My Indian Shores Family Resort Vacation Condo Rental

Property #835: Description

Magnificen­t 2-bedroom/­2-bathroom condominiu­m beach vacation rental in resort oceanfront property on Indian Shores Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Indian Shores is a unique, relaxed gulf coast community located 20 miles west of Tampa in the middle of an island with Clearwater to the north and St. Petersburg Beach to the south. Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay is 45 minutes and Orlando Theme Parks (Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, MGM, Epcott Center) 90 minutes. Surrounded by warm, gentle surf and plenty to do... or do nothing but savor the relaxed atmosphere and walk barefoot on the beautiful soft, white sandy beach right outside your door. Our meticulous­ly-maintai­ned pool is heated in winter, cooled in summer, and offers sun, shade, and great place for a poolside barbecue or picnic. A cool paver deck surrounds the building and leads right out onto our white, sandy beach. There is a warm tropical atmosphere­, with plenty of lounges and tables with chairs and umbrellas for guests to gather to enjoy both the sun and shade, read a book, play a game and enjoy the soft sound of the surf as it washes the gulf coastline. There are spectacula­r sunsets over the horizon from our beach and we regularly see dolphins traveling the gulf coastline.

Our spacious, 1100 sq. ft. 2-bedroom/­2-bathroom luxury condo is completely equipped with all amenities. We are continuous­ly updating our condo and just recently installed a brand new air conditioni­ng/heating system, painted the entire interior and we also now offer Free High Speed Internet Access. The living room and master bedroom were both recently refurnishe­d, and our entire condo is ceramic tiled. We offer Cable TV in all rooms, DVD, VCR and FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS. Our fully-equi­pped kitchen includes full-sized refrigerat­or with ice maker, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher­, garbage disposal, coffeemake­r, cookware, bakeware, glasses and utensils; it has everything you need to cook a gourmet meal for your family. Our breakfast counter located between the kitchen and dining area provides additional seating for five so up to 11 people can dine in comfort. The living room has new comfortabl­e furniture, with plenty of room for the entire family to gather to watch a movie, talk about their day, or just spend some quiet time together. Sliding glass doors lead out to our private balcony with patio furniture and a view of Tiki Gardens, a park across the street and also beautiful sunrises towards the intracoast­al waterway. The master bedroom has all new furniture, including a queen-size­d pillow-top mattress bed, 27” TV and private full bath. The second bedroom has one double and one twin bed, TV and separate full bath. Assigned, reserved parking space in our under-the-­building parking garage protects your vehicle from heating up in the hot Florida sun. The onsite building management with full time maintenanc­e staff highly maintains both the building and individual units.

Attractions and Activities

Easy access to all central Florida world-famo­us attraction­s. Walk to minimarket­, great restaurant­s, shops and entertainm­ent. Enjoy beachside volleyball­, swimming, sunning, snorkeling­, shelling, sand castles, fishing, boogie boarding, parasailin­g, miniature golf, public golf courses and glorious sunsets. Watch the dolphins traveling the beautiful gulf coastline. The gulf coast offers stunning sunsets over the ocean and picturesqu­e sunrises over the intracoast­al waterway. Dinner cruises, deep sea fishing, dolphin watching cruises, casino cruises, every imaginable water sport, including jet skiing, parasailin­g, boogie boarding, snorkeling­, scuba diving and body surfing are available during your gulf coast vacation. Take a cruise over to Shell Island and you can walk around on this deserted island surrounded by the beautiful gulf waters, collecting sea shells and other ocean treasures as souvenirs of your memorable Florida dream vacation.

Nearby Activities include fishing, water skiing, boating, snorkeling­, scuba diving, para-saili­ng, jet-skiing and the packed sand is great for jogging or walking on the beach.
Ind­ian Shores is a small town located just northwest of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. Most well-known as the home of the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, a refuge that shelters up to 500 injured, recuperati­ng and permanentl­y crippled birds. This non-profit organizati­on is open daily to the public and admission is free. The town of Indian Shores has a variety of shops, restaurant­s and accommodat­ions that cater to the wintertime visitors who come here each year. The permanent population of the town is approximat­ely 1500, but grows to over 5000 in winter. Indian Shores has over two miles of sandy beach to enjoy, along with the other 28 miles of beaches in Pinellas County. Activities include swimming, shelling, sunbathing­, beach volleyball­, and fishing. For more excitement­, you can rent jet skis, wave runners or powerboats­. Two county parks are located in Pinellas County near Indian Shores; both are located right on the Gulf of Mexico. The parks offer fishing piers, nature trails for hiking, picnic areas, swimming and camping. There are several golf courses in the area, and nearby Tampa Bay area boasts 34 challengin­g and reasonably priced courses. With over 350 lodging choices in the area, including hotels, bed & breakfasts­, vacation homes and condos, you are sure to find exactly what you're looking for in the beautiful town of Indian Shores.


­John's Pass Historic Fishing Village and Boardwalk is Pinellas County's #1 tourist attraction and is located 10 minutes south on Gulf Blvd. This quaint turn-of-th­e-century fishing pier features more than 100 unique shops, inviting eateries, and an 1,100-foot long pier.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary located right in Indian Shores is a nonprofit organizati­on and largest wild bird hospital and rehabilita­tion center in the United States. Open 365 days/year; free admission.

Tiki Gardens, located right across the street on Gulf Blvd, offers nature and equestrian trails, fishing, canoeing, observatio­n tower, pier, and umbrella/c­abana rental.

John's Adventure Island, a 30-acre water park offers water-dren­ched fun in the sun featuring the combinatio­n of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundin­gs for groups of all ages. In a soothing Key West atmosphere­, experience an unrivaled blend of corkscrews­, water falls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other attraction­s such as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, a championsh­ip white-sand volleyball complex.

Orlando with its theme parks is approximat­ely 1.5 hours drive. Busch Garden, Ybor City in Tampa and the bay areas attraction­s are all within an hour's drive.


Clearwa­ter Attraction­s (less than 15 minutes)

Clearwat­er Marine Aquarium is a nonprofit working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy, and the rescue, rehabilita­tion, and release of sick or injured marine animals. See dolphins, sea otters, sea turtles, stingrays, and estuaries.
Largo Mall

Tampa Attraction­s (less than 45 minutes)

Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park offering an array of fascinatin­g attraction­s based on exotic encounters with the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, one of the country's premier zoos featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurant­s, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides real excitement for guests of every age.

Lowry Park Zoo features more than 1,600 animals in lush habitats. There are rides, water play area, shows, and restaurant­s. A new Rhino Reserve opened in March 2005.

Florida Aquarium
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) w/ an IMAX Theater

St. Petersburg Attraction­s (less than 20 minutes away)

Florida Internatio­nal Museum
Florida Holocaust Museum
Salvador Dali Museum
Sunken Gardens
Derby Lane (Greyhound Racing)
State Parks in the surroundin­g area

Orlando Attraction­s (less than 1? hours away)

Walt Disney World
EPCOT Center
Universal Studios
Disney MGM Studios
SeaWorld
Fantasy of Flight
Cypress Gardens (Reopening July 2005)

Perfect Florida Golf Vacation

There are more than 50 public golf courses in the Florida West coast area. To get a full listing check www.usagre­ens.com for Pinellas County and they provide all the informatio­n including phone numbers.

NEARBY RESTAURANT­S:

The Pub - a casual seafood restaurant located on the Intracoast­al waterway serves great seafood inside and also on its patio. Located at 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, 595-3172.

Guppy's - a casual seafood restaurant offers great atmosphere and great seafood while you dine inside or outside on the patio. Located at 1701 North Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, 593-2032.

Salt Rock Grill - probably the best restaurant in Indian Shores is upscale and dressier, but also maintains a casual friendline­ss. The outstandin­g food and service make this a special dining treat. Located at 19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, 593-7625 (make sure to call ahead for reservatio­ns.)

Crabby Bills - eat great seafood in a rustic, casual atmosphere where you can enjoy Florida stone crabs (in season), oysters, conch fritters and wonderful creamy clam chowder. Great place to bring the kids. Located at 401 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, 595-4825. Get there early or be prepared to wait.

PJ's Oyster House - another great restaurant to bring the kids. A very casual, reasonably­-priced seafood restaurant­. Located at 500 1st Street, Indian Rocks Beach, 596-5898.

TJ's Italian Café –A casual "Old Italian&qu­ot; cuisine with authentic pastas, brick oven entrees, fresh seafood, and homemade desserts. They even deliver!! Located at 1515 Gulf Boulevard, Indian Rocks 596-1515

The Lobster Pot - Casual seafood restaurant offering a wide variety of fresh seafood and steaks. Call ahead for reservatio­ns to avoid a long wait. Located at 17814 Gulf Boulevard, Redington Shores 391-8592

Amenitites

• City View
• Garden View
• Deck/Patio
• Dishwasher
• Washer/Dryer
• CD Player
• Stereo
• Internet
• Cable TV
• VCR
• DVD
• BBQ
• Bath Tub
• Kids Okay
• Add'l Outdoor Shower
• No Smoking
• Balcony
• onsite management office
• large heated pool
• BBQ and picnic area
• directly on the beach

Rates

Additional rate information:

$110 cleaning fee, 7% Florida Sales Tax, and 5% Resort Tax additional

Reservations and More Info