You will be enjoying your stay in our Palm Arbor Suite in the charming Historic Old Northeast, St. Petersburg PREMIER neighborhood on Tampa Bay......just adjacent to downtown. This immaculately clean Modern Studio Apt. is a perfect place to unwind. This Studio consists of a beautifully designed contemporary kitchen with new granite and stainless appliances, a living room that transforms into a bedroom furnished with a luxurious Murphy Bed, a small dressing room and a lovely full bath. The Suite is Located in a quiet triplex building, this unit is at ground level. There are no stairs except for a step up into your private bath.
You will have a private driveway adjacent to your Suite for one vehicle and ample street parking. Guests can also park on street.
You enter your Suite with your private keyless electronic door locks. Entry code will be furnished to you prior to your arrival.
You have a front private covered patio for people watching or relaxing. You will also enjoy a bonus of a Tropical Garden Patio behind your Arbor gated entry and additional access thru your side kitchen door. Yes you will feel pampered!
The Palm Arbor Suite is equipped with a full designer, modern kitchen with new granite counter tops and all new stainless appliances. The soothing grey tones will give you a contemporary feel of serenity. Sleek contemporary lighting and also undercabinet lighting for your cooking pleasure. Your kitchen is equipped with all your necessities for dining. Pots, pans, food chopper, dishes, glassware, coffee maker, martini glasses and shaker, toaster, sugar, sweetener, salt, pepper, blender, cooking utensils and anything else you may need.
Your Studio Suite is furnished with a HD Flat Screen TV with premium cable channels and lightening speed WIFI. You can adjust the TVs tilt as it is on a pull out adjustable support bracket for perfect viewing locations. For those guests that work remotely with WIFI Internet, I wish to tell you the WIFI services only your suite. The modem is in your suite, is secure, and works either inside the suite or on either of your two private patios with great strength and reception.
You can rest on your new lounging sofa or sit in your comfy swivel chair to read and relax.
When your ready to sleep or read in bed you simply pull down your upscale designed Murphy Bed with its Plush Queen Size Mattress. You also have overhead lighting with the beds light bridge for reading in bed with no eye strain.
Every detail has been considered in designing this intimate small space into an incredibly functional and comfortable living quarters.
Please note that if your desired dates are not available on our Palm Arbor Suite, please see our brand new larger One Bedroom Palm Arbor Deluxe Suite. Simply type in the listing number 747901. This immaculate new one bedroom apartment suite is directly adjacent and both beautifully and tastefully designed.
The Neighborhood
The Palm Arbor Suite is situated in the fabulous and Historic Old Northeast. The ONE as some call it. It is but a few blocks and a few minutes walk from eateries, cafes, taverns, cinema, Sundial shopping center, tampa bay beach, waterfront parks, bayside municipal pool, the Vinoy and the eclectic vibe of downtown St. Pete.
Most residents are on a high living in the Old Northeast, loving the community and its close proximity to our thriving downtown.
The New York Times says, 'This quiet residential neighborhood stuffed with old houses is the opposite of the happening downtown scene, which might just be its appeal. Those discovering this area, largely through word of mouth, say they love its sense of community while relishing the easy access to downtown. With its eclectic architecture, brick streets, picket fences and lush foliage, the neighborhood offers an odd blend of New England style and tropical sensibility. Despite its residential nature, it is just north of St. Petersburg’s downtown, making it convenient to the city’s booming cultural and entertainment scene. It also offers easy access for out-of-towners, since it is just 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
Guest Access
Check in time 2:pm and Check Out time 10:30 am. Guests will have access to private off street parking, private patios, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and use of free washer and dryer in laundry room.
This suite in general is a self sufficient apartment furnished with cleaning products, broom, mop, and vacuum.
Cleaning services are available for an additional fee for stays over 1 week upon request.
Interaction with Guests
I live in a charming Bungalow home next door. I will be happy to meet you upon arrival to assist in your getting settled in or check in on you the next day to ensure all is right with your accomodations. I am also only a phone call away for assistance. I will be happy to advise on directions, local sights, and restaurant choices. I am a social person who wants my guests needs met. Any other personal interaction between myself and our guests is taken by your lead. This is your Vacation Getaway and as such it also deserves your own personal privacy and personal space.
Getting around
Quaint open-air trolleys and buses are available and within walking distance.
Bus services are available and can be accessed just a few blocks away.
Palm Arbor Suite is a twenty minute drive from Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, and walking distance from Albert Whitted Airport.
It is 6 blocks from the interstate and a thirty minute drive to world famous beach destinations: Treasure Island, Clearwater Beach, and Fort de Soto.
Bike rentals nearby.
Other Things to Note
St. Petersburg
St. Pete named a 'Top Place to Go in 2014' by The New York Times
Home of the Dali Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and other galleries
Enjoy outdoor dining along Beach Drives
Downtown St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront.
The city of St. Petersburg has long been known for its scenic bayfront and renowned art museums. In recent years, St. Pete has also emerged as a hot spot for shopping, art museums, dining, nightlife and entertainment. With 361 days of sunshine a year, a lively downtown area, and a full spectrum of things to see and do, it's no surprise that The New York Times named it a 'Top Place To Go' in 2014.
Downtown St. Petersburg: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
A hub for art and culture, downtown St. Pete is home to many notable fine art museums and galleries. The iconic Dali Museum displays artwork by the influential 20th-century surrealist Salvador Dali in a stunning building with a flowing geodesic dome known as the “Enigma.” Just down the street, the Chihuly Collection presented by Morean Arts Center features some of the most brilliant and intricate creations of famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. The collections in the Museum of Fine Arts showcase works by Monet, Gauguin, Renoir, O’Keeffe and many other beloved 18th- and 19th-century painters. Galleries lining the Central Avenue corridor include the Craftsman House Gallery, Crislip Arcade, ARTpool and the Morean Arts Center.
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts - Mahaffey Theater hosts major shows and entertainers. Built in 1925, the Palladium Theater is a performing arts venue that is, at once, intimate and majestic. The theater’s 880-seat Hough Concert Hall boasts a full-sized Skinner pipe organ. In addition, the American Stage Theatre Company, Freefall Theatre Company and Florida Orchestra are all located in downtown St. Pete. The St. Pete area is brimming with culture of all sorts. To read more, click (website hidden). Pete Dining and Nightlife
Downtown St. Pete offers a diverse range of restaurants, from the upscale, award-winning Marchand's Bar and Grill to the casually trendy and innovative Red Mesa Cantina. Dine outside on the scenic Beach Drive promenade at Cassis American Brasserie, Bella Brava New World Trattoria,Moon Under Water or 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House.
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SUMMER VACATIONS
These United States are diverse, imminently explore-able. With so many places to choose from, we’ve pulled together our picks and tricks for the ultimate American summer vacation
Destination: St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida
If your ideal summer getaway includes reading your favorite travel mag and a lot of R&R by the beach, then look no further than the beautiful beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida. With an abundance of arts, food and culture, St. Pete has got it all.
St. Petersburg, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, often goes overlooked in favor of its flashier neighbors like Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. Clearwater Beach boasts a slower summer season making this one of the most desirable summer getaways.
What to Do:
There’s a lot to see in St. Petersburg and there’s no better time or place to experience some true local color than by visiting the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club. One of the oldest and largest of its kind in the world, every Friday “The St. Pete Shuffle” is a free event complete with shuffleboard, live music, and food trucks.
Home to the largest, most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dali’s work in America, The Dali Museum has partnered with The Walt Disney Family Museum to announce “Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination.”
Where to Eat:
St. Petersburg’s rapidly growing foodie scene goes well beyond seafood. The Gulf Coast’s Locale Market measures a whopping 20,000 square feet, while Brick & Mortar, a farm to fork restaurant with a rustic setting, and Frenchy’s, sited on the beach, are other must-visits.
In the heart of St. Petersburg, The Canopy comes complete with private cabanas and fire pits. Enjoy the surrounding views of Tampa Bay while sipping on one of their seasonal cocktails. If craft beer is more your style try one of the many local breweries along the St Pete Beer Trail, and Green Bench Brewery