Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun
Private pool house with a short drive to Indian Rocks Beach and the Seminole Shopping Center. This home has been redecorated and updated throughout. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a heated screened-in pool, a private hot tub, and a gas grill. It also has a large dining table for you and your family as well as an outdoor dining area. Outdoor and indoor games are provided. A fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, TV, coffee bar, beach chairs, and beach towels are also provided.
Kitchen: Refrigerator with ice/water dispenser, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, toaster, and crockpot. Basic dishes and utensils are provided. Basic spices, cooking oil, and coffee filters and/or pods are not always available.
Dining Area: Dining table with 5 chairs and a bench that sits 2, 4 bar stools at the breakfast bar, and sliding glass door leading out to the screened-in porch.
Living Room: The living room has a large, comfortable couch w/ pull out bed, and loveseat, coffee table, ceiling fan, and wall-mounted TV.
Bedroom #1: The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, ceiling fan, TV, dresser, nightstands, closet, and an en-suite bathroom.
Bathroom #1 (En-suite): Full bathroom with a standalone shower and a door leading to the garage.
Bedroom #2: Has 1 twin-over-twin bunk bed, 1 full-over-full bunk bed, a ceiling fan, TV, dresser, and closet.
Bathroom #2: Full bathroom with tub/shower combo and a door with access to the screened-in pool.
Bedroom #3: Has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, TV, dresser, and closet.
Garage: Full-size washer and dryer and folding beach chairs.
Outdoors: The outdoor area is a screened-in patio/pool with an outdoor dining table, outdoor games, a gas grill, a private hot tub, and a fenced-in backyard.
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Important Information
House Rules: 1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a smoke remediation fee ranging from $200-$500 depending on the severity. 2. No parties or events. 3. No pets. Please notify management of any service animals. 4. Adhere to the local noise ordinances. 5. Rinse off and return any and all beach equipment at the end of each day. Do not leave equipment out overnight.
Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels. All linens are provided.
Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.
Maximum Guest Occupancy Policy: Adherence to occupancy policies and limits is strictly enforced. The guest count may not exceed the maximum guest occupancy at any point in time, including any pre-approved day guests. These policies are in place for your safety and the protection of the vacation home and the vacation rental industry. Violation of these policies may result in immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Please contact management to request pre-approval for any day guests. Additional guests that will exceed the maximum occupancy will automatically be denied.
Pool & Spa Heating: When the pool heater is turned on, the temperature is typically set to 85 degrees unless otherwise stated in the listing description. Please note that when outside temperatures reach 60 degrees or lower, a pool heater cannot always heat the pool & spa completely to temperature. By booking this property, you understand that the pool & spa temperatures cannot be guaranteed when outside temperatures are too cold. Spas/hot tubs do not heat continuously. They need to be turned on manually and run on a timer. The spa/hot tub will not be turned on before check-in.
Parking: This property provides 3-4 parking spaces in the driveway, depending on the size of the vehicles, and 1 parking spot in the garage. Parking on the street or grass is not permitted.
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Besides being just a short drive from Indian Rocks Beach, the home is close to a vast array of retail shops, restaurants, bars, movie theaters, grocery stores, urgent care, and pharmacies. The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney is just two hours away.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Seminole
Located in Seminole, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Pier 60 Park. Rita's Ice Cream and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 13.6 km
Raymond James Stadium - 47 min drive - 49.0 km
Port of Tampa - 51 min drive - 54.6 km
Getting around
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Clear Sky on Park - 3 min drive
Time Out - 10 min walk
Salt Rock Grill - 5 min drive
Mahuffers - 5 min drive
Sirens - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun on 18 May, 2026 start from S$501, 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.
Is Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Royal Palm on 88th—Private Pool Oasis Near Beach, Hot Tub & Family Fun located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Belleair Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Rita's Ice Cream and Town Square Nature Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house and pool was great! We did have some issues with the hot tub but the management walked me through how to reset it and bumped the pool temp up a few degrees. We will stay here again!
We absolutely LOVED our stay!! It was perfect for our family. The house, pool, hot tub and location were great. We would highly recommend renting this property. Hours of fun in the pool and a short drive to the beach front.
Lori A.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
We're thrilled to hear you and your family had a successful vacation! Thank you so much for leaving a review and we hope to host you again, Lori!
Overall we really enjoys our stay. Here are the pros and cons.
+ Kudos for the two coffee machines
+ Hot tub
+ overall atmosphere of the place
+ cleanliness
+ location: nice to walk to the store(s) and a very short drive to the beach
+ outside space
+ extra blankets, pillows, beach towels, beach chairs, ...
+ neighborhood: nice, quiet and friendly
Minor negatives
- Heated pool is not really heated
- Pocket doors (which I hate) in master bed and bath rooms do not lock
- no bathroom fans
- (BIG minus) Awful Master bedroom bed. You need to fix that as no one can sleep with all the creaks and squeaks
- no iron board
- lights over the pool do not work (motion detector seems to be set wrong or faulty)
- beach umbrella could use an upgrade
ILYA L.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback and leave a review, Ilya! We're happy you enjoyed your stay though and we hope to host you again!
This house is well stocked and appointed for a family vacation. We were even able to cook a Christmas dinner in the kitchen. The pool and hot tub were clean and nice, and perfect for a December visit. The house has a ton of TVs, and plenty of places to relax. There are many shops and restaurants within a mile or two and a walkable Publix. A few cons to plan/watch out for:- the master bed squeaks really loudly and is very soft- the management company is very stingy with supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods. You don’t even get enough for one of each per day. So if you have a large group, bring or buy your own- the beach chairs are totally unusable and are so rusty that they are a SAFETY HAZARD. They should be discarded. - neighbors park in the driveway sometimes, it was awkward to ask them to move We were really bummed about not having beach supplies or enough basic supplies to run the dishwasher, collect trash, etc. At this price point, this is unacceptable.Overall it was a nice house to be in. With a few improvements, this would be 5 stars.
Andrea S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2025
Thank you, Andrea, for taking the time to leave us a review of your stay at Royal Palm on 88th. I am so sorry you felt we were stingy with supplies. We let all of our guests know before they arrive that we only provide a start up supply of paper goods because each family has their own needs and wants. It is impossible for us to anticipate how much guests will use. I am very sorry this was an inconvenience to you. I have notified maintenance regarding the condition of the beach chairs so that they can be replaced. We appreciate your honesty and forthrightness. It helps us do our job better.
Beaches USA
I was asked to give a 5 star review, and I refuse to give a 5 star review when I did NOT receive 5 star service. I want to start by saying the communication was absolutely horrible with the management. They do not answer you right away and have to wait until the next day. I took pictures of light bulbs that were out, and the trash was full upon arrival. The A/C does not work and my family and I were so hot and uncomfortable (especially in the room where the bunk beds are located). There were portable fans in that room I’m assuming because this is an issue, and instead of fixing the issues in this home, management is doing band aid fixes. I think this definitely needs to be exposed because for the price I paid, I expected much better. This was the absolute worst place I have been to. The backyard had no lights that worked and we were in the pitch dark, I actually fell and hurt myself outside because of the lack of lights. There was a light that was supposed to be a sensor light located by the hot tub and when I asked management no one knew why it wasn’t coming on. The hot tub stopped working and someone was sent out the next day. So we missed an entire day of the hot tub. There were several maintenance people that would enter inside the residence without warning. Another time a man from Orkin came barging in (he had code to the house). My daughter who is a minor was on the couch asleep and was startled by a strange man entering the house. I would not recommend.
Vanessa B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
We are terribly sorry for the experience you had, Vanessa! Our office is closed on Sundays which is why you did not receive a response until the day after. We do appreciate you bringing these issues to light though and have since addressed them. We certainly hope you give us another chance to provide you with the 5-star stay you deserve!
Our family loved this property. Nice private backyard with clean heated pool & hot tub. Grilling area, pool toys, beach toys, nice big fluffy towels, cooler ect literally everything you want/need at a homeaway. All appliances worked perfectly Very clean house. Plenty of space, comfortable beds. Nice family neighborhood, overall great location. This will be our 1st pick for a homeaway when needing lodging in the area. Communication with owners/management was great! We hope to stay here again!
Stayed here end of May, the house is perfect and in the perfect location. 5 miles to the beach. Having a pool and hottub was awesome! The house was very clean, no issues. The beds were comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet, and people are really nice. We definitely would book the house again.
The only complaint I had was on two different occasions, a power guy and the pool guy showed up unannounced. When I texted the owners, they were unaware of the power guy, and after that I didn't text on the pool guy. It was really unexpected, but both did their thing and was gone, so no issues.
Sarah S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joe S.
12 Nov, 2025
Joe S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
Thank you, Joe for giving Royal Palm a 10 out of 10 rating. That means so much to us. Please come back and visit us again. We loved having you as our guests.
About the host
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