The unit is spacious and in a good location. The balcony is comfortable and the sunsets are fantastic. The unit is dated and could use some upgrades and a good couch cleaning. For next to nothing, the owners could supply pool towels (as all other rentals do) and stock the kitchen with workable kitchen tools from the dollar store. We had to buy a colander but left it. There isn't enough cutlery, no dish rack or a workable corkscrew (little things that could be remedied inexpensively). It was not nearly as well stocked or maintained as all other VRBO units we've rented. Would stay at this property again but not this unit. Management company is awful. We arrived at the office. 3 hours after check-in time and were told we couldn't get the keys for another 40 min. because the inspector hadn't returned them (3.5 hrs after check-in). This was unacceptable so we were finally given the "master" key told 2nd set would be delivered that evening or the next morning. The next day, I called the office 4 times, left messages and sent 3 e-mails inquiring about the keys. On our 4th day, we finally received an e-mail telling us a message had been left advising us that we could pick up the keys at their office. The phone in the unit didn't have voicemail and we advised in all documentation that we wouldn't have a cell phone and to contact us by e-mail or on the unit phone. (I returned home to Toronto to 2 phone messages regarding the keys...not likely to get those messages.) After all this, management expected us to be inconvenienced and get the keys at their office. Since it was the incompetence of the management company that prevented us from getting both sets of keys at check-in, they should have been delivered. We finally got the 2nd set late on the 4th day after having spent a great amount of our vacation time trying to contact someone. A few days later, the bathroom light bulb burned out. As advised in the contract e-mail, we e-mailed maintenance that we required it to be repaired so we could use the bathroom. I sent 3 e-mails, called 3 times but no replies. Finally, after 3 days, we were told someone would come that day. At check-out no one even asked about our stay. They just don't care. The owners should seriously reconsider using this management company. We've rented through VRBO numerous times and have never had any negative experiences until this rental and company. After this experience, we will never rent any property from Vacation Rental Pros again.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was 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: Weather was fantastic, condo needs new appliances, the fridge quit on us, therefore causing us to loose food that was purchased after we arrived, it was replaced while we were there, the stove needs updated. Not sure we will return to this condo. The company said they were going to reimburse us for the food that was lost, gave them an amount, have not received it. Enjoyed Cody's,

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: Loved the location of the unit as the views are beautiful, very bright and pleasant to see the ocean from your bedroom every day. Loved the privacy on the beach always plenty of space.

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: We really enjoyed our time in Madeira Beach. The view from our condo at the Ocean Sands was terrific, frequent dolphin sightings and beautiful sunsets. Plenty of things to see and do.

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: We could ask for better area to be in. if we had any questions Waterfront was very helpful. can't say the same for the condo we stayed in. their help was very limited. but in all was a great time.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: The condo could use some updating. The stove and the toaster oven were filthy. Matresses need to be changed. No hot water in one of the sinks in master bath. The lounge chair on the balcony is full of mold. We had a some lights go out and could not find the circuit breaker panel for quite some time. Finally found it, it had a big picture covering it. Not a good place for a picture!!! Rugs need to be professionally cleaned.

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: Good location with excellent local eateries Very good condo, kitchen a bit dated but we eat out every night so no problem. Wonderful view of sunsets from the large balcony, great to see the dolphins swimming by all the time

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: Vacation was very relaxing and fun. Unfortunately weather didn't cooperate since it rained 9 out of 14 days..other than that we all had fun. Balcony is best part of condo. Master bedroom is overlooking the ocean and the sounds of waves are priceless and so relaxing. Condo is not updated but it is very comfortable and spacious and well maintained.

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: The location on the beach and on Gulf Boulevard was great. The beach was not crowded and the pool was excellent. The master bedroom bed had a broken frame and the mattress sagged which made sleeping an issue. The condo itself was dated, but we came for the location. Elaine in the Ocean Sands office was very nice and helpful, but the man in the office was unprofessional.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The soft blue motif of the condo was a perfect introduction to our splendid view of the gulf. Although we were on the ninth floor, we felt an immediate connection with the natural beauty and refreshing sounds of the waves. Check-in went very smoothly. We just picked up our keys from the Cat Box and let ourselves into our vacation spaces. We found everything clean, convenient, and inviting. The large living-dining-kitchen-entry made an excellent hub for all of our activities. We drove from our home in Indiana while our life-time friends drove from North Carolina. We enjoyed the space of our separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Although the owner had left her car in our designated parking place, we had no problem with parking both cars in a most convenient place near the front entry. All of the appliances worked well although we did call the staff to replace one heating element on the stove. The right front element had been pulled out of its place and left hanging awkwardly on the stove top. But that was soon corrected. The location was perfect for our purposes. We walked a couple of miles on the beach every morning and sometimes in the evening. After a couple of days in the museums and gardens in St. Petersburg, we ventured out to Sarasota and Apollo Beach. We found great places to eat and always came "home" to comfort and serenity. Favorite restaurants included 4th Street Shrimp Store and Fred Peters Smoked Fish. The Dali Museum was first rate and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens were superb.

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: This condo was perfect for us. We had the space and amenities we needed to relax as a family. Great pool. Great beach. The neighborhood had everything we needed - groceries, restaurants, and shopping. The location was perfect for taking advantage of the the area attractions. Will return!

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was in a perfect location and the views were beautiful. The kitchen is very dated. The appliances were very old and needed to be replaced. The dishwasher did a very poor job and dishes usually came out of dishwasher dirty. One of the burners on the stove is broken. The towels needed to be replaced. Most of them had stains and some were threadbare. The TV in the second bedroom didn't work. All these things you would find in a low rate place and Ocean Sands certainly is not low rate. We did have issues with the hot water, internet and leak in the master bath and they were dealt with very quickly which we appreciated. The building is well maintained and clean. Livingroom is very nice.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: the unit is in a great location. If only the owner would invest in the unit. It needs new applaiances, Really needs a new modern look. Carpet is filthy. Wallpaper is coming off.

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: We recently stayed in Ocean Sands Tower 1 Unit 908. We had a great overall stay however there were a few things needing updates. First the positives, the unit was clean and the building itself was very nice. The living room furnishings and the beds were both very comfortable. The balcony was wonderful and had an amazing view. The pool and hot tub were very clean and inviting. We had an issue with the wireless when we checked in however the realty company quickly resolved and called back to maker sure it was taken care of. They were great to work with. We also liked that there is an assigned parking space for each unit. The dining area furniture was a bit dated and the kitchen appliances were also dated but functional. The dishes/cookware and utensils need an overhaul. We found one pan we would use and mainly used paper plates for eating. We would stay again but probably bring some of our own cookware/utensils.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great experience Condo a little dated but understand plans to update. Great view and easy to get to shopping. Overall great stay definitely recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Great location! Great view! Dated decor. Too many plastic plants! Dust collectors and in the way!