Sand Dollar 509

Please note: Due to Storm damage from Hurricane Helene, The pier will not be accessible until further notice. 

Home Away from Home - Sand Dollar 509 is a Silver Tier top floor, two-bedroom, two-bath Gulf Front vacation rental located in Indian Shores. This spacious 5th-floor vacation rental has a delightful décor and includes a private Gulf Front balcony with a view of our beautiful white sugar sand beach. Plenty of balcony furniture to enjoy magnificent sunsets!

Vacation rental 509 offers a full size, a fully-equipped kitchen complete with appliances including microwave and dishwasher, stocked drawers and cabinets...everything you need to enjoy dining at home. Flat Screen Cable TVs in the living room and all bedrooms, telephone with free local US and Canada calls along with free Wi-Fi are also provided.

Sleeping accommodations include one KING in the main bedroom and two queen beds in the 2nd bedroom. Both bathrooms offer single sink vanities and a tub shower combo in both bathrooms. 509 has a Washer/Dryer, Central heat/air conditioning along with ceiling fans.

The Sand Dollar Resort amenities include On-Site Front desk for easy check-in, Gulf Front swimming pool, sundeck, Jacuzzi, Private fishing pier, Volleyball area, Charcoal grills, free parking, interior elevator system, stairs, pool restrooms and outdoor shower. Check-out maid service included. Bed Linens and bath towels are provided as well as beach towels.

Maximum occupancy: 6 persons (including infants). 509 is a Smoke-Free Vacation Rental. Sorry, No pets. Limit two parking passes at check-in. No trailers, RVs or boats.


CHECK-IN STARTS AT 4PM..........(Regardless of what it may state elsewhere)..........CHECK-OUT BY 10AM

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Wonderful family vacation spot!

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2025

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  Jessica K from Coopersville, Michigan recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at Sand Dollar resort and had an amazing time. The condo we stayed in was spacious and clean. The pool and hot tub were well cared for and cleaned daily. It was amazing being right on the beach with breathtaking views. Sand Dollar was within walking distance of a cute park and basketball court for a little friendly competition. We would definitely recommend Sand Dollar to any friends or family.

  • Manager Responded on 4/15/2025

    Thank you! Hope we see you again soon!

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• Great Place

  Stayed 14 days ending in February, 2025

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  Mark P from Fort Wayne, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  Ladies down at check are great to work with at check in. Location was wonderful. Beach was fantastic! The unit was nice and clean.

  • Manager Responded on 2/25/2025

    Thank you!! Please come see us again!

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• Another wonderful stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2024

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  David V from Tampa, Florida recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time in 509. It seems like we've stayed in all of the Sand Dollar units over the past 30 years. But 509 was definitely one of the best. Great views, big and open living space, huge closets. Plenty of space for a 2/2, will definitely stay in this unit in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 8/23/2024

    Thank you - so glad you enjoyed Sand Dollar 509!! We will look forward to seeing you again!

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• Thumbs up

  Stayed 48 days ending in February, 2024

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  Dennis S from Crossville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  The best part of Sand Dollar is the staff. Annette, Holly, and Barbara always greet you with a smile and make you feel welcome.

  • Manager Responded on 2/29/2024

    Thank you! Always a pleasure!

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• 5th year visiting the Sand Dollar and still satisfied!

  Stayed 15 days ending in December, 2023

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  a guest from Nashua, NH recommends this vacation rental

  My wife and I are semi retired and love staying here because it’s directly on a beautiful section of beach, is convenient to everything, and is a well-managed and maintained property. The office staff are always friendly and helpful, and the units are clean and well- maintained as well. The sunsets and sounds of the waves never get old. Wish I could say the same about myself !

  • Manager Responded on 12/26/2023

    Always a pleasure! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Sand Dollar 509!

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• Amazing

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2023

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  Simon K from Kilcuck, Kildare recommends this vacation rental

  Our family have been going for here for the last 16 years love the place and the staff can’t wait to stay next year , love it

  • Manager Responded on 11/21/2023

    Thank you so much! We always look forward to having you visit us!

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• Great vacation

  Stayed 14 days ending in October, 2023

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  David C from Aberdeen, Aberdeen City recommends this vacation rental

  Had an amazing stay. Condo was fabulous. Will defo be booking again

  • Manager Responded on 12/5/2023

    Terrific, thank you!

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• A great place to stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2023

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  a guest from Brownstown, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  We had an excellent experience. The rental transaction was smooth, check-in and check-out were easy, all expectations were clearly communicated, the condo unit was exceptionally clean, there is plenty of parking, and the property is very well maintained. We will 100% stay here again.

  • Manager Responded on 10/17/2023

    Thank you - we would love to have you visit again!

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• Relaxation and peace

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2023

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  Denise Z from Homer Glen, Illinois recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great vacation! The condo was clean and the perfect place. Everyone in the office were friendly and welcoming! This was our 8th time staying with JC Rentals and highly recommended.

  • Manager Responded on 10/3/2023

    Thank you!

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• Sand dollar excellent location!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  Stewart M from Flushing, Michigan recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was absolutely perfect at the Sand Dollar. Everything was simple from check in to check out. Unit had tons of chairs etc. For use on the beach. We flew in so this was perfect since we didn't have beach towels. Those were to our surprise included with our unit. We 100% will book here again. So many people complain about the elevator but the entire week max we may e had to wait 5 minutes 1 time. Never was a problem.

  • Manager Responded on 8/15/2023

    So glad! Thank you!

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• Fantastic Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Kayla G from Louisville, Kentucky recommends this vacation rental

  Our family had a wonderful stay! We will most definitely be making this our go to beach vacation!

  • Manager Responded on 6/21/2023

    Yay! So glad you enjoyed Sand Dollar 509 and will look forward to seeing you visit again!

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• Awesome Condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  a guest from Greeneville, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was super clean and had everything you would need for a weeks stay. The ladies at the front desk were really nice and helpful. I would highly recommend and will be back in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 6/13/2023

    Thank you! Hope we see you soon!

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• Wonderful vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2023

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  Eric C from Vulcan, Michigan recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice area and resort! Very clean and well maintained! Highly recommend

  • Manager Responded on 4/12/2023

    Thank you!!

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• sand dollar

  Stayed 14 days ending in March, 2023

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  Christian B from Manson, WA recommends this vacation rental

  not much to mention other than A+++

  • Manager Responded on 4/4/2023

    Thank you!

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• Close to the beach

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2022

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  Michelle G from Terre Haute, Indiana recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was wonderfully decorated, nicely stocked and very spacious. The top floor views are amazing. The pool is a great size and was heated and the hot tub is very spacious. The renting process is super easy. Great price for the space we had. What I loved most was every morning the dolphins would do their daily swim by the pier. With the hurricane hitting Ft Myers it was very busy. Being above the pool it got kinda loud and the elevator was always packed. We will definitely be back but will make sure we get a condo on the opposite side of the pool and on the first 2 floors to utilize the stairs more. The service was excellent, the condo was perfect. We had a great week. We will be back next year.

  • Manager Responded on 12/13/2022

    Thank you!

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• Sand Dollar 509

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest from Reedsville, WI recommends this vacation rental

  We always enjoy coming to Sand Dollar.
  Spacious unit. It could use an upgrade on the mattresses and some nicer frying pans as we like to cook in. Otherwise the front desk is always friendly, pool and hot tub are nice and love the close access to the beach. Wish they had one bedroom units there as it gets a little pricey for a 2 or 3 bedroom and we don't need that.

  • Manager Responded on 11/15/2022

    Hello, Thank you for letting us know, we have had the beds taken care of and will check on the fry pans

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• Beach Trip

  Stayed 14 days ending in October, 2022

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  John P from Lenoir City, TN recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay very much until Hurricane Ian decided to act up.

  • Manager Responded on 10/18/2022

    Hope you get to come see us again soon!

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• Great trip!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Kansas City, Missouri recommends this vacation rental

  As usual had a great experience at the sand dollar. Easy check in and out. Great condo. Only issue, which I don’t think they have much control over was the amount of people on the beach in front of the condo who were not staying there. Best I could tell anyway. Mostly teenagers who seemed to gather at night and stay all day. Some trying to use the bathroom areas by the pool or attempting to gain access to the main building. In many years of coming to JC resorts and the Sand Dollar I have never experienced that before. They were only loud a few nights late.

  • Manager Responded on 7/26/2022

    Hi Jeremy, So sorry for the July 4th crowd, We hope to avoid that issue in the future

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• First trip after pandemic

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2022

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  Kirsty L from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario recommends this vacation rental

  It was a seamless experience! Love this huge unit

  • Manager Responded on 5/17/2022

    So glad you enjoyed Sand Dollar 509. It was a pleasure to see you again after such a long wait through the pandemic!

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• Hanging on the beach!

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2022

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  Katherine L from Bonita Springs, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Great location and wonderful on site staff at Sand Dollar!
  Our unit was basic but worked. I wish the balcony furniture was better. Only one chair that was clean and the others were really beat up. would have been nice to have two bar height chairs. The kitchen had what we needed and any issues were resolved by the great staff.

  • Manager Responded on 5/17/2022

    Thank you - I will pass along your suggestions to the owner. Have a great year

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• Sand Dollar stay

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from Mount Wolf, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Holly and her staff were very accomodating and responded positively anytime we had a question or concern.

  • Manager Responded on 3/29/2022

    Was a pleasure having you visit with us!

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• Great place to stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2022

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  a guest from Evansville, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Staff was great and helpful
  Condo was large and clean
  Right on the beach!!
  Already inquired about staying next year.

  • Manager Responded on 2/8/2022

    Thank you!

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• Great escape

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2021

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  Donna N from Creston, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Great as always!!

  • Manager Responded on 12/14/2021

    Thank you!

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• Three Weeks on the Beach

  Stayed 22 days ending in October, 2021

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  Betty and Gary M from Johnston, IA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We have stayed at Sand Dollar several times in the past and keep coming back because of the great location, nice amenities and the friendly, helpful staff at the front desk.
  We love the close proximity to the beach, the beautiful sunsets, and enjoy the pool and hot tub. We also appreciate the availability of the charcoal grills.
  The condo was clean and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked.
  The major issue we had was the uncomfortable king bed. Not only was it uncomfortable to sleep on (which we adjusted to after about a week) but the mattress squeaked every time you sat on either side, making enough noise to disturb the each other every time one of us would get in or out of bed.
  The other disappointment was the balcony furniture. In the pictures we saw the tall chair and table and assumed there would be two tall chairs to allow us to enjoy breakfast on the balcony(something we look forward to on each of our visits). There is a small, short round side table but it was no where near big enough to eat from.
  The microwave would trip the GFCI about half the time we used it. We reported this to the front desk toward the end of our stay, waiting because it worked fine for over a week and then started tripping again.
  A couple of minor issues: The electric can opener is on it's last leg and the exhaust fan in the back bathroom is noisier than normal.
  I will and have recommended Sand Dollar to our friends but unfortunately I would not recommend this unit until the king bed is replaced.

  • Manager Responded on 10/13/2021

    HI, Thank you for letting us know, we will address this right away!

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• Awesome Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2021

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  a guest from Newnan, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  Condo was great. Staff was great. Area was very nice.

  • Manager Responded on 9/7/2021

    Thank you!

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• last chance

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021

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  Carole F from Palm Harbor, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2021

    Thank you!

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• Yearly vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Heather T from High Springs, Florida recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay and it was long over due since we didn't get to come the year before due to covid. Everything was great till our last night there when kids that were not staying here were jumping the fence and knocking on random doors looking for someone they met. They also were carrying a bird with them they caught by the pier, the security guard was not the one from previous nights and didn't seem to care about them doing things they shouldn't.

  • Manager Responded on 8/15/2021

    Hello, Thank you for your patience, We did find out who they were "visiting" and had to ask them to leave. It is unfortunate but glad we were able to handle it

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• Hidden Gem

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  Shannon L from Centerville, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing time at the Sand Dollar! The condo was updated and clean, had all the necessities of a home away from home. The pool and private beach and pier were fantastic!

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• Best Condo !!!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2021

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  Jolaine C from Bartlett, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  This is a lovely condo, large, fully equipped and just comfortable. We did have an issue with the air conditioning however, I called the emergency number I spoke to Laura, who by the way was so helpful, within the hour a repair was there and the problem solved. It was just a great location and the views amazing. Pool and hot tub were great as well. The grounds were kept clean and sanitized daily. We are going back in October and we can't wait.

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• Great visit after crazy pandemic year!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2021

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  a guest from Attica, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We had great weather for the entire week. The condo was in great condition with a recent remodel. Great and friendly staff.

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• Great views...private fishing pier...spacious room...comfy beds

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2021

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  a guest from Wimauma, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Mostly good vibes. Few downers were 1) room smelled musty smoky 2) acfilter was filthy. Dust was so thick you could peel it off. Vent was a dirty mess too.
  3) dryer lint vent was so full and thick I pulled it off and took downstairs for Annette to see. 4) front door mats were sandy and needed vacuuming 5) the dishwasher was full of dishes left for me to put away!. Once all that was taken care of-mainly by me...I installed the new ac filter. The rest of the week was beautiful. If you are paying a cleaning fee to the property mgmt...you expect a CLEAN room when you arrive. Housekeeping missed the ball on this one. The pool deck are could be pressure washed to eliminate moldy stuff. Pool was cleaned daily. Beach chairs need good scrubbing....yellowed and greasy.

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• Spring Getaway

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2021

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  Becky M from Decatur, IL recommends this vacation rental

  The unit was very clean and comfortable.

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• Nice place, dated and dirty

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2021

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  Tonya G from Fort Wayne, IN does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Our room was extremely dirty. Our feet were black from floor within 20 mins and we never left room.

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• Spring Break 2021

  Stayed 14 days ending in April, 2021

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  Sean Z from Trafalgar, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Sand Dollar continues to be our favorite vacation spot. The amenities are nice and the location is amazing. The beach is never over-crowded. The staff at Sand Dollar continues to be the friendliest staff we have ever come across in our vacation travels.

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• Sand Dollar 509

  Stayed 21 days ending in February, 2021

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  Douglas I from Swansey, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Stayed in condo 509 from mid-January to early Feb. 2021. Overall, very pleasant stay. Staff was nice and accomodating; condo itself was large and spacious; bedrooms were very large; bathrooms were small; well stocked kitchen, plenty if silverware & pots and pans, may need additional pot holders; plenty of easy parking, even for large SUV's and full size p/u's; Pool and hot tub were clean. The condo appeared to be in the process of being updated, fresh coat of paint in the walls and ceiling; new flooring, etc. Dishwasher was broke upon arrival, new one installed latter part if the first week of our stay

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