Pool & Bay View 2BR/2BA Condo at Bahia Vista on Isla del Sol — St. Petersburg, FL Vacation Rental

The balcony view here does double duty: the community pool and spa directly below, Boca Ciega Bay and swaying palms just beyond. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom Bahia Vista condo on Isla del Sol — the island community at St. Petersburg's southern tip — puts everything within sight and steps, whether you're planning a family beach vacation, a winter snowbird stay, or a quick Gulf coast escape near St. Pete Beach.

Inside, island-inspired furnishings and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV fill a bright living room where sliders open to the covered balcony. The galley kitchen features stainless appliances — French-door refrigerator with ice and water dispenser, glass-top range, microwave, dishwasher — plus a pass-through with a water view and a separate breakfast nook for casual meals. New plank flooring, wireless internet, and a well-stocked supply of kitchen essentials mean you can pack light: flip flops and sunscreen cover it.

The primary bedroom opens to the balcony through its own slider, with bay views, a flat-screen TV, and an en suite bath featuring a double-sink vanity. The second bedroom offers a queen Murphy bed and pond views across the island's palm-lined grounds, with a walk-in shower in the adjacent full bath.

Morning coffee, afternoon reading, sunset with the camera ready — the balcony handles all of it, with dolphins, sailboats, and shorebirds trafficking the Intracoastal Waterway beyond the pool deck. Isla del Sol's 350 acres of tropical gardens, royal palms, ponds, and waterways invite walking, jogging, and biking through the island's Mediterranean-style communities.

Minutes away: the warm turquoise Gulf at St. Pete Beach, plus Fort De Soto Park and its renowned North Beach — one of America's top-rated. Fishing charters, sunset cruises, golf, waterfront restaurants, and downtown St. Petersburg round out the itinerary.