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Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool and hot tub

Beachfront condo near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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On the beach
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms99 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Indian Shores

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf with a stay here. Splash Harbour Water Park and Town Square Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 52 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 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.

Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool and hot tub

Summary:

Sand Castle North



The Space:

This Sand Castle condo is the ideal blend of coastal glam and comfort. Savor gorgeous views of the Gulf waters and all the spectacular sunsets from your private balcony - accessible from the living area and primary bedroom. Dig your toes in the sand, splash in the waves, and stroll along the beach collecting seashells and memories. Bask in the Florida sunshine while you lounge beside the complex's heated pool, unwind in the on-site hot tub, or serve up some fun on the beach volleyball court.



Located on the sixth floor, this condo features a spacious, open floor plan with delightful ambiance. The modern kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and helpful gadgets that include a Keurig, traditional coffee maker, and a crockpot. Share family-style meals at the six-person dining table.



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.



Things to Know

Construction will be ongoing around the property for 2025 due to Hurricane Damage.  There will be noise, vibrations, and inconveniences. This construction has extended into 2026 and has affected the reserved parking system, making it a first-come, first-served system until further notice.



Cabana and lounge chair rentals are available in front of the complex.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,060 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
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

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Beachside oasis in charming Indian Shores with shared pool and hot tub Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah I.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures need to be updated on VRBO site. The photos do not accurately depict the suite. I had looked forward to the bright, yellow family room and beach vibes. Instead we got basic gray walls and a wooden backsplash behind the tv that makes you dizzy when looking at the screen. It looked so different than the picture, that I wondered if we had been given the wrong condo. WiFi was not working the first 3 days and the drier took hours and hours and hours to dry a small load of clothes and yes lint trap was checked and cleaned with each load. Also there was an issue with the toilet in the master suite and it wouldn’t stop running. Despite all of these annoyances…the view from the balcony was worth every minor issue…the gorgeous ocean, the beautiful lower patio & pool.That view sells the place, hands down!!! Overall the suite was clean and well maintained, just not what I had expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Condo was clean and in a great location. Really enjoyed family time and the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This condo was exactly what we wanted for our vacation. On the beach, close to local merchants, a pool on property for evening swims, and a well-stocked kitchen for quick meals in. It over-delivered on decor…the pics are outdated…the decor has been updated with new grey wall paint, a farm-house, white dining table that seats 6, bar seating for 4, and a wooden feature wall with an in-wall fireplace below the TV - BEAUTIFUL! We also appreciated the 5 beach chairs and coolers in the balcony closet. We added an 8.5’ beach umbrella to the collection, which saved us nearly 50 a day on renting beach loungers & umbrellas from the local vendor. This was the perfect spot for our family to make memories!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Stay

Unit was perfect for our family of 4. Had so many essentials in the patio storage area for the beach that we didn’t need to purchase ( chairs, umbrella, coolers, toys). Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Property was just as listed. Condo was well stocked, including beach towels and a cooler. Great ocean view from balcony and just a few steps to the beach. Our only issue was with the elevators. There was only 2 and 1 was out of service the entire week. The remaining elevator was also broken for 2 days leaving steps as the only option.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Wonderful condo and perfect location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday break!

I brought my daughters to my favorite beach to celebrate my birthday. We had an awesome time and was very pleased with the unit we stayed in. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H., Olathe, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

Room, great view (awesome view!). Balcony was private and roomy. Loved our stay! Water was still chilly but didn't keep us our.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ANNETTE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandy Days at Sand Castle

We loved the location along Gulf Blvd. and the proximity to the ocean and several restaurants. It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay(spent a great deal of time on the balcony too). I'm always trying to find lodging that has hot tubs and this one did have one along with a nice heated pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G., Bass Lake, US

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT PLACE WITH AN OUTSTANDING VIEW.

OVERALL THE PROPERTY WAS FANTASTIC. THE WASHING MACHINE WAS BROKEN HOWEVER IT WAS MY FAULT THAT IT WAS NOT REPLACED... THE DISHWASHER WAS BROKEN AS WELL!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Delores H., Akron

Beach trip

We had a few problems but they got resolved with time. 1st wrong code was given to get into condo. Then shower drain was plugged. Pictures showed washer and dryer but you couldn't use the dryer it wasn't vented. And washer did not complete cycle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jeffrey B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

There were pros and cons to our trip. Pros: great views from the balcony. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable beds overall condition of condo was average. Cons: key code did not work upon arrival. Had to use cleaning crews to Provide access. Second bathroom had mold in the shower area and caulking that should never be acceptable. The cleaning crew did respond and did their best to remove the mold but the shower needs work. No beach chairs for the unit, though rentals are available for a fee, though they can’t be moved. Overall a decent functional unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Liz A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disillusioned and disappointed!

I really do not know where to begin! We have stayed in Indian Shores at several different Beach Side 3 Bedroom Condos over the years and they have all been varying degrees of wonderful! This Condo was terrible! They call it a 3 Bedroom Condo but the tiny 3rd bedroom has no closet and no real dresser. My daughter and her husband lived out of their suitcases for 2 weeks. The front door lock was not working as we arrived it took a couple of hours to get in. The Condo was sooo dirty!! Mould in the second bathroom all around the tub and glass enclosure. Sand on the floors everywhere!! The tiny little washer/dryer in the middle of the Condo with a note saying only use for bathing suits and underwear was so full of mould and had such a terrible smell coming out of it. We never used it, obviously. They have a Laundry area on the 2nd floor! Grab your money and don’t expect the towels to get dry any time soon. It cost so much money to wash our things!! We actually did all the beach towels and towels from our Unit before we left because we felt sorry for the next people that would be arriving. We left the Condo cleaner then when we arrived. For sure!! There was 6 of us staying there for 2 weeks. We never used one plate or glass or utensil! They all were so old and the cupboards were so dirty. Everything was dirty. The sinks, the fridge, the counter tops, the oven and cook top. We were all disgusted with the place. The photos of the Condo on VRBO are deceiving and the pictures must have been taken years prior. The sheets for our beds were so dingy and they did not even fit properly! The bed spreads were very soiled looking. The hair dryer in the Ensuite looked like you would get electrocuted if you used it!! To say we were very disappointed would be such an understatement. I never write reviews of the places we have stayed. This year I am feeling badly that I did not say nice things about all these other lovely Vacation Condos that we have stayed at and enjoyed. Think twice before you book this place. Indian Shores is lovely. The beach is beautiful. The pool at Sand Castle 1 is very nice. The elevator was clean and so fast. The grounds were kept very nicely. This Unit needs to be totally renovated or at least scrubbed and re painted and new appliances. So our advice, beware!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scoopbob

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carly L.

Nice and quiet

The condo is very nice and the beds are comfortable. The view is great. The comforters were dirty and there were food crumbs all over the kitchen floor. We had teenagers with us so not much for them to do in this area but if you want relaxing and quiet I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This condo was nice and clean, great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of August 2022

Condo was nice, fully equipped. Master bedroom TV did not work. Key code check in experience disappointing- took an hour of standing outside, texting several times to get entry. Condo complex very nice, beach was beautiful! Would also recommend having beach chairs available for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Updated condo with a great view

We had a great stay and would give the condo a 4.5 if we could. The condo was clean, updated and the kitchen was well equipped. The porch has lots of seating and a spectacular view. Beach access was easy and the pool was adequate. The only issue was the drier would not run. It would give us an error message and stop. It is un-vented so we understood not to put in large items but this was different. Also when we arrived the primary bedroom bed had not been made. These items should not stop you from renting the condo just reasons we could not go full 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo

Wonderful condo with fantastic ocean view
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

Sand castle condo

Condo is beautiful. Little hiccup on arrival as bed linens were very sandy. Called property manager who remedied the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas Vacation

This property was excellent for our family. The rooms were immaculate! We met the owner who was just next door and he offered anything that we might need to make our stay a success. Everything we needed was in the unit. The beach/ocean front views were breathtaking. The restaurant suggestions were outstanding. We highly recommend this unit. I was only saddened when I went to book for the following year and found the price to be double what it was before.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Vacation Spot

Great place to relax. Not crowded or loud. Perfect for us. We hope to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

denice l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This trip was excellent. Perfect location right on the beach and close to all the restaurants. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Woodstock Gave

Liked: Cleanliness

Ultimate Family vacay

We absolutely loved our stay. Everything was right there at our fingertips. Especially loved all the beach equipment. The kitchen was very well stocked. Very convenient location. The weather was great. Beds very comfortable. The fridge did give us some trouble but help was very quick. Wouldn’t count on water dispenser though. It was fabulous accommodations for our family of 6. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay!

The condo was nicely decorated and the view was perfect! There were plenty of items stocked in the kitchen so very little was needed since we knew we are not doing a lot of cooking. They had beach chairs and towels and toy for the younger ones. Overall it was a great week and we would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021