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Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.

Beachfront, with hot tub

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next to the dining room, a lovely outdoor sitting area.
open floor plan looking out onto Gulf of Mexico.
Sunset at low tide after a long day of fun.
a handsome leather sofa, but who stays inside in Florida?
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, FL
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Wall Springs Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master with Balcony overlooking Gulf

1 Queen Bed

Peaceful Double Jungle

2 Double Beds

The Twins

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.

Our beach home is a stunning combination rarely found. Crystal Beach is old Florida - eclectic and friendly. We're on the water, with our own dock. W are a block from the community park with its own beach (natural, not a bikini beach, great for little kids and dogs) and 20 minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park Beach (one of the best wide, white sand beaches in the world). We're 35ish min from Clearwater Beach which is top-rated beach / boardwalk area.

You can't help but be recharged in this magical spot.

We have a friendly community, a great yard, a beach at low tide, a private dock, and AMAZING views. See dolphins, manatees, sting-rays in the water. Watch Osprey feeding their babies in the nest. Great fishing. Once we had a bald eagle land in our yard and we always see Oscar, a heron, who loves sardines.

This is our residence but we spend a lot of time on our farm, out of state and, frankly, we love our little spot so much that love sharing it. Because this is our primary residence, there are are some of our personal things around, like photos of my grandkids, but this also means our house is fully stocked with towels, linens, bikes, morning coffee, and condiment, so you can get started vacationing as soon as you arrive.

We have three large bedrooms. The master looks over the gulf and has sublime sunsets. The downstairs bedrooms have two beds each (one has a set of full sleep number beds and the other has two twins).

There is an office desk in the guest bedroom as well as in the master. There is also an oversized monitor you are welcome to use with your laptop.

Build a little fire in the chimenea and watch the sunset during a romantic dinner on the patio on our Crate and Barrel outdoor dining table.

Walk for breakfast at Emily's or ride your bike to the best coffee shop ever in nearby Old Palm Harbor (Lulu's). This area is great for all kinds of diets and food needs. The Ozona Pig is a bike ride away for amazing bbq, as is Fireside Pizza. Ohana (a healthy Hawaii-inspired cafe complete with hula dancers) and Rawk Star Cafe (Raw, Vegan, Gluten free) are minutes by car.

Innisbrook golf resort is 5 minutes away. Movies are 7 minutes away. Clearwater Beach is 35 minutes.

We have two kayaks and 4+ bikes. You might enjoy renting a golf cart during your visit. Our dock is brand new, with a rail! Our boat is ancient (and not available for renters). There are tons of fishing charters and dolphin charters in the area, but frankly, fishing from our dock and watching dolphins from the kayak is pretty special. There are lots of options in Clearwater Beach for tours, but our local marina is The Ozona Fish Camp.

On another personal note, our TV/Stereo/Surround Sound system is an UNenthusiastic partner in your pursuit of tv entertainment. When you arrive, we're happy to walk you through the system, which has always been buggy (we have come to accept this). We've got local cable and the TV has a Chromecast device for easy streaming. But other than the Chromecast, little about this system is predictable. That's not why you're in FL, anyway, right? We do have a smart TV in the guest room.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NO TODDLERS OR NEW WALKERS. Open staircase.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Open staircase! Please do not book if you have a toddler.
No children allowed in the elevator without an adult. No exceptions.
All kayaks and paddles and water toys must be brought into the fence nightly and back to garage at end of stay.

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
Property # 596605vb

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal Beach

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center or Highlander Park Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wall Springs Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 42 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Port of Tampa - 47 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 50 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wings Etc - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Emily's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪De Bine Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crabby Bills Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club and Wall Springs Park. AdventHealth North Pinellas is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Banks Saul

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We never expected to fall in love with Florida, but then we never expected to find a little community like Crystal Beach. We go between this home and our farm full of rescued farm animals in North Carolina. The home is available just for a few rentals each year simply because our work-travel schedule is keeping us away longer than we anticipated and we know a home needs to feel love to stay healthy! We love to share this special place.

Why they chose this property

This is our primary residence so there are personal items around. It is also fully stocked and ready for you to start a great vacation. This is the coolest, eclectic community. We have a community beach, drive golf-carts for ice-cream, and bike to Dunedin on the Pinellas Trail.

What makes this property unique

Within a few miles you can rent a golf cart, a kayak, a paddle board, bikes, go to a top rated beach or boat to the island spoils for your own private beach.

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