Hi, this is John, and my beautiful wife Ellen :)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa del Tren!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company that also has an office in the Tampa Bay Area. When I am not pounding on the keyboard, I involve myself in renovating houses, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.
My wife Ellen was born in China, a true city girl, her interests are more in art & Electrical Engineering. She came to the states to research high-voltage transmission, but I really think she came here to find me and my secret BBQ recipes ☺
We love to travel together and everywhere we go we try to stay away from hotels, staying with locals is way more fun. We also share a common passion to renovate and revive interesting older homes.
Ellen and I completely fell in love with Safety Harbor upon our very first visit. Known as the Hidden Gem of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is voted No. 1 of the Most Charming small cities in Florida. It offers amazing natural beauty as well as award-winning restaurants, pubs, and shops as well as tons of unique festivities. Best of all, the locals are simply the friendliest people we have ever met.
We have since renovated 4 vacation homes in Safety Harbor. Casa del Tren is one of the most FUN ones! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique Fun factor and Location.
If you are interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa Artista, Safety Harbor, Florida (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue, Safety Harbor, Florida (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala, Safety Harbor, Florida (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House, Nashville Tennessee ( 8 guests, Pet Free)