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Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    3 min drive
  • Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
    5 min drive
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub

Sand Castle I 603

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This Sand Castle condo is the ideal blend of coastal glam and comfort. Savor gorgeous views of the Gulf waters and all the spectacular sunsets from your private balcony - accessible from the living area and primary bedroom. Dig your toes in the sand, splash in the waves, and stroll along the beach collecting seashells and memories. Bask in the Florida sunshine while you lounge beside the complex's heated pool, unwind in the on-site hot tub, or serve up some fun on the beach volleyball court.

Located on the sixth floor, this condo features a spacious, open floor plan with delightful ambiance. The modern kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and helpful gadgets that include a Keurig, traditional coffee maker, and a crockpot. Share family-style meals at the six-person dining table.

A quiet beach community just south of Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores is a popular destination for snowbirds and seabirds that boasts an assortment of shops and restaurants. Just 19 blocks long, the area is known for its friendly atmosphere, panoramic beaches, great seafood, and tropical wildlife. It is home to the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, one of the largest nonprofit bird hospitals in the U.S.

Things to Know
Construction will be ongoing on the property from August 1 through January 31, 2025. Balconies will be unavailable and there will be noise, vibrations, and inconveniences. Work will happen from 8 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m. Some days may last later. The pool will be closed when they are working on a specific stack during this time. We do not have the exact dates yet. Sliding glass doors will be closed from the exterior and not able to be opened.

The county is completing an emergency beach erosion control project on the beaches in Pinellas County. The next stage is for Indian Shores beaches, which is scheduled for preparations on December 8, 2023, with work beginning on Monday, December 11, 2023. The project is slated to last until January 31, 2024. Beaches will be closed in the area during this time and will not be accessible to guests.

Cabana and lounge chair rentals are available in front of the complex.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 6.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays.
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Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Pinellas Trail - 7 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool & hot tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Shelly D.

Not bad and not good
Price did not dictate what the place looked like. Very worn in but had a beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MONICA M.

Perfect location and accommodations
We loved that it’s so close to Largo/688, and Indian Rocks/Maderia Beach. Very spacious for us, and enough distance from pool (busy and night). Only recommendation would be to update the code access and instructions via email. Had multiple issues with code and locking the unit while we were away.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Good experience
Very nice place in a very desirable location. Got to meet owner by chance and he was an extremely humble and pleasant person. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Beautiful beach setting.
We loved being able to spend time on the beach and have access to cabana rentals at a reasonable price. The pool was very nice too. The 3 bedroom unit worked very well for our family and was well stocked, including plenty of beach towels! Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday break!
I brought my daughters to my favorite beach to celebrate my birthday. We had an awesome time and was very pleased with the unit we stayed in. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
Room, great view (awesome view!). Balcony was private and roomy. Loved our stay! Water was still chilly but didn't keep us our.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Great vacation.
Looking at sunset from our baloncy.

8/10 Good

ANNETTE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Days at Sand Castle
We loved the location along Gulf Blvd. and the proximity to the ocean and several restaurants. It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay(spent a great deal of time on the balcony too). I'm always trying to find lodging that has hot tubs and this one did have one along with a nice heated pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G., Bass Lake, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PLACE WITH AN OUTSTANDING VIEW.
OVERALL THE PROPERTY WAS FANTASTIC. THE WASHING MACHINE WAS BROKEN HOWEVER IT WAS MY FAULT THAT IT WAS NOT REPLACED... THE DISHWASHER WAS BROKEN AS WELL!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Delores H., Akron

Liked: Communication, location
Beach trip
We had a few problems but they got resolved with time. 1st wrong code was given to get into condo. Then shower drain was plugged. Pictures showed washer and dryer but you couldn't use the dryer it wasn't vented. And washer did not complete cycle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jeffrey B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Beach trip
There were pros and cons to our trip. Pros: great views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable beds overall condition of condo was average. Cons: key code did not work upon arrival. Had to use cleaning crews to Provide access. Second bathroom had mold in the shower area and caulking that should never be acceptable. The cleaning crew did respond and did their best to remove the mold but the shower needs work. No beach chairs for the unit, though rentals are available for a fee, though they can’t be moved. Overall a decent functional unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Carmen O.

Great location on a beautiful beach!
Indian Shores is the perfect get away! The condo suited our needs perfectly. We had four adults which included my husband, myself, our 20 year old son and my mother in law. Three bedrooms with two full baths were exactly what we needed! The beach which is a few steps from the elevator was pristine, soft, white sand with crystal clear water at its edges to enjoy. The pool was a nice added feature when we wanted a reprieve from the tides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Liz A.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disillusioned and disappointed!
I really do not know where to begin! We have stayed in Indian Shores at several different Beach Side 3 Bedroom Condos over the years and they have all been varying degrees of wonderful! This Condo was terrible! They call it a 3 Bedroom Condo but the tiny 3rd bedroom has no closet and no real dresser. My daughter and her husband lived out of their suitcases for 2 weeks. The front door lock was not working as we arrived it took a couple of hours to get in. The Condo was sooo dirty!! Mould in the second bathroom all around the tub and glass enclosure. Sand on the floors everywhere!! The tiny little washer/dryer in the middle of the Condo with a note saying only use for bathing suits and underwear was so full of mould and had such a terrible smell coming out of it. We never used it, obviously. They have a Laundry area on the 2nd floor! Grab your money and don’t expect the towels to get dry any time soon. It cost so much money to wash our things!! We actually did all the beach towels and towels from our Unit before we left because we felt sorry for the next people that would be arriving. We left the Condo cleaner then when we arrived. For sure!! There was 6 of us staying there for 2 weeks. We never used one plate or glass or utensil! They all were so old and the cupboards were so dirty. Everything was dirty. The sinks, the fridge, the counter tops, the oven and cook top. We were all disgusted with the place. The photos of the Condo on VRBO are deceiving and the pictures must have been taken years prior. The sheets for our beds were so dingy and they did not even fit properly! The bed spreads were very soiled looking. The hair dryer in the Ensuite looked like you would get electrocuted if you used it!! To say we were very disappointed would be such an understatement. I never write reviews of the places we have stayed. This year I am feeling badly that I did not say nice things about all these other lovely Vacation Condos that we have stayed at and enjoyed. Think twice before you book this place. Indian Shores is lovely. The beach is beautiful. The pool at Sand Castle 1 is very nice. The elevator was clean and so fast. The grounds were kept very nicely. This Unit needs to be totally renovated or at least scrubbed and re painted and new appliances. So our advice, beware!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scoopbob
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Excellent
We’ve been to IRB three times in a year, 7th condo rental in a year, and this is by far our favorite. Pictures are accurate, view is amazing, furniture is top notch and very comfortable. Little things are considered that aren’t always, like extra blankets and pillows, lots of towels, kitchen extremely well stocked. Has both a keurig and drip coffee maker, which seems like a little thing, but is huge in our family ;-) Only issue was the keypad, which didn’t work l, and the management company couldn’t do anything about it. That left four of us having to pass the one key back and forth as we came and went, which was inconvenient. But I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Carly L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
The condo is very nice and the beds are comfortable. The view is great. The comforters were dirty and there were food crumbs all over the kitchen floor. We had teenagers with us so not much for them to do in this area but if you want relaxing and quiet I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This condo was nice and clean, great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Great beach get away!
Pictures of the home are as advertised! It’s clean, well cared for and has everything needed. Grounds well kept. Pool clean and chairs all in working order. Beach is a few steps away. A bench and hose at the beach entrance made clean up a breeze. The only (slight) downside was one of the elevators was not in service. But that didn’t interfere with our stay. I would stay here again any time. VACASA communicates clearly and with all necessary information to make your stay easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
End of August 2022
Condo was nice, fully equipped. Master bedroom TV did not work. Key code check in experience disappointing- took an hour of standing outside, texting several times to get entry. Condo complex very nice, beach was beautiful! Would also recommend having beach chairs available for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Updated condo with a great view
We had a great stay and would give the condo a 4.5 if we could. The condo was clean, updated and the kitchen was well equipped. The porch has lots of seating and a spectacular view. Beach access was easy and the pool was adequate. The only issue was the drier would not run. It would give us an error message and stop. It is un-vented so we understood not to put in large items but this was different. Also when we arrived the primary bedroom bed had not been made. These items should not stop you from renting the condo just reasons we could not go full 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Karen H.

Beautiful Condo
Beautiful condo in a beautiful setting! Very comfortable for 6 people. Beach is gorgeous!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Beautiful condo
We were very pleased with this unit! It was VERY CLEAN, well equipped kitchen, and decorated beautifully. We had new chairs and umbrella for the beach that all actually worked. We’ve stayed in Indian Shores many times but never had as nice accommodations as this unit. Perfect condo,perfect vacation! Can’t wait to rent this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Great property & location
This updated and well-stocked condo was just the right size for our family and had a large deck overlooking the ocean. The room was just steps away from the beach and pool. Everyone we met was super friendly. We loved this property and are considering returning again. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Excellent Vacation Spot
Great place to relax. Not crowded or loud. Perfect for us. We hope to go back. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Denice L.

Girls trip
This trip was excellent. Perfect location right on the beach and close to all the restaurants. Would stay there again. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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