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Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !

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Ready for some family fun in the sun?
Property grounds
Sunset at Howard Park Beach (Daughter/Granddaughter on the beach)
Peaceful, quiet location with secluded pool and porch area
A welcoming first Impression when you enter your Home away from Home

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anderson Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom Pool View (with work desk)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom w/Walk-In Closet

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Pool facing Sun Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Sleeping Area (Family Room)

1 Double Futon

Studio (Bedroom/Office)

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !

For years, this house served as a favorite home-away-from-home for couples during the winter season and families during the summer season constantly earning top reviews for the last 9 years.

This home is the place you are looking for … when you need that break from work … when you crave some family time … when you just love to enjoy water, sun and beach … all that and so much more is what this home invites you to experience.

For a detailed description, I refer to the photos that can tell far more than I ever could. They tell the story of relaxation, comfort and luxury that characterize this fabulous home and location. In addition, a brief descriptive outline is below.

This 4-bedroom house + 1 sunroom is just ½ hour (21 miles) away from Tampa International Airport and as close as 8 minutes (4 miles) to Florida’s most pristine beaches. Right next door, the famous Innisbrook Resort features 4 top rated Golf courses including the Copperhead course played every March for the annual PGA TOUR Championship.

The quiet neighborhood (last house in a cul-de-sac) surely guarantees peaceful evenings at the pool side, barbecuing on our gas grill and enjoying the warm Florida evenings outdoors protected by a covered porch. During the day, you’ll appreciate the shaded secluded pool area while sipping on your favorite drink and relaxing in the pool.

What about the beaches? Prepare to be amazed! Just 4.5 miles away, the great beach of Tarpon Springs Fred Howard Park awaits you. Other beaches nearby are Sunset Beach (4 miles), Honeymoon Island State Park Beaches (8.5 miles - great for shelling), Clearwater Beach (15 miles) and Sand Key Park Beach (16 miles).

Our beaches offer all of the water sports and activities you could want: Fishing Charters & Tours; Boat Tours; Dolphin & Whale Watching; Waterskiing & Jet Skiing; Surfing; Windsurfing & Kitesurfing; Parasailing & Paragliding; Scuba & Snorkeling … did I forget something? Maybe sign up for a Sponge Diving boat’s tour where you will see a sponge diver dressing up in an authentic suit used around 1900 when Tarpon Springs was called the “Sponge Capital of the World”. You can still smell and taste this unique charm of this Greek community while strolling the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs Marina.

Chartering a boat or catching a ferry allows you to explore some islands as well, among them the Anclote Key Preserve State Park featuring a light house and offering beaches, swimming and boating. The uninhabited natural Caladesi Island State Park offers beautiful beaches. Oh, by the way, anyone in the mood to start a sea shell collection with an original Florida Sand Dollar shell or Florida starfish shell?

Has your child ever seen the world famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids? It was a great experience for my granddaughter and is just 30 minutes north of here ... combine your fun trip with great boating and kayaking on the Weeki Wachee river.

Any other Florida natural attractions - such as visiting the Manatees in Crystal River and all world known attractions of Florida are only 1 – 4 hours away.

Back to your home away from home: For transparency, I like to advise that the rates initially displayed by this website are my base rates covering up to 6 guests (most typical request). Any additional guest (up to the maximum of 8 guests) is charged $15.00 per night due to higher wear and tear, cleaning and material and supply cost.

My house provides an open split floor plan with 1 master bedroom, 2 regular bedrooms; 1 Studio (featuring office space and quality bunk bed for 2); 1 Sunroom (featuring a pull-out for the teens enjoying staying away from the main family area ); 2 baths, kitchen, family room, living room, HEATED pool during the months of December thru April (upon request) in a large enclosed patio area with covered sitting area.

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About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Tarpon Springs Aquarium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anderson Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 43 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Port of Tampa - 48 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tampa Cigar Cave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

chris p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and inviting. Communication between host was quick and prompt. Location was great.If you are in the area, this house should definitely be on your list.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home and accommodative hosts. The communication was top notch and we would definitely rent the same house with the same owner again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and nice home
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent three-week stay. The house is comfortable and well-set up. The pool is terrific. The property is conveniently located to parks, stores, and restaurants. The hosts are accommodating and immediately responsive to the little glitches that arise over three weeks. We highly recommend the property.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Quiet area. Close to stores and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The check-in process and communication were excellent. We spent most of our time in the seating area near the pool, which was quite comfortable. The setting was great for our dog. He had plenty of room to run outside the lanai, chasing lizards and bugs. I neglected to request that the pool be heated, so it's my fault that we didn't use the pool.The bedrooms were comfortable, but we really didn't spend too much time indoors.The property could use a little refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home and host! Smooth check-in, well stocked kitchen, very clean, nice pool and outdoor space, and comfortable for entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Host failed to contact me for check-in, I finally contacted her to get house door code after 4:30
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Great stay!

Close to the beaches and very comfortable! Well stocked with kitchen items!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Mary, thank you so much for your 5-star rating. And yes, to confirm your nice comment about the well-stocked kitchen, we give a LOT of attention to details ... good mattresse and bedding, great beach toys (umbrellas, chair, mats, cooler, etc), plenty of pool flotation devices, many great card games, etc. etc. We hope to see you here again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willie B.

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

Great for Families

Everything you need for a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Great house

The house was everything advertised! Great pool, comfy beds, lots of space! Loved it! And so did the kids!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

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

Tarpon Springs

The home was just what we expected. Owner was responsive and friendly. Would recommend this property to anyone who is visiting the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were impressed as soon as we opened the front door. The house was beautiful, spacious, and great pool area in wonderful neighborhood .This house is super clean, and updated throughout. It has everything you could need, including dishes ,cooking supplies and games for all ages. The host and team communicated clearly and timely thru entire process… booking, checking in , during stay and check out! . A welcome message was sent prior to checking with clear instructions and details of the house which was super helpful. Thanks for your hospitality and we will definitely return in future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Gorgeous house, very peaceful neighborhood. Highly recommed this house.

Beautiful home. I would highly reccomend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great spot-Would stay here again

House had everything we needed. Great location, very quiet neighborhood. Property was well maintained. Dining, shopping all very nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

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

Excellent choice

Wonderful visit, quiet neighborhood, close to an exceptional family beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, quiet, and situated in a beautiful setting. The pool area was especially lovely — calm, relaxing, and a comforting spot for reflection. The house felt welcoming, and communication with the host was easy and appreciated. We would gladly stay again.Overall, we truly appreciated the hospitality and the sense of comfort the home provided during a tender and meaningful time for our family. Thank you for sharing your home with us. “The LORD bless you and keep you;The LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”— Numbers 6:24–26
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Awesome home

House was just as described, beautifully decorated, many extras in house. Nice, safe neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Host made it easy to check in and get in to the house. Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Family Wedding

Great place for larger group
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. The way it was decorated made it feel so homey. The pool was wonderful. Beds were comfortable. Host was fantastic. Check in was very easy. We really enjoyed it and will go again. 4 generations, including my mom who will be 100 in December. What a wonderful time. Kitchen area was really nice and accommodated several people trying to cook at once! Thank you Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Very comfortable home

Loved the heated pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Quiet friendly neighborhood

Plenty adventures within 10 min and several other day trips also to be had.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Great experience

We had a great time at the house. It was clean, fully supplied with everything we needed and close to the downtown and sponge decks (less than 10 minute drive). I recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Stefanie, thank you so much for your nice review and great rating. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward meeting you in sunny Florida again. Cheers, Michael
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene F.

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

State bowling tournament weekend.

We loved the house and it was our second time staying there. Fran was great to work with and the house was as it appeared on the site. All the amenities you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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