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Hibiscus Hideaway

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Hibiscus Hideaway Front of the house with large open porch.
View from the sidewalk
Exterior
Exterior
View of the front porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tarpon Springs Aquarium
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hibiscus Hideaway

Labor of Love complete remodel of an original Historic Tarpon Springs Florida Cracker house. Close to amazing restaurants, small town shops. great beaches and parks nearby. Our family including all 5 of my children rebuilt everything. We have a lot invested if not money the blood sweat and tears. Lots of Character and modern comforts as well. We hope you enjoy this home as much as we did refurbishing it.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2335679vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 going on at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Old McMicky's Farm.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spongeoramas Sponge Factory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Unrefined Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Fillin' Station and Tap Room of Tarpon Spring - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Outside BBQ and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Frogs Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hibiscus Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hibiscus Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hibiscus Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hibiscus Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hibiscus Hideaway located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Safford House Museum and Tarpon Springs Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location to walk to the Historical District!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th stay at Hibiscus Hideaway over the past 4 years in March. We love this place; cleanliness, top notch, comfortable, amenities meet needs, pleased with kitchen, bedrooms are comfortable, very relaxing outdoor sitting area also. Location provides many choices; trails for walking biking, running. Shops and Restaurants in Tarpon Springs walkable, Dunedin only about 8 miles away, great towns, also Parks and Lakes nearby. Owner/ Host provides timely correspondence, information, and follow ups. Thank you, Tom S
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you so much for continuing to book our home year after year. We take pride in our property and appreciate any and all feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Sincerely, Stacey S.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Great location

This is a great location in a historic town with lots of things to do within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2024
Great guests would definitely host again. Safe travels…
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmella T.

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

Tarpon

It was wonderful. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

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

Charming House

The house is beautiful, and newly renovated. It was perfect for our visit to the area and surrounding adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Thank you we have put a lot or love and work into this home. Looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

We love the Hibiscus Hideaway

Awesomely decorated clean house and she thought of everything. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2021
Thank you for choosing Hibiscus Hideaway. Looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene R.

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

Location,Location, Location

Fabulous location. We could walk to25 different restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2024
Great guests would definitely host again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great Location for Tarpon Springs weekend

Great remodeled home for a weekend trip to Tarpon Springs. Short Walk to Sponge Docka and brewerys. House is real charming outside and newly remodeled is inside. Good central located spot to hang your hat while on the go!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Thank you for taking such good care of my home. It was almost like nobody stayed there. Looking forward to hosting you again. Have a safe trip home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Great weekend!

Thank you for such a cute house! Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2022
Thank you so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Can’t wait to host you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Working vacation

Close to many stores and to sponge docks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmella T.

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

Hibiscus Hideaway

This was a great property and close to all that Tarpon Springs has to offer. If you are a first timer we also rented a golf cart snd just let the truck sit, however if you have good walking shoes so many things within walking distance or biking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne W.

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

Very Clean

Very clean house with comfortable and stylish accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2021
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Hibiscus Hideaway - Great Get-A -Way

We were All pleased with the 5 day stay. Proximity made it very easy to get to some fun and neat locations ; Sponge Docks, Fred Howard Park, Pinellas Trails. Dunedin an easy 10 mile trek away. Hibiscus street was a quiet street, allowed for relaxing time to sit on nice front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Quality Home in a Eclectic Town

This remodeled gem had quality workmanship and was in such a convenient location. We were able to walk to numerous shops and restaurants. Parks and beaches were just a short drive away. When we had questions, the host response was quick. It was also fun to visit festivals and live music in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Family reunion weekend

We attended a faily reunion in Tarpon. The owner was wonderful and very communicative. She clearly tries to make her guests happy and welcome. The house is adorable and very nicely remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2021
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Would love to host you again. Thank you for the note 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Winter escape

The Hibiscus Hideaway was great. Lots of room in a totally redone cottage style house with quality upgrades (for once, a place with quiet ceiling fans). Beautiful kitchen and bathrooms. The location is perfect, one block from the Pinellas trail and a short walk to the shops and restaurants in downtown Tarpon Springs. Also very close to the Sponge docks and Craig Park
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

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

The house is all updated and great accommodations. Close to local shops and restaurants.

Within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. Closest beach is about 2 miles. House is very nice and updated. The local Jolley Trolley was a bit challenging to figure out but the locals are all very nice and helped out. Owner communication was prompt and friendly. Would recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2024
Fantastic guests, would definitely host again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Lovely Home!

Great home, very clean! Walkable to downtown, the sponge docks, the Pinellas trail and lots of breweries and coffee shops in between! The neighborhood is definitely transitioning. We didn’t run into any issues, but walking around there were some rough spots. Overall though, a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Scary Area

Actual property and house was great, but surrounding area was not very safe feeling! Witnessed multiple illegal looking activities going on at apartments next door! Not sure I would be comfortable sending family to that location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2024
I am very sorry that you felt that the area wasn’t safe. I have stayed here myself several times and have never felt unsafe. There are teenagers/ college kids that live next door. Not sure what the illegal activities are, but I’ve met my neighbors. They actually are very nice young people. Again sorry that you didn’t feel safe in the area.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ed F.

Disliked: Check-in, communication

poor communication

The home is awesome once inside. The side yard has abandoned cars. The back parcel has a very smelly chicken coop on the front porch. The host was very slow to return messenging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
The lot next door with the cars is not our property. I responded to every message as I received them.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter M.

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

Well maintained property

Our reservation was only for one night. We arrived @11 pm but had not yet received the code for entry. Kids were tired after driving for 16 hours and needed to use the restroom and go to bed. Called host several times and texted numerous times but no response. Spoke with Vrbo and they were able to contact the host apparently using same number and we received the entry code around midnight by text from the host. We did not receive an apology or explanation from the host for the failure to send the code, the delay or the failure to respond to our numerous communications. To be clear, we never did receive a response to those communications and confirmed the number we were using verbally with the rep from Vrbo. Otherwise, it is a lovely property and is centrally located. It suited our families needs for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful clean accommodation in a great location to attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul J.

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

Lovely house near historic downtown Tarpon Springs

Nicely renovated home with great kitchen. They dealt with a less than desirable view by installing clerestory windows that draw the eye up to views of the old oak trees on the property. The immediate neighborhood is rough but quiet. Historic downtown is just a few block walk away as is the Pinellas bike trail. The sponge docks are within 1/2 mile. We had a very difficult time checking in. We were supposed to get the code for entry by 4pm. At that time we asked VRBO to contact the owner. VRBO said when they called, the person who answered said the owner had died and hung up, This was not helpful. We began scrambling to find a hotel on a Friday night and all were booked. At 5:30pm we got the message with the entry code. No explanation for the delay was given.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Beautiful house close to downtown

This property was perfect! Clean, beautiful home close to downtown. We especially loved that the owners had a stash of all the supplies that get forgotten - toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, bandaids, sewing needles. We had a lovely relaxing time (and the shower was fabulous!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Thank you for such a Great review. You were great Guests and we welcome you back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by STACEY SMUDDE

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Wife and mother to 5 Amazing children. We love to ski/snowboard and ride dirt bikes. We are always working on a project. We hope you enjoy this home as much as we did renovating it.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful completely renovated
early 1900's home with all the modern amenities as well as vintage pieces throughout. Small Town feel with access to city life. Most everything is with walking distance. So much history along with fun things to do with family. Splash park as well as a kayak launch is within walking distance. Park is mins away.

What makes this property unique

Love at first sight, I saw the amazing potential this house had. My husband questioned my sanity a little bit, but with a lot of hard work and love it is exactly as I knew it could be. I love seeing a house that at one point was full of love and life restored.
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