Bright Gulf Coast Escape - 8 Mi to John’s Pass! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 257 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

St. Pete Beach, Florida

Merry Pier
3 min walk
Pass A Grille Beach
1 min walk
St. Petersburg Station
28 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
38 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Kitchen

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Gulf Coast Escape - 8 Mi to John’s Pass!

Pack your bags and prepare for paradise when you book this waterfront vacation rental! This 1-bath ‘Sunshine State’ studio is individually owned, and comes with everything you need to feel at home while you’re exploring the historic charm of Pass-A-Grille. After action-packed days spent deep-sea fishing, dipping your toes in the water of St. Pete Beach, or visiting the iconic Dali museum, retreat back to this colorful abode just in time to ring in the sunset with your favorite travel companion!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Long-Term Renters Welcome | Air Conditioning | Direct Beach Access | Ground-Floor Unit

Whether you’re a snowbird looking to plant temporary roots or a couple in need of a romantic weekend getaway, this ideally located studio in ‘Pass-A-Grille-Condominiums’ is the perfect home base for your next Floridian adventure!

Studio: Queen Bed

INDOOR LIVING: Coastal decor, jetted soaking tub, Smart TV
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ cooking basics, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, full knife set, mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, trash bags/paper towels, breakfast bar w/ barstool seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, keyless entry, linens/towels, step-free access
FAQ: Ground-floor unit, step-free access
PARKING: Parking lot (1 vehicle)
ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 additional properties are available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve additional rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

FUN IN THE SUN: Beach Access (steps away), Pass-a-Grille Beach (0.6 miles), St. Pete Beach Access (2.5 miles), Upham Beach Park (3.9 miles), Sunset Beach Pavilion (6.4 miles), Treasure Island Beach (6.9 miles), Fort De Soto Park (11.2 miles)
FISHING SPOTS: Miss Pass-A-Grille Deep Sea (0.1 miles), Offshore Hustler Fishing Charter (0.1 miles), Maverick Fishing Charters (0.7 miles), Yachtfish Fishing Charters (0.8 miles), St. Pete Beach Charters (4.6 miles), Gulf Fishing Pier (11.2 miles), Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (12.4 miles)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Gulf Beaches Historical Museum (0.2 miles), John’s Pass (8.1 miles), Tyrone Square (8.5 miles), Tropicana Field (10.9 miles), The Dali (11.0 miles), Historic Fort Desoto (11.2 miles), Museum of Fine Arts (11.8 miles)
TAMPA ATTRACTIONS: Raymond James Stadium (30.3 miles), Amalie Arena (32.6 miles), The Florida Aquarium (32.9 miles), ZooTampa at Lowry Park (36.4 miles), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (39.3 miles), Museum of Science & Industry (41.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (21.1 miles), Tampa International Airport (29.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are other vacation rental units on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This is a ground-floor unit so it has no balcony

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. A kitchen and a patio are available in the apartment.

Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio, and TV
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Merry Pier and Gulf Beaches Historical Museum

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge (mini)
Stovetop
Microwave
Ice maker
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Patio

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near the bay

Things to do

Hiking nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 610 sq ft (57 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

New! Bright Gulf Coast Escape 8 Mi to Johns Pass

NEW! Bright Gulf Coast Escape 8 Mi to John’s Pass

NEW! Bright Gulf Coast Escape, 8 Mi to John’s Pass Apartment

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Bright Gulf Coast Escape - 8 Mi to John’s Pass! Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Monica B.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location unit needs some updating.

The unit was perfect for one or two people it was small but mighty. There was a little damage to the property unit that I noticed at check in. The unit was clean. They did not have extra toilet paper or trash bags and with the location of the unit that made it difficult to get more if you don't have a car. I reached out about wifi issues I was having the first day they never replied but I was able to remedy this myself. Overall I would stay again as the location is perfection!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabella K.

14 Jun 2024

Good place

Location is phenomenal and everything around it was very practical for a couple.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen M.

13 May 2024

Excellent Location

This property is directly across the street from the beach. I have stayed in this building for the last 4 years and will continue to do so. The shared balcony is the best place on the beach to enjoy your morning coffee or the evening sunset while socializing with other guests.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little space

This space was perfect for our beach vacation. Room is very small but perfect for our use.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quaint

It was perfect for what we needed it for. Description is very accurate and photos are accurate. Very small, quaint and cute.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jude D.

25 Mar 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and view, the room was not good

The bathroom had an open plug 1 ft from toilet. No door to bathroom. Very low water pressure. Room was not ready when we got there at 3:00. Towels and sheets threadbare. When I stripped the sheets off the bed the day we checked there was blood on the mattress pad. The picture is deceiving.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Larry K.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Actual place was nice, great area. I personally wouldn’t stay again because there is no parking. You park on street and it’s very difficult to find a place. If you are not bringing a car , great place. It’s clean and nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

keith w.

9 Feb 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay somewhere else

Dirty, ridiculous floor plan, no chair. Stay somewhere else.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

22 Jan 2024

Best ever!!!

Great!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather L.

21 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, but the room was disgusting

We absolutely loved the LOCATION of this condo. It was perfect for a child free week away for our 17th anniversary, but the location is the only positive it had going for it. We will most definitely not be booking this specific room again. The room was disgusting. There was hair all over the sink, the comforter had several dirty spots on it, and the curtains had some kind of grossness on both sides. I opened the cabinet to a mug covered in coffee stains that could easily be washed off. We never used any of the dishes or the kitchen equipment. I reported the issues to the property manager, and there was no quick response. We went two nights without receiving clean bedding. Thankfully I had a throw blanket in my vehicle we used. After I sent a text on the evening of our second day asking about clean bedding I was told that a clean comforter had been left at out door earlier that morning. No communication had been attempted to let me know it was there. I was told “I had someone by there today and no one was there. We don’t like entering units due to people not like it happening. I have have one placed in a bag and just left at the door”. We were in and out of our condo several times that day, and the comforter had been left at the wrong unit. I did not even receive a message to let me know they would be bringing anything by, or that something had been left. When I let the property manger know this i received once again no response. We woke up the third morning to a blanket being left in a trash bag at out door, with once again no message or call to tell us it was being left. The unit is severely run down. The jet tub had a Gatorade bottle taped to the faucet with duct tape, and there were several areas of duct tape on the bottom as well as having a spatula taped down. No clue what was going on there. Even if the tub had been working I doubt we would’ve used it. The jets seemed to be covered in dirt and build up. Poor management and poor cleaning. Like I said, the only thing this place had going for it was the location.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ken L.

6 Mar 2023

Location is great, unit very disappointing

As with other reviews, Location is great. Otherwise the unit was very disappointing. While ‘technically’ the listing was accurate, it is what they leave out of the listing that is what is important and most disappointing. Towels were provided (only 2 for each person for a week). The ‘jetted soaking tub’ was a monstrosity and, in my opinion, looked to be a germ and bacteria haven. There was hanging space in a closet. But a tall, plastic, shelving unit was also in the closet with items stored all on it, rendering any hanging space useless. In addition, there was no drawer space where you could place clothes, so you basically had to live out of your suitcase which had to be laid out on the floor. (As usual in Florida, there were Florida bugs so keep that in mind with your clothes lying in your suitcase on the floor) Suggestion: a small dresser could be added for a minimal investment from a yard sale. The only seating, other that the bed, were two metal stools at what looked like, a poorly crafted DIY bar. You had to sit or lay on the bed to watch tv. Suggestion: Space and comfort would be better served by tearing out the bar and adding a small table and chair set, that could be purchased, again, for next to nothing at any yard sale. My opinion is that most all these issues have been repeated in other reviews, but the owners have not made any concession to improve the comfort of the renters, even at the small cost of the few items suggested. Would not stay in this unit again or at any property from this host.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect weather! Great tub! Good time! Thankful they were spared the wrath of Hurricane Ian.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Nancy M.

6 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ready for a Refresh and Cleaning

The location of this property is superb. Unfortunately this property has had no updates in probably decades. It definitely needs to be updated and refreshed! Also, whoever cleans this unit has not been on top of their job. Dishes in the cupboard were dirty and there was no dish soap to wash them, floors were sandy when we arrived, I dropped something on floor and had to look under the bed…… it was disgusting, curtains in bathroom are threadbare (and this looks into other doorways), wires hanging everywhere. Bed was very uncomfortable. Just dark and gloomy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

19 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and very clean.

Everything was nice clean and comfy. Great location and very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

15 May 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty Den

The bed had 2 pillows with cases, fitted and flat sheet on bare mattress (no protector or pad) and a spread, no blanket. There were 2 pillows (no cases) in closet as well as a blanket wadded up on the floor with a beach chair on top of it. Bathroom light flickered and it was dark. The tub had standing murky water and was not clean. Shower tile was slimy when wet and needed to be scrubbed as well as dark grout from mildew. Air conditioner flashed filter and would stop running to which you had to restart. Front panel was dirty. Smelled like fish periodically. The dirty small fan found in the closet and cracking open the windows seemed to help. Toilet liked to backup but never overflowed. You’d flush at night and in the morning it would return. TV was underwhelming. We didn’t stay the third night. The place is a great location with a super upper deck. It needs an overhaul and a deep clean. I did take photos. Take out that bar divider and put in a table with chairs. The jet tub needs to be gone. It’s a waste of good space. I would not recommend this unit or stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Great location..could use small tweaks in room..hangers for clothes or small dresser helpful..side tables near bed helpful but overall really enjoyed and would come again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Raymond M.

10 Feb 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do not stay in this unit!

Unit is not as pictured. It is dark, dingy and lacks basic comforts. Linens were dirty. If I hadn’t brought a backup set we would not have been able to stay. Unit was lit by one high floor lamp and a small Bell jar hanging lamp. TV worked on one channel and sometime not at all. Mattress sunk in middle. There was no place to rest our suitcases or hang clothing. Missing: headboard, blanket, nightstands, reading lamps, table (bar is narrow), chair or couch. The only place to sit was two high, metal, backless stools. Air conditioner is in bathroom, not bedroom. Bedroom is ventilated by small oscillating fan on shelf. There is no door on bathroom. Unit is dominated by large dirty jacuzzi tube surrounded by mirrors. We left early because it was so uncomfortable. Only good thing was location to beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V., Tampa, USA

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday trip

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

30 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

This little (and I mean little lol) condo was perfect for us. There's no bathroom door so make sure you're comfortable with anyone you're traveling with. Can't beat the location. It was amazing!! Overall great trip and will come back many times.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Alexandra C.

3 Oct 2021

There was a curtain for the bathroom door and the bedspread was dirty.

Perfect location, but the condo was not what it looked like on line.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

27 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

Couldn't have asked for a better place or better beach. I can't wait to book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lee R.

24 Jun 2021

Location is excellent

Convenient

10/10 Excellent

Gerald K.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Small, no view, but clean and comfortable, and right across from the beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

13 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location!

This was a great rental! The location could not be beat directly across from the beach. Everything was as stated in the ad and the process was super easy. We will definitely be staying here again!! So glad we found it :-)

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle R.

10 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint beach cottage feel

I took my daughter on a girls trip for her birthday - just her and me for a few days. We planned to take photos of houses in the area, and did some beach photography with the scenery. When I searched for this stay, I was looking for rustic, cottage-feel...and this condo nailed it! The room was perfect, and the bathroom’s jetted tub, mirrored walls, and steam shower just added to the fun feel for our trip. We walked around the historic district neighborhood for our photography, and enjoyed food and sweets from local restaurants. This room made this trip one of our top trips, and we hope to return for more!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021