Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205
Apartment in Saint Pete Beach, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this apartment rental
ACT Vacation Rentals presents: Friendly Native #205
A unique third floor 2 bedroom condo with a private sundeck to lay out, enjoy the day and relax watching the sunset. (3rd floor - no elevator)
***Please READ****: this condo is a bit dated. Window treatment & all furnishings are older, we like to ensure guests know this before booking. Please see the pictures. This unit has a rare, private roof top balcony - it is the best feature!! We have many units in the same building that are fresh and updated, but this is not one of them. The price reflects this. It's a good deal for an older unit. If you want modern & updated, we can give you other units in the building to check out for a little more money. If you are okay with 'retro beachy cottage style, no frills, staying at grandma's old beach condo that's a bit out dated' then this place will work fine. No frills people that like camping are a fan of this unit. It definitely does the job for a family beach vacation on a budget.
Retro beachy vibe condo with cable TV and Wi-fi included. Great views, location and large private sundeck. A queen bed in one bedroom, 2 twin beds in the second bedroom and a pull out sofa in the living room. Magnificent Gulf of Mexico views from the living room and private sundeck. All linens & towels are included. The kitchen has dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. The private deck has plenty of room to watch the activities at the pool and the beach.
Come enjoy your St Pete Beach get-away! Literally just cross the street and you are on majestic St Pete Beach enjoying the sand between your toes!
A poolside & beachside condo with gulf views - sunsets are included
The kitchen has pots, pans and all kitchens essentials to enjoy your vacation. This property offers a heated pool with plenty of seating for guests. You can chat it up with neighbors or relax and keep to yourself and read a book.
Distance from Beach:
Please see picture with Friendly Native Condos circled to gauge distance.
Beach is located across the few parking spaces from Condo and over the dunes (boardwalk): 125 feet +/- to the beach 300 +/- feet to the water.
Buildings 100-400 are around the pool, buildings 500-800 are around the shuffleboard Court. This is building 200.
Central heat and air.
Easy check ins
Wi-fi, cable included
Linens & towels are included.
There is a community charcoal/BBQ area on site as well as bike racks.
A close walk to many beach restaurants and bars.
Shopping is close by.
Many guests do not bring a car, however 1 parking permit is included if needed!
Sorry, no pets allowed per HOA. Strongly enforced.
Coffee machine, blender, toaster & iron included in unit.
3rd floor walk up, no elevator in the building.
Walk to great restaurants, beach bars, shops, or enjoy the sunsets on the beach or your private balcony.
Beach Towels are available to rent @ $5 each from ACT Vacation Rentals.
Beach Cabanas, chairs and umbrellas are available for rent directly in front of condos, on the beach. There are also plenty of surf stores within walking distance.
See you at the beach!
Friendly Native Unit #205
location: 6700 Beach Plaza, St Petersburg FL 33706
A unique third floor 2 bedroom condo with a private sundeck to lay out, enjoy the day and relax watching the sunset. (3rd floor - no elevator)
***Please READ****: this condo is a bit dated. Window treatment & all furnishings are older, we like to ensure guests know this before booking. Please see the pictures. This unit has a rare, private roof top balcony - it is the best feature!! We have many units in the same building that are fresh and updated, but this is not one of them. The price reflects this. It's a good deal for an older unit. If you want modern & updated, we can give you other units in the building to check out for a little more money. If you are okay with 'retro beachy cottage style, no frills, staying at grandma's old beach condo that's a bit out dated' then this place will work fine. No frills people that like camping are a fan of this unit. It definitely does the job for a family beach vacation on a budget.
Retro beachy vibe condo with cable TV and Wi-fi included. Great views, location and large private sundeck. A queen bed in one bedroom, 2 twin beds in the second bedroom and a pull out sofa in the living room. Magnificent Gulf of Mexico views from the living room and private sundeck. All linens & towels are included. The kitchen has dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. The private deck has plenty of room to watch the activities at the pool and the beach.
Come enjoy your St Pete Beach get-away! Literally just cross the street and you are on majestic St Pete Beach enjoying the sand between your toes!
A poolside & beachside condo with gulf views - sunsets are included
The kitchen has pots, pans and all kitchens essentials to enjoy your vacation. This property offers a heated pool with plenty of seating for guests. You can chat it up with neighbors or relax and keep to yourself and read a book.
Distance from Beach:
Please see picture with Friendly Native Condos circled to gauge distance.
Beach is located across the few parking spaces from Condo and over the dunes (boardwalk): 125 feet +/- to the beach 300 +/- feet to the water.
Buildings 100-400 are around the pool, buildings 500-800 are around the shuffleboard Court. This is building 200.
Central heat and air.
Easy check ins
Wi-fi, cable included
Linens & towels are included.
There is a community charcoal/BBQ area on site as well as bike racks.
A close walk to many beach restaurants and bars.
Shopping is close by.
Many guests do not bring a car, however 1 parking permit is included if needed!
Sorry, no pets allowed per HOA. Strongly enforced.
Coffee machine, blender, toaster & iron included in unit.
3rd floor walk up, no elevator in the building.
Walk to great restaurants, beach bars, shops, or enjoy the sunsets on the beach or your private balcony.
Beach Towels are available to rent @ $5 each from ACT Vacation Rentals.
Beach Cabanas, chairs and umbrellas are available for rent directly in front of condos, on the beach. There are also plenty of surf stores within walking distance.
See you at the beach!
Friendly Native Unit #205
location: 6700 Beach Plaza, St Petersburg FL 33706
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Saint Pete Beach, FL
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Reviews
4.0
I've stayed in the same building before so I expected some age, but this unit looks like it hadn't been upgraded in 40 years. All the furniture was old and worn, several lights didn't work, there were only one or two 3 wire outlets in the unit, and other 2 wire outlets had old-style wood covers that didn't allow plugging in a phone charger. The AC was set to 70 and couldn't be turned lower and the bedroom was always about 5 degrees warmer. It took almost 12 hours before the living room got to 70 (it was a hot day) and I ended up sleeping on the couch because it was too hot in the bedroom. The private balcony is built on the rooftop of the other building, the deck is rotting and the railings are flimsy. I go on these trips to relax and telework during the day and enjoy the evenings. This unit was so old and uncomfortable, I couldn't work. I left 3 days early. If you're looking for a crash pad for college kids, this might work... It reminds me of places I'd stay with fraternity brothers in the 80s.
2.0
Do not rent this place. It is a 3rd floor walk up and there has not been any maintenance on the unit ever. There was a very strong mold smell and the place is filthy. VRBO was great at helping us communicate with the host and, we did not stay at this property after seeing the condition. Public beach access is right there and parking was great.
10.0
It is just as described. It is outdated, but clean. It is a great building and location!
4.0
The couch was filthy and felt like years of sunscreen and who knows what else was sticky. Didn’t want my kids sitting directly on it. The carpet must have never been washed as it made our feet black. There was a lack of the normal (to us) cleaning tools. They expect your dishes washed before you leave but leave you no dish soap and a used sponge. There’s a broom but no dust pan? Mice traps under the sink. The rails on the deck were totally unsafe and there were multiple broken chairs on the patio which made us spend 0 time out there. On top of this, they prewarn you that there is no security- meaning pretty much anyone who wanted to was welcome into the “private pool”. Would never revisit and we felt lied to by the representation of the place online.
8.0
As advertised. Comfy place close to beach. Nice little snack stand in the parking lot just a tiny walk from condo. Breakfast burgers and adult beverages. Nice place
8.0
Good stay at a location that is walking distance from the beach. Accommodated all of us that needed to go to a conference.
10.0
Great!
8.0
We enjoyed our stay in St Pete , location was perfect. So close to beach. The pool was very nice , the kids had a great time!
6.0
Wish the pillows weren’t flat. Bring slippers, floored carpeting is damp and stinky. Great location and clean pool.
10.0
The condo was just as shown online. It was quaint clean and in an excellent location. Roger was the rental manager I worked with and he was very accessible and easy to work with. I highly recommend this place. Again, the condo is as advertised. Very dated. But it’s clean and there is a lot of room inside which worked great for myself, my 21 yr old daughter and my best friend. Very pleased with our stay. The pool area is very nice also! (No bathroom at pool area And no elevators in the buildings here FYI) second time for me at this condo complex and yes I would stay again.
10.0
The location was great, right by the beach with restaurants nearby. Communication with the host was good, and check-in was easy. The apartment itself is very dated, and while it had everything we needed there was one annoyance: most of the electrical plugs only have the two prongs with no ground socket. That meant that we had to hunt around the apartment to find the few outlets with a ground pin in order to plug in a number of our electronics, such as laptop chargers.
8.0
Great location lots of restaurants close by and close to the beach
10.0
Property was perfectly positioned for us between Jimmy B's and Toasted Monkey, where our friends where performing. Property was exactly as advertised and just what we needed.
10.0
Beautifu! We had a great time!! The unit is dated but charming and wonderful!
8.0
just what we where looking for
2.0
What looked like black mold was around the vents near the ceiling. The vent in the hallway was thick with dust. The furniture was dated but that wouldn’t have been an issue if it had been cleaned since it was bought. The walls and light fixtures need cleaning. We d
10.0
Relaxing comfortable peaceful fun safe and beautiful and affordable
Has everything but laundry but I didn’t miss doing it lol
Will come back
10.0
Great location, close to the beach and the property owner was easy to work with!
10.0
The ad was very clear about what to expect, and we found the condo to be just that. It suited our needs for our travel and the management was easy to work with.
6.0
This unit definitely needs upgrades, but that is how it's advertised. It's for sure over priced, but it depends on how much you value the location. I didn't expect to have to clean the unit to stay comfortably for the price we paid, and the deck with the view was not worth the $$ when the beach was only a 5 min walk. We barely used the deck. The pool is saltwater, that was awesome, but we talked to alot of people by the pool, and there are many other much nicer units in the building for same or less rent. Do your research.
10.0
My cousin and I stayed with our 16 and 17 yr old boys. It was awesome. So much in walking distance for all of us to enjoy-food, beach, pool, stores and even scooters to rent. Being on a budget we did bring a few travel size essentials in our checked bag to avoid the grocery store (and not knowing what was there) and we are glad we did! Dish soap, trash bags, TP, coffee, filters, Kleenex, wipes, baggies. There is a convenience store a little over a block away and grocery store 1.5 mile away. We did pack our own beach towel as they are not provided and may not have been available to rent from ACT when we were there. The bbq is charcoal not gas so you would need to buy lighter and charcoal. Everything was clean and as described - yes it needs updating as stated in the description but we loved it as is!
8.0
We have been to Friendly Native many times. We understand that each condo has different owners and updated based on owners. I was somewhat surprised by the dated decor and furniture but the condo was clean overall (some stains on carpet and furniture) but overall it "did the trick" for us and we had a nice stay. When talking to Property Manager, he did say there was a "disclaimer" when reserving (which I did not see) and that the price was reduced due to need for updating. I would rent again as long as it was priced accordingly.
8.0
This property needs some minor repairs and a few upgrades; lighting is not good; toilet needs attention; dishes should be replaced; bathroom sink is bad and electrical outlets need updating. Very good location-lots of food options snd very nice beach area.
10.0
I would highly recommend this property! The first condo that we rented from this owner was unfortunately damaged. He emailed me right away and upgraded us to this one. The place is very clean and very cute and comfy. He was very responsive (even when I called at 11 pm for assistance). We will definitely rent from this owner again!!
10.0
We truly had the best stay at the friendly native! The room is right across the street from the beach and was the perfect distance for little ones. Our daughter still takes naps and the large deck was perfect for the adults to hang out on while she napped. There was also a closet full of a beach things for us to use. The beach chairs, beach umbrella, roller beach bag, and more! The property was exactly as listed. I truly did feel like I was at my grandmas beach cottage, but we felt like we couldn’t have asked for a better place. We definitely will use this location for future vacation stays.
10.0
The Friendly Native room 205 may have been outdated but the balcony view was wonderful . Upon arrival cleanliness was great. They could have provided more towels upon arrival especially for 4 adults and 2 children . The pullout couch bed was terrible to sleep on . The place was so convenient to pool, beach, and restaurants. Too bad laundry facilities were not closer. We will be coming back next year and renting same place.
6.0
Good for a short stay
The manager was easily accessible and I appreciate that. The location is amazing, the area is amazing, the complex is amazing! However- I will say the cleanliness of this property needs to be addressed specifically in the kitchen. There we lots of dead roaches in the cabinets of the kitchen as well as some very dirty and old dishes. The inside drawers of the kitchen were absolutely horrendous- clumps of hair and dirt. We didn’t step foot in the kitchen except for getting beverages out of the fridge.
The living room furniture really needs to be updated as it feels old and musty. I am also worried about the air quality as the vents are completely caked with dust.
We didn’t spend much time in the unit so I looked past a lot of this but if you’re planning to stay for awhile I’d suggest double checking some of these areas.
If you are just planning to sleep here- you’ll be fine. But I would never recommend eating or preparing food there.
10.0
Great
Walking distance to beach and many restaurants, which was wonderful. The location cannot be beat. Everything was clean and perfect for a no frills trip.
10.0
Great value!
We came for a mom getaway, but this place would have also been perfect for a family! Great location, a 2 min walk to an amazing beach, all you need for relaxation after an active day.
8.0
Everything was as expected. The Condo was very clean and accommodating , but needs to be updated.
Our experience was good, just felt like we were at grandmas house as it is dated from that time period. My wife and I, are not young , so it fit our needs.
10.0
A long weekend vacation
The property manager was amazing!! He was super nice and made sure everything was good for us.
10.0
Excellent location!
Ideal for a family on a budget! Short walk to the pool and beach. Loved the view from the living room and the patio deck. Everything was exactly what we needed. Clean, small complex.
10.0
Location, location , location.
You can’t get closer to the beach than this !
Just FYI there are a lot of things included in this property that where not listed . There is a closet that has beach chairs ,a soft rolling cooler and many other beach needs . There is also items like wine openers, and basic kitchen items . There was a lot of basic bathroom items as well .
This place is a very nice quiet family stay ( I didn’t stay during a holiday ). The whole building was very respectful ie no loud party’s or blasting music . This is the best unit in The facility. It has the largest deck overlooking the pool .
10.0
Perfect location
As described definitely needs updating. However, everything was in working order and it is a perfect location for a beach vacation. Ideal view, loved the private sun deck and walking distance to a wide range of restaurants. Had an awesome stay and would definitely return.
10.0
Best Family Vacation Ever
Great property - location to beach and having the outside deck was perfect for us.
10.0
Great for friends or family
This condo is dated as the very accurate post says. But it's excellently located, had everything we needed, and an awesome view. The beach is just steps away. The private balcony is great for relaxing.
8.0
Relaxing getaway
There may be some minor maintenance to be performed but the property was described appropriately in the listing. We enjoyed waking up and watching the gulf while drinking coffee on the private deck. The deck and view of the water was important to us.
6.0
Remodel amd repairs needed
Desperate needs remodeled but that was disclosed in the description.
6.0
Great location, but place needs work.
The place is in a great location and the pool area is just as good.
But, condo we stayed in is very dated and needs work. The shower had no water pressure and the carpet was stained. The outdoor deck is very worn and needs work. Overall - we enjoyed are stay, but would never stay in this unit again.
10.0
Loved it!
Condo was laid out great, had everything we needed for the week. Loved that it was right across from the beach, and the roof porch with a great view of the beach. The heated pool was really nice and clean. Enjoyed sitting in the pool area.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Saint Pete Beach?
The average price for a rental in Saint Pete Beach is $458 per night. This rental is $160 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205. Enjoy the water!
Is Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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