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Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

Enjoy the amazing history and attractions of beautiful Tarpon Springs. In this 100% meticulously renovated home located within 4 blocks of the world famous Sponge Docks. Walk to the Spring Bayou and look for a manatee or dolphins or check out all the antique stores and fantastic restaurants on Main Street. Drive less than 3 miles to the quiet beach at Fred Howard park or take a scenic 17 mile drive to the best beach in America, Clearwater Beach! Golf is readily available and close by with Innisbrook's Copperhead course or discover the hidden gem of World Woods and all it's remote privacy.

Property manager

John and Lisa Glenzer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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: We love pets, but this is non-negotiable.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Bellies Waterfront - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hellas Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Captain Jacks Waterfront Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yiannis Greek Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, and St Nicholas Boat Line. Sponge Exchange and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory are also within 10 minutes.

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Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Located close to the sponge docks, downtown Tarpon Springs and the bike trail.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This house was wonderful! Beautiful decor, clean, walking distance to the sponge docks. We had a great time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice clean place to stay. Plenty of bars, restaurants and shops with in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We really loved the location and how clean and nicely decorated the home was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

We had a quick stay but it was absolutely beautiful and the property was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great place to stay! No complaints! Love the area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We had a lovely and relaxing stay in this fully renowned period home. Very enjoyable, great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Top notch house and great location for exploring Tarpon Springs and surrounding beaches!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Nice house. Quick walk to the restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Always an enjoyable stay at the Captains Quarters! Owners are very responsive and keep the house neat and clean with everything needed for a wonderful stay. The location is perfect being within walking distance to the Sponge Docks, Spring Bayou and restaurants/shops on Tarpon Ave. Looking forward to staying again in March.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We travel a lot and this is one of the nicest places I've stayed at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Everything was spotless, the house was well furnished and there were a lot of essentials (if you forgot ) like shampoo and after sun lotion…. Really close location to the sponge docks. John and Lisa were the nicest host anyone could imagine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We loved everything about our stay! The house was beautiful and well maintained in a very convenient location. Easy to walk to downtown, quiet, and comfortable! We plan on staying at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

very nice home, clean,modern upgrades.overall a very special place and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Exceeded all expectations. Beautiful property, ideally located, well appointed. For the price it was a phenomenal bargain.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Great stay in a beautiful home. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We were a group of friends staying for a quick visit. It was beautiful, spacious, well equipped and perfect location. Also, it was a short Walking distance to restaurants and shops. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We have a wonderful time celebrating moms birthday and treating her to a getaway! The home was GORGEOUS!! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The house was even better than the pictures. Very clean, very comfortable. The location was perfect to walk to the docks. Very close to the beach. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

John and Lisa were great hosts. The house was extremely clean and perfectly located in Tarpon. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a location that is convenient and walkable to the majority of the down town area. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Everything was perfect. Loved the home especially the added touches, late nights sitting on the porch and proximity to the Sponge Docks. Just left and we're already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Everything is exactly as advertised & lovely home. It was also a pretty easy walk to the Sponge Docks which was nice not having to figure out parking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We had such a lovely time in Tarpon Springs and the Captain's Quarters is a beautiful, ideally located place to stay. This home feels like home! The owners are wonderful, super responsive and are right on top of maintaining and caring for this property. The home is spacious, comfortable and perfectly furnished with everything you could possibly need. We would love to stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Check in was flawless, our stay was beyond easy. The home had everything we could have though of needing. It was so close to downtown Tarpon Springs we walked every time we wanted to go down there. The checkout instructions we clearly posted and easy to follow.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

This is our 2nd stay at this well appointed and spacious home with a big comfortable porch. It has a well stocked kitchen and all the amenities one needs; including items for the beach. The location is perfect; very walkable to the Sponge Docks, Spring Bayou and Tarpon Ave restaurants and shops. The owners take great pride in their place and are very accommodating and responsive. We just love this place and are returning next year!!
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2023