Location: Dunedin, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (4 Miles North of Clearwater Beach, 30 Minutes to Tampa) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Villa
Be our guest in the comfortable, quiet, and spacious Dockside Villa. Explore and find adventure or relax dockside and enjoy the ambience of waterfront living.
Enjoy a FREE pontoon boat ride for fishing the local waters, beach excursion to the sandy beaches of Caladesi or Honeynoon Islands or for a sunset cruise with spectacular Gulf of Mexico sunsets.
The sandy beaches of Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks are accessible by boat, bike or car and are located just minutes from Dockside Villas.
Fish the flats for redfish, trout, snook and tarpon. Bring your own boat and tie up at our well equipped dock at no cost! Deep-water charters are also available. Let us assist you with all of your fishing and boating needs.
Kayaking and day sailing are also popular in the friendly waters surrounding Dockside Villas. Kayak to secluded natural islands, sail the open, yet protected, Gulf waters or just sightsee along the varied coastline. There are so many options at Dockside Villas!
You may prefer shopping and exploring Tarpon Springs, the renowned Greek sponge fishing community. Authentic Greek restaurants and shops fill the streets of this waterfront district.
Take time to stroll delightful downtown Dunedin, popular for its quaint boutiques, galleries, various specialty shops, as well as fine dining in a small town atmosphere. Known for its art and street festivals, movies and music in the park, and outdoor markets, there is always something to do in Dunedin.
The Pinellas bike trail is only a block away from Dockside Villas. Stretch your legs on this 47-mile trail that leads to the beaches as well as downtown Dunedin.
World class GOLFING is nearby and available year round.
Theme parks and Entertainment that might be of interest in the area include:
See Activitie Below:
Feel free to contact Sheila for help in planning your island get-away. Call now!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- wireless internet or plug-in modem, Fully Furnished Kitchen, Cooking utensils, hair dryer, light fishing tackle, ice cooler, beach towels and chairs, kayak w/paddle and life vest, Dock and full size boat slip, waterfront ambience w/ Dolphin sightings and shore birds, No Smoking please
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Kayaking Restaurants, reading dockside, 47 mile walk/bike trail, Art and Antique shows and shops, Cooking classes, Ferry rides to natural sandy beaches, Beach concerts and sunset activities, Sports, spring training Baseball, professional Football and Hockey, Gambling Boats, Horse Racing, Dog Tracks, Theme Parks, Bush Gardens, Sea World, Disney, Aquariums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rate .. $900-$950/week (1 week minimum stay).
Monthly rate .. $2750.00-$3500.00/month January thru March - monthly only
Add 12% for Sales Tax.
25% of Rental Due at Booking - Non-Refundable
Without 30 Day Prior Cancellation Notice.
Balance Due on Arrival.
Maximum Occupancy 5 Persons.
2 villas available with adjoining door for larger parties/families!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Waterfront Atmosphere & Free Boat Ride at Dockside Villas
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Dunedin
We discovered the Dunedin area while on a sailing adventure from Texas to Coca Beach Florida.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
We enjoy this area because of the natural sandy beaches and barrier islands, dolphins and manatees, fishing, boating, Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island just down the road,
kayaking, biking the bike trail, and the charming small town atmosphere of Dunedin. Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Beach minutes away.
Owner's Map of Dunedin
Hello,
John and I have lived in Dunedin for 27 years. John is a coast gurard licensed captain and I am a Registerd Nurse.
Property Photos
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- Be Our Guest at Dockside Villas and Enjoy a FREE Boat Ride - Dunedin, Florida Villa Rental
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- Spacious, Clean, Comfortable and Furnished for Your Convenience - Dunedin, Florida Villa Rental
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- This Modern Kitchen is a Pleasure - Dunedin, Florida Villa Rental
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- Take a FREE Ride to the Islands
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- Enjoy the Beaches of Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks Nearby
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- Relax Dockside and Enjoy the Ambiance of Waterfront Living
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- View U-Tube Video "Red Fish Caught at Dockside Villas"
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- Each Villa Has a Personal Waterfront Porch
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- 2 - Clean, Comfortable and Spacious Bedrooms
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- Explore Nearby Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks
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- Bring Your Own Boat and Tie Up at Our Dock
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- Be Our Guest @ Dockside Villas
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- Dolphins Are Often Seen While Sitting on Our Comfortable Dock
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- Enjoy Dinner on Your Personal Waterfront Porch
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- Families Enjoy the Free Boat Ride to The Islands
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- A Variety of Shore Birds Visit Often
Traveler Reviews (24)
A piece of paradise in Dunedin
Guest: Paul & Joanne
(London, England)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Firstly, let me say thank you to John and Sheila for being perfect hosts. Ther wasn't a question about the area they couldn't answer. Or a thing they won't do to help you out (thanks for the loan of the fishing poles!) This is one of the nicest places my wife and I have stayed. The location is ideal and the condo (villa) was spotless. This is truly a home from home, with everything provided for your comfort. The owners (John & Sheila) have put a lot of thought into how to make holiday makers happy, and it shows. The condo is right on the causeway to honeymoon island. This is another thing the owners have thought through, by providing passes for entrance onto the island at their own expence. One of the highlights, is a free boat ride around the islands by John. He takes you out on the boat for 2/3 hours and shows you the local islands and wildlife. He has vast knowledge of the area and habitat that live on, and around the islands. The condo is situsted about 2 miles from downtown Dunedin, 6 miles from Clearwater. Also very close to Tarpon springs, Busch Gardens and Orlando is about 85 miles(1.5hrs) away for Disney ect. There is very good shopping in the area and some lovely restaurants (Bon Appetit was one of our fav's). Also Publix is very close by, as is Walmart for food shopping when you want to cook in. I would highly recommend Dockside Villas as a place to relax and wind down for a week or two. It won't disappoint. We will definitely be returning. The only down side is that there isn't a pool. But you are so close to the gulf sea (which is as warm as a bath) that you're only 2 minutes from dipping your toes in. One recommendation from us would be a small safe in the villa for passports and travel papers for people coming from over seas. PS. Forgot to mention that Dolphins are always swimming out the back.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
A Gem On The coast
Guest: Family of Five
(Evansville, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Dockside Villas during July. Our condo was "Super" clean with all of the amenities of home. John and Sheila were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for great time. The boat ride and fishing with John was icing on the cake. We could only stay one week, and really hated to leave. The Dockside Villas is top on our list for future vacations.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful and Clean Villa with Dock on St Joseph Sound
Guest: Kevin
(McDonough, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
My wife and I stayed for a week in June 2011 and celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary. The villa was very clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you would need. We loved sitting on the dock while enjoying a glass of wine. John and Sheila are excellent hosts. John gives all guests a tour of the St Joseph's sound on his boat. He is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. It is ideally located for beaches, shopping and sightseeing. I recommend this villa without reservation. Boat enthusiasts can even bring a boat and dock it there at the villa.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Highly Recommended
Guest: Janice (London)
(London U.K.)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11
Review Submitted: 06/12/11
Just back from 9 nights at Dockside Villas. Lovely location - saw dolphins nearly every day from villa and also a manatee. Good fishing from the dock. Plenty to do close by - cycling, golf, beach and Dunedin town is delightful and only a short 5 minute ride away. The boat trip with Jon is a great extra included in the rental (caught fish from the boat, saw dolphins and tarpon and visited one of the barrier islands) - Jon and Sheila go out of their way to ensure you get the most out of the area e.g. providing passes to Honeymoon Island and bikes to use. The villa was spotlessly clean and well equipped.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.
Worth the Wait
Guest: Kath
(Leeds West Yorkshire)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
Dockside villas are the perfect place to stay if you want a relaxing holiday. The villas were spacious, very comfortable and immaculate. We sat under the covered porch eating our meals and relaxing on the swing watching the dolphins swim past. The boat trip with John was amazing as we had dolphins swimming close to the boat. A supermarket and a good place to eat were very close to the villa. Honeymoon Island is just 5 minutes away by car and John and Sheila have provided a pass for you to use. Thank you John and Sheila, we had a fabulous holiday.
Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+.
Fun Time!
Guest: Jo
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
In April, three of my girlfriends and I rented one of the Dockside Villas. We had a blast! The villa was clean, close to several beaches and there was so much to do near by. They had bikes available and the Pinelas Trail was just around the corner, so one afternoon we took a 20 mile bike ride! John is friendly and easy-going and will drop you off to one of the near by islands or for just a boat ride.... If I had any complaints, it would be the traffic close to the villa, but you don't notice it after the first day. Downtown Dunedin is a MUST, it's charming,lots of cute shops and movies play in the park on Friday nights.........we happen to be there on the weekend of the Scottish Festival and the Walk-About-Wine Tasting event, where every shop had wine and specials going for the evening. We had a blast and are already planning another trip next spring! The villa is less the 15 minutes from Clearwater where there is something going on every night on the beach.........we would highly recommend the Dockside Villas to anyone.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.
We're in Love!
Guest: gratefulsd
(Rapid City, SD)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
Our villa was clean and inviting. We ate all our meals outside on the covered patio. We use the bikes, kayaks, beach passes, and enjoyed our boat ride provided by John. This is a beautiful rental unit in a wonderful location in a beautiful town.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Great people/great place
Guest: Phil
(Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
John and Sheila were wonderful. We had 3 small children on our trip and they had a blast. The boat trip was great - saw dolphin, played at a quiet island. John does a great job of being a tour guide. The place was clean, well equipped with everything we could have asked for, and John even loaned us a few small fishing poles to us for our kids to catch pin fish off the dock. The vacation was just what we needed.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
Dockside Villas--A wonderful experience
Guest: Ray/ Linda
(Lansing, Mi )
Date of Stay: 02/01/11
Review Submitted: 03/18/11
Our vacation experience at the Dockside Villas was all that was advertised. John & Sheila are fabulous hosts, whose primary goal is for guests to enjoy their time in Dunedin. Our accommodations were modern, neat, and immaculate. The boat trips for lunch, fishing, shelling, and just plain pleasure, greatly enhanced our vacation. The Pinellas bike trail became a daily experience [we often rode 15 miles or more] where we met many friendly bikers, walkers, and joggers. Our daily trips to Honeymoon Island were enhanced by the use of a seasons parks pass, which John & Sheila gererously provided. Linda and I can't wait to come back next year to enjoy the sunshine and hospitality of Dunedin and John & Sheila. You will not be disappointed with your time here at Dockside Villas in Dunedin, Florida.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Fabulous experience, squeaky clean
Guest: ZenNonna
(Tampa Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
This is now the standard I will use to measure any vacation rental. First of all the accommodations were squeaky clean (really important to my neat freak husband). It was beautiful and quiet. John and Shelia very responsive and caring hosts. One of the things I really enjoyed was the swing on the deck. You can sit there and watch the sunrise or come up over the water. The view is of St. Joseph Sound. I was there almost every morning taking photographs and drinking coffee. Do not miss the boat ride with John we took a morning one and saw dolphins playing right in front of our boat. I plan to return and take the cruise at sunset. Everything you need for the week is in the condo. Just bring your clothes. It is walking distance (about 1 ½ to two miles) to Honeymoon Island. There is a lot of nature to see. I loved grilling on the deck also. Don't skip lunch at Casa Tina in downtown Dunedin or a trip to Tarpon Springs to visit the sponge docks. Or you could just spend the week running the Pinellas Trail and relaxing. It was a very relaxing and special week. Overall, a really wonderful experience. I could go on and on about all the positives there are a lot. Shirley Green
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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