Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205

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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 671.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

St Pete Beach, FL

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

ACT Vacation Rentals presents: Friendly Native #205

A unique third floor 2 bedroom condo with a private sundeck to lay out, enjoy the day and relax watching the sunset. (3rd floor - no elevator)

***Please READ****: this condo is a bit dated. Window treatment & all furnishings are older, we like to ensure guests know this before booking. Please see the pictures. This unit has a rare, private roof top balcony - it is the best feature!! We have many units in the same building that are fresh and updated, but this is not one of them. The price reflects this. It's a good deal for an older unit. If you want modern & updated, we can give you other units in the building to check out for a little more money. If you are okay with 'retro beachy cottage style, no frills, staying at grandma's old beach condo that's a bit out dated' then this place will work fine. No frills people that like camping are a fan of this unit. It definitely does the job for a family beach vacation on a budget.

Retro beachy vibe condo with cable TV and Wi-fi included. Great views, location and large private sundeck. A queen bed in one bedroom, 2 twin beds in the second bedroom and a pull out sofa in the living room. Magnificent Gulf of Mexico views from the living room and private sundeck. All linens & towels are included. The kitchen has dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. The private deck has plenty of room to watch the activities at the pool and the beach.

Come enjoy your St Pete Beach get-away! Literally just cross the street and you are on majestic St Pete Beach enjoying the sand between your toes!

A poolside & beachside condo with gulf views - sunsets are included
The kitchen has pots, pans and all kitchens essentials to enjoy your vacation. This property offers a heated pool with plenty of seating for guests. You can chat it up with neighbors or relax and keep to yourself and read a book.

Distance from Beach:
Please see picture with Friendly Native Condos circled to gauge distance.
Beach is located across the few parking spaces from Condo and over the dunes (boardwalk): 125 feet +/- to the beach 300 +/- feet to the water.
Buildings 100-400 are around the pool, buildings 500-800 are around the shuffleboard Court. This is building 200.

Central heat and air.
Easy check ins
Wi-fi, cable included
Linens & towels are included.
There is a community charcoal/BBQ area on site as well as bike racks.
A close walk to many beach restaurants and bars.
Shopping is close by.
Many guests do not bring a car, however 1 parking permit is included if needed!
Sorry, no pets allowed per HOA. Strongly enforced.
Coffee machine, blender, toaster & iron included in unit.
3rd floor walk up, no elevator in the building.

Walk to great restaurants, beach bars, shops, or enjoy the sunsets on the beach or your private balcony.

Beach Towels are available to rent @ $5 each from ACT Vacation Rentals.
Beach Cabanas, chairs and umbrellas are available for rent directly in front of condos, on the beach. There are also plenty of surf stores within walking distance.

See you at the beach!

Friendly Native Unit #205
location: 6700 Beach Plaza, St Petersburg FL 33706

Property manager

Roger Solem / ACT Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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

This is a NO pet and a NO smoking property.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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 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 Tampa Bay. Check out an event or a game at Tropicana Field, and consider making time for Splash Harbour Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. With jet skiing, parasailing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

St Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

Upham Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Upham Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Splash Island Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Pass-a-Grille Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Paradise Grille - ‬3 min walk
‪Boulevard Burgers & Tap House - ‬10 min walk
‪Woody's Waterfront - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 have a pool?

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

Is Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Pete Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Upham Beach Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Corey Ave are also within 10 minutes.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

steve s.

22 Mar 2025

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

Nice

Nicer than described and fantastic location great deal for the money would definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tal B.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, gross aparrtment

The “warnings” given when renting the place state that it is dated and bare bones. While it is very dated it isn’t like a clean 1980s apartment. There are stains all over the place including gross stains in the carpets. Grime on the fridge door, trash under the bed: empty coke bottle and empty pill packets. The location is close to the beach and we spent most of our time outside at the great pool or at the beach or in my other family’s rented place in the same building which was much nicer. I would recommend the building in terms of pool and location but this place was not as nice as camping even. Appliances didn’t work and it just had an overall gross feeling.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

William W.

16 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very old and worn out

I've stayed in the same building before so I expected some age, but this unit looks like it hadn't been upgraded in 40 years. All the furniture was old and worn, several lights didn't work, there were only one or two 3 wire outlets in the unit, and other 2 wire outlets had old-style wood covers that didn't allow plugging in a phone charger. The AC was set to 70 and couldn't be turned lower and the bedroom was always about 5 degrees warmer. It took almost 12 hours before the living room got to 70 (it was a hot day) and I ended up sleeping on the couch because it was too hot in the bedroom. The private balcony is built on the rooftop of the other building, the deck is rotting and the railings are flimsy. I go on these trips to relax and telework during the day and enjoy the evenings. This unit was so old and uncomfortable, I couldn't work. I left 3 days early. If you're looking for a crash pad for college kids, this might work... It reminds me of places I'd stay with fraternity brothers in the 80s.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tara C.

8 July 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

VRBO Customer Service is great!

Do not rent this place. It is a 3rd floor walk up and there has not been any maintenance on the unit ever. There was a very strong mold smell and the place is filthy. VRBO was great at helping us communicate with the host and, we did not stay at this property after seeing the condition. Public beach access is right there and parking was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

2 July 2024

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

Nice place

It is just as described. It is outdated, but clean. It is a great building and location!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

2/10 Terrible

patricia b.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Hazmat needed

What looked like black mold was around the vents near the ceiling. The vent in the hallway was thick with dust. The furniture was dated but that wouldn’t have been an issue if it had been cleaned since it was bought. The walls and light fixtures need cleaning. We d

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

26 July 2023

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

Wonderful

Relaxing comfortable peaceful fun safe and beautiful and affordable Has everything but laundry but I didn’t miss doing it lol Will come back

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2023

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

Great Location!

Great location, close to the beach and the property owner was easy to work with!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly L.

25 May 2023

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

Great deal!

The ad was very clear about what to expect, and we found the condo to be just that. It suited our needs for our travel and the management was easy to work with.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best Part...walking distance to beach

This unit definitely needs upgrades, but that is how it's advertised. It's for sure over priced, but it depends on how much you value the location. I didn't expect to have to clean the unit to stay comfortably for the price we paid, and the deck with the view was not worth the $$ when the beach was only a 5 min walk. We barely used the deck. The pool is saltwater, that was awesome, but we talked to alot of people by the pool, and there are many other much nicer units in the building for same or less rent. Do your research.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie L.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I love the Friendly Native!

We have been to Friendly Native many times. We understand that each condo has different owners and updated based on owners. I was somewhat surprised by the dated decor and furniture but the condo was clean overall (some stains on carpet and furniture) but overall it "did the trick" for us and we had a nice stay. When talking to Property Manager, he did say there was a "disclaimer" when reserving (which I did not see) and that the price was reduced due to need for updating. I would rent again as long as it was priced accordingly.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

3 Apr 2023

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

Like a beach cottage-charming

My cousin and I stayed with our 16 and 17 yr old boys. It was awesome. So much in walking distance for all of us to enjoy-food, beach, pool, stores and even scooters to rent. Being on a budget we did bring a few travel size essentials in our checked bag to avoid the grocery store (and not knowing what was there) and we are glad we did! Dish soap, trash bags, TP, coffee, filters, Kleenex, wipes, baggies. There is a convenience store a little over a block away and grocery store 1.5 mile away. We did pack our own beach towel as they are not provided and may not have been available to rent from ACT when we were there. The bbq is charcoal not gas so you would need to buy lighter and charcoal. Everything was clean and as described - yes it needs updating as stated in the description but we loved it as is!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pat D.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minor upgrades needed

This property needs some minor repairs and a few upgrades; lighting is not good; toilet needs attention; dishes should be replaced; bathroom sink is bad and electrical outlets need updating. Very good location-lots of food options snd very nice beach area.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roger Solem / ACT Vacation Rentals

We are Act Vacation Rentals in sunny St Pete Beach!

We manage many properties in The Friendly Native Condos and surrounding beach communities. We have the perfect place for you to enjoy your own little slice of paradise.

We are close by and here to help with any issues or questions that arise before, during and after your stay.

Sunsets are included!
See you on the beach.

Roger
ACT Vacation Rentals

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property