Sand Castle III Condominium 404

The open-concept living room, dining space, and fully-equipped kitchen are designed to give you a home-away-from-home feel, allowing you to prepare your own meals and relax in a comfortable space. Step out onto the private balcony, and be awed by the ocean view. Sip your coffee as you watch the sun rise, or enjoy a romantic dinner with a stunning sunset as your backdrop.
Step outside to enjoy the shared heated pool, a fantastic spot to take a refreshing dip, relax in the hot tub or lounge in the sun.


One of the most popular condominium complexes on our beaches.

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

1 King, 1 Queen and 1 Double, 2 Twin

Free private Wi-Fi

4 Flat Screen TVs

3 DVDs

Balcony overlooks the Gulf of Mexico

Gas grills poolside.

Heated pool and Hot Tub

Non Smoking, No Pets

Trolley service up and down Gulf Boulevard to help you get around the area

This complex is centrally located between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach; just west of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg to allow you plenty of vacation fun.

Close your eyes and picture yourself lounging on a wide sandy beach, waves lapping at your feet. Imagine yourself sunning poolside, book in hand. How about a romantic stroll on the beach as the sun sets in the Gulf of Mexico? Feel even lazier? Enjoy the breathtaking sunset from your private balcony overlooking the Gulf.

Oh… Don't forget your camera.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Florida Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2025

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  a guest from Windham, NH recommends this vacation rental

  Christine Dryden

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• Great condo, beautiful beach and location.

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2024

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  a guest from Coldwater, MI recommends this vacation rental

  First time to Indian Shores. The condo was perfect. Beds were all comfortable. Condo was clean and ready when we arrived. Everyone had enough space to feel at home and relax for the week. Elevator was quick. Pool was warm and hot tub was hot. Perfect location on the beach for morning walks or in the evening to a few restaurants. Directly across the street from trolley stop if you want to use public transportation. We loved it and would go back. Staff was very friendly when we picked up our keys.

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• Gulf View

  Stayed 34 days ending in February, 2024

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  a guest from Belleville, Wisconsin recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, wonderful views and the condo has everything you might need. Nice place to stay.

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• holliday

  Stayed 14 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Rossbau, ON recommends this vacation rental

  fantastic

  • Manager Responded on 12/13/2023

    Thank you for your review, we can't wait to have you back!

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• Family vacation - Apr/May 2023

  Stayed 14 days ending in May, 2023

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  Angelo E from Brewrton, NY recommends this vacation rental

  It was a pleasure working with FLV - they were on it from the beginning

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• March Break

  Stayed 21 days ending in April, 2023

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  a guest from Ajax, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful stay at a great condo. Enjoyed the beach, pool and hot tub. Grandkids had a great time in the waves and in the pool. Condo was well equipped and comfortable.

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• My Happy Place

  Stayed 21 days ending in February, 2023

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  Laura S from Johnston, IA recommends this vacation rental

  good

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• Sand Castle III Unit 404

  Stayed 35 days ending in February, 2023

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  Roxann & Jim W from Springwater, ON recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay in this condo was excellent The weather cooperated as well. The condo was exactly what we had seen online and was very clean upon our arrival. The bed was comfortable as were the pillows. The location is excellent as well. Owners Kim and Tom were great. At one point the internet was spotty and I needed it for some work calls. The day I mentioned it Kim went to Spectrum, got a new modem and replaced it and had us up and running the very day I mentioned it to her even though I told her there was no hurry.
  We would definitely stay here again in the future.
  Great condo, great location, and great service from the owners

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• Wonderful Sand and Sun

  Stayed 14 days ending in November, 2022

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  Boyd H from Campbellville, ON recommends this vacation rental

  Our family had a great time stay in the beautiful condo. The time spent here will be memories that will last our life time. Plenty of beach toys and chairs. Very clean. The only thing I would change is having screen doors for the balcony sliding doors, but those might cause more problems then worth for a host. If we had any questions or concerns which weren’t anything major the property manger was very quick to respond and help us out.

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• Wonderful stay on the beach!

  Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2022

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  a guest from Las Vegas, NV recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at the Sand Castle buildings (there are 3) for 3 years in a row, and we couldn't be happier. The units (especially 404 in bldg III) are clean, comfortable, and best of all, right on the beach. First I'll say that these buildings are from the 80s-90s era, so expect the design and amenities to reflect that period (popcorn ceiling, etc.). But, the building is well maintained, the unit is cozy and is perfect for a week's stay. Best part about this place is its location. Yes, its situated right on the beach, but its located in Indian Shores beach where the beach is private and not packed with millions of tourists. Its also on the main strip (Gulf Blvd) and accessible to so many places. If you're looking for a place on the beach, give Sand Castle a look, you wont be disappointed!

  • Manager Responded on 1/24/2022

    Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon

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• Unbeatable view

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Karen S from Lake Saint Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Even though it rained/stormed every day and red tide was with us the entire time, the sunsets were phenomenal. The location of the rental was vey good, although parking was a challenge with roof replacement going on. The building management people were quick to assist with that snafu, and it was much appreciated with very limited parking.

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• Mostly Happy

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  Kristy P from Lutz, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Over all the place was nice. Who ever cleans the condo needs to do a better job. The mattresses on all of the beds are absolutely horrible. For what they charge the owners should buy some better mattresses!!! OWNERS...try sleeping on them sometime. The sliding glass door in the living room came off the tracks and we couldn’t get it back on and had to use the one in the master bedroom. Would stay again if they replaced the current mattresses! At check in the ladies were a little “not so nice”, maybe they were having a bad day (I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt).

  • Manager Responded on 12/15/2021

    Thank you for your review. The Owner has replaced all mattresses in the Condo with new ones and we corrected the issue with the sliding glass door. We appreciate your bringing the mattress issue to our attention. We look forward to hosting you during your next visit to our area. Thanks again for your review.

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• Great location

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Oconomowoc, WI recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was great! Location, condo and rental services. The condo was perfect and had an amazing view and pool area.

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• Great Stay at Sandcastle Condominiums III

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from Farragut, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We rented a 3 bed 2 bath condo on the ocean. The condo furnishings are nice. The condo was clean. No odors or smells. The view was gorgeous. Near restaurants. In facet Caddy’s is right across the street and the food is excellent. The washer and dryer in the condo was very helpful. Florida Lifestyles handled the reservations. Their staff was friendly and professional. The only negative is the sliding glass doors that proved to be a challenge in closing and locking them.

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• Sand Castle lll #404

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2020

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  Clarisa G from Tampa, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful unit with everything you need! Great location and great amenities! Nice living room and dining room furniture. This would have been a perfect stay if it wasn't that the beds were extremely uncomfortable. Unit NEEDS new mattresses and boxsprings!

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• Family Winter Break 2020

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2020

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  James B from Shelby Township, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice, clean room and facility located right on the beach and close to shops and restaurants. We had no issues and a pleasant experience. A good value.

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• sun and great sun sets

  Stayed 28 days ending in February, 2020

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  a guest from Hallowell, ME recommends this vacation rental

  good time was had by the family. enjoyed the friendliness of the people.

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• Beautiful clean condo with a nice view.

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2020

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  Joe M from Cedar Springs, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Checkin and out was easy. The condo is super clean and stocked enough to get you started on you vacation. Loved the fact of waking up to the gorgeous beach view and sounds.

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• Exactly what we wanted and needed

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2020

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  Tammy P from Huntersville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Sandcastle III 404 had everything we needed. The king bed was very comfortable and both of my boys did not complain about their beds in either room so I'm assuming they were comfortable as well. Plenty of pillows and a few extra blankets in the closets. Also no need to bring hangers. This condo has plenty of those as well. The kitchen was well stocked and labeled with pots/pans/bowls cooking dishes etc. There are 4 beach chairs, several floats, and many other beach/pool items in the storage closet off balcony. The view is amazing and the sunsets did not disappoint. The linens were all provided. It said beach towels provided but there were only three so you may want to bring a few extra. The washer and dryer were helpful in this respect for sure. The washer and dryer are a bit noisy( but not broken) but we just sat outside and enjoyed the view to avoid the noise. My only suggestion would be a good deep cleaning. The condo itself was clean enough but the tables, furniture were coated in dust. The bathrooms were clean as well but you could tell the tile shower floor around the grout could use a good scrub. That being said, we were quite pleased overall with our time at Sand Castle 404.
  The pool and Jacuzzi are a nice amenity but close at dusk. Having vacationed in December, this is by 6:00. Our family would have loved to enjoy the hot tub after dinner. I suspect it's a noise thing as dusk in the summer is much later. My only suggestion would be to have winter hours.
  

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• LOVE THIS PLACE

  Stayed 14 days ending in November, 2019

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  Laura S from Johnston, IA recommends this vacation rental

  BEST PLACE IN TOWN

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• Love Indian Shores

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2019

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  Janine C from Toledo, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful location. The condo was comfortable and had all that our family needed for preparing meals, sleeping and enjoying our time together. The property was clean and well kept. The beach and the Gulf were breathtaking. The handling of our reservation arrangements were efficient with easy instruction through the whole process. An overall wonderful experience.

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• Wonderful oceanfront property!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2019

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  Christi M from POWELL, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Our family of 7 adults had a wonderful stay at Sand Castle III 404. The unit was clean, spacious, tastefully decorated, well equipped, and had an excellent view of the ocean. The beds were comfortable, and the TV in the living room was above average for a rental. We did a lot of cooking and had all we needed (except a garlic press.) The elevator never took very long and getting out to the beach was easy. We enjoyed the laid back, not crowded atmosphere. Ease of reserving, checking in, and checking out were great. We would definitely recommend this property.

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• June 2019

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2019

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  Kris H from Roswell, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The kitchen was very well supplied, had absolutely everything! The unit was CLEAN and well updated. We’ve stayed in several different units, as we come at least three times a year. I would book this unit again. The beds were not as comfortable as others, is the only con.

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• Perfect Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2019

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  Kimberly S from Monroe, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We recently stayed at Sand Castle III for a week's vacation. My husband, our children (ages 11, 13 & 15), and I really enjoyed our stay here. We were looking for a beach and condo that was a little smaller and less crowded than other large, heavily developed beach areas that we have visited in the past. This was the perfect size and location. The pool was kind of small, but it never felt crowded and there were always chairs open for lounging. The beach was so close to the condo so the view was amazing!
  The unit was very clean and had everything we could need for our stay. The kitchen was very well stocked and every cabinet and drawer was labeled so you knew exactly where things should go. The bedroom closets had extra pillows and blankets as well as lots of hangers for our clothing.
  My kids really appreciated the fact that there were 4 total tvs and the wifi had a strong signal for all of their devices. We enjoyed the local restaurants, several within walking distance.
  Most of the light switches were labeled throughout the condo, but it was still a little confusing to figure out how to turn on some of the lights and ceiling fans. A couple of the ceiling fans had to be plugged into a wall outlet in order to work and it took some work by my husband to figure that out. I realize that electrical wiring can be challenging in buildings such as this. Once we got air circulating throughout the condo it was quite comfortable.
  We would definitely stay here again!

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• Sand castle lll -

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2019

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  a guest from St. Catharines Northeast, ON recommends this vacation rental

  Had another great stay in Indian shores. Sand castle 111 is a great place to stay. Close to restaurants and shops. The property is well maintained and has a well stocked kitchen. Outdoor BBQ could be better.

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• Great Beach location

  Stayed 13 days ending in November, 2018

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  Laura S from Johnston, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Everytime I go I want to live there.

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• Perfect family vacation!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2018

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  Rebecca T from Brantford, ON recommends this vacation rental

  Management company was extremely helpful from the start. Booking was simple and quick as well as check in and check out. The condo was beautiful and clean. The condo exceeded our every expectation. Location was perfect. We were close to shopping, groceries and local attractions. We will definitely be back!

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• Winter getaway

  Stayed 49 days ending in March, 2018

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  a guest from St. Catharines Northeast, ON recommends this vacation rental

  A wonderful getaway from the cold. This 3 bedroom condo had everything you could possible need to make it a perfect place for an extended vacation

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• SCIII, unit 404

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2017

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  a guest from Conyers, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This is our 4th Family vacation to Indian Shores and we have always stayed in Sand Castle II or III.
  
  This unit is fine for the vacation but shows a little rental wear and tear. Just a little TLC would go a long way to a great showing.

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• Perfect!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2017

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  Michelle L from Brownsburg, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Our family of 5, plus my in-laws really enjoyed this condo! The location is great! We were able to drive to St. Pete and Clearwater, stores are convenient, washer/dryer came in handy, the beach was beautiful. I loved that the water was really shallow, small waves so I didn't have to worry about our kids getting thrown around! Make sure to pick up extra toilet paper!! I'd recommend this condo to everyone!!

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• Sandcastle 3 unit 404

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2017

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  Brian W from Clive, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a great week even though weather not too great.

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• 2 good weeks

  Stayed 14 days ending in March, 2017

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  Michael L from Hamilton Square, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  second year and we were pleased

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• Wow, what a view!

  Stayed 5 days ending in November, 2016

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  Linda V from Canton, MI recommends this vacation rental

  We were lucky enough to have spent our "annual girl's weekend" in here at Sand Castle III in unit 404. It was perfect! The view is spectacular, with an ocean front patio shared by the master suite and the living room. The condo is tastefully updated and stocked with all the necessities. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hot tub, which were right on the beach and always neat and tidy. We will be back.

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• Didn't want to leave

  Stayed 10 days ending in November, 2016

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  Laura S from Johnston, IA recommends this vacation rental

  IT was excellent, great clean condo, easy access to stores ect, Loved it

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• Ocean Waves, Glorious Sunsets

  Stayed 14 days ending in October, 2015

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  a guest from Thornbury, ON recommends this vacation rental

  very well appointed unit, staff at FLVR very helpful. Unit had kitchen with all we could possibly need for our stay.

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