Close to the beach.You'll find St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Town Square Nature Park within a 15-minute walk of this Indian Shores condo. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf and Belleair Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
**9/4 ATTENTION: Please note that beginning September 1st, construction will be underway at this property and is estimated to continue through the end of 2025. This timeline is subject to change. During this period, construction noise can be expected, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Work should only take place during the city's regulated construction hours, Monday through Saturday.
During this time, the on-site pool and deck will be closed, so guests are welcome to use the neighboring pool at Sand Dollar Condominiums, which is located two buildings over. A wristband is required for access for each guest and is provided upon check-in.
This notice will be updated with further announcements as we receive them. We appreciate your patience and understanding.**
This Indian Shores condo in The Beach Cottage Resort has beautiful Gulf of Mexico views AND intercoastal views! A true 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom unit with 3 balconies all with water views. Updated condo with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, fireplace, pool, hot tub, and grilling area. Driving distance to several great local restaurants and shops.
**Attention: September 10th, 2025, Pinellas County began an important beach nourishment project. The project is scheduled out per each City and they have listed open and closed beach access points while they work on the project. For open accesses, please visit: Pinellas.gov/projects/2025-pinellas-county-beach-nourishment-project/
Their projected dates are as follows: Indian Shores: September 2025
Please understand that this schedule is out of our control and that noise can be expected while work is ongoing. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding as the county helps to improve our beaches after the 2024 hurricanes.**
Kitchen: Fully equipped and features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including refrigerator with in-the-door water and ice, dishwasher, microwave, blender, electric mixer, both a drip coffee maker and Keurig coffee maker, and breakfast bar with 3 bar stools. Basic dishes, cookware, and utensils are also provided. Basic spices and cooking oil are not always available.
Dining Area: There's a nice water view from the large window in the dining area with a 6-top dining table.
Living Room: Plasma TV, DVD, stereo system, fireplace, sleeper sofa, and a balcony that has beach and Gulf of Mexico views.
Bedroom #1: The master bedroom has a King sized bed with a Tempurpedic mattress, ceiling fan, flat screen TV/DVD, plenty of closet space, an en-suite bathroom, intercoastal water views from the double window, AND your own private balcony that directly faces the intercoastal.
Bathroom #1 (En-suite): The master bath has double vanity sinks with granite countertops and a large walk-in tiled shower. No tub.
Bedroom #2: Has 2 Queen sized beds, ceiling fan, Flat screen TV/DVD, and water views through the large window.
Bathroom #2: Granite countertop vanity and shower/tub combo
Laundry: Full-size stackable washer and dryer located in the hallway.
Outdoors: The property has a large heated pool, sun loungers, a hot tub, and multiple gas grills. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available on the property for guests to enjoy. Assigned covered parking, outside visitors parking, and luggage carts for use. This property sits right on the sand so you just walk past the pool to get to the wonderful beach!
*This building has an elevator. The unit is located in building II and is on the 5th floor.
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Important Information
House Rules: 1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a smoke remediation fee ranging from $200-$500 depending on the severity. 2. No parties or events. 3. No pets. Please notify management of any service animals. 4. Adhere to the local noise ordinances. 5. Rinse off and return any and all beach equipment at the end of each day. Do not leave equipment out overnight.
Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels. All linens are provided.
Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.
Maximum Guest Occupancy Policy: Adherence to occupancy policies and limits is strictly enforced. The guest count may not exceed the maximum guest occupancy at any point in time, including any pre-approved day guests. These policies are in place for your safety and the protection of the vacation home and the vacation rental industry. Violation of these policies may result in immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Please contact management to request a pre-approval for any day guests. Additional guests that will exceed the maximum occupancy will automatically be denied.
Parking: This unit provides 1 parking space. Guest parking is located limited and on a first come first serve.
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Just to the South of the resort and over the bridge at Park Blvd, there's a CVS, Winn Dixie, multiple restaurants, and about a 10-minute drive up Park will take you to a large shopping district with more restaurants, Publix, shops, gym, and a movie theater.
The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, Busch Gardens, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney are just two hours away.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Swimming 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)
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,380 square feet
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 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit to the airport?
This condo is 14.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.
How close is Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit to the beach?
This condo is a short 3-minute walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 9.5 mi (26-min drive) from Sand Key Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit offer free breakfast?
This condo does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit?
No, there is no casino at this condo, but Gulfport Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit?
Free parking is not available at this condo.
Does Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit have a pool?
This condo does not have a pool.
Does Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this condo.
How close is Direct View of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal 3 Balconies End Unit to downtown Indian Shores?