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OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool, a water park and 1 hot tub. The condo offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Splash Harbour Water Park
OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 also features barbecue grills and a lift.

This Indian Shores condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Beth McQueeney-Miller, Licensed Real Estate Broker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: On balcony with doors closed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,180 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Outstanding Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 Condo

OUTSTANDING Direct Gulf Front Views ~ Sand Castle II 2501 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Beautiful condo, corner unit with spectacular view of beach and ocean. Enjoyed breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and cocktails on balcony every day. Condo well equipped and close to restaurants, shops, grocery store's.Plenty of room for friends and family to stay and visit. Excellent communication with property manager.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N., Sun Prairie, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!

Great property, clean and well maintained. Great location if you’re looking for something low-key on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in Indian Shores

This was our third stay in this clean and well equipped condo. Just steps to a stunning beach. As always, Beth is absolutely wonderful to work with. Thank you for a most relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness

Indian Shores

Traveling to Florida from Michigan for over 35 years, first time in Indian Shores. Condo was exactly like the pics and reviews, only better. Everything was well stocked, kitchen, bath, etc. Parking, and facility were great. The balcony time is priceless, as were the beach cabanas. Crabbys across the street got us just because its so easy to get there, waterfront etc. Perfect sunsets! Would love to come back. Only ding was the prior cleaning crew didnt mop the floor, notified our contact and am sure this has been corrected.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W., Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Great Stay

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

Clean condo in a perfect location with everything needed for the perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev T.

Liked: Cleanliness

As expected from listing

Great views. Great location. Enjoyed our time at the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Beach

Place was just as described in the listing......well equipped, very clean and the views from lanai, kitchen and bedroom are just phenomenal.....great place for families.....we will be back..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the view

We really enjoyed our stay here in Indian Shores, so much to see and do. The condo worked out well for us and you can't beat the view. The condo is pretty well stocked, somewhat updated and clean, The pool and hot tub are great. You can hear the waves from the room and it is a short walk from condo to the gulf. The property manager had great communication and kept us informed of some upkeep property matters that were going on during our stay. Others that used VBRO told us they were not told about certain maintainence issues by owners they rented from and they were not happy. Condo is on the 5th floor, the property has two elevators and while they are not speedy they did the job. We would reccomend this unit to others.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Condo

We very much enjoyed our time at 2501 Sand Castle II. The property was well maintained, updated and had all of the amenities we needed for a week-long stay. Would highly recommend staying here and if we venture back to the area I will be sure to seek out this rental again. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Awesome location, Loved the property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place ever

We rented this place with very short notice because we had been advised of construction on pool at another condo. Communication was great. Place was very clean (and I am picky). View absolutely cannot be beat. Pool and hot tub area were also great and steps to the Ocean. This is a great place. Don’t think about it just rent it!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location!!

Clean, well appointed condo, beautiful beachfront location. Indian Shores is perfect for a beach getaway. Beth was absolutely fantastic to work with. We plan on returning next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

5-Stars

There were 6 women traveling and it was unanimous (weird I know) but we all loved this condo! It was clean, well-stocked and convenient. Easy beach access and amazing pool. We would highly recommend this condo to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking view!

Very comfortable, updated and well stocked condo with easy access to the beach and pool. The expansive view of the Gulf is gorgeous and sunsets from the deck spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Sherry S.

On the beach ... rooms are as shown.

Condo building is directly on the beach. Unit is on the fifth floor. One odd thing, the unit is actually overlooking the pool for the building next door (Sand Castle 1). The people in and around this pool were a much rowdier crowd. Great communication before, during and after our stay. The living room sofa and loveseat were updated prior to our arrival and looked nice and were very comfortable. This is an older complex, so the bathrooms are small ... the vanities in both the master and hall bath were single bowl with not much counter space. This is as advertised in the photo's. The flooring is updated and nice. The kitchen counter is updated with granite. The cookware was adequate for our purposes. We did grill on the community grills ... unfortunately there were no grill tools ... we made it work. The cleanliness of the condo was my biggest concern. Upon entering the unit, it did smell musty. This is not uncommon for accommodations in Florida. But not typically found in higher end properties. The washcloths, some towels and the kitchen washcloth and towels all smelled horribly. I bought Tide pods and Lysol Laundry Sanitzer and washed everything before I used. The floors were not clean as we found out after being barefoot the first day and our feet were black before we even got out of the unit. We had a 10 AM checkout. My husband started taking bags to the car around 9:30 AM. The cleaning crew asked to come to the unit immediately so they could get started. We indicated we had a 10 AM checkout and the other couple was still getting packed up. After my husband made a second trip to the car (which was not the final trip), they came up and into the unit before we were even out. I told them about the floors needing a good mopping. We finally got out of the unit about 9:55 AM. We had washed and dried all the beach towels. We had washed and dried all the dishes. The bed linens and washcloths and towels were all that needed cleaning. We were ready to pull out of the lot when we remembered to take the parking pass back to the unit. When my husband got back up to the unit, something was already in the dryer. They hadn't had time to even run a load through the washer. What could they be drying? ... And so we left wondering if that's why the washcloths and towels smelled so bad when we arrived. Overall, the condo isn't bad ... but for the price we paid, we expected better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., South Bend, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo!

This is a great condo in a very nice building. The condo is clean, the main bedroom bed is comfy, and the living room furniture is also comfy. The kitchen is well stocked, too. Beth was so easy to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN G., CANTON, GEORGIA

Liked: Cleanliness

Stop looking this is the ONE

We stayed here for our first vacation since Covid began and it was absolutely amazing. We have been coming to IRB for almost 30 years and we have always stayed in great units. Working with Beth was easy breezy and the condo is great, it was clean and well appointed with everything you need including beach towels. We plan to stay in this unit again. All the bedrooms had TV’s and ceiling fans, which my husband can’t live without, The washer and dryer was a great thing because I hate to go home with dirty laundry. If your considering renting a condo “This is the one”
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., WILLIAMSPORT, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as described

The condo was clean and spacious. Well stocked kitchen and beach supplies. Easy access to pool and wide clean beach. Property manager responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place on the beach

This place was perfect for the 6 of us. I was a little worried about the beach being over crowded due to the large buildings but it wasn’t at all. At times the pool was overcrowded. If we return to the area this condo will be on our short list
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie G., Windsor, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Had everything we needed!

We really enjoyed our stay! The beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed too! Wonderful view! There was plenty of beach toys, etc. Beth was awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021