Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a brick fireplace, wooden chairs, a table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and teal cushions, a pool, and a ceiling fan.
A hot tub with wooden stools, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of the backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Weedon Island Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Willis S. Johns Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

St. Petersburg

Located in Riviera Bay, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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? See what's going on at Tropicana Field or Raymond James Stadium. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St. Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Weedon Island Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Willis S. Johns Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 26 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 23 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Noble Crust - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront Canal Retreat • Pool, Dock, 10 Min to DTSP • Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Riviera Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay, Weedon Island Preserve and Derby Lane. Vinoy Park and Sawgrass Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this waterfront canal retreat. The location is very conveniently located for shopping and restaurants, and just a short drive into downtown St. Petersburg. The property itself is immaculate, well-maintained, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable getaway. The outdoor space is a highlight and we enjoyed taking in the gorgeous canal views. Communication with the host was easy from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Many reviews say that they would stay at a property again. But here, we did! Many improvements since last time increased the comfort level, while the wonderful outdoor space and dolphins in the canal were just as excellent as we remembered. We loved our (second) stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a BEAUTIFUL home! This completely renovated interior is stunning in its decor and design without being stuffy or giving a “don’t touch” vibe. In fact, Jen and her husband are incredibly gracious and generous in their supplies and use of “extras” I clouding kayaks and SUP.The pool and hot tub are such a treat and the dock on the canal is so fun to watch from!!5 of us stayed here for my daughter’s wedding and it’s was PERFECT for that in terms of space and location! It is so close to everything and the walking trail nearby was a great way to get our steps in. We are already talking about a spring break trip so we have more time to just have lazy days at the house!I’ve stayed in dozens of vacation rental homes and this is absolutely one of our favorites!!! 10/10!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2026
Thank you so much! If the spring break dates line up I’ll gladly discount the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and stay!

We stayed here while in town for a swim meet. The property was amazing and in a great location. Owner was quick to respond to any questions and we loved the labelled cabinets and drawers. We plan to stay again next year for the meet if it is available. AMAZING stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We loved staying at the house. Great place to come home to after work. Convenient location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family getaway week !!!

Thank you for the use of your fabulous home for our family vacation . We loved every moment of it . The house is so warm and friendly equipped with everything anybody could ever want . Thanks again your Ohio crew !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Great communication with host. Lots of fishing and wild life seen daily! Very clean quiet place to spend time.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week by the water

We had a wonderful week here. The house has everything you need, a lovely location on the water with publix, target and other stores only 3 mins away by car. We enjoyed chilling by the pool and even saw dolphins and manatee. Jen was an amazing host and communication was excellent nothing was to much trouble. We also met the neighbour who was very nice and friendly. I would 100% recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home! I appreciate all the attention to detail that the homeowners put into making their home perfect for visitors. We felt safe in the area and also pampered! Great location, my daughter worked out at the YMCA which had a very affordable weekly rate and was only 1.5 miles down the road. Hosts were excellent, kind and responsive. The only thing that could’ve been improved upon was the back bedroom stayed warm even with the two fans going and the main A/C turned down along with keeping the door open. The other two bedrooms were nice and cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Hi Melissa, thank you for the very kind words. We're so happy you had a great time! We're aware of that front bedroom struggling to cool off due to being in the sun all day. We are installing a portable A/C this week for future guests, and adding mini splits like the other rooms upon our return. Our apologies it wasn't installed before your stay. Have a great rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Oasis

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. The location is perfect. There is a bike path into DT St Petersburg right out the door. A park near by with pickle ball courts, a basketball court, an outdoor gym and of course swings. Publix and Target is very close as well. The house was clean, spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The backyard lanai was so peaceful and relaxing. It was a perfect space for us to enjoy. Jen is a wonderful host!!! Communication was excellent. Her recommendations for restaurants and places to see was so helpful. Thank for opening up your home. We were sad to have to leave.
Stayed 48 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are 2 couples and 2 kids. We travel together a couple times a year. We get a house nearly every time and nearly every time there is an issue. One time the A/C died. One time the pool turned green during the week. One had ants. Those are Florida things. We’re from Florida, we understand those things. We DO NOT like them, but we understand. This house. ZERO drawbacks!! This house is underrepresented by the owners!! This house is FABULOUS!! Beautiful tile throughout. Split bedrooms, 2 on one side with a shared bathroom, 2 on the other with individual baths. 2 have in bedroom mini spilt a/c’s. (WONDERFUL) The kitchen is HUGE!! The bathrooms are really nice!! The laundry room is spacious with soaps and fabric softener and dryer sheets. The living area has a nice and clean and comfortable sofa & love seat. There is a shed with life vests and other pool/beach supplies you may not have brought. The pool is great! The patio is great, nice comfortable furniture, great lighting and ceiling fans. Screened in too!! The dock is awesome!! All appliances are NEW! They provided everything. Paper towels. Toilet paper. Paper plates and cups. PLENTY of silverware and dishes and cookware. The owners put a lot of thought into this house and it shows! We had no reason to contact the owners during our stay! It was smooth and easy!! Pretty good location, getting around was easy. The house was perfect for us and we are happy we stayed there!! Hopefully we’ll be back!! Thanks for your hard work
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Want to stay forever

After a long drive this is just the kind of welcome home you want. From the cool chill vibes of the beach themed living room to the amazing backyard bliss. This home is worth every cent. Jen had everything labeled and it was easy to navigate the cabinets and drawers. The Lanai was so peaceful... Day and night it was the popular hang out with our party. The pool was refreshing and the spa relaxing. The dock was perfect for our friends son to catch fish... Even if it was mostly catfish. We ended up extending our stay... And honestly don't want to go home any time soon. Jen was easy to communicate with and answered any questions quickly. We will definitely be back here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 ⭐️ Above and Beyond ❤️

Wow-what are wonderful place to call home for a vacation! Jen & Jim went above and beyond to make sure anything we needed would be at the house…prestocked with drinks, few snacks, seasonings, basic can goods, bathroom needs (blow dryer, lotion, soaps…truly don’t need to bring anything in this dept), beach towels, spare sunglasses, coolers, picnic supplies…just bring your clothes and a swimsuit other than that they have for you covered. We did one grocery run, but was able to wait to do that due to more than the basics provided!! The home was immaculate inside and out! The lanai area was a little taste of heaven 🏝️ Close to stores, events, beaches yet far enough away to avoid the tourist crowds. We will definitely stay here again if in the area and highly recommend to all!! Thank you Jen & Jim we truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and was a breath of fresh air to deal with such kind and giving people 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, Comfortable Hangout

Someone looking for a convenient home base for a set of St Pete vacay experiences would do well to stay here for its location. But we used it to hang out and relax for several days. And for that purpose, this house is a wonderful choice! Plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor space and seating for our group of four adults to be together or spread out. The marine life was frequently on show (dolphins, manatees, even turtles) from the dock, or a little closer encounter was possible with the kayak and SUP. The swimming pool was amazing and the screened patio with ample furniture and TV made it pleasurable to cycle in and out all day (even during storms). The hot tub was a nice bonus too! Bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and very well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, with safe walking/jogging/biking choices right from the front door. The hosts were fantastic, providing excellent information and going the extra mile to make sure we had the best time. Truly recommended!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely perfect. The house itself was beautiful. The furniture was comfortable. The kitchen is large and has everything needed. Everything was super clean. The pool and hotter were very nice. The host was so helpful and friendly.We really would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the finest vrbos we’ve ever occupied. Everything is brand new since the property was recently renovated after storm damage. Extremely well equipped with supplies, huge kitchen with new appliances and every type of cookware you could want. TVs in all rooms and also by an enclosed area by the pool. It is waterfront with kayaks and fishing poles galore. So many fun things to do! Do not hesitate to book this. Reviews are older since they had to do extensive renovations. The owners and property manager are easy to communicate with and always offering their help with anything. We do hope to come back when we visit our daughter who lives close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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