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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Safety Harbor, FL
- Ruth Eckerd Hall5 min drive
- BayCare Ballpark6 min drive
- Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex6 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa Artista - A Most Enchanting, Relaxing Escape
Top 5 Reasons Why Casa Artista is Loved and Highly Rated by Our Guests:
1. BEST Location:
Centrally located to access several of the BEST beaches in the U.S. A short 20-minute drive will take you to Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, and the Beach at Honeymoon Island State Park. A short 5-minutes short stroll will take you to the heart of downtown Safety Harbor charm. The home itself, surrounded by serene nature and fully fenced yard, ready for you and a relaxing escape!
2. Luxury & Comfort:
Check out our guests’ rave reviews on the most comfortable beds, decor, HDTVs with over 200 REAL cable channels, super-fast Wi-Fi and fully equipped kitchen.
3. Serious Fun:
Our guests Love hanging out in the outdoor area. Bistro umbrella table, Weber charcoal kettle grill, chimera fire pit all under festival string lights. Perfect place to relax with friends and family while watching the stunning sunset. If beach relaxation is in your plan, we can help you contact our trusted friend Maureen at Beach Supply Rentals LLC.
4. Attention to Detail:
Our motto is “No Detail is Too Small.” Many of Our Guests notice this the minute they step into our home. Not only our home meticulously cleaned and cared for by professional housekeeping staff, we are also proud of our hospitality manager Maureen who takes care of your every need during your stay.
5. Trusted Hosts:
Ellen and I have been in the hospitality business since 2014, we were recently featured on an International Travel Show. Find out more about us by looking online for the Sense of Place Nashville Episode. If You have any questions or need local suggestions, please, feel free to let us know. And yes, we are known for responding within minutes :)
If you have a big gathering that needs more space, or if you plan to visit Nashville, please check out our other listings:
Casa del Tren, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pets Welcome)
Casa la Cala, Safety Harbor, FL (3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Pets Welcome)
Heidtke House, Nashville, TN (4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sorry No Pets)
Note 1: To protect your investment and ensure a worry-free travel experience, we strongly recommend all our guests consider purchasing Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. Our cancellation policy is firm. If you cancel outside the limits of our policy, you may not receive a full refund. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.
Note 2: Our Pet Policy: Dogs only, 25lbs or less. Well-trained, non-aggressive breeds only. Pets are not allowed on furniture and owner must pick up after pets do their business in the yard. We accept larger dogs on a case-by-case basis, please contact us and we can discuss. There will be an additional $125 (+ FL Tax) added to all reservations including pets, for the additional cleaning required.
1. BEST Location:
Centrally located to access several of the BEST beaches in the U.S. A short 20-minute drive will take you to Clearwater Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, and the Beach at Honeymoon Island State Park. A short 5-minutes short stroll will take you to the heart of downtown Safety Harbor charm. The home itself, surrounded by serene nature and fully fenced yard, ready for you and a relaxing escape!
2. Luxury & Comfort:
Check out our guests’ rave reviews on the most comfortable beds, decor, HDTVs with over 200 REAL cable channels, super-fast Wi-Fi and fully equipped kitchen.
3. Serious Fun:
Our guests Love hanging out in the outdoor area. Bistro umbrella table, Weber charcoal kettle grill, chimera fire pit all under festival string lights. Perfect place to relax with friends and family while watching the stunning sunset. If beach relaxation is in your plan, we can help you contact our trusted friend Maureen at Beach Supply Rentals LLC.
4. Attention to Detail:
Our motto is “No Detail is Too Small.” Many of Our Guests notice this the minute they step into our home. Not only our home meticulously cleaned and cared for by professional housekeeping staff, we are also proud of our hospitality manager Maureen who takes care of your every need during your stay.
5. Trusted Hosts:
Ellen and I have been in the hospitality business since 2014, we were recently featured on an International Travel Show. Find out more about us by looking online for the Sense of Place Nashville Episode. If You have any questions or need local suggestions, please, feel free to let us know. And yes, we are known for responding within minutes :)
If you have a big gathering that needs more space, or if you plan to visit Nashville, please check out our other listings:
Casa del Tren, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pets Welcome)
Casa la Cala, Safety Harbor, FL (3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Pets Welcome)
Heidtke House, Nashville, TN (4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sorry No Pets)
Note 1: To protect your investment and ensure a worry-free travel experience, we strongly recommend all our guests consider purchasing Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. Our cancellation policy is firm. If you cancel outside the limits of our policy, you may not receive a full refund. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.
Note 2: Our Pet Policy: Dogs only, 25lbs or less. Well-trained, non-aggressive breeds only. Pets are not allowed on furniture and owner must pick up after pets do their business in the yard. We accept larger dogs on a case-by-case basis, please contact us and we can discuss. There will be an additional $125 (+ FL Tax) added to all reservations including pets, for the additional cleaning required.
Property manager
John Oden
Premier Host
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Safety Harbor
Located in Safety Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Raymond James Stadium or Ruth Eckerd Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Safety Harbor, FL
What's nearby
- Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Safety Harbor City Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
- BayCare Ballpark - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
- Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Bar Fly - 8 min walk
- The Nona Slice House - 14 min walk
- China Garden Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Paul's Chicago Pizza - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by John Oden

Hi, this is John, and my beautiful wife Ellen :)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa Artista!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company which 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 into 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 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 Artista is our newest one! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique artistic inspiration and "Happy Energy".
If you are Interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa del Tren (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House (Nashville Tennessee, 8 guests, Pet Free)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa Artista!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company which 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 into 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 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 Artista is our newest one! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique artistic inspiration and "Happy Energy".
If you are Interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa del Tren (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House (Nashville Tennessee, 8 guests, Pet Free)
Why they chose this property
Casa Artista is next door to Casa la Cala, another of our four highly rated and slightly larger vacation homes. Our guests love the fact that they can invite friends and families to join their vacation right next door to each other.
Surrounded by a most beautiful nature setting including a peaceful creek and small lake, majestic live oak trees, all in your private yard. Just 5 minutes’ walk will take you to all the Safety Harbor downtown action!
All bedrooms in Casa Artista come with beautiful views, bamboo mattress toppers and luxury bed linens. Many guests ask us for the source of the beds after their best sleeping experience!
A huge HDTV in the living area, and another HDTV in the larger bedroom, each with over 200 real cable channels to Indulge. Super-fast internet Wi-Fi is available throughout!
Casa Artista is designed for family fun time. Fully equipped kitchen fit for any gourmet cooking. We also have a Weber charcoal kettle grill for outdoor cooking. There is a chimera (small fire pit) for those cooler evenings.
The house is named “Casa Artista” due to its Artist Inspiration: Our friend and well-known local artist Melissa was the former owner. We are blessed to keep many of her works as well as other local artists. Your stay at Casa Artista will be surrounded by colorful paintings, unique glassware and tropical plants.
Amazing local restaurants, pubs, and shops. Marina Park, which includes the Marina Pier, and the Tampa Bay waterfront are just a relaxing short stroll from your front door!
A walk/run/bike paradise - Marina Park also features a pedestrian and bike trail which provides an elevated path among the mangrove trees as you head north toward Philippe Park. Heading south on the path you will enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay as it extends all the way to the Courtney Campbell Causeway beach and trail which goes across the bay to Tampa.
Did we mention Philippe Park? Don’t miss it! It is amazingly beautiful, also on the Tampa Bay waterfront.
Surrounded by a most beautiful nature setting including a peaceful creek and small lake, majestic live oak trees, all in your private yard. Just 5 minutes’ walk will take you to all the Safety Harbor downtown action!
All bedrooms in Casa Artista come with beautiful views, bamboo mattress toppers and luxury bed linens. Many guests ask us for the source of the beds after their best sleeping experience!
A huge HDTV in the living area, and another HDTV in the larger bedroom, each with over 200 real cable channels to Indulge. Super-fast internet Wi-Fi is available throughout!
Casa Artista is designed for family fun time. Fully equipped kitchen fit for any gourmet cooking. We also have a Weber charcoal kettle grill for outdoor cooking. There is a chimera (small fire pit) for those cooler evenings.
The house is named “Casa Artista” due to its Artist Inspiration: Our friend and well-known local artist Melissa was the former owner. We are blessed to keep many of her works as well as other local artists. Your stay at Casa Artista will be surrounded by colorful paintings, unique glassware and tropical plants.
Amazing local restaurants, pubs, and shops. Marina Park, which includes the Marina Pier, and the Tampa Bay waterfront are just a relaxing short stroll from your front door!
A walk/run/bike paradise - Marina Park also features a pedestrian and bike trail which provides an elevated path among the mangrove trees as you head north toward Philippe Park. Heading south on the path you will enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay as it extends all the way to the Courtney Campbell Causeway beach and trail which goes across the bay to Tampa.
Did we mention Philippe Park? Don’t miss it! It is amazingly beautiful, also on the Tampa Bay waterfront.
What makes this property unique
Please Note: Be careful of floor level steps - These older Florida homes have additions and renovations that introduce a step or step down within the home. We have identified these with caution tape at each floor level change. Please be aware and watch your step!
Languages:
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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