Vacation Rental Description
Enjoy relaxation at its finest just minutes from activities, attractions, beaches and St. Petersburg’s lively downtown area. Ideal for vacationers, visiting professionals, professors, and guests.
Living Room: Sofabed (Queen), big screen TV with cable and DVD player, broadband (high-speed) internet, workspace (desk), library of ideal holiday reading
Bedroom: Queen-size (UK King) bed, high-quality linens, dresser, TV with cable, large closet; additional beds available
Bathroom: Full bathroom with new vanity, tub, shower, high-quality towels, hairdryer
Kitchen: Fully outfitted kitchen with new appliances, large fridge/freezer, stove/oven, post/pans, dishes/utensils/cutlery, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, microwave oven
Private Patio: Second-story patio overlooking the garden and pool
Pool: Heated pool with lounge chairs, dining table and chairs in quiet tropical garden setting
Amenities: Gas barbeque grill in garden, full-size washer and dryer, parking, central air conditioning (and heat, not that you’ll need it!), all linens and towels provided, tennis raquets, bicycles and “hackers” golf clubs available for guests’ use.
Shops, grocery store, restaurants, pubs and a quaint ice cream shop are all within a short walk.
Small pets are welcome. Because the apartment is on the second floor and has a flight of stairs, it is not ideal for the infirm.
• Just outside downtown St. Petersburg
• Easy access to I-275 and I-4
• Minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, where you’ll find America’s best beaches 2005 (Fort DeSoto Park - North Beach) and 2008 (Caladesi Island State Park)
• 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
• 80 miles (about an hour) drive to Orlando
St. Petersburg is the best of uncongested Florida, offering tropical weather without the heavy traffic/population of Miami/Ft. Lauderdale. Scores of excellent restaurants, live and movie theaters, entertainment, nightlife, and shopping (boutiques, malls and outlet). Beaches, parks, museums and attractions all close by.
St. Petersburg activities and attractions include Great Explorations Children’s Museum, Salvador Dali Museum, Florida International Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg Museum of History, Boyd Hill Nature Park, Saturday Morning Market, Florida Holocaust Museum, Weedon Island Preserve, and much more.
Tampa attractions include Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa Museum of Art, Ybor City, Florida Aquarium, Hard Rock Casino
Activities within minutes include golf, tennis, fishing, playgrounds, fitness centers, hiking, bird watching, snorkeling/diving, sailing, waterskiing, dolphin and manatee watching
Healthcare, professional and educational facilities nearby include: Bayfront Medical Center, All Children’s Hospital, Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg Times, University of South Florida (USF), St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, Stetson University.
For sports fans, the Tampa Bay Rays (baseball) play in St. Petersburg and the Buccaneers (American Football) and Lightning (Hockey) are in Tampa.
Orlando’s attractions — including Disney World — and Florida’s Space Coast are about a 90 minute drive away.
Rates are all-inclusive, with no additional “cleaning fees” or taxes. We offer discounts for stays longer than one week. To confirm bookings, we require a US$100 deposit, which can be paid by credit card (PayPal), money order or check.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
TV
Washer
Apartment is fully fitted, including all linens and utensils. Big-screen (52 inches) TV in living room. Gas barbeque grill in garden, full-size washer and dryer, parking, central air conditioning (and heat, not that you’ll need it!), all linens and towels provided, tennis racquets, bicycles and “hackers” golf clubs available for guests’ use.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Horse Riding
Kayaking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Water Skiing
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
St. Petersburg activities and attractions include Great Explorations Children’s Museum, Salvador Dali Museum, Florida International Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg Museum of History, Boyd Hill Nature Park, Saturday Morning Market, Florida Holocaust Museum, Weedon Island Preserve, and much more.
Tampa attractions include Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa Museum of Art, Ybor City, Florida Aquarium, Hard Rock Casino
Activities within minutes include golf, tennis, fishing, playgrounds, fitness centers, hiking, bird watching, snorkeling/diving, sailing, waterskiing, dolphin and manatee watching