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OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501

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Southwest Gulf of Mexico Indian Shores, Florida
Sand Castle II Elevator Lobby
Sand Castle II
Lobby
Balcony time
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Popular LocationSplash Harbour Water Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohn's Pass Village & Boardwalk14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSand Key Park20 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

GULF Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bayside Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bayside Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501

This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1180 square foot, family-friendly condo is the ultimate vacation destination located directly on Pinellas County’s Gulf Coast & World Famous pristine white sand beaches. This home is located in the perfect spot. A waterfront restaurant is right across the street in addition to boat & scooter or cart rentals.
This beautiful condo boasts breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico to the West from the Master bedroom, living room, dining room & the kitchen. The remaining 2 large bedrooms provide you with a glimpse of the Intracoastal Waterway to the East & make this 5th floor condo stand & far above expectations. Upon entry you will feel the paradise engulf you with relaxation and joy.
The Master suite features a King size bed & private bathroom fit for the most discriminating guests with a spacious updated shower and granite counter tops. This great condo offers a split bedroom plan with the larger guest room boasting another King size bed while the smaller bedroom has 2 Twins. The guest bath, also remodeled features a tub & shower combo.
The fine furnishings throughout this condo will please the most meticulous guests. For your convenience, the kitchen is fully equipped with top of the line appliances in addition to the essentials such as a toaster, dishes, cooking utensils & lots more. The laundry closet in the condo offers a full-size washer & dryer for all those beach towels or swim suits you’ll be washing after your days of fun on the beach or by the pool.
Enjoy the magnificent sunset views relaxing on the private, corner, direct Gulf front Balcony off the Living Room & Master Bedroom, overlooking the heated pool. This fantastic balcony boasts ample room catch some rays, enjoy the salt air or to watch a storm roll in & listening to the Gulf of Mexico’s calming waves as they come ashore.
After the day on the beach it’s just a short walk or drive to some enjoyable restaurants. Our Pinellas County beaches also offer a Trolley Service with stops along Gulf Boulevard furnishing you access to the many local treasures we have to offer all day and late into the evening for minimal costs. If you have a vehicle there is a reserved parking space out front across from the lobby entry for your convenience as well as some guest spaces.

13% Sales & Tourist Tax required in addition to cleaning / administrative fees.

Please note: Starter pack of soap, toilet paper & trash bags for baths
Please note: Starter pack of soap & paper towels & trash bags for Kitchen

Unique Benefits:
Direct Gulf front views from the Kitchen, Living Area & the Master Bedroom & of course the Large Balcony. There is a trolley stop right in front of the building. Great for teens who’d like to do a bit of sight-seeing on their own and adults who prefer not to drive.
This fifth-floor corner condo is one of the few premier units in the building. Outstanding location with easy access elevators to the pool, grills, beach and Gulf of Mexico.
Why Kids Love It:
Large swimming POOL, Gulf of Mexico typically boasts small waves perfect for boogie boards, skim boards and of course the BEACH for building those great SAND CASTLES.
Area Description:
Luxury, Direct Gulf front condominiums that overlook our beautiful, pristine, white sand beaches and Gulf front swimming pools for the best of both worlds. Whether you are looking for 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for a weekly or monthly rental, we’ve got just the place. Our vacation rental condos will impress the most particular guests.
For those of you that don’t know, between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach, there’s a group of supreme island communities that offer all the fun, food and shops one may desire. These smaller town beaches are not as populated as the others and the condo homes that line these quaint cities offer the opportunity to “Live the Florida Lifestyle”. Hang where the Locals do and let us share a piece of our Paradise.
For those that want to venture out further, Trolley Stops offering service to Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach are situated conveniently up and down the Gulf Boulevard corridor. There’s a local water park a few minutes north in Indian Rocks Beach, restaurants on the water with some accessible by boat. John’s Pass Boardwalk is a little over 7 miles south is an 1,100-foot boardwalk along the intracoastal waterway attracting restaurant diners and ocean lovers from sunrise to sunset. Over 100 merchants populate the Village offering unique retail shopping experiences, multiple places to eat, rent wave runners, book a fishing trip or floating tiki bar and more. History reflects that the Pass was created by a hurricane way back in 1848. On September 27, 1848, a retired pirate, John Levique, now calling this area home made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, Johns Pass. Located on the waterfront at Johns Pass, this quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village is Pinellas County’s #1 tourist attraction.
In addition to the Famous Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, MOSI, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, Florida Aquarium in Tampa at Channelside within an hour drive as well as Lego Land, Disney, Sea World and Universal among others about an hour and a half away.
Come on down, get your toes sandy and feet wet!

Attractions Within Walking Distance:
The Beach & Gulf of Mexico is in your back yard just steps out your door.
Island Marine Rentals is just across the street offering a wide variety of FUN to rent.
Boat Rentals
Kayak Rentals
Paddle Board Rentals
Scooter & Scoot Coupe Rentals
Bicycle Rentals
Smuggler's Cove Putt Putt Indian Shores is just over a mile to the South
Charter Boat Captains available for bookings to the north and south from 5 to 7 miles away from the condo.

Favorite Places to Eat:
Caddy's Pub & Waterfront Restaurant just across the street
Pajano's Pizza & Subs "they deliver" North to Indian Rocks Beach
P J's Restaurant North to Indian Rocks Beach
Aqua Prime Restaurant North to Indian Rocks Beach
The Original Crabby Bills North to Indian Rocks Beach
Crabby's Loading Dock Bar features outdoor dining & music too
Guppies Restaurant North to Indian Rocks Beach
Salt Rock Grill 1.4 miles to the South on Indian Shores
The Conch Republic 4.2 miles to the South on Redington Beach
Trolley stops close to each of these restaurants running every 30 minutes

Inside Scoop (tips only locals know):
SEA TURTLES ~
You may see areas marked off with stakes & orange netting that are sea turtle nests that have been identified and contained so they are not disturbed to give the eggs time to hatch. The majority of nesting in Florida occurs between May 1st and October 31st. About 90% of all sea turtle nesting in the United States takes place on Florida's beaches, which means it is critical that residents and visitors alike do their part to ensure that sea turtles have a safe and successful nesting season. If you are staying at the condos along the beaches, please keep your porch lights off during this time of year so as not to confuse the hatching turtles; they head towards the moonlight to find the Gulf of Mexico waters and start their life. It is also important at the end of your beach day that you flatten any sand castles you’ve made or holes dug as they interfere with the turtles track to the water.
MANATEES ~ Sometimes you will see these gentle giants swimming along just off shore. Keep your eyes open "circle" footprints they leave when surfacing for air.
DOLPHINS ~ You'll often see these beautiful creatures playing or feeding not far from shore.
SEA OATS ~ While walking along our beaches some areas boast Sand Dunes & Sea Oats which are not for playing on. The Sea Oats are protected and combined with the dunes help to protect our beautiful beaches from erosion. They are also nesting places for many of our shore birds.
Speaking of birds, Indian Shores is the home of the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary that helps to rescue, rehabilitate injured birds & educate the public. A little south of Park Boulevard Bridge is the 1.5-acre wild bird rehabilitation center with over 100 birds on display including Pelicans, Owls, Hawks, Vultures, song birds, Shore birds, and parrots. Other features include gift shop, education center, observation tower overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, daily pelican hand-feeding, weekly screech owl demonstration, monthly yoga class on the beach, and much more. Located on Gulf Blvd. in front of mile marker #13.

Property manager

Beth McQueeney-Miller, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On balcony with doors closed
Please keep sliding glass doors closed when A/C is on. These extra large hurricane sliders let heat in quickly.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian Shores

Located in Indian Shores, this condo is 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. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Rita's Ice Cream are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out 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
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 20 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Original Crabby Bills - 3 min drive
  • Wendy's - 5 min drive
  • Goose's Sports Bar - 5 min drive
  • Salt Rock Grill - 3 min drive
  • PJ's Oyster Bar - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 have a pool?

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

Is OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandcastle II April 2024
Beautiful location right on the beach with amazing sunset views. There were several good restaurants and shops within walking distance. The condo was also well outfitted for meal preparation. We really enjoyed watching the dolphins and manatees swim by the beach in the morning. Great place to spend a couple of weeks
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in perfect location
We had an amazing stay! The 3 bedroom unit was very well maintained and comfortable for our group of 6 (2 adults and 4 kids). Everyone had a great time at the beach and pool (and hot tub), and it’s a great location near restaurants, shopping, and low-key (relaxing) family fun! We loved the full kitchen and washer and dryer throughout the week too. There’s also plenty of guest parking if you have visitors for the day like we did! Indian Shores is our go-to anti-Disney World Florida vacation destination - it’s so easy to slow down, unwind and relax in the sun. Amazing sunsets every night too! This is a great property if you’re looking to put your cares away for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely
This was our first time to Indian Shores but it won’t be our last. This has all the perks of Clearwater but is a more quaint, family friendly location. Beth’s condo is well equipped and comfortably suited my family of 4 (kids age 2 & 3) plus my parents. Having beach chairs available to us was perfect and there were even some beach toys for the little ones! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Youngstown, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indian Shores Beach Rental
We had an amazing time & enjoyed every inch of the condo & the property! The condo was fully stocked including beach items which were very helpful. We did purchase & leave extra wash clothes so we didn’t have to continuously wash towels but other than that, everything was wonderful!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth McQueeney-Miller, Licensed Real Estate Broker

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Please allow us a moment of your time to introduce ourselves. As lifelong residents of Pinellas County and Beth, a second-generation Real Estate Broker, we appreciate all our coast has to offer and are very familiar with our Gulf Coast property and waters. From Real Estate to fishing or golf, we’ve got you covered!

Beaches & Beyond Vacation Rentals specialize in condos that are a “cut above” the rest. Luxury, Direct Gulf front condominiums that overlook our beautiful, pristine, white sandy beaches and Gulf front swimming pools for the best of both worlds. Our vacation rental condos will impress the most particular guests.

We’d be thrilled at the opportunity to help you with your real estate needs. Not only is Beth a professional Realtor having acquired her Real Estate license in 1980, she’s a member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Realtor Association, Pinellas Realtor Organization, Stellar MLS, CommercialSource.com and Loop Net, among others.

We assure you that you will not be disappointed with our performance. Our years of local experience and a superior team of professionals to assist us will make your Real Estate experience with us, the best! Tom, as Project Coordinator gets things done timely & right the first time creating peace of mind for both owners & guests alike. We are a "hands on" team. Please do not hesitate to call upon us with any questions you may have.

Why they chose this property

This condo is 1 of the few condos with all the extras thought of and provided to ensure a wonderful visit. Beach towels, coolers, etc. all provided for no additional charges.
There is a company unrelated to us that rents chaises on the beach right behind the building. If interested, just ask and we will provide their contact information to reserve your time.

What makes this property unique

Unique Benefits:
Direct Gulf front views from the Kitchen, Living Area & the Master Bedroom & of course the Large Balcony. There is a trolley stop right in front of the building. Great for teens who’d like to do a bit of sight-seeing on their own and adults who prefer not to drive.
This fifth-floor corner condo is one of the few premier units in the building. Outstanding location with easy access elevators to the pool, grills, beach and Gulf of Mexico.

Languages:

English

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