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Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage

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Marina
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
A heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage

Escape to our stunning, completely renovated classic Florida ranch home, where sunshine and relaxation await! Perfect for families or small groups of friends, this bright and airy retreat boasts an open floor plan, a gourmet kitchen, and elegant furnishings, all enhanced by luxurious amenities. Rest easy knowing this property has no hurricane damage from Helene or Milton in 2024!

The highlight of your stay will undoubtedly be the resort-style heated pool (heating available for a small fee), surrounded by a spacious travertine patio and beautifully designed landscaping. With your own private dock, you’ll have easy access to the tranquil waters of Tampa Bay, ideal for fishing or kayaking right from your backyard.

Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, this home is just a quick drive to downtown St. Pete and the stunning Gulf beaches. Whether you prefer lounging by the pool with a book, splashing with the kids, or exploring local cultural events, you’ll find the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure here.

Designed for comfort, the house features modern amenities like voice-activated smart home features, high-speed fiber optic Wi-Fi, and a spacious living area. The primary bedroom offers a king-size bed, an attached bath with a walk-in shower, and a sitting room with views of the pool and canal. Two additional guest rooms provide flexibility with twin beds that can be combined into kings, sharing a hall bath.

The outdoor living space is truly special, with a covered patio and a pool bath for quick clean-ups. Relax under the shade, enjoy the water views, and watch for dolphins and manatees right off your dock. You’ll also find a charcoal grill and ample seating for dining al fresco.

We’ve equipped the home with plenty of games, puzzles, and movies for endless fun, along with kayaks available for rent. The kitchen is stocked with spices and staples to help you avoid those last-minute grocery runs.

Families with young children are welcome! We provide a pack-and-play and feeding seat. However, please note that there is no gate between the house and pool, nor a barrier to the dock, so children must be supervised at all times. We kindly ask parents to clean up after their kids to keep the space pest-free.

We recently updated decor and flooring throughout, enhancing your experience. While we await new professional photos, you may notice slight decor changes from the images.

For your peace of mind, we have security cameras on-site, which are not monitored during your stay but help us manage the property. Please refrain from tampering with them.

Book with confidence! We offer Cancel for Any Reason Insurance, typically costing only 10% or less of your total booking. Details provided during the booking process.

Property manager

Amy (Beach to Mountains Rentals)

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets of any kind.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution pool and canal, supervise children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
St Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Salvador Dali Museum - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mahaffey Theater - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Jannus Live - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Tropicana Field - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Vinoy Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 38 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Gyros & Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chattaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gyros & Seafood Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage located?

This family-friendly St. Petersburg vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tampa Bay and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Classic Florida ranch, waterfront, heated pool & kayaks - no hurricane damage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Such a quiet neighborhood but close to downtown St Pete - the perfect location. The house is extremely comfortable and well stocked with everything you need. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We loved everything about this place. The manatees in the canal were just a bonus! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our 4 day stay…roomy, comfortable, relaxing, great pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. It was close to downtown and the beaches. We had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

A great spot for a short stay with friends. Enjoyed the pool and open areas for eating and hanging out. Short drive to most amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

The pool is AMAZING! It’s about a 20 minute drive to pass a grill. My son was bummed about so much seaweed in the canal but nothing that would of been done about that. He was hoping to fish more. Property managers were quick to respond to any issues we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Place was exactly as advertised. Communication of host was immediate, and place had everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The house was perfect for the holidays with family. It had everything we needed and was close to the water and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful home for 5 nights. It was more than large enough to accommodate our group of four adults and two older kids with lots of seating and relaxation options. The pool and dock were amazing and the setting serene, tucked into a quiet neighborhood with close access to restaurants and entertainment. House was clean and nicely decorated and Amy was a welcoming host. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

House was great pool was great will be looking at staying again sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Our family loved the pool, location and weather !! Owner was easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed at the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10

We enjoyed this house. The decorations are nice and they have all you need it was pretty close to anything we wanted to do. The pool was great and relaxing! The owner was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Very comfortable home with private pool. Close to many attractions and great places to eat. Owners were very responsive to inquiries.
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Our family truly enjoyed our stay in this lovely FL home. Amy was a gracious and very responsive host, emailing to make sure we were settled and happy. Our children loved the heated pool, fishing from the dock and the dolphin who visited the canal. We could not have asked for a better "home away from home"! Highly recommend and definitely hope to stay again next winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Pool and dock are great for relaxing. We saw manatees and a dolphin. House was clean and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The home was just as advertised. The communication with the owner was easy and timely. My family of 6 plus my mother all had room to spread out. The kitchen was stocked very well and made cooking easy. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The home and all its amenities are wonderful and perfect for our group. Having never been to St. Pete, we didn’t realize at first glance how “unpretentious” the neighborhood would be, but we quickly adapted and ended up having a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Everything worked well with this place. Good communication, accurate description and photos. The kitchen was really well stocked. Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

The pool area was nice. There was plenty of cooking utensils. We would have liked a gas grill to cook on. The stove and cooling system were difficult to use.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

The heated pool overlooking the bay was a huge plus. We loved seeing Manatee and dolphins in the bay. The house had plenty towels and the kitchen was fully stocked. The twin size beds are standard but the King size bed was SUPER comfortable and pillows were very nice. The Master Bath and shared bath shower water pressure could be better but the house does have an outdoor shower right off the patio that has great water pressure. We really enjoyed our stay and had some amazing food at the local restaurants. Amy communicated very quickly and was very helpful. You wont be disappointed with this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Great place to enjoy St Pete. Close to town, spacious living area, well stocked cabinets and pantry, comfortable pool. Large with movies, games, and fun spot for kids. Its wonderfully located right on the canal which makes for great views and easy water access. We stayed during red tide and the canal was loaded with dead bloated fish. The house and yard had a bad rotten fishy smell the whole time unfortunately. Not the owners fault of course. The windows were closed but the smell still made it in. Made it hard to enjoy the pool too - candles, fans, and my kids unrelenting intent to swim had us in the water anyway. But not great. Owner was very courteous and responsive while we were there. Wish we would have booked away from the red tide death but unfortunately we had a large group meeting us in St Pete that week so rescheduling just wasn't possible. Would recommend staying here but would suggest waiting until after red tide has passed as the smell is quite unbearable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10

When was it that some stoned remodeling guru somewhere decreed that remodeled kitchen cabinet doors no longer require handles or knobs to pull them open? The corners of all the cabinet doors have had their painted-over glory worn off by hundreds of grubby, sticky fingers desperately trying to open them, exposing the old raw wood, now left coated in sticky-finger kitchen grime. Gross! And that little example pretty well describes the lack of cleanliness and attention to detail in the rest of this house. If you happen to drop something on the floor try not to look under a bookcase or chest - it'll really gross you out - dustballs, filth, old broken toys. YUK.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

6/10

For the last 10 years, my family and I have been doing week long Summer vacations that we all look forward to every year. As the years passed, and our family has grown, we outgrew our traditional condo in the panhandle and opted to travel further south to enjoy an entire space of our own. Booking, check in, and all communications with Amy were seamless throughout our stay, however we had several issues the property itself. The outside property is very poorly maintained. Listing pictures show a maintained pool deck, furniture with cushions, live plants, and significantly less clutter than what we were welcomed to. The pool deck we experienced was full of rusted sunscreen bottles on outdoor shelving, unusable furniture do to safety concerns, caked up leaves and other debris all around the pool cover, the outdoor shower was not hooked up to water source and was not secured to any structure, the hose was in a knotted pile on the side of the pool, the side of the house was completely cluttered with owner items. Inside of the house was as advertised, however we were given approx. 6 towels for 9 guests, the master bedroom had no comforter or blanket on the bed. The laundry room is located in the garage and is a complete mess due to owner property and unsafe for use by anyone other than an adult. The hot water heater turned off mid week. Lastly, an entire cabinet of glasses fell off the wall onto my sister as she opened the cabinet due to poor installation. She was covered in bruises
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025