Title: Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views Beachside condo with hot tub ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78496500/78496407/5847e87e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78496500/78496407/0a8f616c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78496500/78496407/468c734f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78496500/78496407/6752c14c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78496500/78496407/1ceba62d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Sand Castle II 2801, experience the essence of Indian Shores with its prime beachfront location and array of on-site amenities. Unwind by the heated outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub, then savor a family barbecue in the shared grill area. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81180 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views Sand Castle II 2801 Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Nestled in the heart of Indian Shores, this second-floor condo at Sand Castle II pairs a prime beachfront locale with ample on-site amenities. Bask in the Florida sun on the spacious deck of the complex's beachside pool, then take a soak in the adjacent hot tub. Sizzle favorite barbecue recipes for an afternoon cookout in the shared grill area. Enjoy spectacular shoreline views and nightly sunsets from your condo's private balcony, accessible from the living area and the primary bedroom. Outfitted with stainless steel appliances, the well-appointed kitchen features a breakfast bar for three and an adjacent dining table for six. Comfortable and peaceful decor adds charm throughout the beach retreat. A quiet beach community just south of Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores is a popular destination for snowbirds and seabirds that boasts an assortment of shops and restaurants. Just 19 blocks long, the area is known for its friendly atmosphere, panoramic beaches, great seafood, and tropical wildlife. It is home to the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, one of the largest nonprofit bird hospitals in the U.S. Resort Amenities Heated outdoor pool Hot tub Shared grilling area Beach volleyball court Elevators are available Things to Know Construction will be ongoing around the property for 2025 due to Hurricane Damage. there will be noise, vibrations, and inconveniences. As Sand Castle has a seven-day minimum term, any references within this advertisement to periods of less than seven days are included for advertising and website reasons only and those references do not change the requirement that you will be renting the condo for a minimum of seven consecutive days. Cabana and lounge chair rentals are available in front of the complex. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. This rental is located on floor 8. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Safety features - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 78423 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.86687%2C-82.84940&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DYzQ-crl6xlewqEEOfBkIvUe-8Q=) Indian Shores, FL #### What's nearby - St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 8.1 miles - Sand Key Park - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles #### Getting around - St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬19 min walk - ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive - ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views? > Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views located? > Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Direct beachfront beauty with sweeping coastal views Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 4/10 Poor #### Aletta T. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness Broken bed, which they knew about and emailed us 2 days before check in. Enough time to replace before we arrived but didn’t. Not clean, 1/2 eaten cookie and crumbs in bedroom night stand. Something splattered on living room wall that hadn’t been wiped down. Crumbs in kitchen drawers. Burned out light bulbs in the bathroom. ##### Aletta T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard H. 14 Apr 2024 #### Fantastic location Perfect location, very quiet complex, awesome beach! ##### Howard H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Demecia W. 3 May 2024 #### Great place! Awesome sunsets every day of the stay. Nice location with awesome moonsets and sunsets. Close to most conveniences and great eateries. ##### Demecia W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would stay here again Very clean, nicely updated, would stay here again! ##### Lisa T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie m. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach location Wonderful location; could enjoy the sunset and view of the beach right from our patio. ##### Laurie m. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john r. 18 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location great amenities very clean everything was accurate from the listing highly recommend ##### john r. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay B. 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful!! We absolutely loved our stay here! ##### Lindsay B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. 14 May 2024 #### Great experience The property is wonderful. It was clean and well equipped. The location is amazing, right on the beach. Views are beautiful. We loved our vacation. ##### Kim H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey H. 22 Jul 2024 #### July 4th 2024 Highly recommend! Very clean condo and stocked with everything you need. Close to several great restaurants and things to do. Would definitely book again without hesitation! ##### Jeffrey H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay O. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Trip Everything was great. We loved the property and location to the beach ##### Kay O. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami W. 25 May 2024 #### Great condo and location! This unit was very clean, the location was perfect, beach was beautiful, and the decor was updated. Our only problem was having someone local to resolve any issues as Vacasa guest relations are in Oregon. ##### Tami W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy M. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seaside Sisters getaway Great location , perfect for a family. or a group of friends. Our girl friend getaway was great. ##### Judy M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxana d. 2 Feb 2023 #### Will be back! Great spot to vacation. Spacious condo and across from Caddy’s (great place to eat). The mattress in the main bedroom could be more comfortable, but will definitely do for a weekend trip. Looking forward to our next vacation in this condo! ##### Roxana d. ### 8/10 Good #### Bertisabel C., MIami 30 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views The condo was as expected, the location was great with excellent views. The building is a bit dated but was cleaned every day. Lots of families with children in the area - if you prefer a family oriented area this is the place - if you prefer a less crowded area you may want to evaluate the time of the year to visit . Great views and excellent beach. ##### Bertisabel C. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catharine B., Highlands Ranch, CO 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation getaway! Great spot to have a ladies weekend away! I live in the area and had friends come to town for the weekend. Good accommodations with plenty of room for all of us. Loved the beach theme decor! The views are amazing and it has Caddy's across the street for a fun night of live music, drinks and good food. The only suggestion I would give is to provide more towels and some kind of dish cloths or scrub for cleaning dishes. Other than those very minimal things, I would definitely stay here again! ##### Catharine B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. 1 Apr 2024 #### Indian Rocks Beach Vacay We had a wonderful stay here. Booking process and any questions we had were very easy to do through the app. The condo was just as shown in photos and furniture was well kept. Great outdoor deck furniture compared to other condos we saw. Only complaint would be the elevator of this complex. One was out of service 99% of our stay so it took a long time to wait for the elevator back and forth to the 8th floor. The parking garage has luggage carts and shopping carts for when you’re bringing all your things up and down upon check in and out. Definitely hope to stay here again! ##### Elizabeth D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert D. 25 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sports event We stayed here while my daughter had a sports event in Tampa. The view is amazing, beach and pool are awesome! The location is great ! The condo is very spacious, we had LOTS of room for me my wife & 2 teenaged kids . Only frustrating thing is the electric lock on the condo is difficult to use , need to type code in 2-3 times for it to open . Other than that everything was perfect! ##### Robert D. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah L. 17 Aug 2024 #### Great location Great location. Nice space. Beautiful view. Great place to eat across the street with a quiet beach. Rentals with umbrellas on beach if needed. No supplies for beach unless someone leaves them. Condo becoming in need of maintenance. Broken closet door on laundry. Washer leaking. The deck never opened up all the way so did not realize had corner balcony views. No instructions on this. Disappointed in that. Overall, For the price it was good for our trip. ##### Sarah L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah L. 16 Aug 2024 #### Great location Great location. Nice space. Beautiful view. Great place to eat across the street with a quiet beach. Rentals with umbrellas on beach if needed. No supplies for beach unless someone leaves them. Condo becoming in need of maintenance. Broken closet door on laundry. Washer leaking. The deck never opened up all the way so did not realize had corner balcony views. No instructions on this. Disappointed in that. Overall, For the price it was good for our trip. ##### Sarah L. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rand C. 8 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Spoiled by Construction No advanced communication about construction at the complex ruined our enjoyment of an otherwise lovely condo and view of the ocean. Nothing was posted on the original website when condo was booked. Constant noise, dust, and workers on our balcony. Also, lack of access to our pool required us to go next door to share a pool and hot tub. ##### Rand C. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Gykala M. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Management subpar The owners have a beautiful property! We love the location, the beautiful sunsets and gulf views! However, the management (VACASA)was terrible. 3 days after our check in water started streaming out of a can light in the kitchen. We had to place a garbage can on the kitchen counter to catch the water. Called VACASA Tuesday night to report problem. Stayed home Wednesday from a family fishing trip to wait for management to come. No one showed up. 3 days later streaming water happened again. Soffit in kitchen is soft as is ceiling in guest bathroom. Supposedly a washing machine was leaking from unit above. Management came to our unit a week after reported problem. I also mentioned that a drawer front in kitchen was detached and we couldn’t get into the storage closet on the patio where beach chairs are kept. No one addressed those issues. My husband bought wood glue and fixed the drawer. We also bought a board for sliding door because it would not lock. Owners…you might need a new management company. ##### Gykala M. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Diane R., AFTON, USA 31 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay right on beautiful Indian Rocks Beach This condo turned out to be exactly what we expected based on the listing and the price. Our first impression wasn't great, based on the appearance of building entry and common areas, but we were pleased when we entered the condo itself. Let's be real.. it's a vacation rental property on the beach so it should be expected that there's going to be sand being tracked into the elevators and the elevator is going to smell like people who've been on the beach all day. But if we could offer some advice to management, it would be to take more care with the common areas. The building entry & hallways would benefit greatly from new light fixtures, and more frequent freshening up of the elevators and bathrooms by the pool would provide a better experience for renters. During out stay, someone left wet swimsuits on the floor in the ladies bathroom by the pool. This pile of wet clothing was still there more than 24 hours later and the bathroom had no toilet paper. As for the condo itself, it was everything we needed for two adult couples, and there was a 3rd bedroom that would be great for children (two twin beds) that we only used as a place for our beach shoes, etc. It worked out great being right inside the entry door to the unit. The beds in the adult bedrooms were even more comfortable than expected. The bathrooms were small (especially the 2nd bathroom), but they were more than adequate and clean. We appreciated that there were nice beach towels available for our use. The location is directly on the beach and in the heart of many options for dining and entertainment. There's also a Publix grocery only a 5 minute drive. We had a car, so we ventured as far as St. Pete Beach to the south (only about a 30 minute drive or so). Then on another day we enjoyed breakfast at Clear Sky Cafe in Clearwater and then drove north to Dunedin for a fun day of shopping and bumming around this adorable town! Highly recommend a day in Dunedin if you're looking for a place that's not so packed with tourists. If you go, lunch or dinner at Bon Appetit (on the water) will not disappoint. Overall, our experience here was very positive. The only reason we wouldn't stay here again is that we typically rent houses to have a little more privacy, but in order to be directly on the beach this time, a condo was the way to go. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay! ##### Diane R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy T. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. 28 Sept 2024 #### Amazing!! Sand Castle II was an amazing place to stay, very clean, had everything we needed for our stay, highly recommend, Five Stars!!!! ##### Karen T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle H. 4 Aug 2024 #### Comfortable for family We enjoyed our stay. Rented through Vacasa which were great communicators. ##### Michelle H.