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Luxury Gulf Front Condo - Sand Castle III, Indian Shores - Direct Beach Access

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Gulf Front Condo - Sand Castle III, Indian Shores - Direct Beach Access

Our vacation home is for people who like to treat themselves well. The luxury oceanfront condo offers you only the best. The unit is located directly on the white sandy beach, with incredible view of the ocean from the private balcony, living room, dining room, master suite and kitchen.

The unit was fully rebuilt to be the owners’ second home and as such, has much more to offer than a typical rental unit. It has a beautifully designed open layout. Come and enjoy your vacation in the luxuriously and elegantly designed and furnished condo, offering features, such as TVs in every room, wine cooler, modern bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors in bedrooms etc. The unit is also conveniently located close to the metropolitan area attractions, shopping and great restaurants.

Our beach is never crowded and brims with soft white sand. Water sports fan, here is your paradise, we have plenty of room for volleyball, kite flying, scuba, etc. Need to rest and relax and see unique sunsets while sipping cocktails, ask no more, our balcony is literally on the water. Mornings are spectacular, see the dolphins swim by as the majestic Pelicans glide serenely over the calm waters.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Just a 2-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 14 minutes by car from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This condo also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

This Indian Shores condo is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Luxury Oceanfront Condo Condo
Luxury Oceanfront Condo Indian Shores
Luxury Oceanfront Condo Condo Indian Shores

Luxury Gulf Front Condo - Sand Castle III, Indian Shores - Direct Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation place

We loved our condo, it had great views of the awesome sunsets and the ocean. Very clean and beautiful condo. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We hope to rent from them again soon. We love vacationing in Indian Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Marion, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family vacation. Plenty of room and right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing oceanfront condo

We had an amazing stay at this oceanfront condo in Indian Shores! The unit was clean, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a beach getaway including beach chairs, towels, tent, boogie boards, fishing poles and coolers. Communication with the owner was friendly, responsive and helpful through the process. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend this unit to anyone staying in Indian Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was wonderful! The view is amazing and conveniently located in front of the pool and beach. The place was very clean, beds were comfortable, loved the full size washer and dryer, there were plenty of dishes and utensils, and the pots / cookware was nice quality. Weber gas grills were so nice. Every so often the elevator would glitch but outside of that this place was so nice and we would definitely visit Indian Shores again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for the family

Overall, I would recommend this condo for anyone that is looking to be on the beach in a great location. My only nitpick is that smoking is allowed on the balconies. While smoking and vaping is not permitted in the units, we came to find out that these activities are allowed poolside and on the balcony. For some, this may be a plus and others like myself… not so much. This became a deterrent from spending a lot of time on the balcony. Aside from that the condo was very clean. Check in process was very easy and communication with the owner was seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

We had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and quick access to the beach!

Facility was clean and adequate for 4,adults and 2 children. Should have exhaust fans in bathrooms and better instructions to be able to watch regular shows. Beach toys were a hit for our 2 grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

The property was very nice and the location was ideal
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

What a perfect property!! Clean, tidy, extra blankets and pillows. The beach is right there!! We loved all the sand toys, pool toys and beach towels. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Great place for family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Nice view, quiet setting with other respectful guests in other units. Owner was very available and responded to questions quickly. They were fixing the grounds from the devastating storms and the workers were polite and mindful of the residents and guests.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson F.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised!

Extremely happy with our stay. All previous reviews were spot on with the expected experience. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation condo we have stayed in

The condo is absolutely gorgeous. No complaints and accommodated our family perfectly. The view of the ocean is spectacular with a very short walk to the beach. The pool was never crowded. The owner of the condo was so friendly and was willing to accommodate us to different dates due to a tropical storm. The condo has all of the essentials needed from kitchen supplies, towels, beach toys…you name it! The condo owner was fabulous and very communicative. We will be back for sure! 10 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amme B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We had such a wonderful week here! It was relaxing, clean, and exactly what we needed. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Great area. Beach wasn’t too crowded.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia H., Decatur, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay here again

We come to the area every year and have stayed in several units, this has been our favorite as far as set up for our family and location. The unit is well stocked and comfortable. Plenty of kitchen and beach supplies for the kids. I forgot to print my parking pass before arriving and Maret was very responsive to help with a solution. We are already discussing booking Maret's unit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

This condo was fabulous! Everything was perfect!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie B., Baraboo, WI

Gorgeous beach location!

The beach/ocean view of this property is incredible. The owner was very responsive, kitchen utensils/pans are very well stocked and the bedrooms were spacious. The designated parking spot is an add-on outside of the parking structure and is much too tight for a large SUV (which happened to be our rental vehicle) but the owners provided a secondary spot in the visitor section. Just know that your vehicle is going to be in the sun. The issues we had were to no fault of the owners - but likely the cleaning/maintenance crews. It took us two days to realize that the TV remotes were disbursed into the wrong bedrooms and once we figured that out, at least two of them had dead batteries. Without having remotes at first, we did a lot of "digging around" for the power buttons on the TV's. The dust was bad...and even worse on top of the fridge. Upon losing a LEGO piece under the kitchen table, we realized that underneath that was also very unclean. One of the showers was broken - only produced hot water. The owner called in maintenance ASAP (awesome!), but it felt strange that the cleaners wouldn't have noticed that before our stay. A few other tidbits - details of the remodel are a little wonky in places....holes cut too big in the walls and very little airflow to the front bedroom. Also, this condo is directly outside the elevator - so expect some noise if you're in the front bedrooms (again, not something the owners can control....just an FYI). Overall, nice property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandcastle III

Great description of property, quiet and peaceful. Great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break!

The condo was great and well stocked with supplies! Exactly as pictured and great location! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo

This is a very comfortable and well equipped condo. I loved my stay. I only have a couple of complaints. The worst complaint has nothing to do with this condo, but rather the unit above it. The chairs desperately need some sort of protectors on them to reduce the horrible scratching/sliding noise. The chair moving went on from 6 am until well after 11 pm, making it impossible to get a good night's sleep. This would be a very easy and inexpensive fix. I intend to write a letter to the condo association about this, as it was a complaint I heard from numerous guests in other units within the building. I think all owners should perhaps address this problem. The shower head in the master bath was very plugged up. I managed to get some of the jets unplugged but it really might need to be replaced for good water flow. Lastly, the mat on the balcony was fabulous for removing sand from feet/shoes before re-entering the condo! I loved it!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

We have returned to this unit several times. It is always very clean and well-stocked. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Florida Vacation

Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo! The location, cleanliness, and upgrades were absolutely perfect and helped make our vacation a wonderful one. No negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

It was an awwsosme condo. very well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels for beach and inside. even had toys for the kids for the beach and plenty of chairs for the beach. this place is right on the beach and very close to the ocean. we will definitely be back. thank you so much for sharing your beautiful condo with us !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlena L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Vacation!!

Everyone in our family loved the location and the unit!! The owners have it so well stocked. The unit was very clean and is in the most perfect location. We loved that we could walk out of the building and be right on the beach which was beautiful, clean, and not overcrowded. The hot tub and pool were clean and not over crowded as well. Caddy’s is just a short walk across the road and had excellent food and drinks. There are several other nice local restaurants within walking distance as well. We walked every evening and always felt safe. Great neighborhood!! This is by far the BEST family vacation we’ve ever had. We plan on staying here again ASAP!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023