Affordable Beach Vacation Condos - Retro Florida! -Treasure Island - Discounted
About the property
- Condo
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay0 - 7 nights
Waterfront on Treasure Island. Heated Pool. Fishing Dock. Boating. Beach.
Welcome to our Unique Retro Florida - Boutique Vacation Property - “Affordable Beach Condo of Treasure Island, Florida”
'AWARD WINNING' THEMED PROPERTY!
VOTED BEST RESORT OF TREASURE ISLAND 2013.
This FLORIDA HERITAGE PROPERTY offers our guests the opportunity of a lifetime to experience a truly special and unique Florida Vacation.
Set amid Lush Tropical Gardens on the waterfront.
PRIME LOCATION - ONE BEDROOM ONE BATHROOM CONDOMINIUM - PRIME - LOCATION ON TREASURE ISLAND. BEACH ACCESS
WATER FRONT WHERE THE BAY MEETS THE GULF. HEATED POOL. DOCK. UPGRADED
This is an opportunity to enjoy an historic property, lovingly restored and upgraded.
Built in 1960, it is one of the few Traditional Florida Resort still in operation.
This listing is for a one bedroom condominium among several sizes that we offer.
Relive a blast from the past. An era when your parents or grand parents piled you all into the family Ford 'woodie' and drove all the way to Florida.
You will relive the same sense of adventure from a bygone and slower paced, more genteel era.
There is nothing like it on the Gulf Beaches.
The lovingly updated property offers you a beautiful unit in a setting of lush tropical gardens filled with flowers and palm trees.
Guests love the convenience of having a fully supplied kitchen / separate living room. There are Flat Screen TVs in the bedroom as well as in the living room, plus Free Wi-Fi Internet, a heated pool with waterfront views, fishing, Dolphin Watching, BBQ, and a host of beach vacation comforts including private patios and Free parking.
Everything is move in ready - grab your shades and away you go.
ABOUT THE THEMED VACATION PROPERTY RENTAL
Updated. New Heated Pool. New Dock. Waterfront.
Flat Screen TV’S in every room.
FREE WiFi -FREE Parking - FREE Cable.
Your condo is decorated with an individual theme from around the world and provides you with a unique vacation experience.
All the linens, towels, and utensils are included for your convenience, and comes fully equipped with such useful amenities as hair dyer, iron and ironing board, as well as heating and air conditioning and tropical ceiling fans!
Sleep like a baby in a Luxury European style feather bed (non-feather bedding is available upon request).
Eat and relax on your own schedule. The convenience of the full kitchen will save you money and are super convenient. They have full size stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, and all the necessary appliances for a self-catering stay is included.
Bathroom has both a tub and a shower, and have the original old Florida tiles.
Make yourself at home in a fully furnished vacation property that is well-equipped with all modern facilities and offers you thoughtful amenities like FREE wireless internet access, a heated pool, a private boat dock, free fishing, DVD, Stereo, FREE Flat Screen cable TV, FREE parking and even beach towels.
The property is GROUND FLOOR for easy access. There is a patio in back. A central European Style Courtyard is in front with fountains, benches and lush exotic gardens.
Bring the entire family, including the family dog. Rent a pet-friendly condo. Boats and dogs are welcome by prior arrangement!
AMENITIES
Fish from our dock or relax with a good book and sunbathe by the heated pool. From the shade of a giant rubber tree enjoy wonderful views of the wide-open water and look out for dolphins!
Get close to nature. Egrets, Pelicans, Herons and Dolphins pay regular visits to our dock.
Cast your reel from the private dock and savor the spectacular sunsets with a glass of wine. You can barbecue at the poolside. Hang out with your friends and family on the patio and enjoy the view overlooking the water.
Explore all kinds of nooks and hidden corners of the lush tropical gardens with an abundance of exotic plants and flowers.
GREAT LOCATION! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!
“THIS AFFORDABLE BEACH RETREAT,” offers Location, Location, Location, and is central to the beaches, shops, dining as well as popular Florida attractions.
Disney World and Universal Studios, Sea World and Epcot are all just 90 minutes away.
Busch Gardens is only 45 minutes.
Tampa Airport is only 35 minutes away.
You will love the convenience of never having to drive. Plus there is a beach trolley that can take you everywhere.
Nearby 'Historic Johns Pass Village' with its fresh of the boat seafood restaurants, eclectic boutiques and live entertainment is a 'must experience' right out of the pages of 'Cannery Row'.
The romantic charm of out door dining in Downtown St. Pete, is just 20 minutes away. Fine restaurants and bars, and shopping centers abound.
St Petersburg is the epicenter of the brew pub culture and there are loads of great pubs awaiting you.
Activities like diving, jet skiing, and dolphin-watching cruises will fill your days.
Reserve your tropical retreat today. Call today for the best rates and availability
Holiday and Seasonal Weeks are extra.
Minimum stays may be in effect
Rates are Subject to change without notice.
Additional Services
Dogs Allowed - fee applies.
Boat Docking - fee applies
SLEEPING CAPACITY:
indicates maximum number of Adults and small Children under 12 years of age allowed - based on the published rates.
STANDARD SIZE One bedroom Condominiums - Sleep 2-4. (2 adults and 2 small children under 12 / or 3 adults). Other size options may be available.
Additional Services
Dog Fee $15.00 per dog per night
Boat Docking Fee $15.00 per night
DISCLAIMER:
Rates subject to change without notice and should be used as a guide only.
Rates vary for Holiday and Peak Travel Weeks.
Not every Rate combination can be displayed in this advert.
Not all availability is current on the advert calendar
Please contact us to verify rates.
Or visit our web site for accurate rates and availability
Owner
Jeffrey Solomon
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 21, 2018
About Jeffrey Solomon
Sharda and I take great joy in this unique property a - piece of Florida's heritage! On the bay where the beach meets the bay. Courteous and friendly. When you are here you are at home. HERE IS THE EXPERIENCE WE AIM TO PROVIDE FOR YOU: Think Bee Wop a Doo Dah. Think 60's retro with unique themed condominiums in a small private Florida jungle retreat. Take a break from the large, faceless, Mc Hotels. At Whispers you will NOT lose your family between the lobby and the pool! This is old time Florida. Escape the swarms of strangers, crowded pools and relax in the ambiance of a more genteel environment. Lush jungle gardens and huge trees to shade you, and cool breezes fan you by the pool. Does this sound right for you? Then you will love a Florida Heritage vacation, a blast from the past. The Bee Wop a Doo Dah. We will take you back to the days when the family piled into Dads Buick Roadmaster 'Woodie' and headed south for an adventure to the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Relive an era before the large 'Box Hotels' popped up on every corner. Before McDonalds. An era when the corner soda shop was the place to hang out! This blast from the past has just 8 units set in a lush tropical garden. Every unit has a unique themed decor, such as Oriental, Africa, Hawaii, England etc. This is real honest to goodness American apple pie, old time, down home Florida with all its eccentricities. Whispers is a very small and extremely private bay front property. Lose your cares. Feel human again! Your patronage helps us preserve our Vintage Florida Heritage. The property is updated while still preserving the essential elements, colors and feel of our Florida heritage.
Jeffrey Solomon purchased this Condo in 2000
Why Jeffrey Solomon chose Saint Petersburg
Treasure Island is an Island Paradise in the Gulf of Mexico. We want to share our love of Florida with everyone! Welcome to Paradise! CONDO AMENITIES: Full Kitchen Stove with Oven Microwave Dinnerware Living Room Separate Bedroom Linens and Towels All Ground Floor - no stairs Back Patio Luxury Feather Beds (Hypoallergenic - Removable) A/C and Heating Free Wi Fi Free Cable Free Parking Flat TV's in every room. DVD Stereo / CD Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board Fully tiled. Pets accepted by arrangement Boats accepted by arrangement
What makes this Condo unique
FANTASTIC PRIVATE LOCATION This Affordable Beach Retreat is in a fantastic and quiet, gated, location. PRIVATE RETREAT: You can have 20 - 30 family and friends for a perfect get together with units of varying sizes. It will be your own PRIVATE RETREAT! GREAT LOCATION: IN THE HEART OF TREASURE ISLAND Walk one block to the shops, bars, restaurants and supermarket. Close to downtown St Petersburg. 15 minutes to sophisticated nightlife, micro brew pubs, multicultural dining, theater, arts, music and craft galleries, to name but a few. NATURE AND SUNSHINE You will love being on our part of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay known as DOLPHIN ALLEY and for good reason! Dolphins pass by daily. Pelicans, egrets, herons and sea birds frequent the dock. Excellent fishing from our dock. Boat docking. THE # 1 BEACHES IN THE USA! GREAT AMENITIES Water front heated pool, a boat dock, a fishing pier overlooking a large bay with great opportunities for dolphin watching. BBQ waterfront. THINGS TO DO: GREAT DINING, EXCELLENT FRESH SEAFOOD Within a block you can visit the local shops and boutiques. Fast food to top end dining. Enjoy local bars with live entertainment. The 60 mile Pinellas Bike and Hike trail passes outside our front gate. Rent or bring a bike! Jet ski, boat and paddle board rentals. Deep sea fishing charters. Dinner cruises and dolphin watching adventures. Two blocks to the beach boardwalk Catty Corner to a public park. Close to St. Petersburg / St. Pete Beach / Tampa / Madeira Beach / Indian Rocks / Fort de Soto / Orlando. Close to Tampa Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg (PIE) Airport - 18 miles. NEARBY: Enjoy nearby historic Johns Pass Village (one mile). Experience the fabulous fresh seafood off the boats. DISNEY, SEA WORLD, UNIVERSAL - 90 minutes LEGOLAND and BUSCH GARDENS - 45 minutes KENNEDY SPACE CENTER - 2 HOURS. Treasure Island and the surrounding beaches are home to the # 1 rated Beaches in the USA!
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 queen, Other sleeping options bedrooms may be available on request
- Queen size Beds (1), Queen sleeper sofa - A Baby Crib is Available On Request. TV's in all the bedrooms Other bedroom options for larger groups may be available - on request
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Tub and Shower and Toilet
Location Type
- Beach ViewBay Front Beach Access Fishing Dolphin Spotting Dock Boating
- WaterfrontOn the bay where the Gulf meets the Bay on Treasure Island with a dock and heated pool directly on the water. Fishing and lovely quiet views of Treasure Island Bay. Large Shady Trees.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living Room
- Air ConditioningCENTRAL Air Conditioning and Heating
- Fitness Room / EquipmentThere is a gym one block away that does short term memberships.
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedLuxury Feather Beds. Non-Allergenic Bedding is available upon request Towels and Beach Towels
- Clothes Dryer
- ParkingFree parking
- Parking Off StreetReserved Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/TrailerReserved with Boat Dock Rental
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineShared Laundry Facilities for the condo guests and there is a private washer and dryer in the 3 bedroom house for the house guests.
- Wireless InternetFREE WiFi
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Ice Maker
- KitchenFull size kitchen with full size appliances, cookware, dinnerware, toaster, coffee maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- RefrigeratorFull Size with Freezer
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / CableFree Cable. Flat Screen TV in every room FREE WiFi Internet
- Stereo
- TelevisionFlat screen TV's in living room and Bedrooms
- VCR
Outside
- BicyclesRentals in the area
- BoatLocal Rental or bring your own. Dock available Boat Dock Fee $15.00 per day - by prior arrangement.
- Deck / PatioGround floor - no stairs. Pool Patio Overlooking the Bay. Dolphin Watching! Great Fishing. Private Patio in back of Condo
- GolfNearby at the Community Center
- Kayak / CanoeLocal Rental or bring your own. Dock available
- Lawn / GardenLush Tropical Palm Trees and Foliage
- Outdoor Grill
- TennisNearby at the Community Center
- Water Sports GearLocal Rental or bring your own. Dock available
Suitability
- limited accessibility31 inch wide doors, but bathroom door is 23 inches and requires some mobility. NOT ADA Compliant
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolHeated
- Heated Pool
Attractions
- playground
- botanical garden
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- churches
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- outlet shopping
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- miniature golf
- beachcombing
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- roller blading
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- deepsea fishing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- UNIQUE THEMED CONDOMINIUM - Condo has a Themed Decor. Pictures on our website Free 70+ Channel Cable TV, Free Parking, Heating and A/C, Ceiling Fans, Heated Pool, Boat Dock, Private Fishing Dock, Water Front Property, Pool Patio, Private Patio,, And water front BBQ. Steps to Beach - Shops - Bars - Restaurants, Non Smoking, Boat Docking Offered, Tennis and Golf are all right nearby, DOGS ARE ACCEPTED by prior arrangement, REFUND POLICY - NO REFUNDS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ARRIVAL
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
32 Reviews
Latest reviews
Loved staying at this condo
Loved staying at this condo. The views were amazing, it had everything we needed and more, and all communication was easy and quick. I would stay here again. Thanks for a great honeymoon!
The Beach is Amazing!
We had unit 1, VERY SMALL. A few things that we had to make due with, but the beach was well worth it!
Fantastic location, cute and quaint!!
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but once inside you forget where your at...lush tropical foliage throughout....the deck on the ICW is fantastic. We stayed in unit 1 for two nights...just the right size...the only negatives we're an unheated pool and some bathroom floor dirt. Otherwise, a neat place to stay, and pet friendly too!
Hi Judi,
Thanks so much for your kind review.
We (Sharda and I ) really appreciate it and we thank you for taking such good care of our property when you were here.
We were doing maintenance on the roof - and I had to shut off the pool heater that is located on the roof - and I apologize that the pool was not heated for a couple of days.
I am delighted that you enjoyed the Treasure Bay Views - usually you can see dolphins every day and in summer time you can see manatees as well.
Whispers is a preservation project - being a Florida Heritage Resort. The lush gardens are my passion - and they are quite unique to Whispers - and we have the largest rubber tree that I have ever seen - at 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide!
Thanks for staying with us!
Best wishes
Jeffrey and Sharda
Disappointed
The pictures on the website were nothing like the property. The property is very run down and you feel like you are in a jungle. The pool is not heated. We rented for memorial weekend and only stayed one night. The room was for 4 people but you only had parking for one car. The other guest had to park down the street and pay for parking. I would not recommend this property.
Hi,
I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay. I know you booked last minute for Memorial weekend, however I did tell you that we had no additional parking spaces available for a second vvehicle.
We also do not heat our pool when the temperatures are above 90 degrees!
Our gardens are very lush and we are very proud of them.
I have more than 100 species of tropical plants from Avocado and Mango to pygmy dates and passion fruit vines. I spend more than 3 hours a day trimming and caring for the gardens - which is one of the attractions of Whispers.
You will not find gardens like this at any other resort.
Some people may prefer a sterile environment and I respect that. Most big hotels have the obligatory palm tree in the drive way and not much else - however we are famous for being traditional Florida Resort and our tropical gardens are a huge attraction for our guests.
We have even won an award from the City for our "jungle".
We also are proud of our giant Rubber tree - the largest tree on Treasure Island - that is more than 5 stories tall!!
So my suggestion to all our future guests is that if that you do not like nature, and if you want a chrome and glass - chain store "McHotel" you can probably find one right in your own home town.
If you want to experience a true Florida Heritage property, the way Florida used to be back in your parents days and for some of you, your grandparents days, then that is what we offer.
This is a throwback to when you would pile in the family "woodie" and head to a small mom and pop resort in Florida.
It is Route 66 revisited, it is the days of the corner soda jerk shop and a blast from the past!
Welcome to retro - Florida!
Best wishes
Jeffrey and Sharda
Awesome stay!!
Perfect for me and my boyfriend.
Very clean and had everything that we wanted including beach towels and
dinnerware for dining in! Definitely on our return list, happy memories!
Hi Beth,
It was a pleasure meeting you both and Sharda and I are delighted that you had a great stay!
Thanks so much for taking such good care of our condo.
Come back soon,
Jeffrey and Sharda
Beautiful beach condo !!!
I have never been in such a beautiful beach condo Treasure Island, Florida.They have everything available for you from kitchen utensils to beach fun essentials. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an undisturbed, hideaway if you want to drop out of sight and forget the world. Very laid back and friendly. Great neighbors and we all had a good time meeting folks from other parts of the world like from England, New York and Canada.
Part of the charm of Whispers is the very unique grace and friendliness of a Heritage Property with all the charm of a bygone era.
Folks feel like it is a healing place which we believe it is.
We loved being able to share this with you and to have helped be a part of you Florida memories.
Thank you for your review.
Best wishes
Jeffrey and Sharda
Location
LOCATION One block to shops, dining, supermarket, bars, trolley bus, beach entrance, Close to Johns Pass Village - Historic area for shopping, dining and entertainment. Dolphin Cruises, Boat, Jet Ski, Scooter and Bike rentals. Close to Pinellas Trail for biking.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
PET FEE AND BOAT FEE IS AN ADDITIONAL $15.00 PER DAY PER PET OR PER BOAT - NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATE REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ARRIVAL HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS EXTRA SPECIAL DISCOUNTS OFFERED FOR WEEKLY AND MONTHLY STAYS DISCLAIMER: Rates subject to change without notice and should be used as a guide only. Rates vary for Holiday and Peak Travel Weeks. Not every Rate combination can be displayed in this advert. Not all availability is current on the advert calendar Please contact us to verify rates. Or visit our web site for accurate rates and availability