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Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!


This is a darling 2 bedroom /2 bath home, sleeps 7. The house is centrally located in a quiet residential neighborhood between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. It is on a deep water canal with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges. Bring your own boat or rent ours . We rent our 24' pontoon boat for just $85 per day/night. Our policy is that you rent it at that price for your entire stay . If you only want it for one day or are only staying for two nights, it is $200. We also have two paddle boards and two kayaks included in the house rental. Both excellent for flats fishing... rod and reels included!
The master bedroom has a king size bed, its own bath, and a private sitting room. The second bedroom has a queen bed, the living room has a queen pull out couch, and a chair and a half with a pull out twin bed. Pac N Play and High chair also available.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas cook top, full oven, microwave, refrigerator, ice make, beverage cooler and dishwasher.
Washer and dryer included and a large pantry to stock up for your family and guests.
Included is a 65” smart flat screen TV and 5g WIFI. We also have added a portable desk and chair for you to set up to work from home.
Screened in porch and large deck overlook the dock and water view. The Deck include a large gas grill and a Green Egg grill.
The location is close to the Pinellas bike trail and Innisbrook golf resort. Plenty of great restaurants locally.

Property manager

Ruth K Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shelter at Home in a Beautiful Canal House With Pontoon Boat

About the area

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Palm Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dunedin Beach - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sponge City Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc. Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Rich - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plum Tomato - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches! located?

Located in Baywood Village, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club, AdventHealth North Pinellas and Wall Springs Park. Anderson Park and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Wonderful vacation

Great house in a quiet neighborhood that was terrific for walking...we took advantage of many day trips from this central location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Great home

Very nice mid century home (with cool original terrazzo floor), great screened in patio and decks down to the channel. Very comfortable and clean. Nice views and well situated in a quiet neighborhood close to both Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. Easygoing and responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Amazing Place

Everything was wonderful. We were lucky to find such a great place. The house was so nice and had everything you would need. The location was also great. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

Perfect for small families/boaters

The house was even better than we imagined. Our hosts were very gracious and attentive. We will stay again definitely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Excellent Rental for Families!

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! We especially enjoyed the paddle boards, beach supplies, and taking the boat out to Honeymoon Island. We will definitely rent this house again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Had a good time

The property was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much! Hope to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Charming home!

Location!! We really enjoyed our stay at this property! The home was in a spectacular location on deep water with an awesome boat. Very relaxing stay! The host was great from start to finish! Can't wait to book this one again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Perfect Vacation to Relax and Unwind

We absolutely loved our stay! The home was gorgeous and fully stocked for our needs. The location was perfect for relaxing on the dock or island hopping to some of the area's most beautiful beaches. We had a minor hiccup with the pontoon, but the property owners were quick to communicate and fixed the issue in a timely manner. Thank you so much for a terrific vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brison r.

Canal house

Wonderful home.great hosts.despite cold explored the area daily on boat and bike
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Florida vacation

Kids loved the use of the kayaks and paddle boards. House was clean and inviting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rachael H.

Scallopping 2023

Great place, great dockage and very easy to check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Spring Get-Away

Beautiful home with wonderful backyard right on the canal and shaded by two large oak trees. Just perfect! Great location for boating, fishing, kayaking or just hanging out on the dock. Very convenient to parks, bike and walking trail, the beach, restaurants and stores. Could not have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Annual migration south

Delightful house. Very comfortable with a great view of the harbor. We saw dolphins from the back deck along with birds fishing . The highlight of the stay was taking the boat into the gulf to the little island picking up shells. There were also lots of starfish that were really cool.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Great property. Great hosts.

Have rented this property twice. Everything you need is there. Needed to contact the hosts regarding some questions and received prompt reply. Nice being on the water. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Greensboro

Great holiday vacation!

The house was immaculate and we loved having access to the pontoon boat. Our teenage boys enjoyed fishing from the dock and taking the kayaks out. We also loved using the gas grill. Ruth was very quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Fantastic Property and Awesome Owner!

My family and I spent a weekend at this beautiful property and it was wonderful! Ruth was an amazing host with incredible communication! We enjoyed using the boat and visiting Three Rooker Island that is just over 4 miles from the property. We will be back Ruth and thank you again for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Work visit short

Didn't have enough time, a long stay with the boat and time to cruise around would be awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P., Lexington, KY

The Total Package

Staying at this property is the total package in that you are close to beaches, shops, and restaurants. Also, if you rent the boat from Ruth and Garrison you have it ready and waiting to enjoy upon arrival. Great communication with the hosts, the house and property, and proximity to anything you may want to do makes this the total package!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B., Pasadena, CA

Perfect Florida Getaway

After a few long days at Disney World, this property is just what our family needed. A quiet street with direct dock access to the canal, our family loved spending time on the outdoor deck watching dolphins swim by. Very close to the sponge docks, local beaches and shopping, it is the perfect basecamp for a Gulf vacation. Ruth is a very responsive and kind host, with prompt and clear communication. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Ruth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brison r.

Palm harbor

Great canal home enveloped in trees and landscaping.well supplied home in everyway.Very comfortable furniture.Huge shady back porch with pontoon boat to rent.Easy ride out to 3 Rooker,honeymoon and Anclote islands.We will return soon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Wonderful Vacation!

Property was exactly as described. The house was clean, cute, and perfect for our family if 5. We rented the boat, which was the best part of staying here. The barrier islands are beautiful and we had no idea how wonderful our time out exploring the islands would be. I would recommend this place to friends for a wonderful, relaxing vacation for sure! A little far from Tampa and attractions or places to visit, one hour away at least, but if you are looking to relax, the house and location to go out on the boat is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesaca M.

Beautiful

This property was beautiful the view was tranquil and quite. it was nice to be able to use the boat. Ruth was very kind and always responded to my chat. The neighbors were very friendly and sat and talked with us. Everything was clean and there was notes telling us how to use things that was extremely helpful. There is also a helpful hand book for the boat and house that I enjoyed reading as well. I will definitely be back everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Excellent outdoor space and comfy indoor space

We have one daughter that lives in Tampa and one that lives in Seminole. We usually stay in a nice hotel in Tampa when we visit, but decided to try something different this time. It was PERFECT! The outdoor space is fantastic, and the indoor space made us feel right at home. We only stayed 4 nights, 2 of which we grilled out in the great outdoor kitchen. It was just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C., Boston MA

Great Location for boating

The house is located on a very nice canal and has a pontoon boat for rent at it's dock. It's very close to Tarpon Springs ($10 dock for 4 hours) and Caladesi Island State park with a marina ($6 for the boat and people to spend the day on the beach. The waters are connected by the intercoastal waterway and are protected and calm if the wind is not too high. There are many sandy islands that you can anchor near and go swimming and hiking. The area has many restrurants by water or land. Very nice vacation.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David R., Redlands, CA

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in Palm Harbor. Ruth was very helpful prior to our arrival and made extra effort to help us with a early grocery delivery when our flight was delayed. The view of the canal was terrific and the house more than met our needs. The house lacked paper towels and napkins that you would normally expect in a VRBO property and the cleaning crew could do a better job prepping for guests. We would be happy to come back again thanks to nice owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021