Florida Vacation Rentals: Where to Stay in TREASURE ISLAND

[@judithmiddleton8996]

I really enjoyed the beach condo tours. I would love to see more. Maybe a little north to Madeira Beach, Redington, and Indian Rocks.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the feedback, Judith. We would love to tour some rentals further to the north, and we're hoping to get the opportunity to do so in the near future!

[@Eeeekamouse]

Rental tours is a great idea. Keep them coming! 😊

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for the feedback. Hopefully we get the opportunity to do a few more of these in the future!

[@hhhbengal]

Hey - Been watching you two for awhile and love the insight you guys provide. Super helpful as my wife and I work on our plan to move to Florida. This new rental video concept is perfect! Hope it’s part of the routine if able to continue. Viva la Florida!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the new concept and hopefully we can keep it going!

[@BobCarlson]

You must be reading my mind. Or at least my comments. Just returned today from my first condo rental along with 4 more for a family get together. It was a game changer having 5 kitchens. We never left the beach. Oh but that house! I'm ready to upgrade my vacation upgrade.

[@Explorcation]

You can never have enough kitchens, Bob! Anything that allows you to spend more time on the beach (and saves money from dining out) is worth the extra cost. And yeah, that house is amazing. If you do ever rent it, you better invite us over 😂

[@kaycitwedell7390]

This is exactly the type of content I have been looking for!! We will be down there later this month, and I find it so helpful! Thanks guys- I love your videos!

[@Explorcation]

We're so glad you enjoyed it, and we really appreciate this feedback! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mishukuma]

Love this video on rentals in the area! Good to know where to tell our family and friends to go. This insightful content is very helpful!

[@Explorcation]

We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one! Thank you so much for watching.

[@kerrydennard4921]

Okay just finished video wow. Yes do more of this great great great idea 💡 all the properties were cool the last one course just fire 🔥 gave me and the wife some ideas good to see you're expanding this content was great 👍

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the encouraging feedback, Kerry. We always get a bit nervous when we try something new like this, but we love touring properties and thought we'd give this concept a shot! We've been getting mostly positive feedback, so hopefully there will be a few more in the future!

[@krugmeister7301]

...I Remember when I 1st visited Treasure Island...In 1981....Those were some Fond memories....And Now .....WOW... I hardly recognize Treasure Island....Dixie Grocery store still there...And the Brown Derby.????😒😒😒😪😒

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you have fond memories to look back on. I'm sure it's changed a lot since the early 80's. We would have loved to have been able to experience it back then.

[@genehinders9639]

I love these tours...great information!

[@Explorcation]

We're really glad you like the tours, Gene! We know they aren't for everyone, but we've been getting a lot of encouraging feedback!

[@mishukuma]

Would love to see a tour of Land's End and other vacation rentals!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the feedback! We're definitely hope to get a chance to do more of these in the future!

[@genehinders9639]

Giving us some great ideas for future trips!

[@Explorcation]

That's great to hear, Gene!

[@727floridagirl]

I'm local but enjoy seeing this. Make sure to always mention the maximum occupancy for each rental. Great video!

[@Explorcation]

That's a really great tip and we sure will try to remember to mention that in our future tours. Thanks so much!

[@or746]

Great video, looking forward to other areas. ❤

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to provide this feedback!

[@falishas7426]

Right on time! Thank you for this video. We visit Treasure Island yearly and usually stay at Sunset Vistas but looking for other options for 2024. I’m going to look into the Lands End property now. Thanks again.

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure! We hope the video helps you to find the best place to stay for your upcoming vacation!

[@Marigold-jr4tk]

Thanks for a great vlog on rentals. I agree with someone else who says, please do one on Madeira, Redington and Indian Rocks 🥳 Thanks for all your content, the Gulf is mine and my family’s very favourite place. 😊

[@Explorcation]

We do expect to do another one of these in the fairly near future, and we really do think you'll enjoy it! Thanks for the feedback!

[@davidhoward3768]

Sunset Chateau is the best building to stay in on Sunset Beach / Treasure Island!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for the recommendation, David!

[@rhondalyn100]

I love the idea of rental tours! One of these days....I'll get there. 🙂 Ps....Sunset Vista for me!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for the feedback, Rhonda. Hopefully this one is just the first of many!

[@floridacycling4842]

I was a little late watching this but I like the format.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the feedback! It's been mostly positive so far, so I think we'll probably do a few more!

[@ilohmeyer]

LOVE this! One little request. Could you maybe do a dog friendly video of places pets are welcome? Including rentals? THANK YOU! We love St. Pete Beach❤️

[@Explorcation]

We're so glad you enjoyed the video. We actually made a video about St. Pete being named the most dog friendly city in the US, and we went around to a bunch of spots where dogs are welcomed. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2G8fIeEr6qKgZo We'll also try to remember note whether or not any units we tour in future videos are pet friendly or not. Thanks so much for watching!

[@JC-po6yj]

Hey @Explorcation! I hope you are well. Loved your video this week! That was superb! We are huge fans of rental/selling/buying/refurbished… properties TV shows. Personally, I think you both did a great job! (camera angles and hosting 👏🏻👏🏻) Guys, I can see you doing this. Definitely you find something different that not many people are doing (on youtube) in the Tampa bay/Gulf coast area. Congrats!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the encouraging feedback. We used to watch those types of shows all the time to back when we in the home buying market and later when we owned a home. Now that we are just renters we don't get as into them, but some day down the road we'll probably buy another fixer-upper again! Anyway, we hope to get the opportunity to do a few more of these. We really enjoyed making this one!

[@karenengle9826]

The rental tours is a great addition to your videos!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for the feedback, Karen. Thankfully most of it has been positive!

[@BransonFamVlog]

We really like seeing the family-friendly (affordable) condos.Then sprinkling in some dining locations nearby is fantastic. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼😊

[@Explorcation]

We're glad you enjoy it. It's still a pretty new type of video concept for us so any feedback is always appreciated!

[@liliaandreeva2584]

Yes yes and yes! More of these videos

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for the feedback, Lilia. We definitely hope to make more int he future!

[@M1ssConductOfficial]

My style of Beach is Blind Pass Views and within walking to the beach.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for sharing... we love that style of beach as well.

[@johndoe7171]

I agree with what many folks have said below, this is a great addition to your portfolio of videos! I love the insight into the rental market in such a beautiful place - a thumbs up from me!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the feedback on this! We get a lot of questions form people about where to stay on the islands, and we're hoping this series can help provide some good answers to those questions!

[@juliefes1]

We've been watching you two for a few years and began vacationing in the St Petersburg area because of your videos. Coming from Colorado we had little knowledge of the Gulf beaches, etc... We so appreciate your information and wonderful job with your videos. This latest info concerning rentals is a great idea. Great job!

[@Explorcation]

Wow thank you so much for sharing, Julie. Stories like these are so motivating to us to keep making these videos! And thank you for the feedback on the new video concept. People seem to enjoy it, so hopefully we'll have more opportunities to keep making them!

[@mssaworldtravellers]

great review and well done

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much! We feel like we went out on a limb a bit with this one, so we really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@debhawk8094]

Loved seeing different rentals. Last year for my friend’s 50th bday a group of us had a condo near Redington Shores on the Gulf. Not far from where we usually stay. Nice to see what else there is down Gulf Blvd farther.

[@Explorcation]

We're glad to hear you enjoyed this one! We're hoping to do a few more of these in the future, and hopefully will got to show some options up north in the Redingtons and Indian Rocks/Shores area!

[@TheAverageTourist]

Wow they are all amazing! I think my favourite is the last one. So many great ocean views. But that parking lot tiki hut hot tub would be a good time too. Such an interesting video angle too. Normally we do hotels but I'd consider a rental like one of these.

[@Explorcation]

Yeah, we would have stayed at that last property all day if we could have. It was pretty amazing! The place with the hottub tiki hut is definitely more in our price range though... although we'd have to book that place in the winter months when the hottub would be most enjoyable!

[@jadeheart911]

OMG !!!!!!!!!!!! I think I had tears rolling down watching this one ! lol ! I miss it so much ! Almost ready to make the leap !

[@Explorcation]

Make the leap as in move down? Or book your next vacation? Either way, you can't go wrong!

[@jadeheart911]

@@Explorcation yes to move back.

[@Explorcation]

@@jadeheart911 well you will have to keep us updated on your plans 🥰

[@joanmelville8442]

Oh my gosh ❤just love watching your videos. The new rental videos are super love to see more

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for this encouraging feedback, Joan!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Great idea for a vlog! Tourists will LOVE this idea! Happy 4th of July you two! We are going to have to catch up on your vlogs, just got back from a near month long road trip to New England. Hope you check out some of ours from our trip once we start to post them. Jollibee from Times Square coming soon!!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks, guys. It hasn't performed quite as well as we were hoping, but we hope as we do more of this style of video they will gain some more traction. Only one way to find out! Wow that's awesome that you were on a month long road trip. We would love to do that sometime. Welcome home!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

@@Explorcation thanks. Lots of fun vlogs coming. Stay tuned!

[@christinasporer2812]

This was a good video. I loved the condos on the beach with amenities and Cafe the best.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to weigh in, Christina!

[@ramunegaizutis1286]

Loved this video so much! I would happily stay at any of these places! I think number 1 would suite our needs but the last place, OMG! Gorgeous!! I would love to see more videos like this from you showing rentals in other areas of FL. Keep up the great work! 🙂

[@Explorcation]

You and us both, Ramune! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, especially since it's a new concept for us! We're really hopeful that we'll get some opportunities to do some more of these in the future. We really enjoy making them!

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our channel!

[@ileanaford859]

Loved this rental tour video. I hope to see more.

[@Explorcation]

We're so glad you enjoyed it, Ilean! Thanks for the feedback!

[@kerrydennard4921]

GM 🎉 the last property we're looking at right now not done with the video but before you went upstairs you showed the garage / bedroom it said if you need to get away from the crowd this would be the place for you my wife just looked at me because that's me LOL okay back to the video where I make my final statement

[@Explorcation]

I (Skylar) am usually the one who would be in the garage bedroom too! Although I guess it does somewhat depend on the group 😂

[@chrisgarnett7170]

Yeah, I like these. A premium rental at lands end would be interesting!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks for the feedback, Chris. Yeah, Land's End is definitely a cool property!

[@coreyjpopp]

We have been visiting Treasure Island yearly since we discovered your channel. We've been staying at the Bilmar, but have been curious about many of the rentals available from St. Pete up to Clearwater, but hesitant to take a chance on the unknown...until now! We have bookmarked the rental website and hope to see more beach house tours in the future!

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Corey! We've heard good things about the Bilmar, but it's always fun to switch things up now and then!

[@ElevateTheProcess]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. Thank you so much for watching!

[@jasonriley4432]

Totally missed out... Riley's Retreat beats 'em all. No relation to me, btw given the same last name (pure coincidence). Directly across the street from Island Inn Beach Resort. 3 Units to choose from, outstanding back courtyard on the intracoastal w/docks. Outdoor kitchen and all the amenities you would need. $270 is what I paid/night during high season.

[@Explorcation]

We've never heard of that place but will definitely look into it next time we know of anyone looking for a place to stay in Treasure Island. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@LucasWorldTravel]

Love how all the property have nice gulf views. I actually like the first more affordable option the most. We're looking for some Orlando rentals now which definitely don't have these nice views, but Disney is our goal this September.

[@Explorcation]

Yeah, definitely not going to find any beach views in Orlando, but you sure can find some bargains there. Disney in September sounds like a great goal!

[@ultanwoods]

Great video. More tours please guys ❤

[@Explorcation]

We appreciate the feedback, Ultan!

[@big3fan916]

I do like rental yours !

[@Explorcation]

Great! We appreciate the feedback!

[@ScullyPop]

Best Travel Channel on the Planet.

[@Explorcation]

We're not sure about that, but we're gonna do our best to get there someday!

[@user-cy1hl3jm9f]

This is great , very helpful , I just wanted to ask if you know If there is a minimum night requirement?

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for watching our video. We're glad you enjoyed it! We believe that most of the properties do have minimum night requirements, but they vary by property. We'd recommend checking out the resort rentals website if you want to know the rental requirements for a certain property.

[@patrickcolburn7089]

This was a great video. That first rental, for the money, was a huge home run.

[@Explorcation]

We agree the Land's End property really provided a lot of bang for your buck. It was really spacious and had some great amentias.

[@iceandflames]

Miami Beach or Hallandale Beach and Hollywood Beach is more appealing.

[@Explorcation]

Different strokes for different folks. Thanks for watching.

[@vickieholm8287]

Love the beach rental reviews. Keep it up. Very informative.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you so much for the feedback, Vickie! We really appreciate it.

[@ThereandBeck]

Nice guys! We loved the video. So many great options!

[@Explorcation]

Thank you! It's always fun to switch things up a bit and we love touring properties, so it worked out well!

[@0413green]

Wow, so the "fourth bedroom" in the nicest mansion is located in the garage with the closest bathroom on a different floor? Then the beautiful water view of the Gulf is a peek a boo glimpse between the two houses across the street. No thanks. Don Cesar seems like a better find since you are literally on the Gulf, several different bars and restaurants, full size pools, spas, activities for the kids, room service, maid service, gym, etc.

[@Explorcation]

No doubt the Don Cesar is great, but it all depends where your priorities/preferences lie. A big house is going to offer some things that a hotel cannot, but yeah the Don is hard to beat.

[@TheCcll]

Very useful to plan the Florida vacation. Please do more videos like this. Thanks.

[@Explorcation]

Thank you for the feedback. We definitely do hope to do more of these videos in the future!

[@keriknackstedt1641]

This video was a good idea.

[@Explorcation]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Keri! We're really glad you enjoyed it!

[@ry2yb]

Thanks for this video!

[@Explorcation]

Our pleasure. Thank you so much for watching!

[@patrickdonahue8384]

Must be nice, if you can afford it 😢!

[@Explorcation]

We agree. Would love to have the budget to be able to regularly vacation on Treasure Island some day. It's a wonderful place.

[@patrickdonahue8384]

I lived around there in the early 80s. St.Pete. Check out Madeira Beach and St.Pete Beach Thanks for your reply😊!!❤

[@comprobolita6243]

You lost the essence with this video.

[@Explorcation]

We appreciate the honest feedback. We know it's not our typical type of video and definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea. We may or may not do a few more of these in the future, but we don't see them ever becoming our "typical" type of content.

[@suchet20]

We have always enjoyed your videos, but this was a regrettable foray into what looked and sounded like paid advertising. A vlog has value when it presents a unique, individual point of view. This means you supply criticism as well as praise. Example: waxing lyrical about a “seaside view” while gazing at a parking lot detracts from your credibility. You don’t need to gush over every single rental unit you visit. You are not writing advertising copy. In this video with its relentlessly uplifting tone, you actually lost your voice. Please go back to your old style and let your personalities once again shine through.

[@Explorcation]

We always appreciate honest feedback. And while most of the feedback on this video has been positive, we understand this content is not for everyone, and we do appreciate this type of feedback as well... especially since it's our first go at this type of video. The owners of these properties were kind enough to let us tour them and showcase them in our video (without knowing us or how we would represent them), so we really wanted to showcase them in the best light possible. That said, we can probably do a better job of letting the footage speak for itself in the future. Do the mostly positive feedback on this video and the numerous questions we received from viewers about where to stay when they are in the area, we likely will keep making these videos. That said, they will be an "every once in a while" type of video, and we have no plans on stopping making the "travel guide" videos that you're used to. Thanks again for the feedback and taking the time to comment!