Indian Shores condo rental - Watch for this SIGN upon your Arrival
Watch for this SIGN upon your Arrival
 
Indian Shores condo rental - Watch for this SIGN upon your Arrival

Watch for this SIGN upon your Arrival

Beach Palms - Heated Pool with View of Gulf in Background

Beach Palms - Heated Pool with View of Gulf in Background

The Beach Palms from the Gulf and The Beach Cottage next door

The Beach Palms from the Gulf and The Beach Cottage next door

Beach Palms from the Gulf of Mexico. Unit onTop Floor-slightly left of Center

Beach Palms from the Gulf of Mexico. Unit onTop Floor-slightly left of Center

Beach Palms - New Paint - New Look

Beach Palms - New Paint - New Look

Direct West View from the Balcony

Direct West View from the Balcony

Exact view from Balcony looking to the Northwest

Exact view from Balcony looking to the Northwest

Exact view from Balcony looking to the Southwest

Exact view from Balcony looking to the Southwest

Plenty of Chairs Around the Pool

Plenty of Chairs Around the Pool

Strom Shutters - Just in Case

Strom Shutters - Just in Case

Grills for you outside Cooks

Grills for you outside Cooks

Please use the Beach Chairs & Toys at the head end of the Garage

Please use the Beach Chairs & Toys at the head end of the Garage

First impression upon entering

First impression upon entering

A Fully equiped Kitchen

A Fully equiped Kitchen

Spacious Living Room

Spacious Living Room

Living Room - standing in Kitchen

Living Room - standing in Kitchen

A King Sized Bed and DIRECTLY facing the Gulf of Mexico

A King Sized Bed and DIRECTLY facing the Gulf of Mexico

French door to Balcony next to Flat Screen Bedroom TV

French door to Balcony next to Flat Screen Bedroom TV

Just a Part off the Master Bathroom

Just a Part off the Master Bathroom

The rest of the Master Bath - tub-left & Shower-right

The rest of the Master Bath - tub-left & Shower-right

Guest Bedroom offers Twin Beds

Guest Bedroom offers Twin Beds

Second Bath Room

Second Bath Room

Both the Living Room AND the master bedroom face the Gulf

Both the Living Room AND the master bedroom face the Gulf

People you can Trust for a GREAT Vacation - We meet you on arrival

People you can Trust for a GREAT Vacation - We meet you on arrival

  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
 

Photos and Description of the Indian Shores vacation condo rental
2 bedrooms/king/twins, 2 full bathrooms - weekly or longer - sleeps up to six

OPEN for weeks April 27th and beyond. Reduced rates offered for April 27th to May 24th. Please check out our calender/rates/reviews. for details. We are VERY proud of how clean are unit is and our reviews.

Flash !!! This condo is right out there and you will love that DIRECT Gulf of Mexico view in all directions. You will find this condo CLEAN, as we do it ourselves. This is a VERY important point and overlooked by many first time visitors.

Our Beach Palms penthouse condo is located in/on the barrier island town of Indian Shores, FL. with Clearwater Beach to the North and St Pete Beach to the South. This CLEAN and nicely DECORATED condo offers two bedrooms with a king in the master and twins in the second and is located in a five story (top-floor) mid-rise upscale building DIRECTLY on the BEACH with glass elevators, pool(heated), garage and, as you might guess, fantastic views and sunsets.

Beach Palms until recently was known as Beach Cottage III with a reputation for being one of the very best WEEKLY rental buildings in the area. Look up and down the white sandy beach from the living room balcony and listen to the waves. You can almost TOUCH the water. Yes, this is your Florida dream vacation hideaway! The condo is decorator furnished, immaculate, and has a fully-equipped kitchen with a washer/dryer.

Home AWAY from Home: Amenities: Free WiFi, local and long distanve telephone with HD TV in living room. Ten foot ceilings, Drapes ( not verticals), Phone service, Air conditioning(brand new system), flat screen TV (3), VCR, Stereo, Pool (heated in season), Microwave, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Washer, Dryer, No pets allowed, Linens provided, Cookware and utensils provided, Gas BBQ, Charcoal BBQ, Garage, Heated pool, Glass elevators (2), Hurricane shutters.

We TRY HARD to please our visitors: Please take the time to read our testimonials. After your stay in our VERY upscale Beachfront Condo we would encourage you to add your comments. How do you beat a TOP FLOOR / DIRECT GULF FRONT unit ---- like this one ???

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About Vict & Susan Boettle

Susan and I (Vic) have lived and rented beachfront condos for over 24 years. Susan hails from upstate NY (Cortland) and has lived locally for over 50 years. I grew up and lived in the Chicago area coming to Florida 27 years ago. This is when I was lucky enough to have met and married Susan. She graduated from the Univ. of South Florida and I received my degree from Bradley Univ. (Peoria, IL.). Susan is a 30 year retired Pinellas County teacher (K) and very proud of it. Finally, I convinced her to join me in retirement. Enough about us ----- what about you and yours?

Vict & Susan Boettle purchased this condo in 2002
Why Vict & Susan Boettle chose Indian Shores

Susan has the patience and knowledge to help anyone intending to visit this area. We have put our hearts and souls into making our direct beachfront condo one of the BEST on the beach. Add to that the direct, top floor location and you have a winner for your holiday. Worried about you car? Then you will love our garage. How many condos offer you a garage? Best of all, however; is the unobstructed view from the private balcony, out to the Gulf. Please, take a look at our pictures and you will also see the exact Gulf views of the entire beach.

What makes this condo unique

If you plan to visit the area, you need someone you can trust. That just discribed us. Tired of dealing with fast talking, rude, only interested in getting your booking people? That is NOT us. We like the old fashioned telephone, so that we can describe everything in full and to your complete satisfaction. We have been as honest as we possibly can with our pictures. We see pictures on the internet that are taken at the best possible angles, that represent views that the complex offers, that make no sence what-so-ever. We just shake our heads and feel sorry for the folks who get fooled' by such half truths. This is one reason we meet and greet our visitors in person. We view the grounds together and walk into the unit with you. Someone not happy? This has yet to happen. If it were to happen, we would talk about it 'on the spot' and work it out. Finally, since we meet and greet all of our visitors, we provide the keys, so you do not need to drive up and down the beach (or fool with a lock box) to get keys. No doubt, flying or driving you will be tried and who needs to look for the whereabouts of the keys?

Finally, since we have built two way 'faith and trust' with you on the telephone, so we have NO need to ask you to pay in advance. Payment is upon arrival. Many operations (most, if not all) ask you to pay in advance. Doesn't that make you a bit uncomfortable? It does when we travel. We do ask for a reservation deposit when you book your reservation This assures us that you are indeed coming and makes us feel better about turning others away for the dates you have reserved. We await your phone call and look forward to it. Evenings are best for us and we be reached at 727-595-5727.

35 Reviews of Property 302743 in Indian Shores, Florida

Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
average rating of 5.0 based on 35 reviews
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
5

The best condominion we have stayed in by far

5 of 5
Submitted: May 3, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This condo is a credit to the owners Susan & Vic, it is very clean, extremely well appointed and the position is to die for.

There is not any suggestion we could make to improve it, it is just a paradise both as a condo and position

If you are looking for an exceptional condo in this area look no further BOOK IT,

Julie & Kelvin United Kingdom
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit to the area and that you enjoyed your stay in our condo. We try so hard "to please" and it is so nice when people like you take the time to say NICE things about it. Please come again.
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
5

Paradise

5 of 5
Submitted: May 2, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This was our second stay in a property owned by Vic and Susan. We happened upon them by accident and are so pleased that we did. They are very particular about their properties and it shows. Everything is very clean and neat, with everything in the condo that you would need. It is in a great location right on the beach and close to many fun things to do. The view from the balcony is
second to none and the sunsets WOW! The Boettles are so helpful and informative, from the phone calls before you arrive, meeting you personally on arrival, to the letter after you get home. They were available to us if we had any concerns during our stay. The personal touches mean so much and were greatly appreciated. We would certainly rent from Vic and Susan again when staying in Indian Shores and will certainly recommend them to our family and friends.
Owner's Response: You say you found us by accident --- and ---- we are so happy you did. You two were GREAT and we do hope you will visit us again. We only wish others would find us by accident or otherwise. We know when we travel what we like and appreciate and that is exactly what we (try) to provide to our visitors. Again, we are glad you agree.
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
Princeton, il
5

Too nice for rental property!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 15, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
This condo was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Hard to believe it was a rental unit. Owners strive to keep it this way.The entire complex was exceptional as well. Nice pool and jacuzzi area. Close to many activities. Owners personally meet you upon arrival to show you around. Had personal cell phone number for any questions from day of choosing this property. The location and views were second to none. If value, location and cleanliness are important this is the place.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It is a pleasure to have people like you stay in our condo. We try hard to keep it in tip-top shape and it is GREAT to hear folks like you appreciate that. Please come again and we promise you yet another great vacation on the beach.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
Nova Scotia, Canada
5

Absolute slice of heaven!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 15, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
We stayed at this property over the Xmas holidays and had a fabulous experience! Susan, the owner, met us upon our arrival and showed us everything we needed to know. So nice to have a friendly face greet you after a long travel day!! This property has everything you would need; all the comforts of your own home but with a stunning view of the beach from your patio!! You walk out of the elevator and you have a 24 mile stretch of beach waiting for you; it doesn't get better than that!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return again soon!!
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your very kind comments regarding your visit to our area/condo. We work very hard to make it nice and comfortable for excellent visitors like you two. YES, please do come again, and again.
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
Rossville, GA
5

CB & CB

CB & CB
5 of 5
Submitted: December 7, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
Look no further! This is the place to stay!!! Very clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked with dishes, pots, pans towels, etc!!! The owners are there to greet you and show you through the condo with all kinds of great information and details about the area and the condo. We had no problems, but if we had....I'm sure they would have been there immediately to fix it!!! They are sooo very welcoming. The view is perfect and the beach was recently refurbished. It's quiet and gorgeous. There is a door in the master bedroom to the deck. The weather was so perfect we slept with the door open every night so we could sleep to the sound of the ocean. We plan on returning!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Cindy and Charlie, Thank you for the nice review!!!!! We look forward to seeing you again in 2013! Susan
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
Canada
5

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

5 of 5
Submitted: November 30, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We have just returned home to cold Toronto after spending 10 wonderful days at this condo. To say this condo is clean & well maintained is an understatement. It is absolutely spotless & immaculately maintained by the owners Vic & Susan.
My husband & I really appreciated the personal touch of being met by Susan on arrival & given a quick tour of the condo & property. It was very helpful to meet the owner (who is lovely!) & have all our questions answered.
The condo is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, and more! The location is spectacular, directly on the beach, overlooking the gulf. It was wonderful having our morning coffee on the balcony, watching the activity on the beach & our glass of wine in the evening, watching the spectacular sunsets. Our daily walks along the beach were awesome too! The king size bed is very comfortable & it was wonderful falling asleep & waking up to the sound of the waves.
We had a very enjoyable, comfortable stay. The amenities in the condo are excellent & stores, restaurants, golf courses etc. are just a short drive away. That reminds me, having a garage was an added bonus, as we were able to leave our golf clubs in the car our whole vacation, with no worries.
All in all, an excellent vacation in a wonderful condo!
Recommended for:  Age 55+
Owner's Response: You folks were GREAT and it was our pleasure having you. Also, thanks for your VERY kind words regarding our condo, building and area, in general. It is ALWAYS our wish that nice people like you return time and again. This was, indeed, a WIN/WIN visit.
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
Kenosha, WI
5

A Great Place to Stay, Right on the Beach

5 of 5
Submitted: November 22, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
How nice it was to be met by the owners, Susan and Victor when we arrived late on Saturday afternoon for a one week stay. We appreciate dealing directly with the property owners whenever possible. We parked in the single car garage and took the secured back elevator up to the fifth floor. Susan guided us through the property and answered our first-time guest questions. Susan made sure we had contact information for them should we need anything. She also gave us a call near the end of our stay just to check-in and see how things were going.

The entire property was very clean and well maintained. The decor is very nice. It's obvious that Susan puts significant effort into decorating the unit and making sure the guests are comfortable.

Since it was the two of us two, we didn't use the guest bedroom. The dining area has a nice large glass topped table with the kitchen to the right. The well stocked kitchen had everything you'd need. The free washer and dryer are located behind doors off the kitchen/dining area and worked well.

A spacious living area with an all glass west-end provided a beautiful view of the gulf, with a sliding glass door to a patio with a table and four chairs. A perfect place to watch the beach and all that goes on there, along with beautiful sunsets. The living room had a nice sized flat-screen HD television (approx. 32") and the cable channel selection was good. I was able to get my daily dose of ESPN and Fox News. The comfortable sofa, love seat and two chairs were in very good condition.

In the master bedroom, the king size bed was very comfortable. A large dresser and chest provided plenty of room for storage. A flat-screen television is in the bedroom for your viewing pleasure.

The master bath was spacious with a tub/shower along with a separate walk-in shower. Towels of all sorts were plentiful.

There is an secured outdoor pool. The well maintained pool has plenty of chairs and tables. From the secured pool area another gate will get you to the beach in just a few steps.

There are grocery stores within a five minute drive and there are many restaurants and coffee shops in both directions. You can walk to some, but most you'll likely drive to.

The wireless cable-based broadband internet connection was very solid with no issues.

This was a great place to spend a week and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks to Susan and Victor for providing such a comfortable place for our escape.
Owner's Response: Thank you for staying with us and thank you for your VERY kind review. Yes, Susan is the type of person every visitor to our area should be able to work with. She taught "K" for 30 years and has the patience to answer each and every question put to her. She takes great pride in our condo and wants everyone to enjoy and to return many, many times. Many, many folks do, year after year, and we hope you two will become "REGULARS". Vic of Vic & Susan
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
St Louis, MO
5

A Great Stay

5 of 5
Submitted: August 10, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Our family of four (mom, dad and two teenagers) really enjoyed our stay at Beach Palms. The condo was very clean and organized. The view is spectacular, and the condo was well-stocked. Susan and Vic are wonderful to work with as well. Susan greeted us upon arrival which is a nice touch.

Would definitely recommend this condo and look forward to returning.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: What a great family. It was a joy having you in our upscale condo and thank-you so much for taking such good care of it.
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
5

Our Home Away from home...

5 of 5
Submitted: July 24, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This was our second time staying at the Beach Palms Top Floor Condo and can only say, it gets better each time we go. We were greeted by Susan, who we just love, she makes you feel welcome, goes over everything with you and makes sure you feel at home. The condo has everything you need, from a kitchen with everything you could imagine to beach towels and toys. Our first weeks stay was interesting; we arrived just in time for Tropical Storm Debby. Being on the top floor we got to see all the rain and wind and the effects it had on the beach, without feeling a thing. Then the beautiful weather came in, we enjoyed our time spent on the beach (walking looking for shells or lounging in the sun), in the pool and visiting some of our favorite restaurants for dinner …The Pub, Crabby Bill’s, On the Rocks and Jake’s Sandwich Shop up the road; Joto’s Pizza over the bridge and Bubba Gump’s in John’s Pass. We took the Dolphin Cruise out of John’s Pass and took the Shuttle to Shell Key Island in St. Pete. Whatever you choose to do during your stay just know that this condo will make you feel like you are at your “Home Away from home”. We can’t wait to come back… Vic and Susan are truly the BEST!!!
Owner's Response: Good to hear that you guys enjoyed your second stay with us as much as the first one. We too, look forward to many more visits. We really pride ourselves on return visits, as we think it clearly shows how truly our top floor, direct Gulf, clean condo, is for a "super" vacation.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Top Floor-Direct Gulf in Beach Palms -fantastic condo & sunsets - CLEAN - garage
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p302743
727-595-5727
Indian Shores Florida Central Gulf Coast
5

Beautiful place!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 19, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Our family enjoyed our stay in this condo very much. The owner met us and showed us around upon arrival, so we immediately knew how to get to the pool, beach, etc. she also gave us a tour of the condo, so we knew where the dishes and things were. The condo was probably the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. We have two small children, so we almost felt bad at subjecting such a nice place to their messes! There is an almost constant breeze on the balcony and we ate most of our meals out there. There were also plenty of sand toys and floats so we did not have to purchase our own.
The area has so much to do! We really enjoyed John's Pass which is a short drive south. They have dolphin watching and sunset cruises. The Salt Rock Grill is also within walking distance an has excellent food.
The beach is clean and beautiful. We captured so many outstanding photos of the beach at sunset. Our kids enjoyed the soft sand and the great seashells, and the ocean waves were so calm that they could easily swim without getting knocked down. We loved staying here and would come back again in the future for sure.
Owner's Response: It always makes us feel really good when GREAT families, like yours, enjoy our beachfront condo and the area in general. Please come again.