Boca Ciega

If I could give less stars I would. Avoid this place. Once checked in we noticed that they didn't provide everything that we had ordered. We ordered 2 sofa beds and a king bed and was only provided one king bed. We needed to fit four people in and they didnt provide. After 2 hours of trying to contact them we finally did and the owner refused a refund and offered two air mattress instead. We even asked for a partial refund and they refused that. They finally gave us only 1 air mattress that was dirty and barley worked. They didn't provide extra sheets, blankets or pillows even after asking. The AC was also broken and only stayed on cold so the room was very cold. They told me to sleep on the small sofa that was there because other people have in the past. I was too tall for the sofa and was hanging over it. To add to it the place stunk and was very dusty. They didnt mention that you were on a highway so the noise of all the cars keept you up. The photos they had advertised was completely different to what we got. This was a pricey place to stay at and was not worth the money. AVOID THIS PLACE.

BUGS Stains on couch , floor Ect dirty and cigarette butts on tables. Stove was dirty and the dish washer was falling out of the cabinets! Got no answers from the office when I called ! Was able to call emergency number was told exterminator would come out and spray (just what I want to breath) we left 8 min after we got there and went somewhere !!! NO HELP NO REFUND

Lovely complex with a nice pool and well-cared-for grounds. Most of the rental units are rather small one bedrooms with one room that combines a living area and little kitchenette, and there is a small separate bedroom - tho there are a few two bedrooms. The units are individually owned so they vary in price, cleaning fees, decor, upkeep, rules for cancellation, whether they allow pets, and what things are included in the unit. We stayed in a small one bedroom for a few nights and it was a good stay, tho we might not want to be in such a small space for a longer vacation. However, the one bedroom units definitely are larger than most hotel rooms. You just have to do your own housekeeping, bring your own soap & shampoo, etc., and in some cases paper products - which you would get at a hotel. Most balconies have a great view of the water, and Madeira Beach is about a 7 minute drive away. Public beach access in Madeira Beach is spotty due to many large condos and hotels along the beach, so be sure to check out where you can park and access the beach. Our only issue with the Boca Ciega condo complex is that it is close to a highway and busy bridge, especially on one side, so proximity to the highway can be an issue as far as intruding on part of the view and excessive noise from all the cars. Again, we had a nice stay for a few nights and probably will come back when we want a short getaway.

We stayed at unit 310 last week and the only bad thing was checking out. The place has everything you need and more, the views from this unit are amazing and is in such a great location. The owners are have done a great job. We highly recommend it!

We have stayed at Boca Ciega resort twice and love the views from the balconies. It is close to Treasure Island and Madeira beaches and Johns pass. Love being able to fish right there and see dolphins. Pool and hot tub are great but a bummer when they close at dusk during the winter.

The photos of the unit we stayed in (201) showed the bay and the bridge of the highway nearby. What we didn’t realize till we got here was that it is right On the highway. The noise is deafening. This complex was built in 2006 and is very dated. While there is an elevator in the middle of the complex, you have to walk a very long way carrying heavy groceries if your unit is near either end. We were told there was a cart somewhere, but we never found it. Perhaps in 2006 this was considered a resort, but it is just a condo complex with a pool, a sad little grill area and a marina with mostly derelict boats. The bright spot for us was the owner’s assistant, Kelly, who spent hours here trying to get the TV to work. The appliances are old, the cabinets are high, and there is no step-stool, so very difficult to reach. We had to go to nearby Target right away to get a tub mat, because the tub is so slippery with nothing to hold on to. The slider door needs some safety stickers on the glass to prevent someone (me!) from walking into it. The unit is pet friendly, which was why we chose it, and perhaps that’s why the owner seems to take so little pride in the place. We rented it for 3 weeks, but spent much of it away in Tampa, staying with our adult kids and their families.