We loved the surf beach resort. the rooms were nice. everything was bright and clean. big bathrooms, especially the guest bathroom with its big walk in shower. nice washer and dryer and kitchen. the balcony and its view was wonderful. all the staff were very nice and helpful. the beach was beautiful but it is a walk to get out to it. the sand is not very soft but it is white and pretty. we brought our grandmother (86years) and two teenagers. everyone had a great time. like all the restaurants and stores around.

This place is true getaway--just you, a big beach, a couple restautants, and the people you bring with you. If you're goal is to truly relax and unwind in a quiet place with palm trees, the gulf, and the warm Florida sun, or a moonlit walk on the beach, this is it. Its not commercialized--this is one of the few places in Florida where the beach, hotels, etc. have not been taken over by big investors and big business. And I liked that.

However, if your goal is to hit the bars and find a "happening" nightlife scene, this is not it. Although St. Petersburg is nearby, you still need to drive there.

The units are okay, and are right on the beach, and that's very convenient. The trade off is that they are a bit small. There are also grocery stores nearby.

Overall, I liked it. Next time I would go in October or early November instead of late November.

We have stayed at a couple of other vacation condos in the Tampa Bay area. This one was the smallest. Granted, everything is new and beautifully furnished but if you need space this is not the place. Traveling was, myself, my husband and our 3 year old daughter. The dining room table or more like a table with 4 high bar chairs around it was too high for my daughter to sit up on. As much as she wiggles around I could see her falling down from there and getting seriously hurt. So all her meals were served at the coffee table. We have family in the area so having them over made it kind of crowded. Plus not enough utensils and discovering there is no can opener when you need one is a pain. I would complare this place to the size of a hotel suite. If you want something larger like a true apartment size look furthur because it is not here. The pool was also on the small size. Treasure Island Beach is a very long walk from Condo or parking lot to the water. Quite a long haul carrying chairs, towels etc. Next vacation we will be spending at a condo in Madeira Beach instead. It's a shorter walk to the shore and a lot of very spacious condos there.

First off, to call this place a resort is not really accurate. It is a place where people own individual condos. When we checked in at 4pm on Saturday, there was no one there to check us in. It was easy to get the keys and find the room. The parking is numbered according to the room you are in. Just so happened that I had someone in my spot and with the way the rules read about having your car towed, I was hesitant to park in the guest spot. The room was nice and decorated pleasantly.

The view was nice, but please note, it is about 500 yards to get to the water. It is a hike if you have little ones. So if you have a wagon, bring it!! The walk is in sand the whole way.

If you were thinking about grilling. Don't! The only grill was next door, (a good hike) at the public beach. The grill was about to fall over and needed a good detox!!

Our stay was average and most likely would not stay here again with the price. It would have been nice to have a staff on site for normal business hours and be in the office when they say they will be.