Sandy Shores 504 1 BR Gulf Front

The best part of this condo was the location and the amazing view from the balcony. It was quiet and family friendly and laid back; just what we were looking for in a quick family get-way. However, the beds were uncomfortable, the shower should have been replaced several years ago, and there was a pretty bad fruit fly problem in our condo. The condo could also benefit from a DEEP CLEAN, some updates, and a fresh coat of paint to cover up all of the dirt on the walls. They charge a linen fee and a cleaning fee. This is laughable considering we had to clean the counter tops of food and spills when we arrived. We also had to sweep the floor and it doesn't look like its been mopped in a long time. In fact, i cleaned dried blood off the living room floor when we arrived. So, I'm confused as to why the cleaning fee is so high! Ultimately, we were willing to overlook the cleanliness because we didn't plan on being in the room much during our stay. We spent most of our day at the beach and the pool. The pool is clean and was never very busy. We also loved the restaurants nearby (Carino's Italian and Pete's Sushi and Poke were amazing!) Overall, great location, fantastic food, amazing view; just not very clean.

Condo was outdated, dirty, moldy a/c, ceilings, filthy furniture, broken furniture, old saggy beds, stained sheets. Tried to contact property management but no answer, no return call.

First, no key code was sent to me. Second, finally got ahold of someone that gave us a code to get in after we were waiting in the parking lot in the pouring rain!!! Second, we get in and there’s gnats flying all over the place. Third, we look in the bathroom and the tub looks like something out of a run down hotel! Fourth, the furniture looked like they just picked it off the curb. Fifth, the glass sliding doors were filthy. Sixth, when we went to lay on the bed (we were so grossed out at this point) we rolled into the middle onto each other because the bed sloped inward. I never had such an awful experience. Didn’t even bother calling anyone since it was so hard to get a key code anyways… no one probably would even give a shit.

Needed various things fixed: recliner foot rest is broken; one bed is badly needing mattress replaced; vents are making ceiling real dirty; ice maker does not work (we bought ice trays);Bistro chairs are all badly stained. Bright dot is loved licationBright

Great location!

My husband and I are both 50+ years old and have been vacationing at a beach somewhere every year for many many years. We’ve stayed in several disappointing condos but this by far was the worst. No part of the condo felt clean and the bathroom was disgusting. I felt like I needed another shower after getting out of the shower and touching the shower curtain. Neither of us got a good nights sleep for the entire week that we were there because the mattress was in such bad condition. Pillows were like little flapjack pancakes that look and felt like they’ve needed to be replaced for years. Two of the pillows had dirt on the pillowcases so we didn’t use those. We got 4 towels and 4 washcloths for 2 people to use for 7 days and 6 nights. There are washer and dryers on premises if you like spending your vacation doing laundry. The only plus thing to this condo was location. We were beach front, steps from the water and directly across the street from John’s Pass. After checking in and seeing the condition of the condo the only reason we stayed was because it was Memorial Day week and everything else was completely booked. We love Madeira Beach but would never stay in this condo again. It is in desperate need of a renovation and a good deep cleaning. The condo was very spacious and has great potential but we would never book here again.

The property location was perfect and was not the problem. It was the actual condo itself. The bathroom door were off hinges, and the rusted screws wouldn’t stay. The air filters looked like they had not been changed in forever. Mold smells were there each time you can and left and the air started circulating as soon as you walk in to the condo. The beds were just extremely old, so was all of the linen, and it felt like sleeping on a cardboard box on concrete. The bathroom was disgusting. The bathtub was rusted and scratched all over, Both sinks had dark smelly stains underneath like water leaks were there before. You don’t expect a stay at the ritz Carlton when you book these beach condos, but this was just sad and made the stay super uncomfortable . We already committed to this one based on the pictures on the add, and it was too late to find another condo after we arrived. So we sucked it up and made the best of it. I would not recommend staying in this particular unit to anyone. I hope we can get some type of refund percentage back from the owner for all of the issues we encountered.

view was great, but unit needs updating. Both beds squeaked when turning over or getting out of bed. the tub looked terrible.Looked like someone scratched the bottom, and the drain was rusted. Both faucets worked hard when turning on. the recliner footrest was broken and the hide-a-bed mattress was such, I wouldn't want anyone sleeping on it. Also elec receptacle under headboard only worked on one socket. really liked location, but would not stay again until updated.

We love staying at Sandy Shores annually since 2006, but this condo was such a disappointment. Sure, the view is fabulous, but it was filthy and the tvs didn’t work. Thankfully, we brought our fire stick. Very limited kitchen supplies. Half a roll of toilet paper ( seriously)? The bathtub was worn down to the gray metal underneath. No stopper etc. Very sad this unit has been allowed to get so run down.

I would be embarrassed to own this property and I am devastated that I spent my anniversary there. The only good thing about it was the view. Disgusting tub, mold on shower curtain, large cockroach, broken cabinets, broken furniture, electrical hazards, very uncomfortable beds, dirty dishes, not enough towels, bedroom TV that doesn't work and a toilet that wouldn't refill. We have never stayed in such a gross VRBO property and we have stayed in many.

So, the location and view of this condo is outstanding. That is why we booked it. The kitchen, balcony, living room were fine. No issues. The bathroom is pretty much terrible and those full size beds in the bedroom are the worst. We had to lift the lid off the back of the toilet every time we had to use it because it would not refill after each flush. (Every Time) The shower and bath tub were pretty bad but water did at least come out and drain. The beds in the bedroom must be like $50.00 a piece. All in all, if the owner would put in a couple thousand dollards to fix those issues it would have been perfect! We had a great time and love only having to walk across the street to John's pass shops and restuaurants, boat/jet ski charters, etc. If the owner fixes some of the issues with the condo i would rate 5 stars.