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Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Tarpon Springs, FL
- Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks3 min walk
- Place, St Nicholas Boat Line3 min walk
- Place, Tarpon Springs Aquarium6 min walk
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1st Mates cabin
1 Double Bed
2nd Mates cabin
1 Double Bed
Main Floor Cabin
1 Double Bed
The Captains Master cabin
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs vintage bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Master bath
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Guest bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.
Enjoy the amazing history and attractions of beautiful Tarpon Springs. In this 100% meticulously renovated home located within 4 blocks of the world famous Sponge Docks. Walk to the Spring Bayou and look for a manatee or dolphins or check out all the antique stores and fantastic restaurants on Main Street. Drive less than 3 miles to the quiet beach at Fred Howard park or take a scenic 17 mile drive to the best beach in America, Clearwater Beach! Golf is readily available and close by with Innisbrook's Copperhead course or discover the hidden gem of World Woods and all it's remote privacy.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
We love pets, but this is non-negotiable.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tarpon Springs
Located in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Tarpon Springs Aquarium and St Nicholas Boat Line are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tarpon Springs, FL
What's nearby
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St Nicholas Boat Line - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sponge Exchange - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hellas Greek Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Rusty Bellies - 7 min walk
- Mr. Souvlaki - 4 min walk
- Mykonos - 6 min walk
- Anclote Brew - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Barbara w.
8 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara w.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin F.
25 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacey D.
28 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacey D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott D.
28 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
George F.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, gracious hosts.
George F.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann C.
18 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 1920 Captain's house
Mary Ann C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis D.
18 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mlk weekend getaway
Dennis D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad H.
27 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Captain's Quarters in Tarpon Springs
Brad H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
15 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property!!
Angela B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allison F.
17 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Allison F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle C.
6 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool house
Kyle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jutta S.
25 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay near the Sponge Docks
Jutta S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time visiting
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susi J.
29 Nov, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Susi J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
29 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time in Beautiful home & perfect location
Susan S.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristi G.
30 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home
Kristi G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
16 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd Great Stay
Susan S.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
james z.
28 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
james z.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
stephen f.
20 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captains Quarter's
stephen f.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
22 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tarpon House
Melissa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen C., Where do you live?
3 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and Spacious Property
Kathleen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by John and Lisa Glenzer
John and I have painstakingly renovated this wonderful 100 year old house and have made sure everything has been done to impeccable standards. We took our time and made it a family adventure. There isn't one aspect of the property that hasn't been touched, upgraded or redesigned. There is a story behind every room and the decorating reflects our family's history. The reference to "Captain" has multiple meanings, John's Dad was a US Navy Captain, My Dad was an Airline Captain and the original owner of the house was a fishing Captain that allowed his crew to live upstairs, while he and his wife lived downstairs. All of our wonderful neighbors are of Greek heritage and most were born and raised in the house they still live in. They watched us bring this property back from years of neglect. John and I joke that we should've filmed a hit TV show, named "The Bickersons build a house". The end result is an amazing, comfortable home we are sure you'll want to come back to time and time again.
Why they chose this property
I am a licensed realtor in my "off" hours and had a client who was interested in flipping houses in the Tarpon Springs area because he knew the history and value of this remarkable area and would make any property a solid investment. I took my buyer to the house and he said " Wow, this is a really cool house, but there is just too much work to do here and it will take too long and cost a fortune to bring it back to life. " While he was saying that, I was falling in love with the house and wanted John to look at it. We instantly shared a vision. So we bought it and started the monumental task that became our dream and passion. 10 years later, we look back and know that we might've changed our minds many times and had many arguments between us that tested our love, but in the end, we both know the vision we had so many years ago has been greatly exceeded by the finished project. We both love smelling the nearby bakeries, walking through an art fair, doing a "wine walk", or taking our boat out into the Gulf. Someday, we will retire and call this our home base, but until then, we want to share it with people who will also fall in love with what we saw in the house, the neighborhood and the city. Enjoy! OPA!!!!!!
What makes this property unique
There are so many things to list as unique benefits, but one that most all of our guests will share are the outstanding selection of amazing restaurants all within walking distance, Our favorite is Rusty Bellies for seafood, and there are so many very authentic Greek restaurants to choose from along with brew pubs, tap houses and sports bars to fit anyone's tastes! Walking to everything will help you see all the sights and burn off some of the calories you'll be taking in!
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