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The Beach is Calling!

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On the beach
A heated pool
On the beach
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 244 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The Beach is Calling!

The Friendly Native condos truly are St Pete’s best kept secret! Nestled on Sunset Way, you are far enough off Gulf Blvd to escape the bustle yet still within close walking distance to absolutely everything. Merely a parking lot separates you and world-renowned Upham Beach with its sugar sands. From shops, restaurants, and beach volleyball to sunset beachfront walks and quaint beach bars, you will love this Jimmy Buffet-style neighborhood. The condo itself is a larger, corner studio which is full-equipped and boasts lovely Gulf of Mexico views out front windows and pool views off balcony. A comfortable, queen-sized, Murphy-bed makes for restful nights while offering additional living space during the day. You'll appreciate the lovely and functional kitchenette which flows seamlessly onto a private balcony. Rest assured, we always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and excellence. Light and bright decor featuring photography by local artists sets the tone perfectly for your best beach vacation yet! There are two charcoal grills with utensils located by the beautiful pool for all to use.

Beach Living:
It’s time to live the beach life! Your beach condo is located just steps from renowned St. Pete Beach's strand on the Gulf of Mexico. Recently selected as the country’s top beach destination and heralded for its jaw-dropping sunsets, St Pete Beach makes for an ideal vacation getaway. Only blocks away are boat rentals, para-sailing, stand up paddle boards, fishing, dolphin watch cruises, jet skis, kayaks and almost any water-sport imaginable.

Dining:
Recommended local dining includes Jimmy B’s Beach Bar and Bistro which features free sunset shooters and live music - every night. Also try Woody's Waterfont, Snapper's, 1200 Chop House, Shrimpy's, and Chill. All are accessible on foot or by bike.

Entertainment:
Stroll to historic Corey Ave where you will find specialty shops, dog groomers, dining all day and into the evening as well as a fresh market on Sundays. Or take a Trolley into downtown St. Petersburg, peruse the Salvador Dali Museum of Fine Arts, and take in a Broadway play at the Mahaffey Theater of Performing Arts. Explore Beach Drive where you can dine at one of several five star restaurants or enjoy shopping and gelato. For kids and adults alike, Tampa Bay’s Busch Gardens or Adventure Island provide a full day of thrills.

Property manager

Kelly Strom

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 475 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beach is Calling Condo St Pete Beach
The Is Calling St Pete
The Beach is Calling! St. Pete Beach
The Beach is Calling! Condo St. Pete Beach
The Beach is Calling! Condo
The Beach is Calling!
The Beach is Calling Condo
The Beach is Calling St. Pete Beach
The Beach is Calling Condo St. Pete Beach
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About the neighborhood

Map
St Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Upham Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Upham Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bouys Waterfront Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boulevard Burgers & Tap House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beach is Calling! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Beach is Calling! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beach is Calling!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach is Calling!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beach is Calling! located?

Located in St. Pete Beach, this beachfront condo building is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Upham Beach Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Corey Ave are also within 10 minutes.

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The Beach is Calling! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We enjoyed our stay. Our condo was very clean and nice. We walked to beach within a minute. Restaurants just down the street. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip
Great location. Everything you need is in the unit.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great all around 😄
A wonderful place in every respect!
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to everything
Perfect for what we were looking for, close to the beach, walking distance to other restaurants and bars with a more casual feel. Overall love the laid back vibes of this location and beach in general, we’ll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get away!
We really enjoyed our stay! The description and pictures were accurate and we were very comfortable. Loved the short walk to the beach. We definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci R., Maple Lake MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
The property was very clean, steps from the beach, accurate description on VRBO and the owners were very responsive with any questions we had. Great people to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Spot
Condo was just as described and location perfect. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!!
The condo was just as listed - very clean and very nice. The only thing we were a little disappointed in was the very small balcony, but it wasn't a deal breaker. We had a great trip and will definitely be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O., Belchertown, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a clean & cozy condo!
The place was clean and well organized. The convenient location was appreciated. The beach is across the street, the pool a few feet away and restaurants, ice crem shops, grocery stores and more are in walking distance.
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Wanda

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a party spot. Loud music all the time, young people resort. room walls are paper thin. Lobby smells awful. Old furniture. Nice outdoor area. Nice warm pool. However, resort is definitely not what I expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If like looking at people with tattoos…
We love walking the beach and this location was perfect for that. Never had visited St Pete’s Beach until this stay. Made sure each day that we were walking the beach before 9 am to avoid the tattoo crowd. St Pete’s Beach is pretty tickey tack and commercial but the beach is beautiful in the morning. Access to the beach from this condo was easy. Go to Ft DeSoto Park for more pristine nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

victor b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Dated. But clean
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
My husband and I stayed the week for my 50th birthday! The place was very clean and so close to the beach, just walk across parking lot and you’re there! Didn’t even rent a car. Everything is walking distance. Had breakfast at Ricks Reef almost every morning. Super good! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kara F., Chicago, IL

Beach in the Backyard
We used to travel to SPB as a family every year when I was a kid, so this time around, mom and I made a trip back to see all the old stomping grounds. Chip and Sue's unit was awesome! The condo complex was very quiet, clean, and easy to get around. We rented a car for Tampa and our favorite breakfast place on Pass-A-Grille, but everything else can be accessed by walking. We loved coming back to our "second home" and couldn't have asked for an easier and convenient place to stay. My husband and I are now talking about a trip in the fall!

6/10 Okay

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is Great...
My daughter and I stayed here for one week. The room itself was what we expected and good for us, although the balcony was worthless. The door did not work and I was afraid one day I was not going to get it closed. The location is perfect for the beach and walkable or short drive to everything. The weather was perfect so no complaints there overall. My issue and why I will not stay again is the lack of privacy. You have to walk through the pool area to get to your room and we felt we were watched from the moment we arrived which made the non-use of the balcony okay. Occasionally someone would smile back, but we didn't even use the pool it was so uncomfortable. Maintenance came 23 hours early and thought we were supposed to be gone (he knocked). Then a lady, assuming she came to clean? walked into our room without knocking an hour before checkout with my daughter getting dressed. I don't feel this was the fault of VRBO/property manager. We were very respectful, clean and quiet. My daughter lives FL and we were having a beach week and we just didn't feel welcomed as guests. Another thing to note for reference - the beach is public and you have to pay for cabanas/umbrellas/chairs. If you are watching your budget and this is important to you, look for another condo that may provide these or plan for it. I did love this beach. Every night is a sunset spectacle and very peaceful, so not this particular complex next time...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan D., Macomb Mi

GREAT LOCATION
This was our 7th time using VRBO and once again it did not disappoint-we were looking for a condo with a pool and within walking distance of the Gulf and "bam" we found both at The Friendly Native the beach is literally 175 yards from the unit and as you can see in the pictures you have a view of the beach and the pool!!! This unit is small but very accommodating Marshal and Susan have thought of most everything to make your stay comfortable- in the closet they have two beach chairs a very handy 12 pack cooler ,three beach mats and obviously if your flying in these are items your not packing.If your looking for luxurious or high end this is not for you- however if your looking for CLEAN and very functional this is it!! My wife and I were here for four days and it couldn't have been any better the pool was very nice and well kept and the other people staying here we so friendly and pleasant. There are a few restaurants /Bars within walking distance of the condo that we found to be quite good - we love oyster's and the Oyster Shuckers is just a short walk -also Willies Bar was a lot of fun and close by as well. This was our first time in St.Pete/ Treasure Island and I went away thinking we need to come back and explore more .As I mentioned the location between Treasure Island and St.Pete is perfect we would definitely stay here again !!! The owners were very helpful and any email or call was quickly returned - so if your reading this and wondering if you should pull the trigger just remember this is what it is a smaller CLEAN condo to explore from. Thanks once again Marshall!!! (chip) D. From Michigan

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K., NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
This apartment has everything you need for a 2 weeks stay. Location is perfect, just a few steps to an awesome beach, you can even see the ocean from the apartment. Lots of restaurants and tiki bars in walking distance. We had a great time and will definitely come back. Thanks, Wolfgang and AnnMarie
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and location
Well-organized and clean unit, had everything we needed and perfect location. Views of the gulf and beautiful pool. Property management responded quickly to questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Stay
The property exceeded our expectations. The location was great with easy beach access. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Easy rental
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Property was clean and really nice! Very close to beach and within walking distance to many restaurants. Perfect for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean s., whitehouse station, nj USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fabulous
As they say, location is everything, this was perfect. Walking distance to numerous restaurants and bars, beautiful beach sunsets and relaxing. The pool was maintained as were the grounds. The room was quite roomy and comfortable. Chairs and umbrella were there for use as well as some beach games if so interested. This was just perfect, we'll be back!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and a peaceful respite.
I am so grateful to have found this gem of a place. As a solo traveler I felt completely safe. Every detail was thought of for the stay to be all the more enjoyable! It's location is exceptional and I felt at home. Kelly is a pleasure of a host, and I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
This property is perfectly positioned for spending the day at the beach (or pool) & then evenings at the multitude of restaurants/bars that are within walking distance. It was exceptionally clean & perfect for one (or two) people who want to spend the bulk of their day out & about.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We had such a great time staying at this property. It was clean, right across from the beach & lots of delicious eateries within walking distance. The pool area was nice & everyone we encountered was friendly. We can’t wait to plan a trip back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021