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TV, DVD player, books, music library
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Indian Shores, FL
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian Shores

With a stay at this condo in Indian Shores, you'll be on the waterfront, a 3-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Splash Harbour Water Park. .This family-friendly condo is 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Sand Key Park - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 33 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Cable programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Darryl Glenn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

100 Reviews Gulf Retreat I Spectacular Views Luxurious Comforts
100 Reviews Gulf Retreat I Spectacular Views Luxurious Comforts

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't wait to go back!

We had a great experience; the hosts are great. Rental is clean and well stocked. You can't beat the view from the deck. Local area has a lot to offer. Perfect to soak up the beach and local restaurant's. We hope to stay again next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great as always

Even with the hurricane related construction we enjoyed our stay! Location and amenities are perfect for us. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 92 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Spectacular property and Host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and quiet

We had a very relaxing stay in this condo, very clean, spacious and very quiet. I would recommend this condo to anyone, very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R., Waynesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving getaway!

This is the most beautiful condo we have ever rented. It was elegant inside with a spectacular view! The location was perfect and we enjoyed the local restaurants. We spent 5 lovely, quiet, peaceful nights here, and on two of the nights our 9 and 10 year old grandchildren stayed with us. They were equally impressed with this property! It is only 20 minutes from our son's house so we hope to return often! Many thanks to Darryl and Isabel for making us feel so welcome and so comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Bolingbrook

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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