When we go to the shore for a vacation, we like to go to restaurants located on the beach that have a water view. While staying in this condo, there was no reason to do that, since the view from the condo was spectacular. The view from the living room, the view from the kitchen, the view from each of the two bedrooms – just beautiful!
The condo itself was very comfortable and wonderfully furnished. Linens, towels, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, kitchen dishes and utensils – all plentiful and excellent. During the month we stayed there, I cooked more often than I have during any other condo stay – both because the convenience of the kitchen and because of the open concept design of the condo.
The pool and deck were very inviting. The pool temperature was usually in the 80s which was great for us. We never counted more than 21 people on the deck area – so the six umbrella tables and about 50 chairs were more than adequate for anyone seeking sun or shade. We were disappointed that we didn’t have a better view of the beach from the pool deck. This was because the roofs of the car ports and lots of vegetation blocked the view.
Because the complex is at the end of Treasure Island, the beach wasn’t ever too crowded. Surely, there were more people on the weekends, but still, there was always room. Part of the beach is narrow, leaving only 20 feet or so of sand when the tide was in, but walk a bit either north or south and the beach widens. There is a boardwalk that is built around the end of the island, which we walked most mornings. At just a little under a mile, it was a great way to start the day.
Grocery shopping was very convenient with a Publics about a five minute drive away.
I also did wish there was a dining table in the main room, the kitchen table, which is in a corner, just didn’t invite one to linger over a meal. The bar stools, while comfortable, face away from the windows.
Would we go back? Absolutely, in fact, we were disappointed to find the unit was already rented for next year for the time we travel.
Oh, and did I mention the view? Gorgeous sunsets right from the balcony, beautiful sparkling water that just didn’t end, a lovely view over St. Pete’s Beach and the Intercoastal Waterway – I can’t imagine it being any better!