Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Tarpon Springs, FL

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks15 min walk
Tarpon Springs Aquarium18 min walk
Innisbrook Golf Club5 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This private tiny home, Acorn Cottage, is located in historic downtown Tarpon Springs, walking distance to the world famous sponge docks, located just blocks away from breweries, restaurants, the Pinellas Trail. And the beach is only 3 mi away! The cottage offers a queen bed, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and shared use of the back yard of our 120-year-old Victorian home.

The space was fully remodeled in 2021!

The cottage is private, and the yard was designed to feel like a tropical paradise. Acorn Cottage has a private bistro set, great for having a cup of tea or coffee and enjoying the outdoors.

Acorn Cottage offers Florida beach town life at its finest. You can rent bikes nearby at Neptune's or Tarpon Tom's. You can rent kayaks or water bikes at Fred Howard. There are dolphin tours, museums, restaurants and so much more within walking distance. Or just hang out in the back yard with a beverage and unwind.

Tarpon Springs was founded in 1876 and thrived for decades on the industry of sponge diving. Now, the town has so much more to offer than sponge diving, but the rich history remains. Acorn Cottage is located downtown in a residential historical neighborhood just a few blocks from Tarpon Ave (our "Main Street"). The main home is 121 years old, and the surrounding homes are historic as well.

We chose Tarpon Springs for its walkability. If you need rides to or from the airport or anywhere else, we have a driver we would be happy to refer you to. The Jolly Trolley is a great public transportation option. There's also a 46-mi bike trail one block away, with rental bikes close by as well. The beaches are a short bike or drive away.

Traveling with another couple? Book Palm Cottage next door!

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

With owner notification, outside only

Guests must sign renter agreement and provide ID within 24 hours or reservation will be canceled. Any indoor smoking results in minimum $500 fee.

A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and automatically released 14 days after checkout unless damages or other fees are assessed.

Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am. Violation will result in immediate termination of your reservation.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this guesthouse is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Innisbrook Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Old McMicky's Farm.

Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 8 min walk
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 15 min walk
Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 18 min walk
Innisbrook Golf Club - 5 min drive
Sunset Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Two Frogs Brewing Company - 7 min walk
Unrefined Brewing - 5 min walk
Brighter Days Brewing Company - 8 min walk
Mr Souvlaki - 10 min walk
Elks Lodge - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kandi J.

28 March 2024

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

Cute Getaway

The Acorn cottage is a cute (very small) space that has everything one or two people would need for a short getaway. It’s clean and comfortable and the courtyard is beautifully landscaped and a nice place to sit and relax. It’s close to great food and fun in Tarpon Springs and the neighborhood is very quiet at night. The only downside is that it’s located next to city hall and there is currently construction going on at city hall so it’s noisy on weekdays, but that’s not a problem if you don’t plan to sleep in late. Overall it’s a great place to stay and we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

26 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What an adorable place. Perfect for solo traveling. Place had everything you needed. Coffee facilitiess for morning. Fridge worked well. Bed very comfortable. Easy to walk to downtown or the sponge docks. Only a few blocks. Parking easy. Such a nice landscaped courtyard to sit out. Quiet and felt safe. Recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

13 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cute Cottage with a lovely garden and it’s perfect for one or two people!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

29 September 2023

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

My stay

Very nice and clean.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

11 September 2023

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

Very nice little cottage

Nice stay

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Your host

In early 2020,we decided we wanted to be able to walk to restaurants and entertainment as well as go for long, safe bike rides right from the front door. Although we were born in the Tampa Bay area, we had only recently discovered Tarpon Springs, which met what we were seeking in a new home (and much more!). We found an old Victorian home (built in 1901) to fix up with two cottages in the back.

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What makes this property unique

Acorn Cottage offers Florida beach town life at its finest. You can rent bikes nearby at Neptune's or Tarpon Tom's. You can rent kayaks or water bikes at Fred Howard. There are dolphin tours, museums, restaurants and so much more within walking distance. Or just hang out in the back yard with a beverage and unwind. Palm Cottage is idea for a small family with one kid!