Sabal Palms Inn  

On St. Pete Beach in historic Pass-a-Grille, a small beachfront inn directly facing the Gulf of Mexico. Steps from Pass-a-Grille Beach, the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and a short walk to Merry Pier.

Family-run Sabal Palms Inn has just 12 individually decorated guestrooms with a laid-back, local-charm vibe. Rooms feature full kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, 32-inch flat screens, microwaves and coffee/tea makers, with daily housekeeping. A narrow two-way road is the only thing between the inn and the white-sand beach.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, lounge on the terrace or wander the garden. Barbecue grills and a communal BBQ area invite relaxed, al fresco meals, and free on-site self parking keeps things easy; pets are welcome.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and express check-out and onsite laundry add convenience for longer stays.

Many rooms include kitchenettes so you can self-cater with a full-sized fridge and stovetop. Grab groceries for a beachside cookout at the shared BBQ grills or sip morning coffee made in-room.