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The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow

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A two-story house with a covered porch, a front door, and a number 430 on the door.
An aerial view of a beachside parking lot with cars, palm trees, and a body of water in the background.
A two-story house with a porch, a front door with a wreath, and a mailbox.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden bench and table.
A dining area with a wooden table, benches, and a chandelier.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sponge Exchange
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District, a neighbourhood in Tarpon Springs, is home to this holiday home. St Nicholas Boat Line and Tarpon Springs Aquarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Lane Glo Bowling are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Spongeoramas Sponge Factory - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sponge Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellas Greek Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Bellies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Capt'n Jack's Waterfront Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dimitri's On The Water - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow located?

Located in Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, St Nicholas Boat Line and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory. Sponge Exchange and Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property was ok to fine. A little run down in my opinion. The inside was clean but a few things I felt were lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and hospitality. Will book again when in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Athens house was perfect! We felt at home, the house was very clean and everything needed was thought of. Being just a few blocks from the sponge docks and restaurants gave us the opportunity to walk everywhere. George was quick to communicate. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Great guest! Would have again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and we will be back! The location is spectacular, the home cozy, and the facilities all we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
So happy that you enjoyed the home. We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at our home away from home! Will definitely book this place again for future vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
We are so incredibly happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tappon springs

nice place to stay, would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had no baking dishes for cooking. For long stays a crockpot would be appreciated. Nice size kitchen and easy to work in. Loved our stay. So close to the sponge docks and lots of restaurants.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We found the property to be very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed being able to walk to many different restaurants from this location. The owner was very responsive when we reached out.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway.

We love Tarpon Springs and the Athens Street house. It’s a nice walkable neighboorhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
So very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. The coolness of the home was refreshing after a long hot drive. The kitchen was adequately outfitted and I especially appreciated the dog bowls because I left mine at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful older home nestled in the heart of a great little Greek community. Located only doors away from the start of the shops that make up the Tarpon Sponge Docks. Pet friendly accomodations are hard to come by this was a perfect place not just for us, but also pup.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I totally loved this rental. Located a block and a half away from the sponge fishing docks and all the restaurants and shopping. All the local neighbours were very friendly and would stop and chat when we were sat out on the front porch. House and kitchen was fully equipped. Even had a beach umbrella and chairs to use. Only a couple of blocks to access the Pinellas trail so we could use our bikes regularly. So sad to leave!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to have you back again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Central location to Greek culture

Enjoyed the spacious house and great location. Kitchen and bedrooms were comfortable to use.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Place

This was our first stay in Tarpon Springs, the house is located very close to downtown. There are some minor things inside the home which needed attention but overall we were pleased. Great location, spacious and clean. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in a great location!

We are returning guests! Loved the house and location. Walked to different restaurants every evening and enjoyed shopping in the stores. We will definitely choose this house as a rental property in the future!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2023
Very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

It was the perfect fit for my sisters and I. It was just blocks away from bakeries, restaurants, shopping, history and excursions. It was definitely a memory making experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
So happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in Tarpon Springs

We loved this house in Tarpon Springs and enjoyed almost six weeks there. The house was fantastic, fine kitchen, comfortable furniture, comfortable bedding and even a pile of blankets to warm up under. From this house, anything you want is walkable and it’s all delicious. The host was very helpful and responsive. We would stay again!
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
So incredibly happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

My husband and I spent 3 weeks at this property. It was clean and spacious. Location was in walking distance to many activities. Many good restaurants. Short driving distance to beaches, hiking snd boating. We enjoyed reading on the front and back porches. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
So happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Tarpon Springs

Exactly as described on VRBO, this great house is close to everything in the heart of Tarpon Springs. Ample parking if you have more than one car and a short walk to the sponge docks and many great restaurants around the docks, on Alt 19, or on Tarpon Ave. The home is nicely furnished and has everything you could possibly need for a short or long stay. Highly recommend this property. It is at the top of our list for future visits to Tarpon Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
So happy that you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful and traditional Florida home

What an amazing house to stay in, everything that is needed for my stay was in the home. George was a wonderful host and I emailed him twice and each time, the quickest and nicest response. I did not need as much room as the house provided, but I fell in love with it and the location. I was so happy with my choice... Book this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC LOCATION!

The location of this lovely bungalow could not have been more convenient. It is just a short stroll to the Sponge Docks and fabulous restaurants. The front porch was inviting and the renovations done on the home made it cozy and warm. The floors are beautiful! The owner was so very accommodating and quick to respond. The restaurant suggestions offered were fabulous! We would absolutely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

We totally enjoyed our stay. The home was large, bright and airy. The living room and dining room were connected and open. The two bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfy. There was a 3rd sleeping area off of the kitchen. There was a large front porch with a nice seating area. The kitchen was large and updated. The home is a short walk to the sponge docks and great restaurants. Would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2025
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house in and of itself was very comfortable as a layout as well as convenient to walk around for dining. As for cleanliness, it was not cleaned prior to us going nor was the owner aware of what his property management company did for it. No extra pair of sheets or towels for a week stay for a 5 member family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cute bungalow...Noisy street

NEEDS MORE SHELVES, MIRRORS, AND HOOKS....BEDS WERE GREAT...THERE WAS NOT ANY INSTRUCTION SO TV'S WERE NOT WHAT WE WERE ACCUSTOMED TO..CUTE BATHROOM BUT ONLY A HAND HELD SHOWER...NO SHELVING OR HOOKS FOR TOWELS AND
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2021
Photos speak for themselves with regard to what the home offers which is everything. There’s a large mirror in the bathroom. Not sure where else to put mirrors? Shelves? TV instructions are on VRBO. 150 cable channels, music channels and movies. Guest never said there was an issue. I would've shown them how to use the remote. The street is a quaint, one lane, historic street in a neighborhood area. Not sure where the noise issue was. Thank you for your input but wish you would have communicated with me. Guest communicated that heater went out and I had it fixed in a couple hours. No other issues were communicated. Communication is key.
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