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🌴 Gulf Winds Ground-Floor Retreat — Tropical Charm Just Steps from Upham Beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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St Pete Beach, FL
  • Upham Beach
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Pete Beach

When you stay at this condo in St. Pete Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 1-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 9 minutes from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This condo is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Tampa Bay and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tropicana Field.
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What's nearby

  • Upham Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Splash Island Water Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bouys Waterfront Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rick's Reef - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌴 Gulf Winds Ground-Floor Retreat — Tropical Charm Just Steps from Upham Beach

Welcome to your cozy, updated beach escape in the heart of St. Pete Beach! This ground-floor condo at Gulf Winds Resort blends tropical touches with modern comfort—just a two-minute stroll to the Gulf with no busy streets to cross.
🛏️ Inside Your Stay
- Bedroom: Brand-new Sealy queen mattress, mounted HD TV with cable
- Living Room: Leather queen sleeper sofa, loveseat, and 50" Roku TV with cable
- Sleeping Capacity: Comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests
- Pack N Play available for small children
- Dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi—perfect for streaming or remote work
- Private patio with seating—great for morning coffee and birdwatching (keep an ear out for wild Nanday Parakeets!)
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Crockpot, blender, toaster, coffee maker
- Dishes, utensils, pots, pans, baking sheets, and spices
- Everything you need for full meal prep or light snacking
🌅 Location Highlights
- Upham Beach just steps away—no street crossings!
- Beach volleyball courts, boardwalk strolls, and Paradise Beach Grill nearby
- Walkable to ice cream parlors, waterfront restaurants, shops, and pubs
- Short drive to downtown St. Petersburg and local nightlife
🏖️ Resort Amenities
- Heated swimming pool
- Shuffleboard courts
- Charcoal BBQ grills
- Coin laundry
- On-site rental office
- Beach chairs and umbrellas provided (just bring your towels or rent from the office)

Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a family getaway, or a remote work retreat, this adorable condo offers the perfect blend of serenity, convenience, and beachside fun.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 435 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Gulf Winds 501 Studio Alcove Ste Pete Beach Condo
Gulf Winds 501 Studio Alcove Ste Pete Beach St. Pete Beach
Gulf Winds 501 Studio Alcove Ste Pete Beach Condo St. Pete Beach
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🌴 Gulf Winds Ground-Floor Retreat — Tropical Charm Just Steps from Upham Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property close to the beach

We had a great time visiting with our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

Near beach and restaurants. Unit is very comfortable for two people. A dishwasher would be a nice addition.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was nice and clean. The location is amazing. I will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We always like staying at Gulf winds it’s so close to everything you can just walk

It was just as listing said nice place for us to stay clean had everything we needed to enjoy are stay
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

JESSICA O.

nice place to stay

close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

asedf d.

Beach friendly

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Talia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo

Our stay was great, close to really good ice cream shops and close to the beach! Will defiantly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

WE had a tremendous time here. The property was amazing and very close to the beach. We would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jenna S.

By the beach

The location was really good, however there were multiple spiders and bugs we found throughout our stay. The place was cozy, but the bugs were irritating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 25-July2

Great, cozy space! This unit is perfect for a small family looking for an affordable trip. The proximity to the pristine beach was perfect. The unit includes beach chairs, however, we opted to use the beach service. It was fairly inexpensive and made trips back and forth easier. Lots of local dining options within walking distance which made for easy nights out. The kitchen is small, however, it offered everything we needed to make a few meals. We are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joyce O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

The room is perfect for the 3 of us! It's clean over all,except the fans are not so clean. The bathroom need exhaust fan and the bed are not comfortable at all. It is really hard,went home with a neck and back pain. Like the other guess reviews, the mattress protector cover are very annoying. Other than that it's a nice cute little room. I would say,I will stay there again,but needs to update the bed. The location are perfect,since everything are close ( restaurants,larry's ice cream and stores are walking distance. The beach are amazing! We walked every morning and night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbijo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We were in town for a wedding and our stay was perfect! The condo was very clean! It was steps to the beach, restaurants, and bars. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

I was super happy with this little condo. It’s small, but set up in a way where it doesn’t feel small. I never felt like we needed to fold up the pull out couch bed, which we also didn’t spend a ton of time inside, but still. My 7 year old slept on the couch bed. I’d say it was fine for a child, but seemed to buckle in a little, so I’m not sure how well adults would do on it. But if this is in your budget go for it. The bedroom bed was very comfortable. There were plenty of bath towels. There were no beach towels; however, we bought 3-4 and left them, so unless someone took them they should still be there. The office said they don’t rent them there. There were beach chairs and other beach items available there as well. We took a 10 month old and 7 year old with us. DO NOT plan to use the pack n play. It was foul smelling. We bought one and took it back home with us. If you need one, you can have amazon ship it, or whatever you need, to the office beforehand and they will hold it for you. My husband tried the coin laundry once and it took all his money so we didn’t try again. He said he spoke with others that had issues with the laundry machines too. The office told me it took quarters, but my husband said it took cards too. There is just enough paper towels and toilet paper to get you started, but if you stay longer than a couple days you’ll need to purchase more. There isn’t amazon now at that location, but Walmart does deliver. We had a bad experience with that, but I’m sure it was just the driver. The neighborhood market Walmart is very close and I would just do a pickup there next time. Also, that drive is up the beach towards Treasure Island, etc., which is a pretty drive. There was a ton to do. Lots of nearby restaurants and even a couple who served food late. Lots of good restaurants driving distance as well. The beach was extremely easily accessible. You just had to walk through the big parking lot and then enter the short boardwalk bridge to a flat beach. Super easy to go back and forth to the condo. Same with the pool. We were there at the end of March and the pool was nice and heated. Busch Gardens was really fun, their spicy margarita was amazing. We got to see dolphins when we were on the back deck of Crabbys at the Pass. We bought a city pass, it’s worth it if you plan to go to those places. Overall, we were very happy with our stay! We stayed for a week. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

vickie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

I was charged for a key to the condo that I did not get.

I was a late checkin and received 1 key. However, when I returned the key, I was charged $35 for a second key that I did not receive. How was I suppose to know I should have 2 keys. There was no checklist. I assumed we would get 1 key and that is what I got. This was disappointing. The condo was clean and I loved it. But for the office staff I wish there would have been a check list to check off what I received in my late check out envelope.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Tiffany P.

Quick Getaway

We stayed at the property for 4 nights. The check-in process after hours was flawless. The house was in a great location to the beach and walking distance to fun restaurants. There was an overall cleanliness to the place except for stray hairs, that were not ours, in the kitchen and bathroom sink. The freezer and the ice had a strong fish smell when opening it and trying to use the ice. When we went to the office, on two different occasions, we were not greeted with a "Hello" or "How is your stay so far?" or "How can we help you?" I was disappointed in that part of the customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Faber S.

Perfect location

We’ll equipped for all your living and beach needs. The only issue is that ALL bedding is not clean, both of the bed spreads are nasty dirty and a mattress cover over the plastic protector was non-existent, it is a must. Otherwise it was clean and a good size for a short stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area!!

Right across the street from the beach. Nice pool with great chairs/loungers.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kiley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space!

Beautiful property. Clean and updated. Quiet beach neighborhood. Only complaint would be the local spots stop serving food early. Recommend checking in during regular business hours as it it a little confusing otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tawny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location a block to the beach - small but very efficient use of space

Overall this property was wonderful - its location and unit updates made it perfect for our trip! It’s very close to the beach and a quick walk to tons of local restaurants. Parking was also included and easy. The condo had beach chairs and umbrellas available in the closet which were utilized throughout our stay. Pros: LOCATION, ground level with outside entry made getting around and loading/unloading easy, good water pressure and hot water in shower, great layout and use of space, precisely as advertised Cons: little confusing with the additional travel management company forms/paperwork (but we figured it out pre arrival and checkin was a breeze), the condo could have used some vacuuming under bed/furniture - lots of old crumbs found as we settled in, only 1 set of towels left for 2 people for a week (thankfully we brought extra), bed had noisy mattress protector which made sleeping a little less comfy given thin sheets- if you are picky at all, i would say it’s worth bringing your own sheets as the rest of the condo totally makes up for this!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to Stay!

I really enjoyed my time here. Nice, clean place really close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location steps from the pool and beach. Close to many restaurants and walking distance to many ice cream shops that my kids loved! The shower was awesome and plenty of towels were provided in the unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia p., Clyde, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

501

Was a great place to stay. It was a perfect size for the two of us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Beautiful place…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the location and cuteness of the property.

Enjoyed our stat in this cute property. Great location too!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021