See all properties
Entire condo

Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402

A balcony with a view of the beach, wicker furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with blue leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a white countertop and hanging lights.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel oven, and a coffee maker.
A pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and a beach view.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71235 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Indian Shores, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

Ad
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with blue umbrellas and a clear view of the ocean.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites

Clearwater Beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 2,488 reviews
$259 nightly
The price is $293
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites

About the neighborhood

Indian Shores

This condo places you next to Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
View more Condo Rentals in St. Petersburg - ClearwaterOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 56 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anecdote Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Voila Merci - ‬2 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.

Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402

Direct Gulf front, 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the very popular Sand Castle III building. Both the master bedroom and living room have access to the beachfront balcony. The master bedroom has a king bed, ensuite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. The newly remodeled master bathroom has a step-in shower. The second bedroom has a double and twin bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. The second and third bedrooms have views of the Intracoastal Waterway, beautiful sunrises daily. The hallway bathroom has a tub with shower. The living room offers a flat-screen TV, DVD, and amazing view of the beach. This condo has a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing a family meal with all the comforts of home. Family game night around the dining table is the perfect way to end the day in the sun. No need to overpack with a washer and dryer right in your condo. FREE secure WiFi in the condo. Amenities on site include an assigned parking space, heated pool, hot tub, gas grills and an elevator.

3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath - Gulf Front - Heated Pool
King, Double and Twin, 2 Twins
2TVs: Livingroom, Master

NON SMOKING - NO PETS

Separate check-in location: Before going to the condo, guests must check in at the Plumlee Vacation Rental office at 411 2nd Street in Indian Rocks Beach. Your welcome packet will include your unit access information, parking pass, Wi-Fi details and arrival instructions. The reservation holder must sign the vacation rental agreement and present a government-issued photo ID and credit card.

Late and Sunday arrivals: Guests arriving after 5:30 p.m. or on Sunday may retrieve their welcome packet from the orange lockbox at the rental office. The reservation holder must complete check-in at the office on the next business day.

Additional guest perks: Complimentary weekday beach-cruiser bicycles are available from the Plumlee office. The office also offers complimentary oversized parking for boats and RV trailers.

Beach chairs, umbrellas and oversized beach towels are available to rent at check-in; current pricing is available from the rental office.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Similar properties

A resort with multiple swimming pools, water slides, and a marina.
Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach S-Harbourside by IHG
Indian Rocks Beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,001 reviews
$155 nightly
The price is $175
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach S-Harbourside by IHG

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,235 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Direct Gulf Front Condo Sand Castle III 402 Free Perks Included
Direct Gulf Front Sand Castle III 402 Free Perks Included
Direct Gulf Front Condo Sand Castle III 402 Free Perks Included
Direct Gulf Front Condo Sand Castle III 402 Free Perks Included
Direct Gulf Front Sand Castle III 402 Free Perks Included
150

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this condo?

This condo in Indian Shores is within a 10-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. You'll also find Splash Harbour Water Park and Town Square Nature Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402?

No, there isn't parking available at the condo.

Is this condo associated with a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront condo include a kitchen as well as a hot tub and a heated pool.

Does Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 have a hot tub?

No, but this condo does have a heated pool.

Does this condo offer breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 have connecting rooms available?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 13.3 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is located 20.4 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402?

Yes, every condo at Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Hit

Right on the beach, plenty of activities all around, place was clean and looked just like the pictures. Would stay again or recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Our stay was amazing! Loved how close it was to the beach. Not overcrowded, perfect location for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indian shores visit

Great trip great property....highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
When we arrived there was coffee still in the coffee pot from prior guests. The tea picture was broken. Supplies were minimal. We had to wash towels everyday. Our parking space was taken resulting in water damage to our vehicle. Reception said they did not control parking, but they gave out passes, so that was inaccurate. Parking elsewhere let to security at our door. Yet security and office did not care about our parking space. Parking complaint lead to harassment from people Parking in our spot, including remarks, garbage being out on our vehicle etc. overall the price was more than the prior 6 years at local beaches with more issues. Pool and hot tub were nice and well maintained. Bugs noticed in building downstairs and hallway, but not in our condo. Will not return to Indian Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo

This condo was perfect for a group of five friends. There was plenty of room and it was decorated nicely with updated features. Elevators in the building were fast and it was only a short walk to the beautiful beach. Also, plenty of good restaurants close by. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Peaceful!

Could not have asked for a better place to stay for our family vacation. Beautiful view of the beach and ocean. Property was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great vacation week

Pros - reserved covered parking space, heated pool, easy walk to beach, clean, comfy beds, beach chairs and cooler provided, easy check in/check out Cons - no TVs in two bedrooms, bathrooms need updated Bottom line - we had a great vacation at this condo.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is amazing and agency is very efficient.

Great place to stay with wonderful surroundings. The apartment is comfortable and the view is outstanding, especially when the Dolphins come and say hello not far away. The apartment would need a little touch of modernizing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sand Castle III

A good condo that met our needs. Located on a very family friendly section of beach so, if you have young kids it’s great. If you’re looking for a more adults-only type beach, this is not the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated Unit

Many upgrades needed to justify the price.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

This property has an excellent view and location. There were enough beds for the 6 of us to sleep in, but the twin beds were a bit rickety for a 20yo and for some reason the box spring of the double bed was upside down and our son tried to sleep on it for 2 nights before we discovered the problem. The sink of the master bath drained very slowly and the master bedroom didn't lock. We called and the repairman came right away and fixed all these issues. We had rented a large SUV to fit our whole family and it was impossible to park in our assigned spot under the building, but thankfully the parking lot in the front of the building usually had a spot available. The restaurant across the street, Caddy's, was delicious and had live music every night (that stopped at 9pm, so it wasn't disruptive to kids' bedtime either). Overall, we loved our stay. Thank you, Plumlee.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Beach

Realized I had not left a review last year. I want to give a raving review.......Photos are precise. The beach access and view is exceptional!! The dining room table was large, we played games at night. We bought and donated a few kitchen supplies that were needed. The parking lot rules were “Strongly Emphasized” to us. “Two cars were permitted; one assigned spot, one non-assigned spot. A non-renter/guest would be towed immediately for parking in an assigned and/or non-assigned spot (basically no non-renting guests are allowed to park in parking lot). The 4th of July 2020 we left our non-assigned parking spot to pick up friends, came back to find the parking lot was FULL. The non-assigned spot we had left was now occupied by a non-renter. We spoke with two security guards (one male, one female). We were advised they were there to keep non-renters from parking in the lot!!! Really??? We advised the security guards our parking spot was occupied by a vehicle from a different town/condo/renter, we observed and pointed out their parking pass) The female security guard said she would “TRY” to locate the owner of the vehicle and “tried” to contact management. We parked somewhere we were not supposed to park, hoping we did not get towed. The male security guard said we are “TRYING” to have the vehicle towed. What happened with “immediate towing”??? We were given a multitude of excuses!! After fireworks it took three hours for all the parking violators to leave! We watched each driver leave from different condo suites. Integrity, accountability and honesty are a big deal to our family. Had we or our friends pulled that stunt our vehciles would have been towed immediately by what we were told!! We also heard some of the parking violators were friends of the owners or managers. Rules apply to everyone, that’s integrity!! We called the office ourselves three times and explained there was a situation with parking. The lady on the other end either didn’t understand us (communication barrier) or she was feigning ignorance. We left our name and number each time, requesting a call back, as the parking situation continued the entire week. The so called “security guards” were not towing cars. The male guard was creepy staring everyone up and down. We probably wont be allowed to stay here again because of our review but its okay. We were able to walk to several shops and eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, relaxing vacation

We had a very relaxing and peaceful weekend. The beach, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment were all within walking distance or a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location Friendly Staff

Great location and the staff were friendly making check in and check out very easy and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Vacation

Overall it was a decent stay. Some issues. Nothing major
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Outing In July

View was outstanding. Great 4th of July fireworks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Overall a nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a great stay!

We had such a wonderful week at Sandcastle 3! The entire building seems to be 3 bedroom units, so we met a lot of wonderful families and my kids made a lot of friends. The beach was perfect! Nice and wide open, plenty of room to social distance. The pool area was great for our kids, and though the pool is small, it never felt too crowded. The unit really satisfied all of our needs, with a large dining room table, table in the porch, 3 bedrooms etc. Our only complaint was the master king was terrible. The mattress is rock hard. We barely slept all week, which makes for a long week. I wouldn’t stay in this particular unit again, unless the master mattress was updated. Otherwise- it was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2020 vacation

Beautiful condo in a great spot on the beaches of Indian Shores. My family had a wonderful time there this summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Avoid until several items are adressed

Toaster requires constant pressure on the lever in order to heat up. $20 replacement is too much to ask, I suppose. Pesky thermostat kept resetting to 82 degrees, incomprehensible in summer Florida heat. Check in procedure was ridiculous. The blinds were opened and so we realized at 2 PM that the room was ready; however, the lockbox code inconceivably was not activated until 3:45 PM. Wi-fi the was extremely weak, we gave up trying after 2 days. Many units in the structure had their own private wi-fi, unfortunately this unit does not, so plan on relying exclusively on cellular data. All in all, this place has potential, a nice location, uncrowded beach, fine pool. But it woefully lacks basic and expected (and trivially fixable) amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Fijn appartement met zeezicht

De ligging was fantastisch, de woning wat gedateerd en een aantal dingen waren kapot. Dat hebben we al doorgegeven aan het bureau ter oplaatse. Verstopte shredder die ook een verstopte afwasmachine . veroorzaakte werd wel direct gerepareerd. Prettig om met een code binnen te kunnen komen, zo kunnen alle huurders er altijd in en hoef je geen sleutel of kaartje mee te nemen. We hebben genoten van het mooie uitzicht!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

More to Explore