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Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Captains Quarters, Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Aerial shot of the landscaping and Brick lined street
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Right side of the house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
  • Place, Sunset Beach
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Mates cabin

1 Double Bed

2nd Mates cabin

1 Double Bed

Main Floor Cabin

1 Double Bed

The Captains Master cabin

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs vintage bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.

Enjoy the amazing history and attractions of beautiful Tarpon Springs. In this 100% meticulously renovated home located within 4 blocks of the world famous Sponge Docks. Walk to the Spring Bayou and look for a manatee or dolphins or check out all the antique stores and fantastic restaurants on Main Street. Drive less than 3 miles to the quiet beach at Fred Howard park or take a scenic 17 mile drive to the best beach in America, Clearwater Beach! Golf is readily available and close by with Innisbrook's Copperhead course or discover the hidden gem of World Woods and all it's remote privacy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
We love pets, but this is non-negotiable.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center or Highlander Park Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellas Greek Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dimitri's On The Water - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anclote Brew - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Experience the Captain's Quarters. A Historic 1920 American Four Square. located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and St Nicholas Boat Line. Sponge Exchange and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by John and Lisa Glenzer

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John and I have painstakingly renovated this wonderful 100 year old house and have made sure everything has been done to impeccable standards. We took our time and made it a family adventure. There isn't one aspect of the property that hasn't been touched, upgraded or redesigned. There is a story behind every room and the decorating reflects our family's history. The reference to "Captain" has multiple meanings, John's Dad was a US Navy Captain, My Dad was an Airline Captain and the original owner of the house was a fishing Captain that allowed his crew to live upstairs, while he and his wife lived downstairs. All of our wonderful neighbors are of Greek heritage and most were born and raised in the house they still live in. They watched us bring this property back from years of neglect. John and I joke that we should've filmed a hit TV show, named "The Bickersons build a house". The end result is an amazing, comfortable home we are sure you'll want to come back to time and time again.

Why they chose this property

I am a licensed realtor in my "off" hours and had a client who was interested in flipping houses in the Tarpon Springs area because he knew the history and value of this remarkable area and would make any property a solid investment. I took my buyer to the house and he said " Wow, this is a really cool house, but there is just too much work to do here and it will take too long and cost a fortune to bring it back to life. " While he was saying that, I was falling in love with the house and wanted John to look at it. We instantly shared a vision. So we bought it and started the monumental task that became our dream and passion. 10 years later, we look back and know that we might've changed our minds many times and had many arguments between us that tested our love, but in the end, we both know the vision we had so many years ago has been greatly exceeded by the finished project. We both love smelling the nearby bakeries, walking through an art fair, doing a "wine walk", or taking our boat out into the Gulf. Someday, we will retire and call this our home base, but until then, we want to share it with people who will also fall in love with what we saw in the house, the neighborhood and the city. Enjoy! OPA!!!!!!

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to list as unique benefits, but one that most all of our guests will share are the outstanding selection of amazing restaurants all within walking distance, Our favorite is Rusty Bellies for seafood, and there are so many very authentic Greek restaurants to choose from along with brew pubs, tap houses and sports bars to fit anyone's tastes! Walking to everything will help you see all the sights and burn off some of the calories you'll be taking in!

Languages:

English

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