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Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo!

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A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a glass coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a beach view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area visible through a glass partition.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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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. Splash Harbour Water Park and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 56 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Voila Merci - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo! have a pool?

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

Is Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand Castle III 304 - GULF FRONT Condo! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is just steps away from Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, I’d stay here again

Great location and clean pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Hi Monica, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stand and can't wait to welcome you back to Sand Castle III 304! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family vacation

Wonderful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Jeanine, Thank you for your review. We are so glad your family enjoyed their time at Sand Castle III 304. We look forward to welcoming you back to Indian Shores soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

We loved the condo and the view of the beach. This unit is just as described and functioned very well for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Bradley, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle III 304 and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood

They online listing description was accurate. Great neighborhood. Quiet beach. Not very crowded
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Jamie, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed our little quiet community and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful condo!

Unit 304 at Sand Castle III definitely didn’t disappoint. It was conveniently located between Clearwater and Madeira Beach where we typically spend the most of our time shopping and eating. The condo itself was clean and well equipped with plenty of kitchenware, beach chairs, a cooler, umbrellas, etc. The pool and hot tub area were very well kept and the grounds were nicely manicured. The condo itself could use some updates (master bathroom toilet tank didn’t fill sometimes, loose ceramic tile in the hallway, A/C ran constantly and furnace filter was clogged solid) Overall we had a wonderful 10-day vacation and 7 of us felt very comfortable in the condo. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Cassie, Thank you for your review. We will take care of those maintenance right away. We hope to welcome you back to Indian Shores soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

July 2022

We appreciated the new refrigerator and newer stove. Kitchen was moderately stocked. We loved the large table that fit all of our family comfortably. The beds were comfortable. There were plenty of bath towels and washcloths. The couches were comfortable. We were asked to close the metal balcony blinds at night due to sea turtles. Unfortunately 3 of the 5 blinds were broken. Also, a blind slat was missing from the master suite. We called about these two issues along with an ant infestation in the condo. Unfortunately our call was sent to a voicemail and was not returned. The parking is a inadequate. There is minimal space to get in and out without major maneuvering. Also there is only one entrance/exit into the property. We enjoyed our time together but this facility isn’t as nice as others we’ve stayed at and we won’t be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Tracy, Thank you for your review. We did send someone out to treat the condo for ants and we will also take care of the blinds. We hope to welcome you back to another condos soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo in fantastic location

We stayed in Sandcastle 3 for 8 nights. 4 adults and 3 teenagers. The condo itself was nice and in a great location. Close to Clearwater and treasure island and st Pete . The oceanfront views from the balcony were amazing especially sunrise and sunsets. Tons of great restaurants in the area. The beach in this area is awesome. Will definitely return to sandcastle in Indian Shores. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Brian, Thank you for you review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sand Castle III 304. We look forward to welcoming you family back to Indian Shores soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view of gulf

The condo was exactly how the pictures showed. Housekeeping needs to be addressed but Plumlee made it right. The entire family enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Ruby, Thank you for your review and for giving us the opportunity to address the cleaning problem. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place but could use some updates

The condo property was nice but there was a very rowdy group of adults who monopolized the pool and yelled until 10:00 pm. The shower could use new shower door and there were some issues with plumbing in the master bathroom. It was very nice that the owners left beach chairs for us to use. The view of the ocean was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Angela, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed the views and chairs at Sand Castle III. We would have been happy to come over and take a look at the shower door and plumbing if we had known. We look forward to welcoming you back to Indian Shores soon! Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Will not be coming back.

•Saturday lamp was missing knob so it had to be plugged/unplugged to turn it on/off •Saturday night through Wednesday morning the refrigerator/freezer is not up to the correct temperature. There was a sign on the refrigerator that said to give 24-48 hrs to get to proper temp. Tuesday we were out of the condo for most of the day. So Wednesday morning I called Plumlee Maintenance to inform them of the issues. • Tuesday we found cockroaches. 1 in bathroom, 1 in master bedroom and 1 on the balcony. During my conversation Wednesday with maintenance they quickly sent someone to fix the lamp. Then I was told that I did not see cockroaches but rather Palmetto Bugs. After a google search the following can be easily found. What is a Palmetto Bug? Palmetto bug is a general name that is commonly used to refer to American cockroach (Periplaneta americana). The American cockroach is a species of cockroach and is sometimes called the Bombay canary or flying waterbug Someone came Wednesday afternoon to look at our refrigerator. It was determined that we would need a new refrigerator. The earliest, one could be installed would be Friday. At this point most of our food had spoiled. The lady that I spoke with from Plumlee said that they would reimburse us from our trips to the grocery store on our first night of vacation. We are very thankful for their generosity in doing that. •Wednesday afternoon/evening the elevator in the building would go down but not up. Another call was made to maintenance. The elevator was not fixed until the next morning. • Friday morning we get a knock on our door around 9:30 (as we are packed up and ready to head to the beach for our last day) from a very kind man telling us the new refrigerator should be here at 9:45. (There was no call that morning to tell us what time this was happening so that we had some sort of warning). I had to drop everything I was doing. Clean out the refrigerator/freezer of what was left in it. Run to the store to get bags of ice. Rush back to start filling the cooler and the sink with our food and pouring ice over them. We were told by Plumlee employees not to open the refrigerator for 4-6 hours so that it could get to the correct temperature. Cooking was not possible. Asked for reimbursement of lunch/dinner for the day. They reimbursed lunch but refused dinner. There was an issue that loomed over every day of our vacation. Very disappointed. On the plus side the beach was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
So sorry to hear of your disappointment in this condo. I am glad our office is so close to this property and they we were able to assist you on a daily basis. Much better than trying to call an absentee owner in another state. I am glad to hear we were also able to reimburse and refund you for most of your frustration and replaced the refrigerator so quickly . Know that we have hundreds of units to choose from so we should have a better fit for you on your next stay and you will get a discount as a previous guest! Again I apologize for the refrigerator deciding to die during the week of your stay and we hope you will give us another chance.
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