At this condo you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Splash Harbour Water Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and condo features a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, gas grills and a lift.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Port of Tampa - 57 min drive - 52.1 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - 18 min walk
PJ's Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
Caddy's Pub - 1 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.
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 **
Please reach out to the Property Manager with Questions. Don't forget about the FREE PERKS included during your stay such as FREE Weekday Bikes!
FREE PERKS included! FREE Weekday Beach Cruiser Bicycles are available during your stay! Pick up bikes for the day from the Plumlee Vacation Rental’s main office on Indian Rocks Beach. Need a place to store your RV or Boat trailer? We have FREE oversized parking spaces at the main office on Indian Rocks Beach. For your convenience Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, and Big Beach towels are available at check-in for a nominal fee.
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 to 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
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
On-site 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 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?
Yep, Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 is on St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches.
Does Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 have a pool?
Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 has a heated pool and a pool.
What makes Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402.
Is there a private hot tub at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?
No, Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402 does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Gulf Front*Private Balcony*Heated Pool/HotTub*Sand Castle III 402?
No, pets are not allowed.
Gulf Front Private Balcony - Sand Castle III 402 Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elaine B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Elaine B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua W.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Joshua W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Arthur R.
22 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Our stay was amazing! Loved how close it was to the beach. Not overcrowded, perfect location for families.
Arthur R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas A.
5 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated Unit
Many upgrades needed to justify the price.
Thomas A.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samuel P.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Samuel P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
jonathan c.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Indian shores visit
Great trip great property....highly recommend.
jonathan c.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Rick O.
29 Apr 2022
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.
Rick O.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Travis P.
15 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Friendly Staff
Great location and the staff were friendly making check in and check out very easy and convenient.
Travis P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
joe b.
7 Dec 2021
Vacation
Overall it was a decent stay. Some issues. Nothing major
joe b.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paul Z.
14 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Outing In July
View was outstanding. Great 4th of July fireworks.
Paul Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
6/10 Okay
Lori O.
29 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lori O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tracy S.
27 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Overall a nice property.
Tracy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Valerie P.
20 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Valerie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Scot M., Farmington, MN
13 Apr 2021
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.
Scot M.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bruce P.
17 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
2020 vacation
Beautiful condo in a great spot on the beaches of Indian Shores. My family had a wonderful time there this summer!
Bruce P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Katrina S.
2 Jan 2019
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.
Katrina S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Cynthia H., CLAYTON Indiana
12 Nov 2018
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.
Cynthia H.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
4/10 Poor
Ryan D.
16 Aug 2018
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.
Ryan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Philippe N., Saint-Bruno-De-Montarville
25 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jean-Philippe N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
R. O.
24 Oct 2017
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!