Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach

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Enjoy the pool facing the gulf with gazebos& barbeque area then step onto beach

Pool at nighttime with beautiful blue lights around all landscaping

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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61080 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pool
Kitchen

Explore the area

Madeira Beach, FL

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
‪1 min walk‬
Hubbards Marina
‪2 min walk‬
Bay Pines VA Medical Center
‪9 min drive‬
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Totally Renovated & Updated condo in May 2020. Vacation Beach Condo 2/2 with heated swimming pool on the Beach with tiki huts , lounge chairs & barbeque grills & directly across the street from the famous John's Pass in Madeira Beach Florida that offers fishing, boating, water sports, shopping, restaurants, clubs,.sports bar .... Vacation paradise at its finest !!!! http://www.johnspass.com/

In 2020 condo updated with new coastal plank Porcelain tile throughout, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, new Grey Sectional sofa and floor lamps, new vanities and mirrors in both bathrooms, New king bed & quilt and entire condo painted light grey color. New Air cond May 2021

No Pets or no Smoking. Sandy Shores is a non smoking building. Check in 2 pm. Check out 10 am. Free Parking, Wireless Internet & cable.

Your home away from home except you are on the beach. It has everything you need: fully equipped kitchen, 3 flat screen tvs, wireless internet, blue ray dvds, beach chairs & umbrella, towels & beach accessories/toys so you do have to bring all that with you. Also books, puzzles, games, cards. Make your family vacation memories here.

New updates 2020 : New king bed, installed Coastal wood porcelain tile throughout the condo, all new Stainless Steel Kitchen appliances, New Vanities and mirrors in both bathrooms that have tub/shower combo, New Sectional Sofa in Living room, and painted new coastal colors throughout condo.

To maintain the beauty of Sandy Shores, June 2019 we just finished a 1.5 million dollar renovation on the outside of the building and the pool/barbeque area.

Prefer if you would please book Sat-Sat as most guests book then because of their vacation work schedule. Otherwise you are breaking up 2 weeks and the balance of the 2 weeks is difficult to book. Thank you so much for understanding.

Would love to have you as a guest. I think you will love it here!!!

Property manager

Crystal McGowan

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No exceptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on the property.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madeira Beach

Located in Madeira Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Tampa Bay. Travelling with kids? Make time for Splash Harbour Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Tropicana Field. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Madeira Beach, FL

What's nearby

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Hubbards Marina - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Petersburg Municipal Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
Upham Beach - 17 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hooters - ‬3 min walk
‪Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
‪Pirates Pub & Grub - ‬4 min walk
‪Delosa's Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Vacation Paradise @ Famous John's Pass Madeira Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Madeira Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Belleair Beach and Hubbards Marina are also within 5 minutes.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

25 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place overall

Close to the beach, well kept condo with ample bedding and amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangie D.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Hurrah Before Back to School 24!

Crystal was absolutely amazing and her condo was perfect… it was just what we needed! We will be back in the near future! Thank you, Crystal ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian K.

25 Mar, 2019

Very nice, close to the beach

Overall we enjoyed our stay, enjoyed the proximity to the beach and also restaurants and shopping

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David G.

20 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 10-day stay

We had a great time, the building was easy to get around in, the room was clean and cozy. Owner was very accessible and accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa A.

7 Feb, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family

This place is nice and close to the beach! The pool was very nice for kids! Very responsive property owner!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

30 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

I was a stranded traveler due to another owner canceling on me 2 hours before check in. Crystal was amazing! She held on the phone with me while VRBO sat up a same day check in. Knowing I was stressed and had been sitting on the road for hours, she even told us to help ourselves to the beer and wine that was there. The property is quite comfortable and on the beach. The king bed was excellent and this property had one of the best stocked kitchens I have ever encountered. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

27 Dec, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2020

Great location and great place. Could use more bath towels but other than that we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Donna L., Moore, Oklahoma

6 Jul, 2018

The property was in the process of renovation.

We had a great time. The beach was clean and very accessible. Our condo was comfortable and Crystal was very pleasant to speak with. The whole experience was fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., North Wales

30 Apr, 2019

Johns Pass

We had a great time. Crystal was very accommodating. The unit had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Diane E.

24 Mar, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time walking the beach each morning, and swimming after lunch.

The property was good. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals, which we did because of the Corona Virus. Our only complaint was the floor; it was so dirty that we had to wash our feet every night before going to bed.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

14 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My family and I had the most amazing time staying at sandy shores in Crystals place. The location couldn't have been any more perfect- right on the beach and right across the street to all the food and shops your heart desires. The condo was more than sufficiently stocked with everything you could need, including all beach accessories and a ton of travel sized hygiene products. Being on the first floor also was fantastic as we had quick and easy access to downstairs. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Jun, 2016

Michele H

This is a great condo! Everything you need for a wonderful beach vacation is provided. Very comfortable home. Our family loved the place. Beach is beautiful and clean and was never overcrowded. We also enjoyed the nice pool. Grill area right next to large shaded picnic table made for nice outdoor meals. Condo kitchen well stocked with any cooking utensils you might need. Also well stocked with beach towels. We have rented this condo twice & will be back!

8/10 Good

Beverly P.

18 Feb, 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Love the John's Pass Madiera Beach area

Love the Sandy Shores condo property, but our unit was disappointing. Floors were very dirty... needed mopping. Unit was outdated and furnishings were worn.

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Herbert F.

6 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a beautiful beach

The property had recently been renovated, very pretty. A little mix-up on my part, thought it was ocean front, just a small ocean view from balcony, but, again, the unit was perfect inside. Crystal was easy to get hold of, had an issue with the internet and tv being out when we arrived, not her fault, she got it resolved, and the a/c unit had a leak which was finally resolved. All in all, a very nice vacation, and crystal seems like a wonderful person!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marlene N., Anderson, Indiana

21 Aug, 2018

Access to everything and a little more...

This was the perfect place for our girls weekend! Right on the beach, nice pool, directly across from John's Pass, trolley stop and cross walk right out front. Condo is on the first floor and so cozy and comfortable. Everything provided we needed and more. Lots of extra things that I was not able to bring on the plane but so glad we had. I can't say enough kind words about Crystal, the owner. I had a couple things come up that had nothing to do with the condo or our stay but reached out to her and she went above and beyond to help. I would highly recommend this condo for your stay. You'll be glad you came!! Thanks Crystal for an awesome 5 day stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

DONNA W.

21 Jun, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Easy beach access

Let me start by saying my negative review has nothing to do with the property owner, Crystal is very personable and accommodating. Location is great if you are looking for easy access to restaurants, shopping and water activities, not a good location if you prefer not to be on a crowded beach as property is next to a public beach access. When I search for property I always put in beach front and view, this property is a side unit and does not have a beach view, unless you stand in the corner of the balcony, this was very disappointing to me, my family and I only get one vacation a year, I like to be able to sit in the living room and look at the ocean, I should have ask more questions. so that's a lesson learned. The last day of vacation we couldn't use the the pool because about 12 couples checked in, they were drinking, loud and took over the shallow end of the pool, where the kids swim, again this is out of the property owners control.. Condo is in need of a deep cleaning and new living room furniture. On a more positive note, being on the 1st floor was great. easy beach and pool access. Crystal has everything you need to enjoy the beach. chairs, cooler, toys and beach towels. Kitchen is stocked with everything you will need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Talyna D.

12 Apr, 2018

Scammed! Offended! Blindsided! Frustrated! Stressed! Endangered! Unsafe! 0 Star review!

Those were a few of our feelings after spending 14 days at Sandy Shores in Madeira Beach, Florida. On 2/22/18, 15 days before we were scheduled to check in, 185 days after we booked, we received this email from the condo owner Crystal: "To maintain the beauty of Sandy Shores, this week 2/19/18 we have started construction repairs on the outside of the building M-F starting at 8:30am. We will also be working on the condo balconies, at some time during this construction, at which time the balcony will be closed. Completion date is app 8/18. The pool will remain open and then there is always the beach." Crystal then went on to say to contact her if we had any problems. Here are a few important things Crystal didn't add: The "outside of the building" was actually the parking garage at ground level sitting DIRECTLY BELOW every condo unit in the building! Most of the garage was designated for hard hats! The elevator, stair wells, pool, & the beach, were accessed only through the garage! (They had temporary walk paths "netted off" while hard hat workers jack hammered concrete from the ceiling overhead. As if, the nets made us feel safe!) THE NOISE! The noise was incessant, it was loud & continual for 8 hours a day M-F! Crystal's unit is on the first floor. Much of the jack hammering was below our feet and it started every morning at 8:15 AM sharp. The NOISE level increased each day. By the end of week 2 the NOISE measured decibel levels of 111 on a decibel meter we placed inside the condo. A referenced decibel comparison chart said a prolonged 80 -90 level can damage you. Bottom line: Ownership should not be leasing these properties during major construction. It's unacceptable & pure greed to do so! You could not escape the noise anywhere in the complex. The pool area was worse than the condo. We should have been given proper notice of the scope of work, far enough in advance to make other arrangements if we chose. We should have been offered a substantially discounted price, or a total refund far in advance of the trip. When we complained to the office, we were told to talk to Crystal. When we complained to Crystal we got no satisfaction. She repeatedly said we were told as soon as she knew. That is false! The office told us construction started in December! We spent a considerable sum for the 2 weeks. Crystals best offer was a $190 refund. A small pittance of the total cost. We turned it down on principle! Very disappointed! WORSE VACATION EVER!!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

scott h.

9 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Good

Great location! We loved our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

9 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent will definitely be back!

Perfect location, anything you can possibly need was available. Very clean and quick to respond. Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

4 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandy Shores

Very nice place, clean, right on the beach. Pool was excellent. Across the street from John's pass boardwalk. Plenty of shopping and resteraunts

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda E.

22 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Our stay here was fantastic. Right on the beach, close to St.Johns Pass and other shopping centers. Crystal, the owner was the sweetest person to talk to. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

3 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay right in the beach

Only problem we ran into was getting quarters to do laundry. Stores weren’t making change due to a change shortage- bring some quarters with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MEREDITH M.

12 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The condo was perfect for me and my kids. Right on the beach. Perfect location for shopping, fishing, swimming. All around great location. Condo owner was very hospitable and accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karie F.

27 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

Everything about this place was perfect! Location- across the street from John's Pass, pool right there & beach on the other side! The condo was perfect & Chrystal has everything there you'd want or need- beach towels, chairs, umbrella, toys, boogie boards, cooler! She worked with us when our flights got changed & was so easy to communicate with! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bsrb H.

13 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We stayed for the first time at this condo. The condo was very nice, clean, filled with everything you need. The location is literally across from John's Pass, which makes it a prime local, the pool is fantastic, the beach is wonderful, and I loved everything about this place. I will definitely be rebooking here next time we stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Crystal McGowan

Didn't start renting my property until 2011. I live 35 miles away on intracoastal property for our boat. Just looking for someone to enjoy & preserve my beach condo getaway as much as I do! It is so heavenly here. I stay here whenever I get the opportunity.

Why they chose this property

LOCATION!!!! You are on the beach and directly across the street from John's Pass that offers everything you could want or need. Fishing, Boating, Shopping, Restaurants, bars, dancing, Jet skiing, Parasailing, music, gambling boat, site seeing cruises....... You can also catch the Beach/city bus right in front of the building takes you all along the beaches, to Downtown St Pete and the mall.

Gulf breezes massage the soul. Fire-tinged sunsets create lifelong memories. Welcome to Madeira Beach, where some say the term “paradise” was created. From historic John’s Pass Village where fantastic shopping, dining, and nightlife await, to our pristine 2-mile long stretch of sand, Madeira Beach is the perfect escape from, well, everything!

What makes this property unique

Paradise on the gulf, enjoying the pool/ barbeque area that faces and is on the beach/gulf. My condo is totally furnished so you don't have to lug as much in your car or on the plane. Past guests have said it is home away from home but on the beach.