Every night we were there, we sat out on the balcony with cocktails and snacks and watched the sunset. It did NOT get old.

Our unit is on the second floor, second unit from the left (south) if you are facing west (Unit 202-W). We are closer to the kiddie pool that the adult pool, which is near the 'north wing' of the building.

The island style suite provides two bedrooms (each with a queen-size bed), a separate living/dining room with a queen sofa bed, a fully furnished kitchen and washer and dryer (the washer and dryer work great- I did laundry every day I was there).

There are plenty of dish and bath towels in the unit, but you do need to bring your own beach towels!

At Sunset Vistas you can cool off in a large resort swimming pool (with a separate children's pool) relax in our whirlpool spas, revitalize in the spacious fitness center or refresh yourself by the fountains in the tropical courtyard. Satisfy your cravings at the on-site café and convenience store and sample a tropical cocktail at the beach bar.

Only 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, Sunset Vistas is conveniently located near John's Pass Fishing and Shopping Village, St. Petersburg, Fort DeSoto Beach, Tropicana Field and Busch Gardens.

During our visit, we walked over the bridge to John's Pass more than once, with a 10 year-old and an 80 year-old in tow, so it's absolutely do-able. Lots of restaurants to choose from at John's Pass, not to mention ice cream and t-shirt shops. There's also a place where you can check out live alligators and have your kids photographed while holding one- I'm not kidding about this.

While there, we also walked in the other direction to the Publix supermarket, which is exactly one mile from the complex (I also drove there several times). Great place to buy your groceries; I love this chain. We used our kitchen for breakfast and lunch everyday, and even dinner a couple of times. If you don't feel like cooking or going out, there are places that will deliver food to your door at Sunset Vistas!!

Even closer than the Publix, about a half-mile down Gulf Boulevard to the south is Middle Grounds Grille, an excellent restaurant. There is also a Waffle House close by and other shopping and dining opportunities.

If you like to JAZZERCISE (I happen to be an instructor), I found a class less than one mile from SV and went twice during our five-day stay. The instructors were incredibly nice and the class was so much fun. It's held in the beautiful Town Hall facility on 108th street. Check it out.

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Keywords: Hotel/ condo unit, beachfront, 2 bedroom, direct gulf front view