Entire condo

It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir

Complex Avalon build in year 2000 is calling you to come and enjoy true relaxation in a prime location with outstanding amenities.
Once you arrive, the only thing between you and the Gulf of Mexico are beautiful scenaries and water. Getting to and from the beach has never been easier… cross the bridge, down the boardwalk and there you will arrive at one of the most beautiful beaches on the Florida panhandle (the famous turquoise gulf waters and finest white sand you will ever imagine!) where visitors and locals come to visit. And you have it all at your fingertips.

The Complex is only a short ten minute drive to Tampa, while Orlando is within a one hour and half drive, centrally located for everyone's needs.

Whether you prefer quaint beach villages to stroll through with small shops and restaurants or larger shopping venues and modern amenities, it’s all located nearby from this optimal location.

Situated in a quiet, secluded and gated community, Avalon at Clearwater in Florida’s Tampa Bay is located at 3.3. KM to the beach (about a 10-minute drive), an area known as one of the best places to be on the Gulf of Mexico.

This unit located in Building 1240 is Perfect for couples and will make you feel treated while also offering all the convenience and comfort of home living. Everything you need is right here.
The main living area has comfortable seating, a flat screen TV for your viewing enjoyment and the kitchen is fully equipped and ready to go. Whether you are making a full-blown dinner for the family or a quick lunch to take to the beach, everything you need is right there including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave.

The bedroom features a comfortable queen size bed with quality linens. A sofa air bed sleeper with upgraded mattress provides room for two more family members or guests. The condo also includes a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Choose to eat out at amazing nearby restaurants (many in walking distance) or eat in and watch the greens (even a palm tree) right from your balcony.
The property is naturally lush but professionally landscaped giving it a clean look while maintaining a peaceful and relaxed feel.
A private community swimming pool, lawn area and patio with grill complete the courtyard of the property providing even more ways to make your stay fun and flexible.
The atmosphere at the pool is very family friendly and you will feel welcome from the very first day.
As for the Beach: "Clearwater Beach", Named again #1 Beach in the U.S. in 2019 (also 2016 and 2018) because of the quartz-white sand and warm Gulf waters... puts you right in the middle of outstanding dining options, plus shopping and entertainment selections you’ll rarely find in one place.
You will never get tired of eating at the same places because there are many fine dining and other eating establishments to find. You will also find many quaint shops, art
galleries, and live concerts and festivals along this few miles road.

If you enjoy the outdoors, besides biking, this area has great golfing, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. A short drive will give you many choices of activities to please anyone.

Finally, listen to the birds and enjoy the great outdoors from your private balcony as you enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail.

You will have the vacation of a lifetime and you'll be coming back time and time again!!!

If you need a bigger place, please take a look at our second Unit for rent under: VRBO Listing #7346839 on the first Floor with description: “Hmmm...Peace and Tranquility! Nothing but Relax”(15'from St-Pete Airport and 7' to the beach)

Surveillance Device:
For your own protection, a Wyze Security Camera was installed (August 1st, 2024) above the Outside Entrance Door of the Condo for the purpose of monitoring the front door and hallway.

Property manager

Carmen

Languages

English, French, Romanian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 485 sq ft (45 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem Vacation's Elixir
It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir Clearwater

About the neighborhood

Map
Clearwater, FL

What's nearby

  • Morton Plant Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Church of Scientology - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Coachman Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sand Key Park - 21 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Abe's Place Tap & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Our Place - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir have a pool?

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

Is It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir located?

Situated in Clearwater, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Morton Plant Hospital and Pinellas County Primary Care and Hospitalists. Church of Scientology and Clearwater Country Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

It’s a "Shore" Thing; Hidden Gem, Vacation's Elixir Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay as usual
Been booking this unit for the past couple of years. Is always great and meets my needs! Great location, pool etc. Carmen (owner) is always helpful and relays information very timely. I will continue renting this unit and highly recommend it!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Carmen's Place!
This is our second time renting from Carmen. As was the case before, she was a great host. While we stayed in the same complex , which is called the Avalon, this time we had a smaller unit. It was comfortable, well equipped with cookware, utensils, small appliances, pool chairs and linens. However, as per Carmen’s VRBO listing, there are a few stairs which , at 68, we had no issues with. More importantly, Avalon is a well situated gated complex with easy access to shopping, golf and the beaches. It also has a nice pool and a good gym. We plan on renting again from Carmen in 2025 and have no hesitation in recommending any of her units.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
First time stay
We had a fabulous stay at Avalon. We rented a one bedroom studio suite from Alex and Carmen and it had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and accommodating. Carmen was always very quick to respond to any questions since the initial booking back in September 2023. The location was perfect for us being close to restaurants, Publix grocery store, within walking distance to parts, and less than 10 minutes to Clearwater beach by Uber. We also enjoyed the people we met staying at Avalon along with the heated pool. Thank you Carmen and Alex for being such wonderful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
This was a wonderful unit. There was nothing I needed to go buy to make my stay better. The owner was very responsive and extremely nice. Great location if you’re visiting Saint Petersburg, and Tampa. Beach is like 10 min away. Grocery and department stores very close. Very reasonably priced. Property is well kept. Pool area is very nice also. I really can’t recommend this place enough! 5 stars. The only thing I would warn is if your used to a soft bed this does not have one. It’s a beautiful bed but we are used to a very soft mattress. Everything else was above my expectations. Carmen is very helpful with any info you need.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Clearwater
Condo unit was great as usual!! Camen is a great host and I will be sure to rent again in the future. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
The property was beautiful, and the grounds were immaculate. The pool area was really nice and clean. The location is convenient to restaurants and a grocery store. Only ten minutes to the beach also. The owner of the condo was very kind and responded immediately to any questions we had. Great experience all the way around!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Stay!
My overall experience was absolutely wonderful. Not only was Carmen an amazing host, the condo was perfect and just what my boyfriend and I needed. It’s a one bedroom with one bathroom and a kitchen/living room together. Everything is great and there’s nothing to complain about. There’s surplus of anything you might need. Super clean, super spacious, super nice. Carmen was available 24/7 if I needed to contact, and she reached out just to tell us she hopes everything was great and went well. I appreciate her and this experience x100.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Affordable, great location, Carmen was really great to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway 2023
Owner was readily accessible and easy to work with. Mattress provided a restful night’s sleep. Tub area had been remodeled. The colors in the unit were black, gray and brown and we were hoping for some lighter Florida colors! As elderly people we found the sofa too soft and low. There was sparse lighting in both bedroom and front room.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Avalon Condo
First, I would like to say that Carmen was outstanding in communicating with us during our stay. This is a relatively small condo that needs to be updated. We were in several other condo units that have been updated and this would have made our stay more enjoyable.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Good at Avalon!
Great location and very attentive owner. Wish we could have had time for R&R, but lovely pool and lanai was there for use. Carmen took care of us and was available for anything! Most importantly, being a ray of sunshine for me getting thru some crazy days💕 recommend her hospitality🌺
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Santiago B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely well equipped and clean condo.
I would stay here again in a heart beat. Thank Carmen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!!
Carmen was Awesome to work with! She always respond right away!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot for us!
Me and my s/o stayed here to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. It was well maintained and clean! Great area to stay and not much traffic compared to other areas! Great pool and close to many options for food and a short drive to Clearwater beach! Perfect for a couples retreat! Would definitely stay here again! 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond !
Carmen, the host, was fantastic! She was exceptionally friendly and responsive from day one of booking this property! Definitely recommend staying here! It’s perfect for a couple, or a single family! Very please with our stay! Thanks Carmen !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodation close to everything you need
Beautiful property with everything you can think of has been supplied for your use during your stay. We did not have a hire car as there is no need. $1.10 on the bus gets you everywhere including, Clearwater, Indian rocks beach, tarpon springs, Dundee and Tampa city. Abe's place and the shopping mall across the road are brilliant if you don't want to go too far
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
The whole process from start to finish was perfect. Great communication with host, the place was exactly as stated and we had a great time. Would rent from host again!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., Montoursville PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Quiet and pleasant.
The host was extremely nice. She checked in on us a couple of times to be sure everything was ok. Our first time there for a month. Can’t wait to do it again next year!!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
had a good time
I had a good time staying at the property. I felt comfortable.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two
This condominium was laid out perfectly for two people and our small dog. It was also very well equipped. Proximity to the pool was great! There are lots of places to dine and a grocery nearby. Most of all, the Host was very helpful, friendly and available. We would recommend it. There is so much to see nearby.....
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Pierre P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a few issues, bur was correctement fast
Owners were on site. Nice People
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K., Lindenhurst, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We had a great time here! Everything was beautiful and check in was super easy. The place was spotless and provided everything we needed. This is a great location with only a short drive to anywhere you’re looking to go. Carmen was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mehran A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment. It was easy to get in touch with the owner and the surroundings were very quiet. The kitchen is very well equipped which was a big plus as we like to cook ourselves and there was always a spot at the pool to tan.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
I stayed there for a month and it was just so peaceful and convenient located and I just loved it!
Stayed 75 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Rocio L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location
Property is dated, needs upkeep.. and up-clean. we had to contact the host to bring back cleaners, shower curtain was awful filthy, we couldn't take shower. The entrance to the apartment looks very dirty with webs and dirt... I asked the cleaning lady about it and she said it wasn't her responsibility... the covers for the bed had stains. Place overall needs lots of upkeep and better cleaning crew... the cleaners came back to "clean" floors, change bed covers and air filter. The cleaners also promised to come back and fresh up clean the apparent since we were staying over 2 weeks, I never saw them again!!! I'm sorry Carmen this was an ok experience not worth the money... other than that! this apartment is very convenient and close to the beach. Carmen was very attentive and solve most of our issues.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2021