reviews for: listing #88538 - Indian Shores, Florida Condo rental
- bedrooms 2
- pool yes
- type Condo
- baths 2
- hot tub no
- community Mariner's Pointe
- sleeps 6
- pets allowed no
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rates (USD)
$620
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$980
/wk
very nice place
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Review submitted: May 19, 2013
Date of arrival: February 16, 2013
we had a delightful stay at this condo.
Everything we needed is provided. It was well stocked. I would stay there again and appreciate
you opening your home to us.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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A Great Place to Holiday
Jim C.
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Review submitted: February 22, 2013
Date of arrival: February 2, 2013
The condo is located in a small complex that is quiet and peaceful and the beach is just a short walk away. The condo is very, very clean, comfortable, well equipped and nicely decorated.
One day from the balcony, we were able to watch a pair of Yellow-crowned Night Herons search for food in the water. We identified the herons, egrets and ibis from the guide left by the sliding glass doors.
There are several restaurants and a variety of grocery stores, a short drive away. In addition to shopping at Publix, we bought fresh seafood at The Reef, juice and fruit at Yellow Banks Grove and pastries and croissants at Café de Paris. We enjoyed lunch at Guppy’s and dinners at the Salt Rock Grill.
The main road (Gulf Boulevard) through Indian Shores has walking and biking lanes along each side. There are plenty of crosswalks along the boulevard that allow for easy access to the beach.
Patrik and Eva were very good to deal with and were always available to answer questions or provide suggestions.
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Late Summer getaway!
Brian C.
(Cumming, Georgia)
Review submitted: September 28, 2012
Date of arrival: September 8, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous decor and condo! We had a few days of rain early in the week, but cleared up to be a beautiful week. Every fish possible to catch on the intercoastal was caught and dophins played every evening. Couldn't ask for a more relaxing vacation! We will be back in the future!
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Great family vacation
mamamelly
(illinois)
Review submitted: September 25, 2012
Date of arrival: August 13, 2012
Patrik and Ana were great to deal with from the beginning to the end. They really want to make sure that you enjoy their home as much as they do. It was a very spacious condo great for stretching out and relaxing after a "long" day at the beach! Our boys loved the movies and video games. We appreciated all the extra's especially the wagon and beach toys and the kitchen with everything you could think of for cooking. Next time we are in Indian Shores we will deffinately be back.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 6, 2012 Date of arrival: June 16, 2012
Your condo is beautiful! Our boys 7 & 10 loved the games and the movie library. It felt like home when we werent at the beach or pool. Our boys were occupied with all your condo has to offer.
The weather was beautiful while we were here and we had a great time enjoying all the sunshine! We used the trolley a lot to spend time at the pier and at St Johns Pass. We also enjoyed a Pirate Cruise on Captain Nemo's ship. A great time was had by all.
Today is our last day and we plan to spend it at the beach. We love looking for shark teeth and unique sea shells.
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful condo with us. If we come back to this area again we will definitely be in touch to come back to your beautiful home!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 6, 2012 Date of arrival: June 2, 2012
What a great condo you have here! We had a wonderful ntime being able to spend family time together.
We really enjoyed the beach and the fishing from the pier. Had a "local" Great Blue Heron hang out with us while we were fishing. We started to refer to him as "Hank". He got his fill of fish this week! Also saw a manatee one evening at the pier.
We took a road trip down to DeSoto park and we can really recommend this beach to all when visiting. The beach was beautiful and the water was perfect. Enjoyed finding many shells and sand dollars.
Smugglers Cove golf was really neat and my nieces thought feeding the alligators was awesome.
Thank you for sharing your most beautiful home for this week. We look forward to visiting in the years to come!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 6, 2012 Date of arrival: May 26, 2012
We were extremely happy during our stay here. Thank you! The weather was beautiful with 85 - 90 sunny all week. We enjoyed finding shark teeth on the white sands and watching the sunset. We spent time at John's Pass waverunning and going on dolphin tours (well worth it!) We also had fun at night in Clearwater Beach. We watched the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto and also spent a day at Busch Gardens. Go to Shepherds for great people, ocean views and all you can eat crab legs!
We couldnt have asked for more in the condo + the location. I fell in love with the place. Very relaxing vacation and we hope to come back!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 6, 2012 Date of arrival: February 25, 2011
Fiona, our 2 year old had an amazing vacation.
Saw lots of animals at the Tampa Zoo and Busch Gardens.
Saw Tampa Lightning beat the Ducks (us Canadians love our hockey!).
Had a blast at the beach and pool.
The condo was perfect, theanks for everything!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 6, 2012 Date of arrival: January 14, 2012
We had a lovely time in your very comfortable apartment. We enjoyed sitting by the pool, talking to the neighbors and walking along the beautiful beach. We ate at the Conch (very good) and the Friendly Fisherman at John's Pass - my favorite.
We loved the trolley - and travelled right along the Boulvard - both ways - using the Senior Go Cards - good value for $2.25 per day. We looked at all the other resorts and decided that Indian Shores was the best.
Thanks for helping us have a brilliant holiday. We will return.
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Mariners Point
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Review submitted: May 8, 2012
Date of arrival: April 14, 2012
We had a great 2 weeks at the condo and enjoyed every minute.It was spacious and very clean.It had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable.It would be perfect place for a family.
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Perfect Family Vacation
Wendy S.
(Blairsville, Georgia)
Review submitted: April 24, 2012
Date of arrival: April 7, 2012
Our family of 5 (plus one friend) stayed here for spring break and had a fabulous time. The condo is very clean and nicely decorated. There is nothing they have forgotten. The setup is so smart. The kids stayed in the master suite with plenty of room and their own bathroom, video games and movies. The other bedroom is at the end of the hall...very quiet and cozy with a bathroom directly across the hall. Lots of privacy. The beach wagon and toys were used daily. The walk to the beach was short and easy...even with 4 kids in tow. The beach was beautiful and uncrowded. We had a great time and could not be more pleased with the entire transaction as the owners were pleasant to work with and always easy to reach with any questions. I'm a happy happy vacationer. Would be thrilled to stay here again.
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Wonderful Vacation!
Marlena V.
(Elwood, IN)
Review submitted: April 8, 2012
Date of arrival: March 31, 2012
This was our first vacation to Indian Shores and what a wonderful experience it was! From the very beginning, dealing with Patrik was very easy. He was very helpful with answering all of our questions.
We were amazed with the photos of the condo. We were further amazed when we walked into the condo! As stated in other reviews, we too were surprised how spacous the condo was. The condo was nicely decorated and very clean when we arrived. Patrik & Eva made us feel very welcomed in their home. They provided everything one would need on vacation.
We loved spending the days at the uncrowded beach and the kids loved spending the evenings in the pool. Our older kids enjoyed taking the trolley to John's Pass.
We will definitely be visiting Patrik and Eva's condo again!
The Vest Family
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Modern and Homey all in one!
mb
(Cincinnati)
Review submitted: February 21, 2012
Date of arrival: October 29, 2011
We chose Indian Shores due to the proximity to Disney (little under 2 hrs and only 3 turns!) after finding this condo I'm sure we have found a place to return. We loved this condo. Our two little boys absolutely loved the video games during the evening while we were able to enjoy opening the sliding doors and enjoying the breeze (the sliding door is the entire wall, it opens all the way to allow a great breeze in with no direct sun). Although the patio only offers a view of the small canal it's still very quiet and private. Beach access was very easy especially with the beach wagon and toys that were in the huge garage! The beach is beautiful and very quiet.
Patrik was so helpful in answering questions prior to our arrival as well as helping to get us settled once we arrived. This condo worked wonderfully for our family... the master bedroom allowed us all to stay in one room and the pack-n-play is larger than standard ones which was great for our youngest (the high chair can in very handy too!)
I would highly recommend this condo... you will not be disappointed.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME!
Mary M.
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Review submitted: February 19, 2012
Date of arrival: February 11, 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this condo at Indian Shores, Fl.
The condo was very nicely decorated with hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen fully outfitted with cooking / eating ware, comfortable bedrooms and baths, and a comfortable living room with a large flat screen tv.
The owners provided a guest book with valuable information about the unit such as wifi access, instructions to operate all appliances, and information for local shopping, restaurants, and attractions.
It was also a special touch to be greeted with a handwritten note from the owners accompanied by a bottle of wine and bag of chocolates. THANK YOU!
The owners sent us emails during our stay checking in to insure we were having an enjoyable time at the condo and if there was anything that we needed.
We enjoyed our stay so much we will be back again in November!
Thank you Patrik and Eva for maintaining such a wonderful condo for your guests.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: November 27, 2011 Date of arrival: November 20, 2011
Had a great time a loved your condo! Such beautiful decorations and wonderfully located. Thank you for making everything so comfortable and for answering our questions so promptly and thoroughly. Hope to come again!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: November 27, 2011 Date of arrival: November 12, 2011
We have enjoyed our stay very much here at your beautiful condo. Everything was great and we'd like to thank you for this opportunity. We were as comfortable and relaxed as we would be at our own house. Thank you for making us feel welcome and very much at home.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: November 27, 2011 Date of arrival: October 29, 2011
Thank you very much for opening up your home for us this week. This was our first official family vacation - it's safe to say it will be unforgettable, for many reasons.
The weather has been wonderful, 70s - 80s. We had some great beach days and some cooler days to open the sliding glass doors and enjoy the breeze.
Our oldest was very thankful for the Gamecube and all the Star Wars games.
Thank you again for helping us get settled in and also for the high chair and the Pack'n Play, they made life much easier!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: November 27, 2011 Date of arrival: October 18, 2011
Thank you very much for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home. we had everything we needed. We love the Indian Shores community restaurants and beaches. Our stay here worked out pefectly with the family wedding that we attended. It was like our own vacation home for a week!
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A home from home
Michael H.
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Review submitted: November 2, 2011
Date of arrival: October 22, 2011
This is a great Condo with loads of space for a family of 4/5 it is beautifully decorated has everything you need and just feels like a nice place to stay.
the owners communication and helpfulness is to a high standard, they go to lengths others don't by providing little touches that give you confidence in the rental of the property and that make you feel welcome as a guest as well.
It was our third week in Florida but we still didn't want to go home
The location is great for exploring the west coast of Florida, being equidistant from Clearwater and St.Pete's, Bush Gardens is about 45 minutes and we drove over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to Bradenton, which is higher than all those rollercoasters.
If you are looking for a quiet stay in comfortable surroundings and with great beaches this makes a great holiday or as an addition to visiting the themeparks it is a great respite.
A car is necessary if you want to see the best of Tampa, but it my opinion it is impossible to holiday in the U.S. without a car anyway.
All in all you won't go wrong with this Condo .
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Amazing Condo
Alison R.
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Review submitted: August 16, 2011
Date of arrival: August 5, 2011
On arriving at the condo our kids first words were WOW !!
Patrik and Eva's condo is just as in the pictures, immaculately clean and has everything you will need, the only thing the pictures don't show is how spacious the condo is.
The location is amazing with the beach just across the road, while we were there the beach and pool never felt busy.
My husband turned 40 whilst we were at the condo and after a busy 2 weeks in Orlando it was a lovely relaxing way to spend his birthday, we spent the day on Honeymoon Island.
Patrik always responded very quickly to any questions I had prior to our stay and once we had arrived patrik emailed to check everything was ok, perfect host which made us feel very welcome at their condo.
I have already recommended this condo to friends who are traveling to Florida next year and we would defiantly stay their again ourselves.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children
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Wonderful Condo and Wonderful People
Jackie M.
(Olathe, Kansas)
Review submitted: July 25, 2011
Date of arrival: July 9, 2011
We were very impressed with the cleanliness and order of the condo. It looks exactly as it does in the pictures, only better. The kids were excited about the boogie boards, floats and sand toys that we didn't have to BUY and leave down there, since the Albertssons already have everything you need. The beach was perfect - we had a "regular" spot we stayed at each day, and the best thing was how relaxing and not crowded that area of the beach is. The kids spent most of their time collecting shells, digging in the sand and making sand castles. The best place we ate was Crabby Bill's, and one night we went into Clearwater on a sunset catamaran cruise. Patrik (owner) was extremely quick with email replies, so it really makes staying here more personal than renting from a management company. We would definitely stay again!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car
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Home from Home
Kat H.
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Review submitted: July 23, 2011
Date of arrival: June 25, 2011
First let me say that dealing with the property owners, Eva and Patrik was the most wonderful experience. They are so friendly and helpful, providing the best in service that I've ever experienced.
Secondly, their condo has to be one of the best places that I have ever visited. The photos that they have posted on the site, do not do the place any justice whatsoever. The amount of space in there is remarkable! We had a full house almost everyday and we never felt crowded. This I think really made for a great vacation.
Though I live locally, I've never been in the Indian Shores area and I have to say that it's really wonderful. The condo is in an ideal location located extremely close to the beach which is literally less than a 5 minute walk away. The beach was quiet and everyone was so friendly. Even on the 4th of July when the beachs are typically over crowded, it was nothing like when you're further down in the Maderia, St. Pete beach area. There's also a little pier at the back of the complex and my father (who lives overseas) enjoyed it immensly spending hours back there, sometimes engaging with friendly neighbours or just enjoying the scenic views of the Gulf. This place just has everything you need for an escape.
The condo is also ideally placed for some of the nicest restaurants in town. We visited Salt Rock Grill, a mere 3 minute drive away as well as some other local delights, though sadly we never did make it to The Pub, which I've heard is excellent too.
So thanks again to Patrik and Eva for really helping making our vacation an excellent one. You really do know how to make someone feel as though they are home away from home.
Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: April 9, 2011
Thank you very much for giving us such a wonderful place to stay! The location is perfect for a family vacation. All the little extras made it seem like a second home for us. We were all instantly comfortable. The wagon to haul the beach stuff was awesome. We cant say enough about the beach! It was very sad for us to have to leave. It was a wonderful start to our holiday. We were very relaxed (and fairly red too)!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: April 16, 2011
Many thanks for opening your home to us fellow Mora Swedes! We enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching for fish and birds. My husband and girls had lots of fun playing with the Gamecube. It is a fun and relaxing trip for our tired-of-the-long-winter family. Many thanks!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: February 1, 2011
Patrik and Eva,
You have a beautiful condo and we enjoyed it so very much. There are so many added touches from a BBq grill & toys for children to an area for us to use the computer, a DVD library with a 52" flat screen TV! It is a great place to relax and enjoy each other even if it is cold and rainy, or sunny outside.
The beach was gorgeous. The water and sound of the waves on shore could easily put you into a most restful sleep. In case you hadnt guessed, we had a wonderful stay!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: November 27, 2010
Dear Patrik and Eva,
We hit the jackpot this week with the weather. It was marvellous all week. Spent time walking the beach and lounging at the pool. You have a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: October 16, 2010
We had a great time here. All I wanted for my vacation was to lay on the beach with a great book and for my husband to catch fish. We accomplished both. We had great weather, 85 deg every day. Crabby Bill's is a great place to eat. We did not want to leave, but cant wait to come back!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: October 9, 2010
Today was amazing, we took our 14ft John Boat pulling a kayak out to Egmont and Shell Key. It was great we had the island to ourselves. We snorkeled the fort ruins and found great shells. Coming back here at night feels like home. We are really enjoying our time in your home, thanks for sharing it with us!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: August 31, 2010
This has been the perfect week together for our family who is rarely all together since we all are in different parts of the world. The apartment felt like home the moment we stepped inside. And one of the highlights were finding sharks teeth on the beach and following a manatee along the shore. Many special memories were made while here and we are grateful for your willingness to share your beautiful place.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: August 31, 2010
This has been the perfect week together for our family who is rarely all together since we all are in different parts of the world. The apartment felt like home the moment we stepped inside. And one of the highlights were finding sharks teeth on the beach and following a manatee along the shore. Many special memories were made while here and we are grateful for your willingness to share your beautiful place.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: August 22, 2010
A relaxing retreat after doing two weeks at Disney. Apartment comfortable and clean. The beach toys were a bonus for the children. To see a dolphin whilst swimming at the beach made the stay even more special.
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: May 1, 2010
We had a wonderful time while visiting Florida. We went to many of the Gulf Beaches and I believe Honeymoon Island was our favorite. We found beautiful shells there.
This condo was nice, it was very cozy and just right for our family. Thanks for providing it for us to stay in. Again we had a great time. Many wonderful memories were made on this vacation. God Bless!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: April 24, 2010
Patrik & Eva,
We hate to leave our home away from home. Now we hope we can come back again next year. Perfect weather - just one day of rain. We found our living quarter clean and extremely pleasant. The pool and beach close by made our life so easy, cart and toys in the garage were a wonderful a thoughtful extra. We cant wait to come back!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: April 17, 2010
Patrik and Eva,
Thanks so much for allowing us to enjoy your great condo. Everything was just perfect for us. It was very clean and comfortable and seemed to have everything we needed to make our stay wonderful. Hope to be back again next year!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: April 3, 2010
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Die Wohnung ist sehr schoen und gross, das Pool ebenfalls schoen und warm und mit dem Bollerwagen zum Strand war sehr angenehm.
Die Naehe zu Tampa bietet auch bei schlechteren Wetter gute Ausflugsmoeglichkeiten.
We enjoyed our stay and could really imagine coming back again!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: March 27, 2010
We enjoyed our stay here at Mariner's Pointe, what a beautiful place!
We visited beautiful Honeymoon Island and found lots of gorgeous shells. The Lighthouse Cafe was a great morning coffee spot for us + we enjoyed visiting our in-lawsup the road at Casa de la Playa. Wish we could take the condo here with us :)
Thanks again Patrik and Eva!
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From our guestbook:
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: March 20, 2010
Thank you Patrik and Eva for a wonderful home-away-from-home. We had a great vacation, but the weather could have been warmer. Your condo is clean, comfortable and cosy - Great accomodation.
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From our guestbook
Review submitted: July 21, 2011 Date of arrival: March 6, 2010
We found the accomodations very clean and well furnished. Overall we enjoyed our vacation and would choose your condo again. Patrik and Eva were great to do business with.
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Great vacation
Niece
(Georgetown, Delaware)
Review submitted: May 25, 2011
Date of arrival: May 14, 2011
Patrik and Eva have gone above and beyond when it comes to providing a wonderful rental experience. The condo is beautiful and immaculate. Everything you would need is provided. There is also a large 2 car garage. It is perfectly located and just steps from the beach. Would definitely recommend to anyone and we plan to return too.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Wonderful Family Easter Vacation!
Colleen
(Charlotte, NC)
Review submitted: May 23, 2011
Date of arrival: April 23, 2011
My husband and I with our two sons and my parents stayed at this spotless condo for Easter vacation. We had a fantastic time. The first day we arrived we had the amazing experience of swimming with 6 manatees in shallow water right in the gulf! We loved the clean spacious condo. It was the perfect family vacation home!
Colleen Jenny
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Great Property!!!
brandida
(Toronto, Canada)
Review submitted: May 15, 2011
Date of arrival: May 4, 2011
We were pleasantly surprised at how efficient and well maintained the condo was. The property was even better than described. It has everything you could possibly need and more! The kitchen was stocked with every dish, utensil and appliance known to man. TV's in every room, cable, video games, DVD's (although we did not use them...it was nice), linens, beach towels/floats/toys and a garage space. The property has been recently updated and was very clean as well. We have a child and were pleasantly surprised that there was a crib and highchair for him.
The owner provided excellent customer service before, during and after our stay. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and hope to stay here again next year. The beach area was very secluded and clean- we pretty much had the whole beach to ourselves.
My only complaint was that the mattresses were uncomfortable on both beds but I suppose this could just be my preference.
We found a great restaurant on Park Blvd called Cajun Cafe on the Bayou serving New Orleans style cuisine and it was delicious...we went back twice. The coffee shop just south of condo was great too.
Hope you stay at this property and enjoy it as much as we did.
Recommended for: families with young children
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Perfect beach vacation!
sgigerre
(Kingston, Canada)
Review submitted: April 24, 2011
Date of arrival: April 2, 2011
We were really tired of all the snow and cold here and came down to this great condo and warm, spring break weather. The condo is located in a very quiet area even though it is just a stone-throw from the beach. The condo is very, very large, and had absolutely everything we could wish for including couch and eat-in space for our whole family of six. It is beautifully furnished, like out of a home and garden show.
The owners were very helpful and promptly returned the deposit to us within a week. We are already excited about coming back next year so we can escape the Canadian winter again :)
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Home away from home
Ruth
(Belleville, Ont. Canada)
Review submitted: April 8, 2011
Date of arrival: February 12, 2011
We found the condo very spacious and tastefully decorated. The computer desk was convenient and the washer and drier in unit was a plus. We couldn't use the balconey during low tide, but were able to meet some nice neighbours on the lower level. Patrik was very accomodating to our needs. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Recommended for: age 55+
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Well Appointed Condo
margharry
(Toronto, Ontario)
Review submitted: April 2, 2011
Date of arrival: March 26, 2011
The only issue that prevents us from ranking "excellent" is the proximity to 8 AC's that were quite noisy in the bedrooms.
Everythind else was excellent. The owner provided excellent service and the arrival gifts were an appreciated touch.
Recommended for: age 55+
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A true "home away from home"
Sarah
(Springfield, Vermont)
Review submitted: March 27, 2011
Date of arrival: March 12, 2011
We just returned from spending 2 glorious weeks at Patrik and Eva's condo. It is exactly as described and pictured, except EVEN BETTER!!
The view and privacy of the condo is exceptional; to the rear of the condo where the balcony is, it is just a lovely little waterway and forest area, not another condo to look at like so many properties in the area tend to have. Everything you could possibly want (and wonder if you should pack) on vacation is there in the condo: iron, nightlights, beach toys, and anything and everything you can imagine for the kitchen. We were delighted to find a pack-n-play, highchair, plastic dishes and sippy for our children; but if you do not have kids you will certainly not be overwhelmed by kids' stuff. It is stored discreetly; if you need it, it is there, otherwise it is not in your way. Above all, the condo was SPOTLESS upon our arrival. No dirt or dust anywhere, even under the beds.
The size of the condo was even better than expected also. There is plenty of room for a large family of 5 or 6; or for two small families; or even a small family and a set of grandparents.
The condo is within walking distance of many things; restaurants, stores, etc. and of course the wonderful Indian Shores beach and the property pool (lovely and quiet and warm). We found the neighbors to be very friendly.
We enjoyed exploring some of the offerings of lovely Pinellas County, especially the Botanical Gardens and Heritage Village, both within 10 mins drive and crowd-pleasers for all ages.
We will absolutely recommend this condo to friends and family. We can't wait to return next year!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Picture perfect!
jimmiest
(Indianapolis)
Review submitted: March 24, 2011
Date of arrival: February 5, 2011
The condo was really clean and gorgeously furnished. Absolutely not like the beach condo we rented last winter, much, much better. The pictures looked good but they dont do the condo justice. Plus it is really big for a 2 bedroom condo.
The owners were easy to deal with and we got the security deposit back quickly. All in all highly recommended!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Condo on Intracoastal in India Shores
katherine r.
(Cazenovia, NY)
Review submitted: February 4, 2011
Date of arrival: January 2, 2011
I'm a rower and was looking for a place to row during the month of January. This condo, which is on the Intracoastal, worked very well. I could water launch from a sandy patch and there was plenty of room to store my 24' single in the two-car garage in windy conditions. Only problem was the boat traffic after 9:30 in the morning. I just got out early.
The condo is extremely well appointed and very comfortable. Patrik was most accommodating and tended to our every request within minutes. This is really a lovely property and the sunsets on the beach across the street are memorable.
I'm thinking of returning next winter with a rowing buddy.
Highly recommend!!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway
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Beautifully furnished!
Joe
(Indianapolis, IN)
Review submitted: January 3, 2011
Date of arrival: December 4, 2010
We rented this condo in early December 2010. The weather could have been warmer, but it didnt matter much because this condo was a real gem! It is absolutely beautifully furninshed (even better looking than in the pictures) and it is fully equipped with everything we could wish for. It is much more like a home than just an impersonal apartment for rent.
The owners were very easy to deal with, the location is great (close to the beach, very quiet, but with restaurants within walking distance) and the price was very good. We can really recommend it.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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A wonderful piece of paradise
J
(Alberta Canada)
Review submitted: December 12, 2010
Date of arrival: November 9, 2010
Nice quiet place...great local eating and by far the best beaches on earth. With the Ironman moving next year we will miss this place.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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A Perfect Get Away November20th>27th 2010
Margo
(Toronto Canada)
Review submitted: December 10, 2010
Date of arrival: November 20, 2009
This is far more than a condo rental, it's a charming,well appointed, tastefully decorated home.
The location is excellent and the beach" as all florida beaches" is beautifull.
The beach trolly stops directly in front of the entrance a great help on the day we walked 6 miles south along the beach and decided walking back was not an option.
Dealing with Patrik was a pleasure. He answers e-mails immediatly and was helpfull with any questions we had.This property is a great find and I would recomend it.
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Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
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Simply fantastic!
skiss
(Dayton, OH)
Review submitted: December 5, 2010
Date of arrival: September 18, 2010
We stayed here in September 2010. We had a fantastic time here. The condo is really just as beautiful as in the pictures. The location is ideal, close to the beach, not much traffic around and very quiet. We loved the fishing pier, my niece got her first fish ever there! The price was very competitive, lower than most of the other comparable two-bedroom condos in the area. The condo was in great condition, with all the amenities we needed including three TVs, two DVD players, full kitchen with all applicances and a washer/dryer. The kids appreciated the video games and the 100+ DVDs in the evenings after we spent the entire day at the beach. Our only regret was having to leave after one week. We will definitely be back.
In summary, everything was great, from the initial contact with the owners (Patrick and Eva) to the quick return of the deposit after we came home.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Great Renovation to Condo
MoJacq-TomsRiver
(Illinois)
Review submitted: August 10, 2010
Date of arrival: December 24, 2009
I had stayed there for Christmas 2009 and thought it was great. However, I just came across the updated listing with the condo totally redone and it looks absolutely FABULOUS! Great job Patrik! This now makes it an unbelievable bargain for Indian Shores. Anyone would be silly not to rent this gem! Best Wishes!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Great place to stay!
Alpen
(Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England)
Review submitted: August 9, 2010
Date of arrival: July 15, 2010
We stayed there for the last two weeks in July and as we walked through the door, tired from our long flight, all I can say is WOW!
What a great place, the recent renovations have given this huge condo a really classy feel, with tasteful decoration and furnishings.
Close enough to the beach to keep the kids quiet and and the pool is about 20m away.
It's well equipped in every area and we would definitely stay there again.
A real gem! Thank you Patrik and Eva.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Great place to stay!
Alpen
(Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England)
Review submitted: August 5, 2010
Date of arrival: July 15, 2010
We stayed there for the last two weeks in July and as we walked through the door, tired from our long flight, all I can say is WOW!
What a great place, the recent renovations have given this huge condo a really classy feel, with tasteful decoration and furnishings.
Close enough to the beach to keep the kids quiet and and the pool is about 20m away.
It's well equipped in every area and we would definitely stay there again.
A real gem! Thank you Patrik and Eva.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Spring Break Rental
MIbeach
(Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Review submitted: April 19, 2010
Date of arrival: March 6, 2010
We visited in early March with our two college-aged daughters. The condo was very large and had everything we could ever need. Clean, plenty of extra linens, kitchen was well supplied. Garage was a nice perk. Beach access was just across the street and down a little bit. Never crowded. Ice cream parlour and convenience store within walking distance. Nice big dock on intercoastal for fishing. Boat rentals just down the street. Condo location was central to John's Pass to the south and baseball spring training parks to the north. Would rent this one again. Received good communication from owners and prompt return of our deposit.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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January 2010 stay
Mairian
(Ballwin MO)
Review submitted: April 7, 2010
Date of arrival: January 1, 2010
My husband and I and another couple stayed here in early January. The accomodations were first class and close to good eating. It has close access to the beach and other attractions and certainly close to fine and casual dining. As our primary interest was golf, the location was also fairly convenient to some of the area courses.
Enjoyed our stay and will return.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Great Condo!
MoJacq
(Toms River, NJ USA)
Review submitted: April 5, 2010
Date of arrival: December 24, 2009
I had the pleasure of staying here between Christmas and New Years 2009. The condo is exactly as pictured and in a great location between Clearwater and St. Pete. Clean and quite and a more than enough room for our family of two adults and two children. Recommend it and would stay here again. The owner was wonderful to deal with.
Five Star rental and at a wonderful rate!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car
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