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Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!

Condo with a water park, a short walk to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Marina
TV
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
On beautiful St. Pete Beach, Gulf Strand offers a haven of relaxation with its private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and an unobstructed sunset view. Enjoy a full kitchen, two bathrooms, free WiFi and assigned parking in this small resort featuring a pool, hot tub and BBQ grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 469 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!

Fantastic Location on Beautiful St. Pete Beach!

Gulf Strand is situated on the sand in the heart of St. Pete Beach. Walk to some of the best restaurants, shopping, spas, and of course, the amazing Gulf of Mexico waters.

This 5th floor condo is decorated in Florida style with bright colors and fun treasures.

--King size bed in the master bedroom, and Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

--The northwest facing private balcony gives you an unobstructed view of the world famous sunset. Enjoy a fabulous Gulf view to wake up to with your morning coffee.

--Two full size bathrooms. All beach and bath towels are supplied, along with a complete set of linens.

-- A full, well equipped kitchen with small and large appliances.

The resort is small and private with just 35 condos, a beautiful pool and hot tub overlooking the sand, free assigned parking, and use of BBQ grills on the patio area. Free WiFi, cable TV, and in-condo washer and dryer make this the perfect location for a week or a month.
We help make the most of your vacation by providing Free Admission to some of the area's top activities & attractions each and every day, including Busch Gardens, The Clearwater Aquarium, The Dali Museum, The Tampa Zoo, evening cruises, bike rentals and more! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination. (One Free Ticket Per Day, Per Activity. Free Fun Program not eligible for stays over 28 days)
A Professionally Managed Vacation Rental Property Following CDC Recommended Guidelines, and Providing 24hr Guest Support.

All our properties include free parking, a complete linen set, beach and bath towels, a starter set of paper goods, hand soap, dishwashing soap and trash bags, free WiFi access, and a 24hr Guest hotline for any issues. Need a Pack n' Play for your stay? We've got you covered - no charge!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 740 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

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, St. Pete Beach

What's nearby

  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Upham Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eckerd College - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bill's Seafood - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Beach Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Undertow Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center and Splash Island Water Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Directly on the Beach. Walk to Shops, Dining & Activities. Heated Pool & Hot Tub. St Pete Beach! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as advertised, and we had a perfect visit. Water views from every room.We will definitely try to stay there again, the next time we go to SPB.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, easy walk to several restaurants, super clean. It’s a bit dated but it was perfect for 2 people. We liked the quick walk to the beach, the elevator, and the fact that it’s next to the public beach so we could rent cabanas and lounge chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria G.

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

Great location and value for money

We had a great time and the location is ideal for a beach holiday. The condo had everything we needed and felt very much like a home. We extended our stay by one day as we had such a good time. We would stay here again if visiting St Pete’s in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Great Location

Great Location, Very Peaceful Place, Location is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

carl h.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Condo Review

Check in was easy and communication good. There were long hairs in the bathroom and bed room and the couch was uncomfortable and very dated. The table on the balcony wobbles and had to put a sandal underneath a leg to be able to set drinks on it and not worry about spilling them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN O.

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

Great place on the beach

Great place and location with wonderful views. Loved having beach footsteps away along with a pool/hot tub if we wanted and plenty of shopping/restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dax W.

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

Great location and property with beautiful beach!

We loved the location due to beach proximity and in an area dominated by super tall buildings yet close to everything. All the condos face the beach, which was nice. The property was as described and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

A nice little getaway

Clean, cute, awesome locations and host easy to communicate with. We loved celebrating our 1st yr. anniversary there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

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

Great location!

Excellent location! Great partial view of the beach. Cute condo. Owners need to give more clarification on parking, for example, were we supposed to park in a specific spot?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

Hi.

The condo was perfect and clean was a great location to beach and shopping.. I had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Great little place on the beach!

I loved staying at this little condo for a few days. It was clean and contained every amenity you might need while staying. The only thing I wish was that it had something more than a pull out couch for a guest as well as parking. Otherwise I have no complaints and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

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

Very nice and convenient

We were amazed at the quick response for a new toaster and door safety latch, really appreciated the washer and dryer. Access to beach couldn’t be better. Easy place to have extended stays. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Beach retreat

The property is decorated very beachy an it was clean . Because of the hurricanes the pool was out of commission. Our parking space was between a pile of debris and a dumpster. Was given a different space by property management but a day later there was a notice on windshield that we could not park there. Other than that it was fine,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

August Vacation

First time visiting St. Petersburg. Enjoyed the beautiful beaches and warm water! The condo location was great! About 1 minute walk to the beach! The condo itself was nice. Nice views off the deck. Restaurants and stores close by. I'm only giving the condo 3 stars because I felt the condo could have been cleaner. The walls and base boards were pretty dirty. The floor felt dirty too. The bed was not that comfortable. Some blinds broken. Curtains didn't fit Windows. I was also disappointed that there was no small shower soap provided or laundry soap. First condo I have rented that didn't have these items. Overall, not a bad place. Just needs some deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The pictures make this property look really nice. However, the property is old, tired and hasn't been maintained/updated in quite some time. The kitchen has limited stock. The floors were dirty (the bottom of our feet were black shortly after showering.) The slider in the bedroom did not work. It was partially open and could not be closed tight, thereby allowing the street traffic noise to be heard all night. I emailed the property management company & they didn't respond until the day before we left. The upper part of the outlet in the bedroom didn't work, nor did they respond to this. The tv in the living room was not & would not connect to the wifi/router. Access to the beach is about the only good thing about this unit.

8/10 Good

Eun-Joo A.

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

Great stay at the Gulf Strand

We had a wonderful visit to St Pete Beach. The beachfront Gulf Strand location was amazing. It took us 2 minutes to get from our condo to the beach! The condo was quite comfortable and clean, it really was almost exactly like the pictures. We had a lovely partial view of the beach (and gorgeous sunsets) though the balcony furniture was pretty outdated and the feet of the table were rusted away, rendering it useless. Though we didn’t get to enjoy the balcony, it was helpful for air drying wet swimsuits and towels.There were a couple aspects that could use some freshening up and attention. The king size bed has an older mattress. The couch wasn’t particularly comfortable and the table lamp almost fell apart when we went to adjust it! The washer/dryer wasn’t working during our stay, but we were able to use one across the hall at no charge. The kitchen was stocked with cookery, dinnerware, glassware etc. but a few more basic cooking essentials (oil, spices, coffee) would make a big difference.While we noticed these things, they certainly didn’t detract from our comfort and visit. A few finishing touches would make this place perfect! We loved the extra beach toys in the closet and used the cooler that was provided too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave D.

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

Great location

Always great at this location. Very relaxing time in a beach cabana.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location / Condo needs updating

Location is great - able to walk to many restaurants, grocery store, beach and pool. Condo is very dated - cabinets / vanities are coming apart and do not close properly; kitchen supplies are not consistent - lids do not fit pots; limited cookware; coffee mugs chipped; useable knives was challenging. Master bathroom shower was not very clean (black soap scum on door track); balcony table was off balance (appears 1 leg may have rusted). Washer and dryer were very old - noisy, off balance, dryer lint basket did not fit properly. Supplies in closer (Chairs, umbrella, etc) were old and in need of replacing. Glad we brought our own!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anita O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing location but needs some TLC and maintenance

505 gulf strand location is great but for the high cost I paid this unit needs some much needed TLC / maintenance
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl R.

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

Beach stay

Wonderful condo! The deck is always shaded - if you like that! Close to everything. It will be nice when all renovations are done outside!!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Terrific Location

The location is near everything along St. Pete Beach. My wife and I easily walked the length of the beach during our stay. The condo was clean and tidy. Had an issue with the washing machine which was attended to almost immediately.

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

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

St Pete Trip

We had planned to go to St Pete’s Beach before heading to Naples. We were very unsure what to expect due to the two hurricanes that hit the area. This was the only property that provided an update about the area. We decided at that last minute to book and were pleasantly surprised as we were able to enjoy the beach and golf. Great view and the unit had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

KIm P.

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

Great location

Great location in St Pete beach. Unit was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Great location and stay

Nice to have two full bathrooms. Great location. Appreciated the chairs for the beach. Were able to check in a little early which was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024