The Beach is Calling!

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1 bathroomSleeps 244.1 sq m

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Parking available
Beach view
Laundry
Pool
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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St Pete Beach, FL

Upham Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Pass-a-Grille Beach
‪3 min drive‬
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
‪9 min drive‬
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
‪16 min drive‬

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0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Friendly Native condos truly are St Pete’s best kept secret! Nestled on Sunset Way, you are far enough off Gulf Blvd to escape the bustle yet still within close walking distance to absolutely everything. Merely a parking lot separates you and world-renowned Upham Beach with its sugar sands. From shops, restaurants, and beach volleyball to sunset beachfront walks and quaint beach bars, you will love this Jimmy Buffet-style neighborhood. The condo itself is a larger, corner studio which is full-equipped and boasts lovely Gulf of Mexico views out front windows and pool views off balcony. A comfortable, queen-sized, Murphy-bed makes for restful nights while offering additional living space during the day. You'll appreciate the lovely and functional kitchenette which flows seamlessly onto a private balcony. Rest assured, we always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and excellence. Light and bright decor featuring photography by local artists sets the tone perfectly for your best beach vacation yet! There are two charcoal grills with utensils located by the beautiful pool for all to use.

Beach Living:
It’s time to live the beach life! Your beach condo is located just steps from renowned St. Pete Beach's strand on the Gulf of Mexico. Recently selected as the country’s top beach destination and heralded for its jaw-dropping sunsets, St Pete Beach makes for an ideal vacation getaway. Only blocks away are boat rentals, para-sailing, stand up paddle boards, fishing, dolphin watch cruises, jet skis, kayaks and almost any water-sport imaginable.

Dining:
Recommended local dining includes Jimmy B’s Beach Bar and Bistro which features free sunset shooters and live music - every night. Also try Woody's Waterfont, Snapper's, 1200 Chop House, Shrimpy's, and Chill. All are accessible on foot or by bike.

Entertainment:
Stroll to historic Corey Ave where you will find specialty shops, dog groomers, dining all day and into the evening as well as a fresh market on Sundays. Or take a Trolley into downtown St. Petersburg, peruse the Salvador Dali Museum of Fine Arts, and take in a Broadway play at the Mahaffey Theater of Performing Arts. Explore Beach Drive where you can dine at one of several five star restaurants or enjoy shopping and gelato. For kids and adults alike, Tampa Bay’s Busch Gardens or Adventure Island provide a full day of thrills.

Property manager

Kelly Strom

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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

About the area

St. Pete Beach

Located in St. Pete Beach, this condo is in the city centre and 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 Tampa Bay. Splash Island Water Park and Treasure Island Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

Upham Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Upham Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Splash Island Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Pass-a-Grille Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bouys Waterfront Bar - ‬14 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪Paradise Grille - ‬2 min walk
‪Boulevard Burgers & Tap House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beach is Calling! have a pool?

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

Is The Beach is Calling! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beach is Calling!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach is Calling!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beach is Calling! located?

Located in St. Pete Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Upham Beach Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Corey Ave are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

9 Jan 2025

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

A rental, super clean, and location!

The location of this condo is on point if being close to the beach is important to you. Literally, just across the parking area is the beach entrance. I would more likely call this accommodation a studio apartment as it is one room and the bathroom. A comfortable queen memory foam bed, plenty of room for clothes, a small kitchenette, refrigerator, and closet. The kitchenette is equipped with absolutely everything you may need including a dishwasher and coffee maker.This accommodation was super clean! One of the cleanest we've ever stayed in and we've stayed in a lot!You do walk thru a small portion of the pool area to enter the building which was fine. The people we met that are "regulars" there were very nice. Great area and we felt safe the whole time. The only thing my husband would have liked was a roomier balcony. It is on the small side but it worked for us.Within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and bars. Paradise Grill is across the lot on beach. Drinks and food was convenient and good. One of our favs was Branzini's and another was the The Reef. Both just 2 blocks away. Coconut Charlies and Rum Runners are accessable by beach as well as road. Both were also good and great places to grab a drink and watch the sunset. We did the Starlite dinner cruise. On the pricey side but very good food and nice experience.Easy communication with host. Had no issues at all. It is on the smaller side but perfect for single or couple. Was perfect for us!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

14 May 2024

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Our condo was very clean and nice. We walked to beach within a minute. Restaurants just down the street. We will come back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

7 May 2024

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

Beach Trip

Great location. Everything you need is in the unit.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Wanda

6 May 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Definitely a party spot. Loud music all the time, young people resort. room walls are paper thin. Lobby smells awful. Old furniture. Nice outdoor area. Nice warm pool. However, resort is definitely not what I expected.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela K.

6 May 2024

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

Location is Great...

My daughter and I stayed here for one week. The room itself was what we expected and good for us, although the balcony was worthless. The door did not work and I was afraid one day I was not going to get it closed. The location is perfect for the beach and walkable or short drive to everything. The weather was perfect so no complaints there overall. My issue and why I will not stay again is the lack of privacy. You have to walk through the pool area to get to your room and we felt we were watched from the moment we arrived which made the non-use of the balcony okay. Occasionally someone would smile back, but we didn't even use the pool it was so uncomfortable. Maintenance came 23 hours early and thought we were supposed to be gone (he knocked). Then a lady, assuming she came to clean? walked into our room without knocking an hour before checkout with my daughter getting dressed. I don't feel this was the fault of VRBO/property manager. We were very respectful, clean and quiet. My daughter lives FL and we were having a beach week and we just didn't feel welcomed as guests. Another thing to note for reference - the beach is public and you have to pay for cabanas/umbrellas/chairs. If you are watching your budget and this is important to you, look for another condo that may provide these or plan for it. I did love this beach. Every night is a sunset spectacle and very peaceful, so not this particular complex next time...

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

8 Apr 2024

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

If like looking at people with tattoos…

We love walking the beach and this location was perfect for that. Never had visited St Pete’s Beach until this stay. Made sure each day that we were walking the beach before 9 am to avoid the tattoo crowd. St Pete’s Beach is pretty tickey tack and commercial but the beach is beautiful in the morning. Access to the beach from this condo was easy. Go to Ft DeSoto Park for more pristine nature.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Canada

1 Jan 2024

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

Great all around 😄

A wonderful place in every respect!

Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny L.

15 Aug 2023

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

So close to everything

Perfect for what we were looking for, close to the beach, walking distance to other restaurants and bars with a more casual feel. Overall love the laid back vibes of this location and beach in general, we’ll definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

15 June 2023

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

Loved it!

My husband and I stayed the week for my 50th birthday! The place was very clean and so close to the beach, just walk across parking lot and you’re there! Didn’t even rent a car. Everything is walking distance. Had breakfast at Ricks Reef almost every morning. Super good! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

victor b.

3 May 2023

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

It was great

Dated. But clean

Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

5 Apr 2023

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

Nice get away!

We really enjoyed our stay! The description and pictures were accurate and we were very comfortable. Loved the short walk to the beach. We definitely come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K., NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA

8 Dec 2022

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

Perfect location!

This apartment has everything you need for a 2 weeks stay. Location is perfect, just a few steps to an awesome beach, you can even see the ocean from the apartment. Lots of restaurants and tiki bars in walking distance. We had a great time and will definitely come back. Thanks, Wolfgang and AnnMarie

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Staci R., Maple Lake MN

9 Nov 2022

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

Great get away

The property was very clean, steps from the beach, accurate description on VRBO and the owners were very responsive with any questions we had. Great people to deal with.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

9 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful property and location

Well-organized and clean unit, had everything we needed and perfect location. Views of the gulf and beautiful pool. Property management responded quickly to questions. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

22 June 2022

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

Beach Stay

The property exceeded our expectations. The location was great with easy beach access. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

2 May 2022

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

Great spot

Easy rental

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

29 Apr 2022

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

Enjoyable

Property was clean and really nice! Very close to beach and within walking distance to many restaurants. Perfect for a relaxing getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean s., whitehouse station, nj USA

22 Apr 2022

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

Just fabulous

As they say, location is everything, this was perfect. Walking distance to numerous restaurants and bars, beautiful beach sunsets and relaxing. The pool was maintained as were the grounds. The room was quite roomy and comfortable. Chairs and umbrella were there for use as well as some beach games if so interested. This was just perfect, we'll be back!! Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

7 Apr 2022

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

A great location and a peaceful respite.

I am so grateful to have found this gem of a place. As a solo traveler I felt completely safe. Every detail was thought of for the stay to be all the more enjoyable! It's location is exceptional and I felt at home. Kelly is a pleasure of a host, and I highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

18 Nov 2021

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

Location, location, location

This property is perfectly positioned for spending the day at the beach (or pool) & then evenings at the multitude of restaurants/bars that are within walking distance. It was exceptionally clean & perfect for one (or two) people who want to spend the bulk of their day out & about.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

7 Nov 2021

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

Great location!

We had such a great time staying at this property. It was clean, right across from the beach & lots of delicious eateries within walking distance. The pool area was nice & everyone we encountered was friendly. We can’t wait to plan a trip back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

1 Aug 2021

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

Great couples vacation

For the price the place is an excellent pick. Pros- room is updated and clean, walking distance to a lot of restaurants/bars room comes with 2 beach chair, 2 beach towels, a beach umbrella, and ice chest. Walk across a small parking lot and you’re at the beach. Location is excellent. Room has fridge/freezer combo- we were able to make sandwiches and take a cooler of drinks down to the beach with us everyday. Also has plates, napkins, utensils, and cups. Toaster blender, 2 top stove, and microwave. You can see the ocean and beach from the windows and the balcony. The beach isn’t near as crowed as Clearwater. A couple cons but wouldn’t stop us from staying again. We don’t go to the beach to swim in a pool, but if the pool is your thing the first day we arrived it was really green and people were swimming in it. The next 3 days the pool was closed. They got it cleaned up and opened it back up when it was clear again. The room doesn’t have curtains so if you like to sleep in bring a sleeping masks for your eyes. The room is bright really early. The room is nice and updated the condo building not so much. The entry/stairs to the room has really old carpet that kids track water/sand in. It’s not vacuumed/cleaned frequently enough. For the price you will not find a better room! Overall we had an excellent time and really enjoyed the stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

13 June 2021

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

Great Location! Close to Everything and Tons to Do!

I cannot stress enough how fantastic the location of this condo is. It’s steps from the beautiful beach. The condo included all we could ever need and we were very close to a grocery store to get what we needed. We loved John Pass which was a 15 minute drive from the Condo and would highly recommend this condo to anyone who is looking for a relaxing vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Bramt D.

8 June 2021

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

Perfect spot to stay for a couples getaway!

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our stay here. We had the corner studio and you could see the beach from the windows by the bed. Also had a small balcony overlooking a Beautiful pool. The unit came stocked with everything we needed. including all the kitchen utensils and cookware you need, beach chairs, beach umbrella, and even a small cooler. The unit was very nice, very clean, and had plenty of space for the two of us. There’s a restaurant called ricks reef right behind the place that is fantastic for getting drinks and good food that’s not overpriced. Highly recommend a stay here! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

25 May 2021

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

Beautiful location!!

The condo was just as listed - very clean and very nice. The only thing we were a little disappointed in was the very small balcony, but it wasn't a deal breaker. We had a great trip and will definitely be going back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Strom

Kelly J. Strom, B.A., M.S., RSPS, REALTOR®
Resort and Second Home Property Specialist
Gerard Land Aquatic

The owner is a 34-year veteran, middle-school, math educator who is married to Susan, a 20 year United States Air force veteran. They love St Pete Beach and spend their yearly vacations at this condo.

Why they chose this property

Fantastic location; Affordable; Close to everything!

What makes this property unique

Best location within the Friendly Native Complex: Front Building, Steps to Beach

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