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200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach

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North-facing balcony with fabulous views up the intercoastal waterway.
Living Room with unobstructed water views. Dolphin watchers' rejoice!
Why turn on the TV? Bigger-than-life water views from almost everywhere.
Enjoy your meals watching the boats pass by.
Open floor plan and high ceilings for a roomy, spacious feeling.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach

Please view MORE THAN 200 five-star reviews from our previous guests. They all loved it and you will, too!

Wake up on Indian Shores' intracoastal waterway... view playful dolphins from the comfort of your king-size bed... watch the boats head out to the Gulf... Walk the powdery-white sands... Relax on the private balcony overlooking nesting sea-birds...

• Water views, water views, water views!
• Just steps to beach (approx. 150 yards)
• Washer/Dryer in unit
• Business Class cable internet and WiFi
• Upgraded digital cable TV package
• Private 1 car garage with 2 remote openers
• much more!



Keywords: Waterfront Condominium

Property manager

Darryl Glenn
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park. Make sure you get close to 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 - 3 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive
  • Pinellas Trail - 8 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach have a pool?

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

Is 200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 200+ Reviews!! Gulf Retreat I: Amazing views, luxury comfort, steps to beach located?

This family-friendly Indian Shores condo building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Splash Harbour Water Park and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and condo
Even though our trip was cut short by Hurricane Helene, we had a fabulous time while we were there. Darryl was very helpful with everything. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After SOHO vacation
We would come back. Good location farther from Gulf Blvd so less noise but still a short walk to the Beach. Property pool is well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We have been coming to Gulf Retreat for years. The property is clean, quiet, just what we need when we are on vacation. Breakfast on the balcony. We watch the dolphins in the intracoastal waterway and the boats. Eat at our favorite restaurants (found a cute little bakery just down the road), just relax. Darryl & Isabel are amazing hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay, Fantastic View in Indian Shores
Our family enjoyed this condo in Indian Shores. The condo was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. We especially enjoyed being able to use the beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. The beach at Indian Shores can’t be beat! We also loved the view from the condo’s balcony along with the pool. This was a great spot for a family beach trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo in Indian Shores
Great condo right across from the beach with a water view. Quiet place and plenty of space inside. Loved the views from the living room and master bedroom. Could use a few upgrades but overall a wonderful stay and would stay again. Having the use of a garage was amazing and appreciated the beach gear. Hosts were very communicative and easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACIE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Convenient
Very pleased with our decision to stay here in Indian Shores. This vacation home is exceptionally clean and convenient to all the sites and restaurants. If we come to Indian Shores again we would definitely choose this home. Darryl was very quick to respond when we had one very minor issue with the TV when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacations
This condo was absolutely amazing. We woke up daily to manatees, dolphins, and beautiful birds in the bay. We watched boats go by daily. The short walk to the beach was great. All the beach toys, chairs, and coolers were great. Thank you so much for the sweet gift basket when we arrived. Our family enjoyed it so much. Also the condo felt so much like home we cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Sauber, unfassbar schöner Blick auf das Wasser, kurzer Weg zum Strand und weiteren Stränden. Tolle Nachbarschaft mit leckeren Restaurants. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Amazing place to stay. The view was beautiful and the condo felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further than this place if your looking for the absolute perfect place to stay.
We rented this for our 20th anniversary and were pleasantly surprise at how perfect it was. From the comfy bed, supply of extra towels to everything you need in kitchen. Beach is a short walk away and the pool is great. We spent everynight sitting on thr back porch. Darryl was very easy to get in touch. We give this a very strong A+ 5 star rating. We are already talking about when we can come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful gem in the heart of Indian Shores
We spent a week in the Indian Shores. We love the area, it is so nice and quiet. No traffic, no rush, the community is very laid back. The beach is beautiful, not too crowded, with white sand and shallow waters. Our condo was as described, spacious, clean, with a lot of extra perks for a wonderful stay. There was a gift basket when we arrived with few food staples, which was a nice touch as well. Overall I can give it a 5 stars rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and great location
We loved our stay at this condo! It was extremely clean, and it was perfect for our beach trip with kids. We really appreciated that the host had so many things there that we could use (that we didn’t have to pack), including a beach wagon, coolers, beach toys, floats, pool noodles, chairs, and more. It was only a five minute walk to the beach. Amazing view. We can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth & Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another awesome stay at Gulf Retreat
We enjoyed our stay at this condo in Indian Shores very much! As always, it felt like our "home away from home". Until next time, we will miss seeing sunrises from bed and the dolphins swimming past as we enjoy our morning coffee on the pier! Thank you Darryl & Isabel for sharing your beautiful condo with us again!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Our stay was fantastic as always. Condo is across the street from the beach. Many restaurants are close by as well. We’ll be back!!!
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had a great time here as always and we are looking forward to next year!
Stayed 92 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break 23
The unit was nice and the view of the intercostal was amazing. We saw manatees from the window one morning. We had a great time and will be booking this again for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation 2023
We come here every year. It’s our home away from home. We always enjoy our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
The condo is in a great location for a relaxing vacation with lovely views of the intercoastal waterway. There is a nice pool area which was never busy with plenty of loungers and chairs. The owners also provide some beach items and a cart. The provision of the welcome basket and personalised greeting card was a nice touch. If you're looking for nightlife this may not be the place for you, however if you want a well presented, well provisioned condo in a location where you can chill this is ideal. This was our first time in Indian Shores, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
The condo was just as described with incredible inlet water views!! Plenty of room and very clean! We will definitely stay there again if it's available. Can't recommend it any higher!! Amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay!
A beautiful property in a great quiet location, yet close to Clearwater and St Pete. We really enjoyed the balcony and the views of the water... amazing. Love seeing the wildlife very peaceful. The condo was emaculate. We had an issue while staying, however communication with the host was prompt and pleasant. Our family also enjoyed the beach toys, umbrella, wagon and grill. What a wonderful family vacation! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M., Paintsville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay just as good as our first!
This was our second time staying at this lovely condo! The amenities here are wonderful and the location is perfect as well! The host is extremely helpful when needed and responds quickly. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Excellent place to stay! Excellent interaction with hosts. I messaged 3 times and every time was answered in a timely manner and with a more than satisfactory answer! Great place at a great price!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth & Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise (8x)
Amazing and relaxing! During our 8th stay at Gulf Retreat, we once again thoroughly enjoyed the area, the views from the condo and all its comfort and conveniences.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always
We have stayed with at Darryl and Isobel’s half a dozen times now and it is always a joy. The condo has amazing views of the Intra Coastal Waterway and the deck is a great place to see dolphins, birds, fish and once a manatee. The Gulf Coast beach is a two minute walk away. What more could you want
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just both paradise
Absolutely loved Darryl and Isabel's condo. Wonderful view of the intercoastal waterway from the balcony. Very, very clean!! Condo was spacious but very comfortable and best of all a short walk to the beach. It is on the third floor (33 steps) so you get your exercise going in and out. Darryl was very quick to respond to a problem that we were having with the TV. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darryl Glenn

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Isabel is from Spain and we met while I lived and worked there for ten years. During our years there we enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and especially staying in the quaint Bed and Breakfasts that are so typical there. We made notes of all of the things we liked and disliked about everywhere we stayed and planned to one day have somewhere unique and cozy of our own to offer to vacationers.

In 2000 work brought us to St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2004 we purchased a condo in Indian Shores, just a few miles from our home. We decorated it with nothing but the best (Isabel is an Interior Decorator and has her own business). As guests began to know us and word began to get around we soon had a steady flow of visitors and a full calendar. Just repeat visitors were nearly keeping the unit booked. In 2008 we decided to buy a second unit, with the exact same floor plan and the same extraordinary views, just a few steps away. We call them our Gulf Retreat 1 and Gulf Retreat 2.

Why they chose this property

We love Indian Shores because it is the quietest, most relaxed part of Sand Key, the barrier island that runs along the Gulf shore from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater. It is the narrowest part of the Sand Key, only 150-200 yards across where we are located. That means you can enjoy both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico only a few steps apart.

Indian Shores is the last part of the coastline in Pinellas County that preserves a small-town feel. Gulf Blvd. is still just a two-lane road and the speed limit is 35 m.p.h. There's is only one traffic light in Indian Shores. There isn't as much asphalt as you see to the south or north of us, a lot fewer high-rise buildings and none of the tourist traps. While you will find all the restaurants and conveniences you need near-by Indian Shores is still primarily a residential, family-oriented community.

What makes this property unique

Our view is of the Intracoastal Waterway, the body of water that separates Sand Key from the mainland. We love it because of all the boat traffic - it's fun to watch. The dolphins are always a joy to see, too. They are most active early in the morning or at sunset. Manatee are a little harder to spot, but are always around, too.

When the tide is low there is a sandbar that emerges from the water just off our balcony. The seabirds all come to feed there and it's wonderful entertainment.

And the Intracoastal Waterway is beautiful to behold at night, when the lights from the boats and other properties reflect off the surface. You must see it to appreciate it!

And of course the beach is just across the street. It takes just a couple of minutes to get there walking. It's never crowded and always relaxing. We have beach toys, inflatables, beach chairs, an umbrella, a cooler... everything you need except a good book and suntan lotion! And we even have a handy cart to put everything in and wheel it across the street!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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