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A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard

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A sunroom with a view of a water body, furnished with a sofa, a chair, and a table.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a water body.
A calm water body with a dock extending into it, surrounded by greenery and a few buildings in the background.
A nighttime waterfront scene with a docked boat, a house with illuminated windows, and palm trees reflecting on the water.
A yellow building with green shutters, a palm tree, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Tarpon
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Palm Harbor, FL
  • Place, Lake Tarpon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Raymond James Stadium
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard

Fish for your dream bass right from the back yard of this Lake Tarpon canal-front cottage. Bring your own boat/jet ski or use our kayaks to explore Lake Tarpon, which is renowned for its largemouth bass fishing. Spend your nights snuggling up by the fire pit or relaxing in the hammock in your backyard oasis. Centrally located, the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and the beaches of Honeymoon Island are all less than 15 minutes away. Tampa Intl Airport is 30 minutes away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2685340
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Palm Harbor

Located in Lake Shore Estates, a neighborhood in Palm Harbor, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider The BayCare Sound and Old McMicky's Farm. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Palm Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarpon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 36 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 45 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 46 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nueva Cantina - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪LBC-Local Brewing Company Palm Harbor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪CASA MATEO - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tampa Cigar Cave - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Canal-front cottage on Lake Tarpon?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal-front cottage on Lake Tarpon on Sep 28, 2026 start from $271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Little Slice of Key West on Lake Tarpon - Kayak and fish from the back yard located?

Located in Lake Shore Estates, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Tarpon and Innisbrook Golf Club. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2026
Thanks so much, Jeff! It was great to have you stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorrie and Ron were the greatest host and hostess! They were responsive when needed which was rare but their home was clean and had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. It was 4th of July weekend and it was surprisely quiet. The neighborhood was very nice and having the water just outside our backyard was a great perk! The entire house was clean and was a perfect home away from home. We will hopefully visit again! Thank you again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little house with big personality. It was very clean had everything you would need. They have the best stocked coffee/tea bar I have ever seen. The beds are so comfortable, we slept so well. We also really enjoyed the spacious screened-in back porch. It’s the perfect place for breakfast and coffee. Great host, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2026
Awwww, thanks so much for all your kind words, Misty! It makes us so happy to hear and we love that you enjoyed our place. You were amazing and we’d love for you to stay again if you are ever in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was adorable and had everything we needed. It was a really nice place to stay. Thank you for helping with a wonderful weekend.
Beautiful birds visited everyday. Backyard is fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great having you stay and we'd love to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reasonably priced for 2br/2bath, in a quiet neighborhood very close to beaches and lots of dining spots. Very clean, and hosts were super responsive to our pre-stay questions. Everything you could ask for for our short stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you so much for staying and for your great review. We enjoyed having you and would love to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were terrific, the home was adorable, comfortable and extremely well equipped, and the location was a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the locations we wanted to explore.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 19, 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you stay and we would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice… the total Florida Vibe. 4 people or 2 couples can stay here very comfortable.. the complete relaxation zone. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you, Jason, for your great review! It was wonderful having you and we'd love for you to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is just as pictured, clean and well stocked with extra towels, sheets, beach towels. The kitchen has a great coffee station, spice rack and all you would need. In the garage is everything you might need to fish, kayak, or go to the beach.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great host were great. Perfect location and amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Little Slice of Key West. The home was very well stocked and super clean for our stay. The neighborhood is on a quiet street where we could get in daily walks and the canal provided us with bird watching, fishing and even a visiting alligator. Our hosts always responded quickly to our questions or concerns. Our two weeks were especially good for escaping the single digit temps up north!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house that was exactly what we were hoping for. Kayaks were a total bonus! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The floor plan was well laid out. The screened porch was nice to have morning coffee and watch the wildlife on the canal. The home was furnished with everything you would need and had a large selection of coffee choices. Kitchen was well furnished. Lots of yard games and fishing poles fully equipped for fishing in the canal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you, Lark! We are so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the house. We'd love to have you stay if you are ever in the area again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bungalow Keywest Style living

Everything you need for comfort and cooking. Kayaking was fun. Beaches close by and shopping close by. Plenty of restaurants to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was just as described. House had everything we needed (towels, beach chairs, coffee bar, etc..) and was perfect for our long weekend. The canal location was peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Clean, smooth booking and check in, attentive owner, and coffee!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Thanks so much for your great review, Edward! It was a pleasure having you stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousins reunion

Had a wonderful 2 night stay while visiting family. Awesome location and peaceful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2024
Thank you so much for the review! We enjoyed having you stay and we are glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We loved our stay and the hosts were so gracious and easy to contact if needed. The home was very comfortable and located to many great attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2022
Awww, thanks, Kelli! You guys were great to have as guests. We'd love to have you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful, exactly as described. Owners are very nice, responding quickly to any and all questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2025
Thank you so much, Stacie! We enjoyed having you stay and we would love to have you come back again if you are ever in the area. Thank you for taking such great care of our house. Lorrie and Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, well appointed vacation house

This property is so cute & has everything one needs to have a great vacation. We loved it enough to book it again for 2025.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you so much, Claire. We enjoyed having you and George stay at our house. Thank you for taking such good care of our house and we are so happy you are staying again next year. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Palm Harbor. Lorrie and Ron’s house was so comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you so much, Amy! We enjoyed having you stay and we are happy you enjoyed it there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Clean and Fantastic

Great place - clean and cozy for the 4 of us. Everything we could ever need was right there- perfect.Thank you, Art & Paula, Jeff & Stacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2025
Thank you so much, Art, Paula, Jeff, and Stacy for the great review. We enjoyed having you stay and thank you for taking such great care of our property. We would love to have you stay again. Lorrie and Ron
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront

Cute,clean and very accommodating place to stay. Would recommend it for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2022
Thank you so much, Cody! And thank you so much for taking care with our property.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit with friends and family

We enjoyed our stay very much, we got a City Pass and enjoyed all the amenities that came with that using your home to rest and enjoy while we were there.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2024
Thanks, Bonnie! We enjoyed having you stay and thank you for taking such good care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

The home was clean and had everything we needed. Great location. Host communication was great. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We enjoyed the best stocked Vrbo we ever stayed in. Our host had thought of everything we could ever need and had it stocked from fishing gear, beach chairs, bug spray, plastic baggies, a whole coffee bar, and so much more. We loved the adorable house and the fun dock. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Oh my gosh, Holly... thank you for such a great review! We are so happy that you enjoyed everything and we'd love to have you stay again!

About the host

Hosted by Lorrie M Smith

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We both grew up in New Jersey and one of our favorite things to do together is travel. We decided to buy a house in Palm Harbor because it's an area that we've been traveling to more frequently (Lorrie's mom moved down here 20 years ago). We got to know and love the area and knew this is where we want to ultimately be. Other things we love are skiing, hiking, eating, and golf (more Ron's game than Lorrie's). When we are in the Palm Harbor area, some of our favorite things to do are to watch sunsets on the Dunedin Causeway, go to the beach at Honeymoon Island, visit the area breweries, walk around downtown Tarpon Springs and the sponge docks, go to Phillies Spring Training games, go to the many festivals that Dunedin has, visit Tampa, and also just drive around and sightsee.

Why they chose this property

We tried to set our property up the way we like when we travel... it's a small property, but we hope that people find it as cozy and relaxing as we do. We like to hang out in the back yard and fish and relax. We also like exploring the lake by kayak.

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