Large 3 BR/ 2 BA tile throughout condo in community with private beach, two pools and beachfront hot tub, lit tennis courts and access to walking and biking trails. Stroll through your enclosed lanai to a shady courtyard and a short walk to a private beach on Boca Ciega Bay with direct Gulf access. 30-day minimum rental required, discount possible for three-month tenancy. Great to use as a retreat, for temporary re-location, or relaxing vacation. Next to Clam Bayou nature preserve and close to major beaches, Bermuda Bay is St. Pete's hidden gem. This spacious ground floor condo has high speed internet and a split master floor plan. The master bedroom features a king size bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The 2nd bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a walk-in closet and adjacent Jack and Jill bathroom with linen closet. The bright galley kitchen and is well-equipped with a dishwasher, oven and fridge, leading into the dining room with a full table and china cabinet. The living room features a flat screen cable TV, DVD player, and sliding glass door out to the lanai. Stroll with a cool drink at night down to the private beach to wriggle your toes in the sand, sit by the pool, or find a tiki hut under which to sit and enjoy the kaleidoscopic sunset dipping into Boca Ciega Bay. Boats, birds, and dolphin and manatees may be spotted at any time. Other birds easily spied include egrets, herons, spoonbills, pelicans and cormorants. The condo is close to both of Bermuda Bay's two pools. The "family pool" is great for swimming or chilling after a game of tennis, racquetball or pickle ball on adjacent courts. The front bay pool which overlooks the beach along with the spa & small putting green offers more of a lively social scene. Both pools are heated in the winter. The best gulf beaches are also a short drive away. Beach chairs, umbrellas, noodles, and towels are provided! Convenient to theme parks in Tampa & Orlando. We invite you to find the secret to the Florida holiday that many of our guests return for, year after year! The unit has a washer and dryer or, for bigger loads, washers and dryers take reloadable, pre-paid cards at the two free standing laundry rooms. A quick rundown of nearby attractions: Farmers and Craft Markets in Gulfport (5 min away), St Pete Beach (10 min) downtown (15 min). Golf, Baseball, Football, Hockey, and Grand Prix racing are some of the major sports in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area. There is a small practice putting green on the condo property and we have a few clubs in the condo closet for your use. Public golf courses nearby are Twin Brooks at 3 minutes away, Treasure Bay is 15 minutes away, Mangrove bay is 25 minutes away. Beaches nearby: St Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Fort Desoto, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach Tropicana Field for the Rays Baseball games from April - October, 10 minutes away Spring training in the area for the Phillies, New York, Blue Jays, Pirates Tampa Bay Buccaneers football at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, about 35-40 minutes away Tampa Bay Lightning hockey at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, about 35-40 minutes away Grand Prix racing in downtown St. Petersburg annually in March or April There is an abundance of water sports in the area: boating, kayaking, paddle boards, windsurfing, jet skis, fishing, snorkeling, scuba. Museums in St. Petersburg area include the Museum of Fine Arts, Chihuly, Salvador Dali, Children's Hands-on Museum, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI, Tampa), Holocaust Museum, Ringling Museum of Art (in Sarasota), Leepa-Rattner Art Museum John’s Pass Village: shops, bars, restaurants, boat rides Heritage VIllage in Largo (nw of St Petersburg) has historic homes from the founders of the area. Pass-a-Grille Beach has a historic home turned into a museum on 8th Ave. Shops and cafes line 5th Ave along with restaurants and ice cream shops at this quaint gulf beach destination. Be sure to take in a sunset at The Paradise Grill or at The Hurricane restaurant. Sunken Gardens, at 4th Street N and 21 Ave N, St. Petersburg Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Aquariums: St. Petersburg Aquarium downtown. Clearwater Marine Center: dolphin and turtle rescue, displays, touch tanks. See the dolphins Winter and Hope, now starring in their own life-story movie recently filmed on-site. Florida Aquarium in Tampa, displays of world-wide species, activities, touch tanks, water play (kids, bring your bathing suit). Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, manatee habitat and display, sting-ray feeding & touch tank. Tarpon Springs, in Greek-themed tourist area with shell and sponge shops, boat tours, restaurants. Tarpon Turtle Restaurant on the shore of Lake Tarpon is a unique experience. Sea World in Orlando: feed dolphins, touch tanks, displays of world-wide species, rides, shows. Discovery Cove in Orlando, swim with sea-life and interact with a dolphin (by appointment) Universal Studios, Disney, Epcot, MGM, Animal Kingdom, in Orlando (90 minutes away)