10/10 Excellent
Rick W.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Artista
Rick W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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Casa Artista - A Most Enchanting, Relaxing Escape
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Check out the area
Safety Harbor, Florida
- Safety Harbor Waterfront Park11 min walk
- Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex6 min drive
- Ruth Eckerd Hall6 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Casa Artista - A Most Enchanting, Relaxing Escape
Property manager
John Oden
Premier Host
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (34 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Safety Harbor
Located in Safety Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Westshore Plaza Mall and International Plaza and Bay Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Safety Harbor, Florida
What's nearby
- Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 11 min walk
- Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 6 min drive
- Ruth Eckerd Hall - 6 min drive
- BayCare Ballpark - 7 min drive
- Tampa Bay Downs - 13 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Cici's - 4 min drive
- China Garden Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Bar Fly - 8 min walk
- The Nona Slice House - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brian H.
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safety Harbor hideaway
Brian H.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mandy W.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Getaway
Mandy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Teresa C.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location with southern charm in Safety Harbor
Teresa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie R., Louisville, KY, USA
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break in Tampa Area
Angie R.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by John Oden
Hi, this is John, and my beautiful wife Ellen :)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa Artista!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company which also has an office in the Tampa Bay Area. When I am not pounding on the keyboard, I involve myself in renovating houses, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.
My wife Ellen was born in China, a true city girl, her interests are more into art & Electrical Engineering. She came to the states to research high-voltage transmission, but I really think she came here to find me and my secret BBQ recipes ☺
We love to travel together and everywhere we go we try to stay away from hotels, staying with locals is way more fun. We also share a common passion to renovate and revive older homes.
Ellen and I completely fell in love with Safety Harbor upon our very first visit. Known as the Hidden Gem of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is voted No. 1 of the Most Charming small cities in Florida. It offers amazing natural beauty as well as award winning restaurants, pubs, and shops as well as tons of unique festivities. Best of all, the locals are simply the friendliest people we have ever met.
We have since renovated 4 vacation homes in Safety Harbor. Casa Artista is our newest one! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique artistic inspiration and "Happy Energy".
If you are Interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa del Tren (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House (Nashville Tennessee, 8 guests, Pet Free)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa Artista!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company which also has an office in the Tampa Bay Area. When I am not pounding on the keyboard, I involve myself in renovating houses, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.
My wife Ellen was born in China, a true city girl, her interests are more into art & Electrical Engineering. She came to the states to research high-voltage transmission, but I really think she came here to find me and my secret BBQ recipes ☺
We love to travel together and everywhere we go we try to stay away from hotels, staying with locals is way more fun. We also share a common passion to renovate and revive older homes.
Ellen and I completely fell in love with Safety Harbor upon our very first visit. Known as the Hidden Gem of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is voted No. 1 of the Most Charming small cities in Florida. It offers amazing natural beauty as well as award winning restaurants, pubs, and shops as well as tons of unique festivities. Best of all, the locals are simply the friendliest people we have ever met.
We have since renovated 4 vacation homes in Safety Harbor. Casa Artista is our newest one! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique artistic inspiration and "Happy Energy".
If you are Interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa del Tren (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House (Nashville Tennessee, 8 guests, Pet Free)
Why they chose this property
Casa Artista is next door to Casa la Cala, another of our four highly rated and slightly larger vacation homes. Our guests love the fact that they can invite friends and families to join their vacation right next door to each other.
Surrounded by a most beautiful nature setting including a peaceful creek and small lake, majestic live oak trees, all in your private yard. Just 5 minutes’ walk will take you to all the Safety Harbor downtown action!
All bedrooms in Casa Artista come with beautiful views, bamboo mattress toppers and luxury bed linens. Many guests ask us for the source of the beds after their best sleeping experience!
A huge HDTV in the living area, and another HDTV in the larger bedroom, each with over 200 real cable channels to Indulge. Super-fast internet Wi-Fi is available throughout!
Casa Artista is designed for family fun time. Fully equipped kitchen fit for any gourmet cooking. We also have a Weber charcoal kettle grill for outdoor cooking. There is a chimera (small fire pit) for those cooler evenings.
The house is named “Casa Artista” due to its Artist Inspiration: Our friend and well-known local artist Melissa was the former owner. We are blessed to keep many of her works as well as other local artists. Your stay at Casa Artista will be surrounded by colorful paintings, unique glassware and tropical plants.
Amazing local restaurants, pubs, and shops. Marina Park, which includes the Marina Pier, and the Tampa Bay waterfront are just a relaxing short stroll from your front door!
A walk/run/bike paradise - Marina Park also features a pedestrian and bike trail which provides an elevated path among the mangrove trees as you head north toward Philippe Park. Heading south on the path you will enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay as it extends all the way to the Courtney Campbell Causeway beach and trail which goes across the bay to Tampa.
Did we mention Philippe Park? Don’t miss it! It is amazingly beautiful, also on the Tampa Bay waterfront.
Surrounded by a most beautiful nature setting including a peaceful creek and small lake, majestic live oak trees, all in your private yard. Just 5 minutes’ walk will take you to all the Safety Harbor downtown action!
All bedrooms in Casa Artista come with beautiful views, bamboo mattress toppers and luxury bed linens. Many guests ask us for the source of the beds after their best sleeping experience!
A huge HDTV in the living area, and another HDTV in the larger bedroom, each with over 200 real cable channels to Indulge. Super-fast internet Wi-Fi is available throughout!
Casa Artista is designed for family fun time. Fully equipped kitchen fit for any gourmet cooking. We also have a Weber charcoal kettle grill for outdoor cooking. There is a chimera (small fire pit) for those cooler evenings.
The house is named “Casa Artista” due to its Artist Inspiration: Our friend and well-known local artist Melissa was the former owner. We are blessed to keep many of her works as well as other local artists. Your stay at Casa Artista will be surrounded by colorful paintings, unique glassware and tropical plants.
Amazing local restaurants, pubs, and shops. Marina Park, which includes the Marina Pier, and the Tampa Bay waterfront are just a relaxing short stroll from your front door!
A walk/run/bike paradise - Marina Park also features a pedestrian and bike trail which provides an elevated path among the mangrove trees as you head north toward Philippe Park. Heading south on the path you will enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay as it extends all the way to the Courtney Campbell Causeway beach and trail which goes across the bay to Tampa.
Did we mention Philippe Park? Don’t miss it! It is amazingly beautiful, also on the Tampa Bay waterfront.
What makes this property unique
Please Note: Be careful of floor level steps - These older Florida homes have additions and renovations that introduce a step or step down within the home. We have identified these with caution tape at each floor level change. Please be aware and watch your step!
Languages:
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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