Sandy Shores Condominiums - Page 1

WE HAD NEVER STAYED IN THIS AREA OF FLORIDA. WE BOOKED OUR CONDO "ON LINE" AND HOPED FOR THE BEST. IT WAS WONDERFUL! THE COUPLE WE RENTED FROM WERE VERY HELPFUL. WE LOVED THE LOCATION AND WE WENT TO JOHN'S PASS OFTEN. NO DOUBT, IT IS THE NICEST SECTION OF THE BEACH. WE HAD LITTLE NOISE AND EVERYONE WAS VERY FRIENDLY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RETURNING NEXT YEAR TO THE SAME CONDO. WE WERE VERY PLEASED.

Booked 2 nights there and only stayed 1....we couldn't handle the mold smell nor the noise. Surface areas were clean but shower had mold along with a corner in the bedroom where there was an apparent water leak. John's Pass isn't all that either...just a bunch of low class people walking around drunk and the food is horrible at the Friendly Fisherman. So for $380 we enjoyed a nice afternoon at the beach. I was looking forward to our weekend away but was very disappointed. Will never go back.

Our family had been visitors to Sandy Shores for nearly 20 years.

Great place, great location & very guest oriented.

Within the past few years a new management group has been put in place,

and the orientation toward guest service has vanished.

We recently had to cancel a reservation that had been in place for nearly a year, due to a medical situation. Sandy Shores was given six weeks notice.

The confirmation letter stated that because less than 3 monthe notice was given, we would not be refunded our deposit of $150. Not a great amount, but tipifies the new Sandy Shores lack of guest concern.

Prior to the new management teams arrival, I'd have easily rated them a 9.

With the new "take it or leave it" attitude, they get a 3.

These folks seem to have forgotten that there are dozens upon dozens of similar condos up and down Gulf Blvd. that will be glad have you as their guest. After all, it really is about the service, and you can do a LOT better than the new Sandy Shores for your vacation dollar.

Perfect Location on Madeira Beach! The units vary from beautifully renovated,

granite counters, etc., to right out of the 70's, so keep that in mind when choosing your unit. The manager is wonderful to work with. The pool

is gorgeous and this building is probably on the best spot on the beach. The

building itself is a bit worn, and the elevator needs a facelift, but all and all

it makes for a great vacation.

I have stayed at Sandy Shores several times and had a great experience each time. Sometimes we made arrangements through the on-site office and sometimes we dealt directly with owners who rent.

I think this is the best rental on the beach. The pool is great and right on the beach side. It is right across from Johns Pass so you can walk to dinner and entertainment. The building has had many improvements in the past few years. I have never had a problem.