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

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Direct Gulf Access!
Front view
Front Entry
Water View from living room
Seating for six, or add a bench for seating for eight

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palm Harbor, FL
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

guest room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom suite

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No large parties or loud outdoor music. Parking limited to three vehicles. Street parking not available.
Guests must use Life Vests (provided ) when participating in water sport activities.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Baywood Village, a neighbourhood in Palm Harbor. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. St Nicholas Boat Line and Tarpon Springs Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Palm Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Dunedin Beach - 22 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sponge City Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc. Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Rich - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Express - ‬4 min drive

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Beautiful place and location

Very nice house. Location was beautiful. Just as advertised. Good communication with property mgrs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie d.

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

Best location

We rent all over Tampa Bay all the time. This house was perfect! Easy uber ride to the best Greek restaurants outside of Greece. The smoothest and quickest boat ride over to Three Rooker Island. Quiet neighborhood. We loved everything about it and would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Wonderful stay

Property is as described online. Plenty of room. Close to bike trails.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Another Wonderful Stay

Property is as stated in the listing. Our family opted in for the Pontoon for our stay and we had a wonderful time here. Tarpon Springs - Sponge Docks Street was a pleasant suprise. We also enjoyed Honeymoon Island several mornings finding several keepers of shells.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Relax and unwind

Our stay here was amazing. The house was clean and communication with the host was good. Had a great time on the pontoon fishing and the sunsets were amazing. We had everything we needed as far as kitchen supplies and bath supplies.We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

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

Family time

Great spot for a family trip nice house we enjoyed staying here. We fished off dock caught different species of fish,l we saw one dolphin accross canal. We rented the pontoon boat had two wonderful days boating easy out of canal into channel. We saw two large stingrays ate lunch and fished for a few hours. The kayaks were fun too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

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

Jay G.

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

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

Jeffrey B.

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

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

Kathleen M.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

brison r.

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

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

Carrie H.

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

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

Jamie H.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Sandra M.

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

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

Kristy C.

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

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

Emily L., Greensboro

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

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

Chad C.

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

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

Jeremy B., Pasadena, CA

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

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.

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

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

Christine J.

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Ruth K Smith

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