If your destination is Tarpon Springs, this house is a great choice. We spent as much time as possible relaxing by the pool which is right off the kitchen/living area. There is also a bathroom just off the pool which is nice. The kitchen is well equipped and has just about everything you need; condiments, spices, coffee filters, etc, etc.
The house is in a quiet neighborhood but is only minutes from the sponge docks, restaurants, and all manner of tourist activities. It is also only a very short drive to great beaches. We liked them all, Fred Howard was closest, Honeymoon beach was great but our favorite was Caladesi Island...you can only get there by boat but there is a ferry from Honeymoon Island that leaves every 30 minutes. You can also kayak over, which we did, but that is a long way to go in open water!
As far as our favorite restaurants, we liked Rusty Bellies (be prepared to wait), Dimitri's (water view and excellent food and service) and The Original Mama Maria's Greek Cuisine on Pinellas Ave. (good value/great food)
The owner was great to work with and communications were prompt and helpful. The local caretaker, Laura, quickly and cheerfully helped us with a couple of questions.