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Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks!

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A two-story house with a red roof and brick walls, a front porch with two chairs, and a small garden area.
A single-story house with a red brick exterior, a front porch with green chairs, and a tree in front.
A patio with a metal bench, a 'WELCOME' sign, and a door with a security sign.
An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a river, and surrounding buildings.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a wicker sofa, a chair, a small table, and a door with a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Aquarium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sponge Exchange
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Primary - Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District, a neighbourhood in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tarpon Springs Aquarium and St Nicholas Boat Line. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spongeoramas Sponge Factory - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sponge Exchange - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellas Greek Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Bellies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Capt'n Jack's Waterfront Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dimitri's On The Water - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation in the Unspoiled Coastal Vibe at the Sponge Docks! located?

Located in Tarpon Springs Greektown Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Sponge Exchange. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and St Nicholas Boat Line are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay. Great place to stay and perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Wonderful Guests. A pleasure to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Even though the deposit is high I would highly recommend this property! Clean and located a block from the main strip at Tarpon Springs. It was so nice to just walk everywhere. The host was super responsive and got back to me almost immediately when I messaged. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home with a perfect location. We have rented a handful of other homes in tarpon springs and this is our favorite by far. The location can’t be beat for access to the sponge docks. The house is spacious and has everything you need. It’s very clean. We will be returning and would definitely recommend this house to others visiting the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to post this kind review Corinne! I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, great being able to walk to shops and restaurants. House was supplied with everything we needed. Great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

House was clean and had everything you needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location in easy walking distance of the Sponge Docks area and several good restaurants, bakeries, ice cream, and shops. The house is lovely, very clean and has most things one would need to cook, etc
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House with Excellent Location

We loved the beautiful, clean and comfortable house. It was in an excellent location. We walked to all the shops and restaurants and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

With in walking distance of sponge docks we went up there a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellant

we enjoyed the hospitality and location. The house is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a convenient and safe location! We were a group of ladies having a family reunion and what a perfect find! We walked to the trolley stop, clothes shops, restaurants, St Michael Chapel, and convenience store and really did not even use our rental car. Host John was so accommodating when we needed the house temperature adjusted and was very attentive to our needs. Us ladies are hoping to book again soon, energized from the beautiful house and friendly location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was very nice

It was very nice Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! 2 blocks from the sponge docks! Best stocked rental ever! We were 3 couples and we all had space, played cards, just hung out! Hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on Hope Street

Everything was wonderful!!! House was stocked very well with anything we needed!! John may have been the best host of any of our stays anywhere!! Location was great and near many things to do or see. We would definitely rent again!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2025
Dennis & family were great guests. They left the house very clean and in perfect shape. Many thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

No complaints! Hope to go back one day. Perfect location, everything great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Holiday memories

Enjoyed the big room and both the decks! Recommend to all :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best week ever

We had a great time and loved the house. It was just as the pictures showed. The neighborhood was quite. We would love to stay again. The owner was easy to deal with. I have already told my friends they need to book!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Sublime Paradise

I grew up in Tarpon Springs back in the 1980s. A lot has changed since then, but the charm remains. I knew this house way back in the day and it has since been updated and it is incredible!! I can't describe it anymore other than perfect!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The home is even better than what was shown in pictures.

We had a great week staying in this beautiful home with our family of 6. It was a week of sunshine, fishing, shopping, sightseeing & visiting with family in Tarpon Springs. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen had everything we needed. There are a couple of big grocery stores about 5-7 minutes away by car. Our favorite restaurant is Mr. Souvlaki and our favorite bakery is the National Bakery. The location of the home was very quiet even with the Sponge Docks being a block away. We would love to come back for vacation next year and stay at this beautiful home again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Home to Experience the Charm of Tarpon Springs

The home was absolutely perfect for our family gathering, which is adjacent to the renown Greek Sponge Docks. We could walk daily for shopping and restaurants and join in with the activities of the Greek culture. The house has the perfect layout for entertaining and has a well equipped kitchen. We loved the back porch with a view of the marina and what a nice surprise to hear music from the adjacent restaurant. The house is accessible for easy entry and utilizing a walker and had a walk in shower for my 95 year old Mother. The home was a blessing for our entire family to stop in for a visit or dinner. The host (John) was always available for any questions and I have to say our stay exceeded our expectations!Anyone booking a stay will love it!
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home! Great location!

The pictures of John’s home were very good and quite accurate, but yet being there for real we discovered it to be even better than pictured! We loved the spaces, the furnishings, and the decor and character both indoors and out. The house was equipped with everything we needed, and we were especially thankful for his supplying the brand new crockpot and drip coffeemaker which we had hoped to use! The location was fantastic!!! We could walk to the Spring Bayou to see the manatees and dolphins, or to shop at the many gift shops, or to go to restaurants, coffee shops, or bakeries. We even walked a mile and a half to church one Sunday! We learned some history of the Greek community and the sponge industry on a boat excursion. There was so much to do near the house but yet not far to drive to beaches or other attractions. Thank you, John, for making your wonderful home available for us to enjoy!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is very spacious and beautiful. Within walking distance to the sponge docks and restaurants. Host was quick to respond to all questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great house and experience of things to do in the area The property was very well maintained

Highly recommend this property Had a wonderful and relaxing time The house was so comfortable and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

It was a perfect place for us and met more than our expectations.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

This is a great property. The property is walking distance from the docks and everything you would want to do in tarpon. The property is clean and has everything you would need. The owner is very responsive. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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