Simply Paradise🏖!Amazing property😎 Huge deck on the beach with beautiful view!

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Swivel chairs and Gliders!!!
20x40 patio is all yours!!

Only yours!/20 x40 Patio for your view on the beach! You can even sleep there!😎

This is your patio for only your group.
Perfection in Paradise!!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8155 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Indian Shores, FL

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches1 min walk
Splash Harbour Water Park6 min drive
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk11 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

New Designer decorated and fully furnished, gulf front condominium with expansive views and a gulf front patio that is 20 feet by 30 feet. For those seeking the best the west coast of florida has to offer, this condominium offers a wide- open, spacious floor plan with a tommy bahama style. The owner’s careful attention to detail shows in the high level of craftsmanship throughout, including a richly appointed granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom tile work, and decorator selected furnishings. The designer bathrooms also have top of the line granite countertops with extra large showers. Enjoy the warm gulf breezes and outdoor dining on the private 600 sq ft! Gulf front terrace. The rose is an intimate building with unmatched amenities in the area, including a tropical backyard facing the beach, gulf-front pool with poolside rest rooms, covered parking. The sounds of the Gulf can even be heard with the 5 sliding glass doors closed! Top notch elegant property.
New Sanitizing put into effect as of 4/1/2020
1. Sanitize and disinfect
- all door handles, furniture knobs, counter tops, toilet seats, refrigerator handle, stove handle, dishwasher handle, microwave stove handle, wood parts of chairs and armchairs, glass tables, side nightstand, balcony furniture.
2. Spray ( 75% alcohol) all fabric and vinyl furniture (sofas, chairs, armchairs)
3. Remove all silverware (forks, spoons, knives) and all glasses and cups from kitchen cabinets and place them in dishwasher to re-wash. Set the dishwasher .
We pay attention: We do Not forget to unload dishwasher - we deliberately leave silverware and glassware in the dishwasher so that the guest is sure that the dishes have been washed and dried properly and it is safe.
4. Laundry department has follow notes:
use the additional steam sanitizing cycle for sheets and pillowcases.
use extra bleach program for white towels.
use dry with steam cycle to dry

Property manager

Denise DeVore

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

South View! - Gorgeous 7th floor penthouse Southern view of Indian Shores Beach!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 near theme parks 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 Sand Key Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Rita's Ice Cream. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 2 min drive
Splash Harbour Water Park - 6 min drive
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive
Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 11 min drive

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Mahuffers - ‬2 min walk
‪Rita's Italian Ice - ‬4 min drive
‪Time Out Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Joto's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simply Paradise🏖!Amazing property😎 Huge deck on the beach with beautiful view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simply Paradise🏖!Amazing property😎 Huge deck on the beach with beautiful view!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply Paradise🏖!Amazing property😎 Huge deck on the beach with beautiful view!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simply Paradise🏖!Amazing property😎 Huge deck on the beach with beautiful view! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Town Square Nature Park. Belleair Beach and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

22 June 2024

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

5 Star Vacation

My family and I had the most wonderful time in this beautiful beachfront condo. The building is a secure building, the condominium is an end condo which means you only have neighbors on one side. The view of the beach is to die for and the patio/porch was amazing. The unit is beautiful and exactly what we wanted. We were looking for a vacation spot without all of the commercialized rides and attractions that are so overwhelming at other locations. We needed just relaxation of the beach and swimming pool. Although, if attractions are what you like, this location is great since there are many attractions with a 20 mile radius. I cannot say enough about the owner, Denise. Talked with her on several occasions and she went above and beyond any VRBO owner I have ever dealt with. I WILL BE BOOKING THIS SAME CONDO OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO CREATE WONDERFUL MEMORIES WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN. THANK YOU FOR SHARING SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE!❤️

Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aspen E.

16 Apr 2024

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

Gorgeous property!

We had a fantastic stay for a month at this property! It's beautiful and the view is stunning! Great communication, nice pool, and everything you could wish for!

Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jan 2024

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

Fun at the Beach!

We have stayed at The Rose in the past, but this unit, with its huge patio, is simply magnificent and transforms the experience. Thanks for sharing it with us. As a postscript, the neighbors were very welcoming. A great place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard K.

11 Dec 2022

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub

Wir hatten 3wunderschöne Wochen. Die Wohnung ist sehr groß und gut eingerichtet. Die Terrasse ist unbeschreiblich schön, sehr groß und schöne Sitzgelegenheiten. Das beste ist aber der Sonnenuntergang direkt vor der Terrasse. Der Strand ist sehr sauber und nur wenig besucht. Für uns war es der perfekte Urlaub.

Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Joy H.

5 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful balcony.

The balcony was wonderful. However, they were grinding on the outside of the building from approximately 8 to 4 every day. However, we did have a nice time and suited our needs.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S., Canton

23 July 2022

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

Summer 2022

This property is lovely. The location was perfect and the patio is fabulous. We enjoyed our stay and hope to go back.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

julia k.

30 June 2022

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

Nice beach views, but slippery floors.

We were very happy with the fact that it had a beautiful beach view, and a big patio to relax on, eat meals on throughout the day and watch the beautiful sunsets. Unfortunately, the property didn't completely work for us. As soon as we arrived, we noticed that the floors were comprised of very large and shiny tiles. They were a slip hazzard, especially any time the floors either in the inside or on the patio would become sandy or wet. We ended up having a few slip and falls and bunks on the head. Due to this, someone always had to watch over and walk after our daughter during our whole 2 week stay. Also, the entry way from the beach to the property entrance is also very slippery when wet. We also fell there a couple of times and saw other guests of the building fall too. Another issue we had, just like another renter mentioned is that the conditioner unit stopped working properly to cool the unit. We waited a couple of days, thinking it would reregulate on its own, since arriving it was working, but it didn't. So we called the owner and she had someone come out after we reached out to her in about a day and a half. The air conditioner man mentioned there was a leak, they filled it and left. It could potentially be a problem for future renters as well since the cause of the leak wasn't fixed just filled in with fluid. We also had 6 beach towels, when there were 8 of us staying. Said we would get some more, but never did. Also had different workers a couple times come during our stay to do things at the property, so that caused a slight inconvenience. Other than that, the views of the beach are great, and the pool is nice to have for rough ocean days.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L., Orchard Park

23 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful

Unit was as advertised. A couple glitches but nothing that would stop us from coming back. Patio is awesome ! Well furnished and huge ! Already booked next year weeks.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

11 Apr 2022

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

Fantastic time had by all!

Our stay at The Rose was wonderful. The property is as pictured and described. The positives include: communication with owner was timely and Denise was responsive to issues as they came up. The air conditioning stopped working while we were there, but it was taken care of within a couple days. We needed extra towels and Denise had the housekeeping staff drop some off. As others have mentioned, there is no closet in the master bedroom, which was a minor issue. I also think some of the pillows are due for replacement. The beach is gorgeous and just out the door. The patio absolutely made the vacation for us. You have a spectacular view with comfortable seating and dining. Writers are correct in saying you cannot use the propane fireplace ; however, we placed 5-6 electric candles from the Dollar Store on the “fire” table and the effect was beautiful. Hope we get the chance to stay again. Thanks, Denise!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jan 2022

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

Stunning sunsets and water views

We had a wonderful 2 week visit and even the colder and windy days couldn’t take away from the view. Kitchen is pretty well stocked with utensils, pans and dishes. The unit was nice and clean which we appreciated! There is an indoor fire place but not sure if it’s able to be used, I didn’t ask but it would be good to know for the next time we visit if we have some chillier days. Maybe it’s electric or gas. The Patio is huge!! Once again weather didn’t cooperate to use it much but next time! Denise was in touch and very sweet. We would recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

janet j.

7 Jan 2022

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

Xmas 2021

Loved having Xmas on the beach! Loved the patio. Great location! Only negative was neighbors above sending down ashes and candy onto the porch. Not a big deal. Nice coffee shop across the street! Someone set of super fireworks on New Year's Eve! We had fun,

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan and Melissa B., Omaha, NE United States

20 Dec 2021

Liked: Location

Great Location/Unit Needs Some Love

We are very familiar with this area. The physical location of the unit is wonderful - close to great restaurants, the PIE airport, things to do, etc. Unfortunately, the pictures shown in the listing are dated and do not accurately reflect the current condition of the unit. It is in need of a thorough cleaning, minor repairs and replacement of broken/worn items. In addition, linens and towels need to be replaced. Items that are not disclosed in the listing: there is no closet in the master bedroom; while the deck/patio is huge and a great view, there is literally no privacy from other residents; the firepit shown cannot be used (we bought a propane tank and were informed by an unidentified resident that this was illegal). The listed "new sanitizing process" is not being followed. Money needs to be put into the property to bring it back up the "top notch elegant property" it may have once been.

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Tampa, Florida

28 Aug 2021

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

Two Weeks in Paradise

This was our second year at The Rose and we had a marvelous two weeks. The condo is lovely, well kept and spacious and the huge patio overlooking the Gulf is an added bonus. The grounds and pool are well maintained and shopping and restaurants are close by. The gorgeous beach and Gulf waters gave us hours of swimming and fun in the sun. We are already checking our calendar for a return visit next summer. Thanks Denise🏖

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Nishi P.

20 June 2021

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

TAKE PICTURES OF ANY ISSUES

Warning--take pictures of ANYTHING that is even slightly out of place in the house, as owners have blamed us for so much that we have not done. I’m providing the list below so you can note for yourselves if you choose to stay here: Here are all issues upon arrival A painting above the fireplace has cracked glass. A doorhandle to go outside in the master bed was screwed off. The towel holder in the bathroom broke the very first time my husband pulled the towel off of it. There was melted wax on the wood next to the TV. Some of the decorative balls on the coffee table have become unwound. The sink would not drain in the guest bathroom. We did contact the owner about this but they still tried to charge us for it. The rug in the living room was disgusting. Every pillow had large yellow drool stains all over it. Sheets in the master were stained. The air filter was absolutely grime-filled. I had to sweep up about 15 or so tiny dead bugs on the right hand side of the fireplace. The cleaner broke the kitchen sink drain and we were blamed. It was working when we left. Here is all of what we had to purchase on our own during our stay Air filters Plumbing solution for the sink that would not drain New pillows for all beds as the ones int he house were vomit-inducing. Sheets for the master A new broom because the ones that were there were useless with all of the sand. Here is what we did mess up (things happen, right?): My daughter’s pink shirt bled into the bath towels-- we replaced the two that we thought were bad-- we have been charged to replace 8. I broke a Mikasa wave bowl-- I bought a replacement on my own and had it shipped to the condo. No one would have even noticed it was gone, but we’re decent people and we respect the places we visit. I've NEVER had an issue with anywhere we've been. We also had the wrong checkout date in our head (silly us, I know), but we were out within the hour once we realized our mistake. The cleaner was able to start cleaning while we moved out, and she was really flexible and said she had plenty of time to clean multiple times. There was also Red Tide during our stay, which meant dead fish all up and down the beach, all of us were coughing terribly, and my husband, we found out, is allergic to the toxin. I guess we were pretty naive in shrugging our shoulders and handling things ourselves or considering things wear and tare of a rental property. It came back to bite us at the cost of $235. Unbelievable.

Stayed 16 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry T., Virginia, USA

31 Mar 2021

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

Fantastic property with beautiful sunsets!

We stayed at Denise and Bruce’s condo for three weeks and it was all we hoped for and more! The three bedroom unit is spacious, with enough room to both work and play. The best feature is the incredible, huge patio that overlooks the beach (the unit is practically on the beach) and allows for amazing sunset viewing - it became our daily ritual to hang out there. There’s a great coffee shop right across the street, with several restaurants close by. There are also many grocery stores within a couple miles. When we weren’t walking on the beach, we also took advantage of the convenient local bus that traverses up and down Gulf Boulevard between the different beach communities. Denise was a pleasure to work with and so accommodating. We appreciated her having beach towels and chairs for our use and she was easily accessible to answer any of our questions. The Indian Shores community is very nice and an easy drive to St. Petersburg (we went there a couple of times and it’s great) and Clearwater. Overall, this was a fantastic getaway and we look forward to returning again!

10/10 Excellent

Bharti S.

31 Dec 2020

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

Most Relaxing!!!

The location is absolutely beautiful and is right on the beach! We felt at home right away. It had everything for a comfortable 2 week stay. Loved spending time on the patio too. Will definitely go back again! The host was very helpful in answering questions.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah U.

19 Dec 2020

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

Amazing view!

An excellent location and building. The unit is on the end of the building which makes it the last front door, so no one is walking by. The veranda furniture cushions in the photo were not available to renters, so the veranda wasn’t as comfy a place to hang out as it could have been. There are four floors above it with corresponding balconies and a low half wall between the neighbors veranda, but at least in 2020 it was very quiet end of November early December.

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

10 Oct 2020

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

Amazing Deck Views and easy access to beach and pool!

Very relaxing time with family. I rented this unit for the deck and it was worth it! We had young kids with us, 4 and 6 years old. The easy access to the beach and pool is always appreciated. We were also able to watch the 14 year old "skim" on the beach from the deck, so we didn't need to be at the beach with him. This unit makes for a very easy stay with family. I would come again.

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck G.

8 July 2020

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

Awesome Place to Stay

Perfect place for our family to stay. Close to everything, yet very peaceful and quiet. The view is beautiful and the pool and ocean are very relaxing.

4/10 Poor

bill w.

29 Nov 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Owner has to do better

Communication was very unprofessional, cost us 1 day of our holiday, I expect to be receiving compensation for out of pocket expenses. 1 Having to arrange hotel accommodation at short notice. 2 Food we had bought in anticipation of getting entry to condo. 3 Long distance telephone calls Regarding unit, we did not receive all information for five days, fortunately it was not really all that relevant, Condo interior could do with much needed house keeping, exterior furniture could do with an upgrade. Out door grill(which we were told not to use) was filthy anyway. Having used VRBO many times over the last few years, we were extremely disappointed and expected much better.

Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

neil s.

5 Jan 2019

Great place and wonderful location.

Beautiful sunsets every night. Very comfortable place.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

12 Apr 2018

Gorgeous property. Loved our second visit!

Our two adult children and spouses and we loved our second stay as much as our first. Spacious patio, beautiful sunsets, white sandy beach right at our door, breathtaking view of the Gulf, comfortable and lovely condo. Denise, the owner, is great to work with. The best restaurants and entertainment very close by. Indian Shores is the best part of the "strip" between St. Petersburg Beach and Clearwater Beach - more residential and a lot less traffic. Can't recommend this property more highly.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gary M.

5 Dec 2017

wonderful sunsets from huge terrace

We had a wonderful time at your condo. The sunsets were breathtaking, the beachfront location is fantastic and the accommodations were top-notch. We especially loved the clean and spacious rooms and the over-sized balcony/terrace is special. We would highly recommend your unit to others. Gary and Margaret Anne.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna O., Mentor, OH

1 Oct 2017

Beautiful clean gulf front condo

Loved our stay in this beautiful spacious gulf front condo. The lanai was huge and we spent each evening watching the sunset. We appreciated having the electric grill so we didn't have to go out each night during our two week stay. Location is convenient. Denise is quick to respond to emails or texts. Would definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lacey K.

15 May 2017

Amazingly beautiful location and accommodations!!!

This condo is absolutely wonderful! We had SO much room, plenty of everything we needed and a BREATHTAKING view of the Gulf of Mexico! The patio is enormous ! We had a wonderful time and will definately be back!!

About the host

Hosted by Denise DeVore

Bruce and Denise have been married for 43 years and have 3 grown children who are married to wonderful people and now have 6 grandchildren. 6 years ago we had no grandchildren...they keep on coming and we keep on loving them!!
Bruce from Cochranton, Pa. and Denise from Locust Valley, New York.

Why they chose this property

This is our 2nd property in Indian Shores. Although our family resides in Canton, Ohio, We can't get enough of this area.
Denise went to St Leo University back in the 70's and although living up North knew someday this would be where they would have a vacation home. She actully Graduated from University Of Buffalo. Bruce Graduated from Gannon University.

What makes this property unique

While looking for properties nothing seemed to jump out as exceptional..That is until we opened the front door of this beautiful property!!
"This is for us," I thought..I just knew it!!
Perfection....20 x 30 Patio on the Gulf.....
I immediately felt that this is the place that we could share many memories here for years to come!