Location: St. Pete Beach, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (25 mins Tampa airport, 11 miles Ft DeSoto, 10 mins St Pete)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Welcome to Dolphin House! This charming, spacious home is located in Gulfport's Historic Art District and is just 2 blocks for Gulfport's sandy beach on Boca Ciega Bay. It has the added bonus of having two separate living areas, a large master bedroom, split floor plan, covered porch and uncovered patio and an outside gas grill. Just two blocks from Williams Pier and Veteran's Memorial Park with benches, picnic tables and walkways. Watch dolphins swim by from the fishing pier or as you play at the beach or in the water.
Starting at 2 blocks away in another direction are a variety of restaurants and shops, one of which even has the local post office inside! Gulfport's Library is but a few blocks away and if you feel like shopping you can take the City bus service to Tyrone Mall. It stops just two blocks from Dolphin House. Then there is Gulfport's Casino, located at the beach, they have a variety of dances from Country Western to Latin and Ballroom dances. And still another well-known attraction is Hickman's Theatre with live plays. Regardless of the time of year you come to visit, you'll find something fun and exciting to do. Take the Gulfport/St. Pete Beach Connector Trolley for access to all the Gulf Beaches!
Gulfport is known as the "Gateway to the Gulf". A small, artistic community, it has a laid-back population of around 13,000. A short drive to Fort Desoto Beach (voted the nation's #1 beach in 2005), it is centrally located to everything you need for your Florida vacation.
The split floor plan means two bedrooms, one bath and one living area are in the front of the house, and one bedroom, one bath and one living area are in the back. The kitchen can be closed off from the front of the house with a pocket door, and from the rear of the hosue with glass French doors. Sleeping up to six, the home is perfect for a family or couples. Tile floors throughout the house. Ample sunshine enters the home all day long and multiple windows permit comfortable cross-ventilation when breezes blow on spring and fall days. (Central heat and AC is always available if you prefer.)
The home is decorated in beach and nautical colors. The front and back yards are professionally landscaped and irrigated, with night lighting. The back yard is completely fenced. The local dog park is less than 2 blocks away. The kitchen is completely equipped, with an assortment of cooking utensils, pots, pans, and dishes. Extra housekeeping services available at a reasonable cost.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central heat/air, plus lots of windows and ceiling fans in each bedroom and living area
- Washer: Large capacity washer
- Dryer: Large capacity dryer
- Linens Provided: All bed linens provided, plus bath and kitchen towels
- Off Street Parking: Room for two vehicles in the driveway; parking on street does not require a permit
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: On street
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Comfortable queen bed plus full bedroom suite for clothes storage; large double closet with mirrored doors in master bedroom.
- Double Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Digital cable with DVR; music channels available, along with "on demand" from Brighthouse. Large-screen TV in primary living area plus an additional TV in master bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: DVDs and VCRs available, along with library of books.
- Shared Pool: Close to St Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center. Terrific facility!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Galley kitchen with small breakfast table plus separate dining table/area that seats 6.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, bowls, baking sheets are all included. Coffee pot, microwave, mixer, blender.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Lush landscaping in backyard, tropical plantings and nighttime lighting. All-weather wicker loveseat, table and chairs, plus additional outdoor seating. Covered back patio, plus uncovered patio and walkways designed with concrete pavers.
- Communications
- Telephone: 2 telephones, 1 cordless with caller ID
- Free Long Distance: Within US and Canada
- Broadband Internet: Wireless only from Brighthouse cable.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High-speed
- Other Amenities
- Ironing board and iron, one bath with tub/shower, one bath with shower, dining table and chairs that seat six, table for two in the kitchen, clock/radios, six ceiling fans, landscaped with beautiful palm trees and fragrant flowering plant. A 2-block walk takes you to not only the white sandy beach, but to varying priced restaurants, many with live entertainment nightly & also to Gulfport's newly opened Pet Park with 2 separate fenced areas & an assortment of props for training or playing with your dog.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With prior permission; refundable security deposit and small additional pet rent charges.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): No special features but can acommodate wheelchairs through back door entrace, with a small ramp. Please inquire with your needs.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Dolphin House is located at Gulfport's Beach & Art District, Gulfport's white sand beach with swings, are ideal for viewing or photographing gorgeous sunsets over Boca Ciega Bay, At the beach are volleyball courts, a playgound for children, as well as a covered beach pavilion reservable for private use, & frequnt daytime live entertainment, William's Pier, Veterans's Memorial Park (with benches & picnic tables) & Gulfport's historic Gulport Casino featuring special events & dance classes, is 2 short blocks from Dolphin House, Walk to a variety of restaurants of varying prices & cuisine, many who feature live music nightly, An abundance of shops, a small Food Mart, & a post office in the Domain, is in walking distance, Gulfport is a very active beach neighborhood & there is always something going on througout the year, from the twice-monthly Art Walk & other special events, Spring Fest, Gheko Festival, car show, Retro-Rama & Annual Nightime Christmas Boat Parade plus many more
Rate Details (In US Dollars ONLY)
Nightly rates are available and are approx 1/5 the weekly rate. Two night minimum
May-July...$ 1,109/wk...$3,000/month. (Includes taxes and departure cleaning)
Aug-Nov.. $ 1,008/wk...$2,600/month. (Includes taxes and departure cleaning)
Dec-Apr... $1,243/wk..$3,600/month. (Includes taxes and departure cleaning)
Shorter stays (less than 1 week) available. Please call or email!
Accept PayPal (for credit cards), cashier and personal checks.
Deposit to reserve $300 to $700, depending on the length of stay.
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival. If < 30 days, then full amount.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Back Living Area - St. Pete Beach, Florida Rental
- Dolphin House Street View - St. Pete Beach, Florida Rental
- Living and Dining Area - St. Pete Beach, Florida Rental
- Dolphin House Kitchen
- Back porch
- Seafoam bedroom
- Pink Orchids bedroom
- Dolphin front living room
- Tropical Blues bedroom
- Back patio
- Additional photo master bedroom
- Williams Pier - restaurant, boardwalk area
- Beach playground
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