Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 268.7 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Air conditioning

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St. Pete Beach, FL

Pass-a-Grille Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Splash Island Water Park
‪16 min walk‬
Upham Beach
‪8 min drive‬
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Completely renovated! New kitchen W/Granite counters, New bathrooms with modern tile, fixtures & granite, New wood plank Flooring, New 50" & 40" Samsung LED Smart Tv's, With free Netflix & Pandora! Bluetooth stereo & much, much, more! Absolutely beautiful nicest condo in the building!

Welcome to Gulf Strand Resort

Situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico with miles of white sandy beaches and a relaxing view of sky-blue water. Unwind on the beach, enjoy the pool and spa, or play a game of shuffleboard. If you are feeling adventurous, sign up for a parasail ride, or explore the blue water on a jet ski; all within easy walking distance.

For convenience & comfort, The condo has all amenities including fully equipped kitchen with waste disposal, dishwasher and microwave. Free high speed internet!

The condo is tastefully decorated and feature living/dining room, large master bedroom with king size bed, full size kitchen, two full baths, and accommodates up to 4 people. Complete with washer, dryer, clock radio, 2 cable TV’s, VCR, DVD, and central A/C. The unit has a spacious private balcony with direct beach views inviting you to watch our beautiful Gulf of Mexico sunsets.

Enjoy the heated pool and spa, shuffle board, and beachside barbeque. Shopping center and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

Only 1/2 hour from Tampa International Airport. We are also located near Florida’s many attractions, including Disney World, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park zoo, Sea World, Universal Studios and Epcot Center. Spectator sports such as NFL football, major league baseball, ice hockey and greyhound racing are also close.

Property manager

Steve Carroll

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

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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 on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Salvador Dali Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tropicana Field or St. Pete's Historic Coliseum. 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

Pass-a-Grille Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Splash Island Water Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Upham Beach - 8 min drive - 2.0 km
Eckerd College - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
‪Crabby Bill's - ‬8 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Lobby Lounge - ‬11 min walk
‪Don CeSar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! have a pool?

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

Is Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Awaits! Directly the sands of TripAdvisor’s 2021 #1 Beach in Country! located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Pete Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mary S.

15 Feb 2025

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

Great condo right on the beach

SPB is alive and well after the hurricane(s). I’ve stayed in this building before and wasn’t disappointed. Friendly neighbors. Well stocked kitchen. Steps from the beach. This apartment needs a bit of maintenance. One of the toilets wasn’t working (and wasn’t fixed during my week stay). Luckily there are 2 bathrooms so I just used the other. Also, the blinds need to be fixed- the bedroom isn’t private with the broken blinds. Overall- a great place near everything (shops and food). Just needs a little TLC.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania B.

1 Sept 2024

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

Schöne Wohnung an sehr guter Lage

Schöne, ruhige und gut ausgerüstete Wohnung nur ein paar Schritte von einem der schönsten Strände der USA. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter. Supermarkt und viele Restaurants in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Absolut empfehlenswert

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie S.

14 Aug 2024

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

Great Escape!

Steve was great to work with and provided us lots of options to eat and have fun. The location is perfectly secluded for the pool with an easy access to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Damon H.

8 July 2024

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

Nice property on the beach.

The host was amazing. He reached out to us in advance with many restaurant recommendations and advice on the area. The condo was in a great location, right in the middle of everything. We loved the view and really enjoyed watching the sunset from the porch. We spent one morning at the pool and that was nice. Everyone staying in the building was so friendly and we really enjoyed making new friends while at the pool. The condo was surprisingly quiet. I did not hear any noise from above on on each side of the property. Although the public parking is next door we didn’t hear any noise at night from the lot. We really appreciated the chairs and stuff in the closet. We froze a few water bottles and used the cooler from the closet to keep our beverages cool at the beach. We arrived in the middle of a thunderstorm on a Sunday about 3:30. I had called in advance to make sure the office would be open and they said they would he open until 5. When we got there the office door was locked. I called the emergency number listed on the door and the guy I talked to on the phone and was super nice and made sure we could get into the condo. I didn’t really like the sheets or towels, they were rough and cheap but I’m sure it’s hard to invest in nicer when people steal things. I felt like the condo could use a little detailed cleaning but I’m pretty picky about that stuff so maybe it’s just me. We had a great stay in St. Pete.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

7 July 2024

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

Holiday Beach Weekend

Last minute booking and we scored this unit. First time here and it was great. Restaurants within walking distance because traffic and parking was crazy most places for the 4th. Hiat communicated wonderfully and Betty was veey friendly and welcoming!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby-Gayle P.

4 July 2024

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

We would return

We had a great time staying at this condo. We had eveything we needed, the unit was true to the listing, and the resort staff were very helpful. We enjoyed the location, as it was convenient to the grocery and activities. The beach out front was pristine. Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David K.

18 June 2024

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

Vacation

Enjoyed St. Pete beach area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

9 June 2024

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

Awesome place

Everything we needed was in walking distance. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanner B.

6 June 2024

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

Perfect

Our 3rd time in this unit and loved it as always. Perfect location.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

21 May 2024

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

Wonderful stay in a great condo!

Traveling with my mom, we didn't need a big place, but wanted more than a standard hotel room. This condo was perfect for that. We were comfortable & safe and had everything we needed for our trip. There is a public beach parking lot directly next door which could get loud at night, but they got quiet before we went to bed, so it worked out fine. Really appreciated the beach closet and utilized the chairs, as we weren't able to fly with our own. Plenty of towels and loved having the noise machine, like I'm used to at home, but didn't want to travel with. Thanks for a great stay for this memorable trip!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

1 May 2024

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

Perfect

We couldn’t have been more happier. The condo was perfect size for us. Fully stocked kitchen for cooking on those days/nights when you are beat from the beach, not to mention the outdoor gas grill which was awesome for grilling. also, washer & dryer , 2 bathrooms , spacious bedroom, balcony, what more do you need on vacation. The condo is located right on the beach. Private gated access. There are a ton of restaurants/ beach bars within walking distance if you decided not to rent a car as we did. Grocery store is on the other side of the street! Uber was readily available for longer destinations. Truly a gem on St Petersburg Beach.Will definitely come back. Fred & Charise

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

18 Apr 2024

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

Very convenient location

Very close to the beach and clean . We had a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

26 Mar 2024

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

Great time

Very Clean and the owner was responsive

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

17 Feb 2024

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

Ms. Gordon

Overall, everything was wonderful. The unit has a great location, lots of bath towels, two bathrooms and two hairdryers. The beach chairs and towels were missing, unbeknownst to the host, who quickly replaced all items, including 2 great, new beach chairs. The bed is in need of a new mattress and the sheets are in need of being retired, but I’m sure this host will address these things as quickly as he did the missing beach chairs and beach towels. There were cleaning items in the unit, which allowed me to clean the light switches/panels and any sand we tracked in. The living and dining areas were comfortable. It was nice there were books and some grocery items in the unit. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl P.

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very roomy condo

Good location, great beaches out front, and easy access to restaurants. We were surprised that the view off the balcony was about 90%parking lot-10% gulf. There was a white noise machine provided, which helped with the Gulf Blvd. noise. The upgrades mentioned in the write-up were good, but we felt there were other things needing upgrades too. We very much enjoyed our stay at St. Pete Beach, but found the condo just OK.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

7 Jan 2024

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

Great Location Quality Comdo

Very clean well maintained condo in the middle of everything. On the beach, pool, hot tub. Excellent parking, great property manager and superb owner. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James P.

29 Dec 2023

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

Great beach stay

Wonderful location. Great condo. Needs new mattress and box spring or it would have been 5 stars

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

18 Dec 2023

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

Just what we were looking for

Convenient access to beach and nearby restaurants. No need to rent a car. Be sure to access Freebee for transportation needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

2 Dec 2023

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

My stay

Beautiful place. Had an excellent time.

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N., Illinois/USA

21 Oct 2023

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

Nice

Lovely and cozy. I'd definitely stay here again. Clean, sufficient towels and bedding with extra bedding provided in the closet. The kitchen is beautiful. In unit washer/dryer came in handy. One major complaint, I was required to take out the trash at the end of my stay. I, also, had to run the dishwasher as I left to prove I had actually cleaned the dishes. That was okay. Seriously, I have never been required to take out the trash anywhere I have ever stayed. The dumpster gate was stuck and gunky. Plus, the receptacle was filthy. No person that is clean and prepared to leave wants to do that dirty chore. The cleaning staff should be able to do trash. Other than that, the condo was a place I'd return, especially if not required to do my own cleaning.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

19 Oct 2023

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

Great Getaway

Awesome spot right next to the beach. We walked barefoot from our condo to the beach most days. Right across the street from everything you need. Highly recommend going deep sea fishing at hubbards, visiting fort desoto, and seeing the sunken gardens.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bentley N.

11 Oct 2023

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

Good Place To Stay

My family enjoyed staying at this condo. Having a washer and dryer in the condo was very useful with an infant. This condo is in a great location as it's in front of the beach. The pool is shaded until noon (this during an Oct stay). The SunRunner express bus which goes downtown in 30 minutes was also useful for us. A Publix supermarket is also a 5 minute walk away. Host Steve was also very responsive to our questions and check in was easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer D.

24 Aug 2023

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

Stress free get away

Wonderful property, with everything you need close by. Amazing beach and views. Condo was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

16 Aug 2023

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

St Pete Beach

The condo was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Steve’s restaurant reviews were great!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Carroll

I'm a local, I've stay at the Gulf Strand for many years and finally got the opportunity to be an owner. I want all my guest to love this place as much as I do, so if you need recommendations for bars, restaurants, live music, entertainment or anything else please feel free to contact me to get a locals advise!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location! It's just hard to beat. Miles of beautiful white sand beach, walk either direction to find all the best Tiki Bars, live music, shelling and of course the best sunsets you've ever seen! A half a block down across the street is the Dolphin Village Plaza with Publix, Dollar Store, CVS and specialty stores along with restaurants and a bank. Also directly across the street is the Sea Turtle Restaurant, owned and operated by a local British family has the best breakfast on the beach along with a great affordable menu. Speaking of affordable, directly behind the Sea Turtle is "The Drunken Clam" best dive bar on the beach! They have great TV's with all the sports you want to watch, along with the best wings on the beach! also local favorites like fish spread, peel & eat shrimp, etc.

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English

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2 bathrooms

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