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Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!

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A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.
A park with a concrete pathway, a shaded area, and a distant pier over water.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelves with decorative items, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tampa Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Charcoal barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Place, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor City Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest House Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Ensuite - Bedroom #1

Shower only

Guest House Bathroom

Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Safety Harbor

Located in Safety Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at BayCare Ballpark or Raymond James Stadium. Jet skiing, scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Safety Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tampa Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Safety Harbor City Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Philippe Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nona Slice House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar fly - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bassano Cheesecake Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! on 20 Apr 2027 start from £689, 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 at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Safety Harbor City Marina and Tampa Bay. Safety Harbor Waterfront Park and Philippe Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Close to downtown. Provided everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and stay! Communication with the owners was clear and prompt...would highly recommend for anyone visiting Safety Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Blue Gecko. We found the property to be just like the description and Michael was very quick to answer any questions I had. Safety Harbor is a delightful small town on Tampa Bay with wonderful shops and restaurants. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Excellent house, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and location!

Highly recommend the Blue Gecko house. We will book again if we are in the area. Great location and the local restaurants are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

Perfect place for a family of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house and hosts

Our group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great location. It had everything we needed. We would recommend staying here in this beautiful town. You can walk to town, walk to the bay, and there is plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Welcome coffees and snacks was so sweet. Guest house is also beautiful Owners are very easy to contact and fast with responses. Very accommodating! We would absolutely atay here again Thanku
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heat stay

Property was as listed and the “extra” suite was just perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was awesome. Host was great with communication. Property wasin great conditions. This will be my go to place when i need to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sondra

Wonderful property. Great location and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Safety Harbor

A beautiful listing very affordable and convenient for family great communication with property manager. Definitely would rebook
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and hosts

My family and I love the Blue Gecko; it is our home away from home. The home is always very clean, comfortable, and the hosts are the best. We do not feel spied on or micromanaged. We are allowed to enjoy the home and our stay. When visiting the area, this is the only place we will stay. Thanks Mike and Beth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We were there for a baseball tournament with our boys. 3 dads and 3 10 year old boys. Great place and very clean. The owners were really great with communication. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect girls trip

This property is clean, well decorated and cozy! The neighborhood has a school close by and is well lit for some evening pickle ball. It is close to Safety Harbor downtown. It was an easily drive to Crystal River. Mike, the owner, was super responsive to our needs! We would book here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First experience

Thanks Vrbo for making our very first air bnb experience the best and most memorable!!! Very clean property and friendly owners who thought of every minute detail and maintained & decorated the house very well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The Blue Gecko house was perfect for our family Christmas. They had great quality baby equipment, and the separate living space for our newlyweds. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and well equipped. Great communication with the owners as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rachel’s wedding

My husband and our grown children and their significant others all stayed here together. My husband and I took the mother in law suite out back and loved it. We walked down to the water and along the boardwalk one morning and to Nona Slice another! We also enjoyed hanging out in the comfy living room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at all around

This property is by far best for families and has everything you need and I mean everything. The home owner are the most polite and accommodating. I love this house it is so beautiful and well located to food and shopping within walking distance. I will rent every time I come to this location in the near future. Once again the homeowners are go beyond to make sure your stay is the best and thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Gecko, Safety Harbor FL

This was my family's first visit to Safety Harbor. We loved that Blue Gecko was a short walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and the waterfront. The main house and guest house were clean, nicely decorated, and well-equipped. The outdoor space, front porch and back deck, were very pleasant. Our hosts Mike and Beth were attentive to our needs. They left clear instructions, making check in and out and finding things around the house easy. We would definitely return to Safety Harbor and stay at Blue Gecko again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Came over from Melbourne Beach for a visit to the gulf and Busch Gardens with our 4 kids (one grown with husband and two kids under 2 took the master) and exchange student from Germany. Her last weekend in the US was a great one! efexchangeyear.org/iec/lisa-mohrman/ My husband and I enjoyed the studio apt out back. Perfect layout, lots of kids toys to play with, well stocked, super location and great area near lots of shops and restaurants. Enjoyed strachans for ice cream. Hosts were super accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

The house itself and the overall experience were outstanding. Safety Harbor is a wonderful setting, with something for everyone – nature lovers, foodies, people watchers, etc. In addition to providing easy access to a number of top attractions in the area, the house was spotless, well decorated, well equipped and comfortable for our extended family. The large yard and children’s toys and equipment made it especially fun for our multigenerational group. The hosts were amazing – thoughtful and responsive to every situation and need. We give “Blue Gecko” our highest recommendation.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

This is our second stay at the Blue Gecko, and it was just as wonderful as the first time. The home is well maintained and clean. Having a clean place to stay is very important to me and my family. The hosts (Mike & Beth) are very responsive and kind. They allow you to feel at home during your stay - no multiple sheets of paper listing rules and regulation for you to read. You also do not feel spied on. I love the Blue Gecko and it will be our place to stay on all our trips to the area. It is our Home away from Home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024
Thanks so much! That is EXACTLY how we want all of our guests to feel at the Blue Gecko. Looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Gecko in Safety Harbor

6 adults stayed here for Phillies spring training games. The house is in a good location within walking distance of Safety Harbor shops, restaurants and the waterfront. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the Phillies complex and about 25 minutes from Clearwater Beach (depending on traffic). The house and the additional outbuilding were perfect for the 6 of us. The main house slept two couples while another couple used the completely self-contained extension of the garage. It was everything we needed for our quick getaway. If I could give the hosts more than 5 stars I would. They were very accommodating to our separate arrivals and eventually delayed departures, and they were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Stay in Safety Harbor

This clean, comfortable home was just right for our family group. The members with children stayed in the main house, while the grandparents enjoyed peace and quiet in the backyard apartment. So many nice little touches…toys and games and a fenced yard for kiddos, ample supplies (including facial tissues), and the snacks and K cups for the Keurig machines (one in each kitchen) were much appreciated. The location is good for easy access to Tampa and Clearwater, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy Safety Harbor. The town is an attractive, walk-able village boasting a variety of good local restaurants just a few blocks away from the house on Main Street. The owner was very responsive and friendly. When we initially experienced a glitch in our booking dates, he immediately responded and resolved it. We would be happy to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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