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A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg

Holiday home with kitchen, near Tampa Bay

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Place, St. Pete's Historic Coliseum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jannus Live
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Vinoy Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Master

1 King Bed

Rear Mater

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Front master suit

Bathtub · Toilet

Rear master suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg


This spacious downstairs apartment is located on the ground level of a beautifull historic bungalow in St. Petersburg. Designed for comfort and privacy, it offers a relaxed, residential setting well suited for couples, friends traveling together, and guests planning longer stays.

The apartment features classic bungalow character throughout, with original wood floors, large windows, and abundant natural light. The living room provides comfortable seating and a TV, creating an inviting place to unwind after a day out. A dedicated dining area and fully equipped kitchen make it easy to enjoy meals at home, whether you’re preparing something simple or settling in for a longer visit.

The layout centers around two generous king bedroom suites, each with its own private en-suite bathroom. One bathroom features a traditional clawfoot soaking tub, while the other includes a spacious walk-in shower. This dual-suite arrangement works especially well for couples or travel companions who value personal space and comfort.

Guests staying in the downstairs apartment enjoy exclusive use of the front porch, a quiet spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation while watching the neighborhood go by. A large garden deck at the rear of the property is shared with other units and offers additional outdoor space for dining or enjoying Florida’s warm weather.

The home sits directly beside a neighborhood park with walking paths, a scenic pond, and a landmark banyan tree. This green space is ideal for morning walks, time by the water, or simply enjoying a calm outdoor setting that feels distinctly local.

The apartment is located in a walkable neighborhood, with coffee shops, neighborhood dining, and everyday conveniences just a short stroll away. Downtown St. Petersburg, the Vinoy waterfront, Central Avenue, and the city’s museums and cultural attractions are all just minutes from the property.

This downstairs apartment offers a thoughtful balance of historic character, comfort, and location, making it an excellent home base for experiencing St. Petersburg at an easy, unhurried pace.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Petersburg

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Uptown, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Jannus Live and North Shore Aquatic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • St. Pete's Historic Coliseum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palladium Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chihuly Collection - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jannus Live - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vinoy Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 26 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing - St Pete - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Crow Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Spacious Historic Downstairs Apartment in Walkable St. Petersburg located?

Located in Historic Uptown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Coliseum and Tampa Bay. St. Pete's Historic Coliseum and Palladium Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

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

Quick Get-Away Stay

Loved the location and the property itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Amazing location!

This house was spacious and comfortable. It was walkable to the downtown area with all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne d.

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

super cute place.

Perfect for our girls weekend. Great location and a very cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Comfortable Charming Cottage

We had a great stay! Comfortable beds, great shower, well stocked kitchen, great family room, good location in historic district. We were able to park right in front or one short block away near the beautiful park.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Great Downtown Location

Great location in downtown St Petersburg! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the Indy race! Quiet neighborhood with park nearby! Very comfortable home with all we needed for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

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

Short Stay

We checked in late afternoon, walked to dinner at the Tap Room (good restaurant about three blocks), checked out in the morning and went to the Grand Prix venue downtown. Very nice property, very clean and comfortable. Would stay again if we get back to St Pete
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie O., Old Lyme , Ct & St Petersburg, FL

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

Great Vacay

The “ Hey Vacay” apartment is very spacious. Nice to have outside spaces with delightful front porch and common patio area out back. Loved the neighborhood and proximity to Round Lake.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

faith b.

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

Great location

Banyan Cottage was a perfect spot for walks, good food, close to the new Arts and Crafts museum and the Palladium. The beds were comfy, kitchen huge and well supplied, linens soft and furniture just what we needed. We loved spending time at the tables on the back deck or in the comfortable furniture on the front porch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

Charming home in a cute neighborhoood!

I would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

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

Great location in uptown

. Modern amenities in kitchen and bath. Useable patio space to relax outdoors. Shaun was easy to communicate with. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Awesome stay!

Great historic little neighborhood right near everything in downtown St Pete. My wife and I were in town for Rays' opening day and had zero trouble getting to and from Tropicana field in minutes. Tons of great restaurants near by. The house was great we had everything we needed and then some. The owners were very communicative and gave us assistance for everything we asked for. We will definitely be staying with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Charming Home and Wonderful Hosts

My wife, 18 year old daughter and I stayed at this charming and roomy property and could not be more appreciative of the communication and consideration provided by the hosts. The house is located in a very cool neighborhood, walking distance to great coffee houses, and close - but not too close - to key expressways. We were taking our daughter to college and plan to stay at the property on every visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catie O., Old Lyme , Ct & St Petersburg, FL

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

Great Vacay

We stayed for 2 months and had a fabulous stay. We loved the neighborhood feeling of Round Lake. Hanging out on the front porch and grilling on the back deck were highlights. Beds had comfy foam mattresses. Spacious, lots of storage space everywhere. A definite St Pete gem. It’s an easy walk to downtown but a bit of a hike if you have any mobility issues. Highly recommend!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac B.

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

Quiet street in a nice older neighborhood

Check-In was a little complicated as both the outside door and the inside door have codes and their automation produced an error when generating the code, but it was quickly resolved with the hosts. The house is just a few blocks from the main drag with all the restaurants and close to bike trails. The house was clean but some fixtures are visibly tarnished and there are some loose floor tiles. Not much noise besides footsteps from the apartment above. The street parking can be a little tight. Two weeks to return a security deposit is a little ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entry

Our stay was really good once we got inside. I’m not that tech inclined so I had difficulty with the whole process of creating an account, logging in, using codes, etc. I had to rely on one of our ‘neighbors’ in the adjoining apartment to get codes and let us in. It would be great if you had an emergency number for people like myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

St Pete Weekend with kids

This property description is very misleading. It does not fit 6 adults without using a couch and an air mattress which most people do not want to do. We read in comments that couch folded out but it did not. Sleeping was very tough. Cute place and great location. May want to spray as we encountered numerous cockroaches at night. It was a bit a of a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O., Fort Myers, FL

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

Great find for St Pete

Wonderful old house, yes with some of the idiosyncrasies of lovely well cared for old homes, but everything worked and was absolutely lovely. Checkin and communication process was smooth and simple. Location seemed a little far from downtown, but we walked it several times, takes about 10-20min depending upon destination, and it’s such a pretty walk. Jogging in the historic northeast section and along the waterfront was very nice. At least two lovely coffee shops within a few blocks. Though the host did leave a stocked Keurig for us. We didn’t cook, but the kitchen appeared stocked and easy to use, with lovely outdoor or indoor space for larger groups to eat. Overall lovely and look forward to booking again for future trips to St Pete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pablo R.

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

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy c., Valrico, FL

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

Memorial Day weekend fun!

Shaun was extremely detailed in his communication before, during, and after our stay. We enjoyed the back patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

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

Great location, cozy accommodations and wonderful property

We chose this accommodation for its closeness to Beach and Central Avenue. It was a quick walk to restaurants, bars, cute shops and the water. The flat has two extremely comfortable bedrooms with private, well equipped bathrooms. Each bathroom contains double sinks, one an oversized claw foot tub and the other has an oversized shower with dual shower heads with four separate settings. Very nice!! The living room is comfortable, the dining room table large and accommodating, the kitchen is fully stocked with a full sized frig, stove, microwave and dishwasher. We did not use the washer/dryer but they are available. The back patio contains tables and chairs with umbrellas, which are perfect to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. The neighborhood is quiet for a restful nights sleep. All in all—perfect and very enjoyable!! Our host checked on us several times to make sure we were happy and satisfied. Truly 5 star service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Great stay!

Easy check in! Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Stuart, FL

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Really enjoyed the very near downtown historic home. We rented the first floor. Nicely updated. One house away from a great park (Round Lake Park). Great wood floors, well furnished and had everything we needed. Nice outside areas. We could easily walk to commercial areas as well as the ten or so minutes to downtown waterfront. Hadn't been to downtown St Pete in awhile. It has changed. The parks, Central Ave, waterfront and the recently redone Pier are tremendous. Note that there are a lot of multi-rental unit houses in the area of this house and parking is primarily on the street. We could find a space very near house in the morning but evenings its packed and you may be a couple blocks away. Not an issue for us but worth noting. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

melinda p.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice but does not sleep 6

this is a nice unit in a great location. however, the ad says it sleeps 6 - but that is with a couch and a small blow up air mattress. Only one shower, the other is a tub. Kitchen and outside area is nice but shared. No grill even though the ad says there is one as well. And not nearly enough towels - they give you one per person. The remodeled bathroom is nice. Good place to stay for two couples or 4 people who can share rooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R., USA

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

Great Home in St Petersburg FL

We enjoyed the ambiance and location of this historic home. The house and furnishings are lovely and we walked all around town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Avery T.

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

Modern Takes On Vintage

We enjoyed our stay at this historic house located in downtown St. Petersburg. The house is a lovely modernization of a vintage home. It has a wonderfully designed interior and it centrally located in St. Pete.

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Bendall

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We are local hosts who take pride in offering thoughtfully cared-for homes that are comfortable, clean, and easy to enjoy. We’ve designed The Banyan House specifically for families and groups, making sure everyone has space to relax while still being able to spend time together.
We live nearby and are available if you need anything during your stay, while always respecting your privacy. From the moment you book through checkout, our goal is to make your visit smooth, welcoming, and stress-free.
We love St. Petersburg and are happy to share local recommendations, from favorite coffee spots to restaurants, parks, and things to do around the city. Whether you’re visiting for a short getaway or a longer stay, we want you to feel at home and well taken care of.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Uptown neighborhood because it offers the best balance of charm, walkability, and proximity to everything that makes St. Petersburg special. Uptown is one of the city’s most established historic neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, and relaxed residential feel.
From the house, guests can walk to parks, coffee shops, and neighborhood dining, while still being just minutes from downtown, the waterfront, Central Avenue, and the city’s museums and cultural attractions. It feels peaceful and local, yet never isolated.
Uptown is especially well suited for families and groups because it is quiet, welcoming, and easy to navigate, making it a comfortable home base whether you are visiting for a few days or staying longer.

What makes this property unique

What makes this property truly unique is the combination of scale, flexibility, and location. It offers something rarely found in the Uptown neighborhood: multiple self-contained living spaces on one property, reserved entirely for a single group.
The layout allows guests to stay together while still enjoying private kitchens, living areas, and bedrooms, making it ideal for families, multi-generational travel, group trips, and hosted stays. This flexibility sets the property apart from standard single-home rentals.
In addition to its size and layout, the property features outdoor spaces that are uncommon for a walkable historic neighborhood, including a welcoming front porch and a large garden deck. These spaces allow guests to relax and gather outdoors while remaining close to the home.
Its Uptown location adds to its uniqueness. The property sits next to a neighborhood park with walking paths, a scenic pond, and a landmark banyan tree, creating a sense of openness and connection to green space that is rare so close to downtown.
Together, the multi-unit layout, outdoor gathering spaces, and central yet residential location make this property a one-of-a-kind option for group stays in St. Petersburg

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