Title: Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=67316590&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida Waterfront holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches ## Photo gallery for Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida ![Beach nearby - Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67316600/67316590/w1024h674x0y5-9c47c0dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67316600/67316590/w1024h675x0y4-37d32e7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67316600/67316590/w911h683x57y0-f19edc1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67316600/67316590/w1024h673x0y5-090eb4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida (Indian Shores)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67316600/67316590/d9964ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning £399 includes taxes & fees 6 Mar - 7 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida If you are thinking of close to the Beach and the Intercoastal, this is your place! This home is close to many local attractions and great restaurants. The Pool is directly on the intercoastal with great views! You can also fish from the fishing dock or just relax and enjoy the boats going by. Make this your go-to vacation place! This home comes with a large two-car garage under the unit. The two bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. This makes for beautiful views from the rooms and keeping the lower level separate for entertaining! Beach access is directly across the street; Wi-Fi is supplied 3 Tv's along with beach chairs and a barbecue! The home was completely remodeled; everything is brand new; book your beach vacation today. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 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 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 ### Property is also known as Charming Condo/ 4beds garage pool Beach Access ## About the area Located in Indian Shores, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BayCare Ballpark or Jack Russell Stadium. 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St Pete Beach FL. Summer vacations. Ocean beach, Hotels and Resorts in US. Blue-turquoise color of salt water. American Coast or shore line in Gulf of Mexico. 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On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida? ### Is Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida? ### What time is check-out at Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida? ### Where is Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shovel Sand Not Snow! On the Barrier Island of Indian Shores Florida Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### JPPOIRIER223 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy place! We enjoyed our stay at this property. The host was very responsive and the amenities were just as listed in the descriptions. The place was extremely clean and well taken care of. We loved all the added Beach amenities as well as we use those twice in our one day that we were there ##### JPPOIRIER223 Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul K. 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Natalia's place was spotlessly clean and everything you needed had been thought of. In a great location with a short walk to the beach and a nice heated pool on the complex. Natalia was great with communications ##### Paul K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carla N. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very clean! Convenient to beach! Worked great for 2 couples. ##### Carla N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C., Newcastle 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As advertised Very pleased with our short stay. Property is quiet and comfortable. Great king bed. ##### John C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy H. 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Indian Shores Everything was wonderful, clean, great communication, wonderful location. ##### Stacy H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald V. 2 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Condo Thoroughly enjoyed the condo. Very nice and spotless! ##### Gerald V. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gineen Z., Cape Canaveral, FL 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Property had everything we could possibly need. Trolley was a plus and could get us anywhere we needed beachside. Location ideal for getting to Tampa to see a Yankee Spring training game. We had a great time and would definitely stay at this property again. ##### Gineen Z. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and relaxing We had an excellent time in Indian Shores. The condo was the perfect balance between the quiet pool with river views and an very short walk to the public beach access. We were looking for quiet relaxation and thats exactly what we found. The condo was very comfortable and had everything we needed to cook, play games and relax. Highly recommend! ##### Andrew H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie D. 18 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels like home 😊 The property is very well cared for and truly does feel like home. The kitchen has everything you need and the air fryer was a great touch! Condo comes full of beach towels, beach towels and everything you need to have fun! The beach wagon was very handy. Access to the beach and trolley was very close. The pool and grounds are well cared for and we enjoyed watching dolphins and other wildlife in the intercostal. Wonderful property and highly recommended 😊 ##### Melanie D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joëlle S. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Condo at the Beach The apartement was amazing. Everything was there, especially in the kitchen. We cooked a lot and found everything needed. All was very clean. The rooms are big and quiet. The location is perfect. 3min to the beach. The pool was great. A lot of beach equipment is in the garage. Very convenient. We would come back anytime! ##### Joëlle S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol H. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ravens vs Buccaneers We planned a girls’ trip to Tampa Bay for a football game and had a great experience. Natalia was very accommodating when our airline canceled and we inquired about additional nights needed. Loved the condo. Perfect for our group ##### Carol H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob W. 12 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### ok Great location ##### Bob W. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan L., Stillwater, MN. USA 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. Great location, quiet and friendly neighbors. ##### Allan L. Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam M., Jacksonville 12 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, spacious condo Thanks for a great place ##### Pam M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dmitry G. 4 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place at a perfect location . Place was super clean , spacious and had everything we needed to have a great time. Very close to the beach and restaurants . We will love to come back . Natalia was a great host , easy to communicate with. ##### Dmitry G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney A. 6 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you! We enjoyed our stay very much! The unit was very clean and communication with the host was excellent! ##### Courtney A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Signe C. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Signe C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ---