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An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown

Lakefront holiday home with a fitness centre, near Tampa Bay

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Interior
Living area
Room
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 451.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Place, St. Pete's Historic Coliseum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jannus Live
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Vinoy Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st

1 Queen Bed

2nd

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

common

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown

Artist’s Way is a thoughtfully designed garden apartment located in the Banyan Cottage, just behind the main Banyan House. This ground-floor residence offers a creative, relaxed atmosphere that feels personal, comfortable, and distinctly local.

The apartment is filled with original artwork and color, creating a gallery-like space that reflects St. Petersburg’s vibrant arts community without feeling overstyled. Natural light, curated details, and a calm layout make it well suited for couples, creatives, and guests who appreciate character and design.

The living area provides comfortable seating and a TV for unwinding after a day out, while the fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to enjoy meals at home. Two restful bedrooms offer quiet places to recharge, and the overall layout is easy to settle into whether you’re staying a few nights or a bit longer.

Guests enjoy direct access to a covered patio just outside the apartment, ideal for morning coffee or a quiet moment in the evening. The larger garden deck and yard at the rear of the property are shared with other units and offer additional outdoor space for dining, relaxing, or spending time outside.

Artist’s Way sits next to a neighborhood park with walking paths, a scenic pond, and a landmark banyan tree. This green space is a favorite for morning walks and relaxed time outdoors, adding a peaceful counterbalance to the nearby energy of the city.

The apartment is located in a walkable neighborhood close to coffee shops, neighborhood dining, and local favorites. Downtown St. Petersburg, Central Avenue, the waterfront, and the city’s museums and cultural attractions are all just minutes away.

Artist’s Way offers a creative yet comfortable place to stay, combining local art, outdoor access, and a central location in one of St. Petersburg’s most established neighborhoods.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Petersburg

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Historic Uptown, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Pete's Historic Coliseum or Al Lang Stadium.
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St. Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Pete's Historic Coliseum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palladium Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chihuly Collection - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jannus Live - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vinoy Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Brewing - St Pete - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Crow Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Art-Filled Garden Apartment Near Parks and Downtown located?

Located in Historic Uptown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Coliseum and Tampa Bay. St. Pete's Historic Coliseum and Palladium Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great Location

Comfortable, well decorated unit, conveniently located near the Bay and downtown area. Small but well equipped kitchen, suitable for eating in. Hosts were especially attentive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne L.

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

Reunion

Visited family and loved the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Wonderful property!!

The property was beautifully maintained and very well kept. We will definitely book here again when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Great stay at The Artist’s way!

My husband and I enjoyed our first visit to St. Petersburg. We used the Looper Trolley to get around and walked to local restaurants and museums! The icing on the cake was to return each evening to such a cute and comfortable apartment. Loved the artwork and attention to all the things to make our visit comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter K., Tampa USA

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

Stacation.

Great neighborhood. We loved the artworks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

The Artists Way was a great cozy apt., with amenities that made it comfortable for a 10 day stay. The free Looper trolley was nearby and plenty of sights as well.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Cute apartment in St. Pete

The Artist's Way was a clean, comfortable home base for ua while moving our son into college. Loved the park across the street with the amazing banyan tree and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler S.

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

Weekend getaway

Me and a few friends came to town she a concert at Janus Live and this was the perfect spot. Super cozy and clean and just enough for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Downtown

The place was in a convenient location A short walk to the free trolley that could get us around the downtown area. Since, we were only there for a short stay it was enough for us, but it is small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway Downtown St. Pete

A friend and I stayed here just for a night to get away for a weekend in Downtown St. Pete. This location was a short uber ride to downtown, perfect for getting to and from the night life St. Pete has to offer! Very clean, easy check-in and check-out. Parking was street parking, but there were several spots available right around the corner. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette G.

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

St. Petersburg Visit

The property is in a great location. We were visiting for an event at Vinoy Park. It was an easy walk to the park. The property was clean and quiet. It is a nice neighborhood and I enjoyed taking a walk around the little pond nearby. The pond is healthy with blue herons, many species of ducks, turtles, and friendly people out walking their dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Perfection!

We were in town for a swim meet. It was the perfect location because it is a quiet walkable neighborhood with plenty of options to get a quick bite. The property itself was perfect for the 3 of us! Very clean and modern and it was easy to communicate with the owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Cute historic home

The cottage was so cute, the park around the corner was a nice oasis, and there were nearby restaurants to walk to. This home was close enough for a quick drive to all the places we wanted to see downtown but in a historic quiet neighborhood. Yina was easy to communicate with and responded promptly when we needed to modify our dates. I was a little concerned about not having dedicated parking, but I found a close spot every time we left and came back. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa M.

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

Above and beyond!

We absolutely loved our stay and would recommend to anyone visiting the area. Location is perfect for walking or biking to local restaurants and around the beautiful park just steps away. My husband and I stayed with our 2 year old son for a few days of beach, sunken gardens, and children's museum. We parked the car upon arrival and didn't move it until check out as everything was biking distance. We accidentally left behind my son's beloved stuffed animal the cleaning and management team were so kind and communicative. After we checked out they spent time to locate it and even made a trip to the post office to pack it up and shipp it home to us. Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Candice C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Unfortunately Not Very Clean or Quality As Posted

Bathroom wasn't cleaned between guests- hair in the shower, dirty paper/urine in the toilet, toe nail clipping on the floor, dusty/dirty shelves. Reached out to the host and they said to put the dirty rag wherever I'd like, and didn't mention the nail clippings or hair 😵 Furniture just wasn't all that great- couch was dirty, sponge was super old, floors hadn't been swept or vacuumed, counter height chairs were way too tall so can't sit on them to eat or anything, and the place is much smaller than the photos let on (think they were taken with a wide lens)... Super unfortunate because the location and outside are was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Darin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location, but tiny and underequipped

The location is awesome and is the reason we chose it. It was walkable to Vinoy Park to our music festival and also to downtown. Uber rides are pretty cheap to any of those locations also. There's a nice park, coffee shop, bar, and pickleball close by. Parking is a bit of an issue if you're gone in the evenings as it's all street parking and you may not find anything within a couple of blocks. The area seems safe though. The place is tiny. There is barely room in each bedroom for a bed and two people can't get dressed at the same time. There are no dressers or night stands. One room has a small closet, but the other one has nothing. You have to open and close your suitcase each time you need something. That's inconvenient over 4 days. The bathroom is tiny also, and you get four towels for four days for four people. We asked for replacements, but the owner's response was "we're not a hotel, go wash them at a laundromat." The kitchen was decently equipped but again very tiny. If you're just staying for a good location and a place to sleep it should be fine, but if you're planning on spending any time there I wouldn't recommend it. Obviously you'll need to bring extra towels. Don't expect any help or assistance from the owners if you need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike D.

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

Aufenthalt vom 2.-8. Mai 2025

Ein sehr schönes App. Tolle Lage, Bushst. In der Nähe. Bis St. Pete Pier ca. 20 min. zu Fuß, auch Fahrt mit dem Trolley mgl.. St. Pete Beach per Sun Runner (Bus) ca. 25 min.Check inn problemlos, da Key-Code. Bei Fragen an den Vermieter wird umgehend geantwortet. Wir würden es jeder Zeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthonie K.

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

Perfect

We waren hier voor de St Pete GP. Lekker dichtbij het circuit. Rustige buurt. Leuk appartement en schoob, slaapkamers zijn wel klein. Zou er zeker weer terug gaan.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian R.

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

Außergewöhnlich stilvolles Appartement

Gute Lage am Rande der Innenstadt in einem netten und gefühlt sicheren Wohnviertel. Alles so angetroffen wie beschrieben, sogar eine Flasche Wein stand zur Begrüßung bereit. Achtung: das zweite Schlafzimmer hat nur einen sehr kleine Kleidernische. Sonst perfekt auch für einen längeren Aufenthalt. Empfehlung: - Freitags ab 19 Uhr mal im nur 400 Meter südlich entfernten ältesten Shuffleboard Club der Welt vorbeischauen! - Essen und trinken: "The Bier Boutique" 200 Meter nördlich, gut und günstig!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

A wonderful experience

My daughters and I had a lovely stay in October. The location was exactly what I expected. The decor was charming and the property had modern conveniences while maintaining the historic charm for the area. The directions, descriptions, and instructions provided to us were detailed and most helpful. Communication with the host was exceptional, and we were very pleased with our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kraig K.

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

Quaint little place tucked away on a small street.

Water was hot, ac was cold, beds were comfortable. Complimentary coffee and wine were awesome. Location is central to EVEYTHING.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great Place!

Cozy, comfortable, walkable in old town St. Pete near great restaurants (The Bier Boutique, Flatbread & Butter). The welcome bottle of wine was a nice touch. Enjoyed it on the deck outside our room. Would definitely stay here when I am in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

Daughter got married this weekend! Check in was great as was communication prior. Very well stocked home and free bottle of wine. Needed light bulbs and got them right away. Owner took pics for us in their amazing courtyard. Also, they got us a bottle of champagne! Close walk to coffee and also 10 minute walk to downtown! Cool and historic neighborhood. Awesome outdoor space and great place. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C., Jamestown NY

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

Great Space

The Apartment was clean and bright. Great little courtyard and outdoor seating. Will definitely rent from them again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Great quiet place near downtown

We had a great stay. The place is small but very comfortable. We walked to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Britt Bendall

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We are local hosts who take pride in offering thoughtfully cared-for homes that are comfortable, clean, and easy to enjoy. We’ve designed The Banyan House specifically for families and groups, making sure everyone has space to relax while still being able to spend time together.
We live nearby and are available if you need anything during your stay, while always respecting your privacy. From the moment you book through checkout, our goal is to make your visit smooth, welcoming, and stress-free.
We love St. Petersburg and are happy to share local recommendations, from favorite coffee spots to restaurants, parks, and things to do around the city. Whether you’re visiting for a short getaway or a longer stay, we want you to feel at home and well taken care of.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Uptown neighborhood because it offers the best balance of charm, walkability, and proximity to everything that makes St. Petersburg special. Uptown is one of the city’s most established historic neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, and relaxed residential feel.
From the house, guests can walk to parks, coffee shops, and neighborhood dining, while still being just minutes from downtown, the waterfront, Central Avenue, and the city’s museums and cultural attractions. It feels peaceful and local, yet never isolated.
Uptown is especially well suited for families and groups because it is quiet, welcoming, and easy to navigate, making it a comfortable home base whether you are visiting for a few days or staying longer.

What makes this property unique

What makes this property truly unique is the combination of scale, flexibility, and location. It offers something rarely found in the Uptown neighborhood: multiple self-contained living spaces on one property, reserved entirely for a single group.
The layout allows guests to stay together while still enjoying private kitchens, living areas, and bedrooms, making it ideal for families, multi-generational travel, group trips, and hosted stays. This flexibility sets the property apart from standard single-home rentals.
In addition to its size and layout, the property features outdoor spaces that are uncommon for a walkable historic neighborhood, including a welcoming front porch and a large garden deck. These spaces allow guests to relax and gather outdoors while remaining close to the home.

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