Waves 18 | Charming Condo, Community Pool!
3.9
Good(51 Reviews)Apartment in Saint Pete Beach, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
**Please note that, due to the recent hurricanes in Southwest Florida, the pool and spa are currently unavailable. However, this unit remains fully functional with power and water. We appreciate your understanding.
In need of some well-deserved downtime in sunny Florida? Look no further than Waves 18! Located in St. Pete Beach, this charming two-bedroom condo accommodates up to six guests and has everything your family needs for a memorable getaway. Plus, it’s just a short stroll from the world-renowned St. Pete Beach!
Step inside Waves 18 and start your vacation in style! Want to catch up on your favorite shows between maritime adventures? The spacious living area features a large smart TV with a soundbar, Bluetooth capabilities, and a DVD player, plus free Wi-Fi. For nights in, enjoy the fully equipped kitchen and cozy dining area.
With two roomy bedrooms and a sofa sleeper in the living room, Waves 18 comfortably accommodates families of four to six. The primary bedroom boasts a king-size bed, dual nightstands with reading lamps, and a ceiling fan, while the second bedroom has twin-size beds—perfect for the kids. You'll also have access to the convenient sofa sleeper in the living room. A washer and dryer make it easy to keep your luggage light for souvenirs and dry your swimsuits, while the AC offers welcome relief from the Florida sun!
St. Pete Beach features soft, white sands that gently slope into stunning blue waters, perfect for walking, lounging, or swimming. Named the best beach in the US in 2021, it boasts an average of 361 sunny days a year, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico. Nearby, the iconic pink Don CeSar Hotel adds charm to the shoreline. Explore shops and galleries in Pass-A-Grille, visit the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, or take a boat to Shell Key, a haven for seabirds and turtles. Plus, with attractions in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater nearby, and Orlando a bit further, there's plenty to do. Prefer a relaxing day? Enjoy the heated pool and patio grill on site!
Whether you’re ready to soak up the sun on some of America’s best beaches or explore the beauty of St. Pete Beach, you’re in for a fantastic time! Book your stay at Waves 18 today with Distinctive Beach Rentals!
In need of some well-deserved downtime in sunny Florida? Look no further than Waves 18! Located in St. Pete Beach, this charming two-bedroom condo accommodates up to six guests and has everything your family needs for a memorable getaway. Plus, it’s just a short stroll from the world-renowned St. Pete Beach!
Step inside Waves 18 and start your vacation in style! Want to catch up on your favorite shows between maritime adventures? The spacious living area features a large smart TV with a soundbar, Bluetooth capabilities, and a DVD player, plus free Wi-Fi. For nights in, enjoy the fully equipped kitchen and cozy dining area.
With two roomy bedrooms and a sofa sleeper in the living room, Waves 18 comfortably accommodates families of four to six. The primary bedroom boasts a king-size bed, dual nightstands with reading lamps, and a ceiling fan, while the second bedroom has twin-size beds—perfect for the kids. You'll also have access to the convenient sofa sleeper in the living room. A washer and dryer make it easy to keep your luggage light for souvenirs and dry your swimsuits, while the AC offers welcome relief from the Florida sun!
St. Pete Beach features soft, white sands that gently slope into stunning blue waters, perfect for walking, lounging, or swimming. Named the best beach in the US in 2021, it boasts an average of 361 sunny days a year, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico. Nearby, the iconic pink Don CeSar Hotel adds charm to the shoreline. Explore shops and galleries in Pass-A-Grille, visit the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, or take a boat to Shell Key, a haven for seabirds and turtles. Plus, with attractions in St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater nearby, and Orlando a bit further, there's plenty to do. Prefer a relaxing day? Enjoy the heated pool and patio grill on site!
Whether you’re ready to soak up the sun on some of America’s best beaches or explore the beauty of St. Pete Beach, you’re in for a fantastic time! Book your stay at Waves 18 today with Distinctive Beach Rentals!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Saint Pete Beach, FL
Reviews
3.9
Good(51 Reviews)3.9
Great location , quiet and short walk to the beach. Lots of restaurants close by
3.9
Condo short of amenities like kitchen supplies-utensils dishes etc. Carpet in larger bedroom was very dirty. Compared to other units in the complex, we felt this came out a bit short. Having said all that we enjoyed our stay. For the price we expected more.
3.9
Condo short of amenities like kitchen supplies-utensils dishes etc. Carpet in larger bedroom was very dirty. Compared to other units in the complex, we felt this came out a bit short. Having said all that we enjoyed our stay. For the price we expected more.
3.9
Overall satisfaction
Condo short of amenities like kitchen supplies-utensils dishes etc. Carpet in larger bedroom was very dirty. Compared to other units in the complex, we felt this came out a bit short. Having said all that we enjoyed our stay. For the price we expected more.
3.9
It was overall a good experience. Location was great. Communication with owner was great. The cleanliness of the condo was not the greatest and the property throughout the condo wasn't the best. However, i was satisfied with our stay.
3.9
Review
It was overall a good experience. Location was great. Communication with owner was great. The cleanliness of the condo was not the greatest and the property throughout the condo wasn't the best. However, i was satisfied with our stay.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good location would like to try another condo maybe next year!!
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the location: so close to the beach and wonderful shopping and restaurants. Loved the complex: small, private, beautiful pool area. Really liked our unit: spacious, well equipped and nicely decorated. And the people there were great: many seasoned visitors, all very friendly and helpful. Waterfront Rentals personnel were also helpful and very prompt in addressing concerns. ( WiFi hook-up, dead phone, air conditioning, broken chair)We would love to return.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
we enjoyed our stay, the kitchen was well supplied and the place was well maintened. The shower curtain, and extra blankets were not clean, but overall the place was clean. I would stay here again.
3.9
Great Getaway!
Great place to getaway! Location is walking/biking distance to everything. Pool is heated so great for night swims and other residents were friendly and great to hang out with. Nice mix of older and younger people. Overall a nice place at the beach.
3.9
Nice place for a week's stay
The room was very clean and tidy upon arrival. Great location near the beach a short walk away. The kitchen was adequate for our family of 5 for the week. If you want to use the grill, you'll have to buy your own briquettes. I'd say the grill would barely classify as one, but we were able to cook a few meals on it in the common space. Also since the room entrance faces the courtyard, it's often dark in the family room and kitchen unless the lights are on. That was kind of a bummer, but we just spent more time outisde. The kids loved the pool which was real nice and warm and nicely appointed with chairs and lounge chairs.
3.9
Review
I didn't realize there was no elevator. I would have looked for something on the first floor as I am on oxygen. The location was perfect and the neighbors were nice. The living room furniture needs to be replaced
3.9
I don’t like to leave bad reviews but I do need to mention a few things that a picture can not capture , this accommodation had a nasty smell I think from the dirty carpets in the bedrooms, We went to sleep with the smell and woke up to the smell I just made sure nobody left clothes or towels on the floor and I wore my flip flops the whole time . The shower handle for turning on the water was brown! The apartment could do with an overall renovation but it was fully functional and well equipped including beach chairs which was an added bonus, no beach towels though. Also no welcome packet to let us know where trash goes or how to work tv dvd etc which some people may need! We had no idea where the common area was.
The location is the only reason we booked this place plenty of restaurants shops etc within walking distance. The beach is a couple of blocks away....About 10 minutes to put your feet in the water. We had to call management about the WiFi which we got fixed and it worked very well. It changed again the night before we left which was odd but we had a few different passwords at that stage to work with which was successful! Management also called The next day to see if everything was ok, which I said it was as what can they do about the smell and shower handle that wouldn’t involve us being put out by people trying to fix it!
I am sure other apartments in this building are a lot better than this one. I would not stay here again but would stay in this building because of the location only!
3.9
Great location ...but not a great accommodation
I don’t like to leave bad reviews but I do need to mention a few things that a picture can not capture , this accommodation had a nasty smell I think from the dirty carpets in the bedrooms, We went to sleep with the smell and woke up to the smell I just made sure nobody left clothes or towels on the floor and I wore my flip flops the whole time . The shower handle for turning on the water was brown! The apartment could do with an overall renovation but it was fully functional and well equipped including beach chairs which was an added bonus, no beach towels though. Also no welcome packet to let us know where trash goes or how to work tv dvd etc which some people may need! We had no idea where the common area was.
The location is the only reason we booked this place plenty of restaurants shops etc within walking distance. The beach is a couple of blocks away....About 10 minutes to put your feet in the water. We had to call management about the WiFi which we got fixed and it worked very well. It changed again the night before we left which was odd but we had a few different passwords at that stage to work with which was successful! Management also called The next day to see if everything was ok, which I said it was as what can they do about the smell and shower handle that wouldn’t involve us being put out by people trying to fix it!
I am sure other apartments in this building are a lot better than this one. I would not stay here again but would stay in this building because of the location only!
3.9
Great location, easy to access and had everything we needed.
3.9
This condo was average. It was mostly clean although the bathroom could’ve been cleaner for my liking. The bed and bedding in the master need updated badly. The second bedroom twin beds have been updated. TV in the master didn’t work but we didn’t alert mgmt because we only slept In there anyways. The pool was clean but the surrounding landscaping area needs updated. Once a week a nice couple comes and cleans up but the rest of the week the area goes untouched and we just felt “dirty” by the end of the week. There is an iron but no ironing board. And the coffee maker was disgusting ... needs a replacement badly. Laundry takes coins. Which is quite ridiculous considering the amount of rent for these average condos. There is no patio and no outside seating besides around the pool. The area is decent but a walk to the major resorts/bars. It’s a much quicker walk via the beach than the street. The public beach by the condo wasn’t great. We ended up walking down towards the Sirata and using that beach. Much nicer. Overall, it’s decent. It was ok and served the purpose for the few days we needed a place but I wouldnt be able to vacation here for a week.
3.9
Perfect for us
Great location, easy to access and had everything we needed.
3.9
Average but clean. Needs updated.
This condo was average. It was mostly clean although the bathroom could’ve been cleaner for my liking. The bed and bedding in the master need updated badly. The second bedroom twin beds have been updated. TV in the master didn’t work but we didn’t alert mgmt because we only slept In there anyways. The pool was clean but the surrounding landscaping area needs updated. Once a week a nice couple comes and cleans up but the rest of the week the area goes untouched and we just felt “dirty” by the end of the week. There is an iron but no ironing board. And the coffee maker was disgusting ... needs a replacement badly. Laundry takes coins. Which is quite ridiculous considering the amount of rent for these average condos. There is no patio and no outside seating besides around the pool. The area is decent but a walk to the major resorts/bars. It’s a much quicker walk via the beach than the street. The public beach by the condo wasn’t great. We ended up walking down towards the Sirata and using that beach. Much nicer. Overall, it’s decent. It was ok and served the purpose for the few days we needed a place but I wouldnt be able to vacation here for a week.
3.9
We had a great time and enjoyed this property. It was clean and cozy, the pool was a huge hit with our daughter, and it was a short walk to the beach and some good restaurants. Only hiccup was the Wi-Fi, which was in the process of getting switched over to a new password. I called the office and got the old password, which worked.
3.9
Great week
We had a great time and enjoyed this property. It was clean and cozy, the pool was a huge hit with our daughter, and it was a short walk to the beach and some good restaurants. Only hiccup was the Wi-Fi, which was in the process of getting switched over to a new password. I called the office and got the old password, which worked.
3.9
Location is great 👍🏻 But all the furniture in the apartment needs an update. Also there is no hair dryer so make sure you bring your own. Other than that we had a great time the beaches are gorgeous and the apartment is on a walking distance to everything.
3.9
Great location!!!
Location is great 👍🏻 But all the furniture in the apartment needs an update. Also there is no hair dryer so make sure you bring your own. Other than that we had a great time the beaches are gorgeous and the apartment is on a walking distance to everything.
3.9
Perfect Getaway
Simple, but clean & neat. Quiet location just the right distance from the beach.
3.9
Great clean accommodations
Pool was fantastic, good neighbors, will come again.
3.9
Great stay
Nice place , clean, easy walk to beach, well stocked.
3.9
week with wife and kids
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
good location, not bad for the price, quite pace to stay with family.
3.9
Good location, basic accommodations, horrible management company
When we booked our trip I requested a late check out so that our kids could nap before our flight home and was told in our confirmation email to 'call 24 to 48 hours before our reservation' to confirm our late check out request. When I called 2 days before our scheduled check-in to confirm this, I spoke to Donna who was terribly rude and unaccommodating telling me they had changed management companies and no longer honored late check out requests. Had I known this up-front I would have never booked this location and instead gone with one that honored a flexible check-out request. After being denied our request and yelled at by her we were told we would have to be out of the unit by 10am sharp - no exceptions.
Two days later when we checked in to the unit we found it FILTHY upon our arrival. There were no sheets on the bed, no towels, the floors were filthy and we found undergarments on the floor in the unit's second bedroom. I immediately called the management company and learned that there was a mix-up and the unit had not been cleaned before our arrival. This time I spoke to Christine who was very apologetic and helpful and immediately offered to let us check out late and refund our cleaning fee since we would now be cleaning the unit ourselves. Why was it so easy for our late check out request to be honored now that they had messed up but not before when we requested it with our booking????? Also we were given one trash bag and one roll of toilet paper in the unit and were told it was our responsibility to purchase additional supplies. If we'd known to pack our own toilet paper and other basic supplies we would have stayed elsewhere where providing a reasonable quantity of basic supplies wasn't a problem. I get that this isn't a hotel but ONE roll of toilet paper??
Bottom line, if I were these owners I would highly consider looking for a new management company as I would never consider staying here again based on our experience with them. As far as the condo goes, it is what it is. An inexpensive place to stay on St. Pete Beach. Nothing fancy and could use a little TLC (clean cushions on the couch, etc) but the location was great.
3.9
My 4 grandkids and my 3 kids look forward to this Vaca every year
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excelent family environment , only one incident this year. 5 people in there early 20's were cursing loudly. The only time out of 4 vacations we incurred a problem.
3.9
Repeat Waves Guest
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have stayed her many times different units, always clean and relaxing.
3.9
Great location, beautiful condos, horrible management company.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I'll try to stay as objective as possible but I am truly disappointed with this property management company, Waterfront Vacation Rentals Inc. We were in St. Pete Beach for a friend's wedding and rented two condos at their Waves location. There were minor issues condos that were easily overlooked. The trouble ensued after we checkout, when the Waterfront Vacation Rentals Inc. charged my card an extra $25 per room for an "excessive cleaning fee" for leaving our trash in one area of the kitchen and our dirty bath towels and wash rags on the bathroom floor. We felt this would make it easier for housekeeping to clean those areas. We've always done this in the past and have never had an issue. We feel these charges are unjustified since we paid a $100 cleaning fee per room during booking and Waterfront Vacation Rentals Inc. never stated guest had to take out the trash upon checkout or where to do so. I tried to reconcile with Waterfront Vacation Rentals Inc., but one of their preventatives, Mrs. Donna, was more concerned with arguing than having a conversation. I'm the first person to admit when I am wrong, but I truly feel Waterfront Vacation Rentals Inc. was deceitful in this situation. I've turned the issue over to my credit card company and have come to peace with whatever the upcoming result will be.
3.9
Our stay in Waves #18
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay very much. The unit is a bit dated, and the burners on the stove were very lopsided. It would have been nice to have better lights and seating in the living room, as well.
3.9
Waterfront Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The complex is well maintained and the guests are friendly. Management was extremely helpful and dealt with any problems in a timely manner.
3.9
Dark, needs new carpet
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family stayed in this unit and we found it to be in overall poor shape. The unit is on the second floor and the living room is very dark with no over head light. That room does not get natural sunlight. The room is musty and the rug is dirty and needs to be replaced. The kitchen in basic. There is some tile missing. The good thing is that the appliances worked with the exception of the blender. The bedroom carpets were filthy. There is no amount of vacuuming that can remove the years of wear and tear for those carpets. The pillows were stained. The good thing about the bedrooms is that they were sunny and the beds were good. We had a king size bed. And the guest room had two twins. The bathroom wall was stained. The toilet seat was chipped. The bathroom door was frayed. Also, this unit does not have wireless internet. So all in all the unit was one of the worst we have stayed in as vacation renters. Next time we will stay elsewhere. Let me say one positive - as for the location, it was excellent. It was walk to the beach. Also, the pool was very nice, and warm. It is, however, open past midnight, til 1am I believe. This was noisy. Also, smoking seems to be allowed on the balcony and pool area which is annoying.
3.9
Perfect place to stay on vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice place to stay walking distance to the beach . And I liked the security of the place.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Waves location is excellent with a short walk to the beach and restaurants and entertainment close by. Easy drive to main shopping centres. Furniture in living room and kitchen is very dated. The kitchen chairs were wobbly and I glued them myself. The rocking chair seat was shredded and we had to repair it with plastic bags. Living room rug looked dirty but was also a bad match and we ended up rolling it up and leaving it behind the couch. Bed rooms were better and the beds were good. Towels need replaced. Only contact with management company was initiated by me. I told them about the chairs and they offered to send a repair man but that would not have been convenient for me. Also had to buy light bulbs, no big deal, but there was no spares. A little TLC would make this condo a lot better.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice; would have liked more towels; otherwise, very mice accomodations; would stay again
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The AC was broken on our arrival. It took about 3-4 calls to the property manager to get a repairman out to get it resolved. Other than that, the stay was okay.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Waves complex is quite nice. Great location in relation to the beach, grocery stores and restaurants. Unit 18 could stand to be renovated like some of the other units. It was clean but the kitchen was poorly equiped. All in all, it was a great deal for the price.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We left a note on the table for a few minor maintenance situations (FYIs) that probably would go un-noticed by the cleaning people. Given that there was no WI-FI, it might be helpful that the nice info loose leaf booklet would indicate where in the area one could go with their laptop to get on the internet (coffee shop etc). "We left saying--let's keep the contact info for another visit". Thank you for all your assistance in making our visit a good one.
3.9
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were extremely unhappy at the Waves this year. The condition of the property, and of the condo have been gradually declining, but this year was the worst ever. It all seemed poorly maintained. Carpets need cleaning, and the state of our condo, not up to our standards.We will not re-visit the Waves again, even though we've been there for three years, and we will certainly never deal with Waterfront Realty in the future. We were so disappointed in both.
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 $372 per night. This rental is $203 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waves 18 | Charming Condo, Community Pool!. 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 Waves 18 | Charming Condo, Community Pool!. Enjoy the water!
Is Waves 18 | Charming Condo, Community Pool! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waves 18 | Charming Condo, Community Pool!?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and dishwasher.
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