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Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat

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On the beach
Pool
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat

Step into our three-bedroom, two-bath beachfront Blue Harbors Retreat, our 9th floor condo that sleeps 6 guests. You will be amazed by the stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the large private balcony, accessible from both the living area and master bedroom. While the listing photos are beautiful, they don't fully capture the unparalleled vistas available from this elevated 9th floor unit.
The first bedroom features a bunk bed with a queen mattress below and a twin on top that can also be used as a cozy den for kids. The second bedroom sleeps 4 with two Queen beds. The spacious master bedroom offers a King bed with an in-suite bathroom and access to the balcony and the ocean views. All bed linens and towels, including beach towels, are provided. The kitchen opens to the dining area and living room overlooking the sea.
Blue Harbors Retreat's beachfront location allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline right from your doorstep. The condo also features a heated pool, hot tub, BBQ grills, beach volleyball, and a tropical green space.
Just steps away, you’ll find the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf, restaurants like Aloha-to-Go and Villa Gallace Italian, and popular spots such as JD's Lounge, Jake's Cantina, and more.
Our Blue Harbors Retreat is about 90 miles from Orlando attractions. It is 45 minutes from downtown Tampa attractions such as Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo and The Florida Aquarium. John's Pass is about a 15 minute drive south for some fun shopping. Beautiful downtown St. Pete is just 17 miles, and is a great place to visit with many restaurants, bars, the spectacular Dali and Chihuly Museums, and all sorts of wondrous shopping!

Property manager

MIGUEL F. GARCIA

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Indian Shores, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min drive
  • Pinellas Trail - 8 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 14 min drive
  • Sand Key Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Rock Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Indian Shores apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Town Square Nature Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Stunning Gulf of Mexico Views @ Beachfront 3Br2Ba 9th Floor Blue Harbors Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay review
Nice, clean property in nice location. However property was under construction and we were not informed until we were there. We couldn’t use the pool and balconies were being worked on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous condo and ocean view
This was our second year at Sandcastle1. We viewed lots of units last year and this year. What a gem we found with Blue Harbors Retreat!! Gorgeous condo with all the amenities our family of five needed. The host was great to work with and responded quickly to messages. The 9th floor offers amazing ocean views! We had a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet T., Richmond, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
We loved our stay at Blue Harbor! Beds were comfortable. Ceiling fans would help at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

amy t.

Family Vacation
Great views on the beach. Living room, kitchen and master decorated beautifully. Wouldn't stay here again due to a bunch of issues that need to be resolved. Windows in front of the unit by 2 bedrooms are in need of repair and have been for a few weeks. My husband had to work with property manager to apply a "bandaid" fix to the windows. Bag over front door knob so you wouldn't lock it when replacing the lock would have been more beneficial. Third smaller bedroom was unable to be used as it stayed hot the entire stay. No curtains on slider door in living room heated up the unit every afternoon as the sun went down up to 75 in the unit. A/C froze, as well as a/c being an issue all week. It ended up being a working vacation. We've opened an incident with VRBO due resolve issues with property management. We've used VRBO many times over the years and this is the first time we've had any issues of this magnitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Smith Family Vacation
Nice property. Great view. Beautiful kitchen, living room and bedrooms. Would stay here again. However, a bunch of little things that could be easily fixed in a week needs to be done. The windows by the front door are in really bad condition and cant be used. The owner did warn us about this. There was scotch tape covering the front door knob so you wouldn't lock it. Both bathrooms had newer vanities which were nice but the tiling around it was unfinished. The wall behind the master sink looked really cheap because it was finished and painted poorly. The living room lacks window coverings which can be blinding during early evening. Towels and toilet paper were what I would call substandard for this type of unit. Overlapping blank electrical covers by the balcony door Just a bunch of small easy to fix things would make this a fabulous 5 star unit. Hope to try it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo, clean and had everything we needed
Beautiful condo with a great view. We watched a manatee swim back and forth off the coast. Beach was perfect and the pool well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Windows and doors.
The unit itself was absolutely lovely as was the furnishings. However, the windows and sliders were horrible. The window in one of the bedrooms was actually broken and could have fallen out on the bed. The slider in the living room was hardly usable so we always had to go out through the master bedroom. The air conditioner was so loud that it would roar for about 30 to 40 seconds every time it came on. If you were sitting on the lanai, it was very loud and distracting. and I know they are in process of replacing windows and doors, but this should be done well before renting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
So close to beach that you can hear the waves from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in perfect location - Upgraded unit - beautiful view
We stayed Thanksgiving week and were pleasantly surprised to receive a call that the unit had been remodeled (kitchen, bathrooms, furniture). Linens were updated with bed configuration the same. Updated couches. The checkin process was smooth. We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect— walkable to restaurants in both directions. Loved the beach. Host and property manager were communicative and helpful ensuring we had everything. Overall happy with the choice and rental. Only note is the unit is not the most sound proof. Might be a plus to hear waves but also can hear other outside noises.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023