
We had a wonderful time in March. We are a family with 4 children. There was plenty of space for everyone. The BBQ was a nice bonus! The condo was very clean. The grounds and pool in the complex were beautifully kept. Management was very responsive to our needs. The toaster was not working and they replaced it the same day! Booking of our stay and refund of our deposit was very smooth. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Margarita P.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Margarita!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at Villa Mirada! I'm glad our response time was immediate to your needs. Please come back and see us again! =)
Thank you!
Nice size and lovely area. The house itself could really do with some updates, the master bedroom in particular which is a dreary brown throughout with some old worn out furniture, the en-suite bathroom also very dated. The upstairs bedrooms are fine and the rest of the house ok.
We had a few minor problems and the agent was excellent at replying promptly and fixing any issues we had.
I’m sure there are more modern properties for the money in the area but if you are happy in a simple house with comfy beds this is absolutely fine.
We had a great holiday.
Richard F.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
We apologize for your experience during your stay. We have been working with the Owner to update the unit decor and furniture. We have also placed all new utensils cookware and kitchen accessories in the kitchen. We appreciate your feedback.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
Verified
6/10 Okay
Steve R.
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Island in the sun
Isla del Sol is a great place to stay in the winter. Lots of space to walk or ride bikes. The seafood in the area is some of the best. This property however needs work. Mostly small items where the management company is tardy, ice maker, ceiling fan and lights in living room, outlets not working and a/c vents needing cleaning. The local pool is close by , but the water view pictures are misleading. For a couple this unit is fine but a family would be crowded. There are many other rental units in the area, hopefully better cared for .
Steve R.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review. The Owner has agreed to revamp the unit this summer. I will forward everything you mentioned in this review to the Owner for their consideration. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
There was lots to be happy about here. My only issues were the grill was not cleaned so I had to clean it. Then, there was no propane (it was near empty). When I responded to a property management email to mention the grill was not cleaned, I was told not to communicate by email but to use the portal - even though they had JUST used email to communicate with me. Then, I was told it was not their job to ensure the grill was cleaned. Really, that was the only blemish on an otherwise great stay.
scott c.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
I apologize about the communication issue during your stay. We accept all forms of communication from our guests by phone, email or through VRBO. Thank you for your feedback so we may adapt and change our policies and procedures to improve our future guest experiences.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
We enjoyed our stay very much. The townhouse was big enough for our family that came in for our daughters college graduation. The beds were comfortable. The master bedroom was huge with a large walk-in closet. The twin beds were a little small for my 25 year 6 foot son, but would be perfect for small kids.
The kitchen was well stocked and even had coffee filters!!! The kitchen table only sat 4, but that wasn’t an issue for us. The location was perfect! 10 minutes to St. Pete beach! There is a $1 Toll when you get off of 275 that’s manned, and then another one coming back from the beach that’s unmanned.
The surrounding property was beautiful with a golf course as you enter the complex. The pool area was very nice and clean.
We had a couple of minor issues, including the cable going out, but the management company took care of everything immediately!
We would definitely stay here again!
Michelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thank you for your review we hope you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your response, we hope to see you again soon!
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
Our family of 3 young adults and 2 parents got together for their brother’s college graduation. This property was perfect for our group. Location close to beach and just 15-20 minutes from St Petersburg was ideal. House is just as advertised. Clean, well-stocked. Smart tvs, laundry, coffee maker all new and work well. Neighborhood is a pretty typical golf course set up with some walking paths but not a lot of shade, if that’s your thing. Communication with property manager Bonnie was first rate. When we arrived, the umbrella for the outdoor space had been damaged in a storm. She had a new umbrella within an hour, and she answered a couple of other questions with just as easily. Our one suggestion: 10am checkout is pretty challenging for a 3 bed/3 bath property where people are likely to stay with family. It’s the earliest checkout we’ve ever had at any VRBO house (our previous St Pete rental was noon) so it’s a good thing to be aware of when you book.
Tracy P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Thank you for your kind review Tracy! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in this lovely home. We do our best to accommodate our guests who request an early check-in as we did for you, and we will also try to approve late check-outs when requested. Thanks again, Bonnie
Amazing location, close to pool, private and quiet, beautiful commmunity
This rental is a stand alone villa in a beautiful community within walking distance of St. Pete's beach and biking distance to Fort Desoto beach. The community is beautifully kept and there are lots of places to walk. You are sourrounded by water on Isla Del Sol so any way you leave you see water - just amazing views from the causeways. There are lots of renters as well as owners - all very friendly. The pool/hottub was fantastic (werm and hot) and within 100 feet of the property. The villa itself was worn but clean. The onwers could spend some money on blinds, newer furniture and appliances. To be clear none of these items were broken just well used and could use some updates. The kitchen is sparesly equipped so if you have a max group there of 6 you may need ot run the dishwasher after each meal. We had a small leak in the garberator and a maintenance person was there within a couple of hours to fix it. We kayaked nearby and there is an endless supply of great seafood places within 5 mins of the place. We had an incredible time and would not hesitate to stay again!
Bruce C.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we are delighted we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit and look forward to welcoming you back!
Upon arriving at the town home that i rented from Nov 30-Dec 8th 2019, along with my wife, and two young daughters, and after a long day of traveling, I come to find that our home was already occupied by another family. I immediately contacted NextHome, and after reviewing their records, it turns out that we have been double booked, due to a booking error by one of their associates. Now, i understand that things happen, however our rental was a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath for a reason. After asking for a comparable unit, they said they could only offer me a 2 bedroom unit. I said that would not suffice and that they would have to provide a like unit. Long story short, it fell on me to find a new rental, for same day check in with out any of their help. As you can imagine, finding a 3 bedroom for same day check in was doable, but also more expensive for obvious reasons. after booking the new unit, I immediately contacted NextHome, provided them with a copy of the new invoice, and asked them to pay the difference. They acknowledged they received the email, and assured me that the owner would contact me by Friday, Dec 6th to resolve the issue. It is now Monday, Dec 16th, and i have yet to hear from the owner.
I am posting this to assure that you triple confirm any of your reservations with these folks, and be aware that there is a potential to be double booked when you arrive at your vacation.
Jacob F.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
We sincerely apologize for the mishap during your stay and regret that this happened to your on your trip which should have been more enjoyable as expected. We have since started using a new booking system to allow our staff to see when units are booked and the system does not allow for double bookings so this will not be an issue moving forward. We appreciate your feedback so that we can ensure this does not happen again in the future.
Thanks,
Heather
NextHome Beach Time Realty
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Henry R.
24 Apr 2024
A Memorable Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We would like to recognize the professional team at NextHome Beach Time Realty for the outstanding job in making our vacation a memorable experience. We arrived in St. Petersburg and was amazed at the beautiful neighborhood and the inviting home that we would be staying in for our vacation. The location of the home was perfect for accessing all the activities that we had planned in the surrounding communities and at the different beaches. Annie, Bonnie, and Heather were amazing to work with in setting up the reservation and in making sure we were comfortable. Everything was so perfect, we did not hesitate to plan another vacation in 2025. We highly recommend scheduling your vacation with the wonderful people at NextHome Beach Time Realty.
Henry R.
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