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4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard

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On a main road, but the fenced yard/courtyard feels tucked away
Livingroom with seating and reading area and stairs to 2nd level
Master king with smart tv
Stovetop counter with coffee and double oven and microwave
shallow saltwater lagoon/wading pool with waterfall

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sunken Gardens
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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St Petersburg, FL
  • Place, Sunken Gardens
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jannus Live
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vinoy Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom King 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Queen 3

1 Queen Bed

Twin off living room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Full Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard

Beautiful, charming Craftsman home with a cozy, “homey” feel—guests often say it’s clean, spacious, and bigger than expected, with very comfortable beds. You’re minutes from downtown St. Pete and close to great local spots (coffee, restaurants, shops, museums, and more). Enjoy your private front porch and relax in the lush rear courtyard with a saltwater wading lagoon and waterfall after a day out.

Please note: the rear courtyard and lagoon are shared with the other rentals at the back of the property (no shared interior walls—this house is all yours). This is a quiet, respectful home—no parties or loud music.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
W/Veterinarian Note + Flea Med- Request in advance
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking, vaping or marijuana in rentals, need guest email and sign rental agreement to get check in details
95% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival, 45% refund at least 30 days before arrival to cover non-refundable credit company charge
$300 damages deposit hold on card 2 days prior to arrival then released within 2 days after departure (provided no damages)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3139642vb
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

About the area

St. Petersburg

Located in Crescent Lake, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Morean Arts Center and Great Explorations Children's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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St Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Sunken Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Palladium Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tropicana Field - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jannus Live - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Vinoy Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪St. Anthony's Hospital Cafeteria - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4BR Historic Home Near Downtown | Pool & Courtyard located?

Located in the centre of St. Petersburg, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nova 535 and NOVA 535 Unique Event Space. Tampa Bay is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

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. 16 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home in a great location! Great communication! Highly recommends!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, host had great communication, would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Craftsman house had everything I needed for a perfect St. Pete getaway. The host was incredibly responsive, answering my questions even before I booked. Although the home dates back to the 1920s, it offers the cleanliness, comfort, and amenities you’d expect from a five-star hotel. I would absolutely book this home again for my next trip to St. Pete!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow wow wow! What a perfect stay from start to finish. Coordinator Lisa was thorough and detailed with info in advance and ensured the really lovely home was ready in all ways -- it was spotless, stocked with extra snacks & good9es (!!) and decorated in a terrific way that felt like a home and not just another rental. Extra kudos for having a code on the door so the four of us in the house didn't have to share one key (please tell more of your VRBO rentals to do this!!!) Lisa continued to be available and helpful throughout the stay -- what an awesome host!
in the terrific kitchen that had everything
outside Dali museum
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was cozy and clean. Kitchen is complete with amenities. The only negative was weak water pressure in the shower, parking not ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Very nice and convenient location - larger than the photos appear

Very clean, everything we needed, great location, great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Very pleasant stay

We enjoyed the property. The wading pool and extra bathrooms were great features.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim w.

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

Thanks

Enjoyed out stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L S.

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

Really Great Stay!

The property is wonderful. Super welcoming, decorated very well and firm beds!!!! This is essential for my husband's back. The backyard is super cute and very relaxing. We cooked and enjoyed hanging out with our family. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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

Beautiful St Pete home centrally located

Beautifully restored old St Pete home located on MLK street with several apartment rentals separate but behind the house. Centrally located, super clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
I know you were concerned because of the address and I’m so happy that you loved the property and found it to be in a fantastic safe neighborhood with a lot of wonderful restaurants (even the ice cream stand for your family!) the city of Saint Pete does not allow any short term rentals at all.. so this wonderful property happens to be in a commercial zone .. and one of the very very few that is legal and able to be a short term rental. It’s so unfortunate at the city is now even going to properties and asking people to leave if they’ve rented an illegal short term rental. So while you were worried it was on a mini-main street - it is also the few properties in st Pete able to be rented on a short term basis so that your family could stay without worry of being put out by the city.. So I’m glad you and your family were able to enjoy the property and the amazing neighborhood!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very clean home

Home was clean and centrally located. Enjoyed the area and Lisa was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Amber had a couple of items that she didn’t mention to me when she was there that I could have easily helped her with (for example, missing salt and pepper, she broke glass artwork ).. I didn’t find out about these items until after her stay, and therefore was not able to help her make her stay even better or work through the issues.. I would just ask in the future. Please let the owner know of any problems so that they have the opportunity to resolve them if possible while still on vacation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Great place!

This was perfect for our family trip. Great kitchen and big dining table for meals. Lots of bathrooms. Backyard was a highlight. Close to everything. Perfect layout.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Quick Getaway

Property was very nice. Well kept. We had 7 adults who all slept comfortably. The communication was good especially since a hurricane had taken place the day before our stay. I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa N.

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

Fantastic rental for a group!

This property was perfect for our group of 6 getaway weekend. We never felt cramped and it had everything we needed—plenty of bathrooms, an adorable outdoor space, great kitchen, parking. Lisa (the host) was kind and easy to communicate with. I couldn’t recommend this home more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yajaira T.

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

The perfect getaway

This is such a charming home. Nice quiet area and just a short ride to the beach. The home was spacious and perfect for our family and our dogs. The kids enjoyed the pool and pool area. Our favorite part was all of us taking in the fresh breeze while relaxing on the porch enjoying ice cream from the ice cream spot, just a small walk away. The owner was very nice and informative. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan H.

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

Great Location & Roomy for Your Family

I needed to find a home away from home for 15 days to be near downtown St. Pete for medical reasons. We had both parents, a 13-year-old daughter, a 12-year-old son, Nana, and 2 dogs. Let's just say a FULL HOUSE. We needed plenty of room to spread out and we needed a comfortable environment for all of us. Both parents were working remotely so needed some spots to have meetings as well. Our stay was great. The location was very convenient - we could walk to dinner/lunch spots easily and loved the nearby crescent lake park for the doggos. The main house is on a busy street (so not a super quiet suburb) but that didn't bother us. The tradeoff was the walkability. St. Pete is such a great city with much to see and do. I don't think we ever had to drive more than 10 or so minutes for any of our fun adventures. The home was clean and well cared for. The only real challenge was the internet reliability, but each time I contacted the owner, the modem was reset in minutes. Lisa was very responsive. She was great to work with from booking to checkout. We actually left some things that were mailed back the next day - great service. Overall, I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you so much for staying at my Craftman’s house! I am so happy you had a great stay. You’re welcome to stay with us anytime. Hope your son’s procedure went well. Hope to have you guys back. 😊🌺🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Charest

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Hi, I’m Lisa! I love welcoming guests to the St. Petersburg and Pass-a-Grille Beach areas and helping them enjoy everything this incredible part of Florida has to offer—whether you’re here for work, a getaway, or a special occasion.

I personally manage two boutique properties: PAGBeachHouse and StPeteVacationRental, located in Pass-a-Grille Beach and St. Petersburg, just about 15 minutes apart. I take pride in being a hands-on, responsive host.

I’m a mom, an avid traveler, and a lifelong explorer—I’ve even completed 8 Ironman races. Our family includes a sweet miniature poodle named Charlie and three cats, Toby, Tiger and Percy. We truly love this area and everything it offers.

When you stay with me, you’re not just booking a place—you’re getting a local connection. I’m always happy to share recommendations for dining, beaches, museums, outdoor activities, and hidden local favorites so you can experience St. Pete and Pass-a-Grille like a local.

If you have any questions or special requests, I’m always here to help. I look forward to hosting you and helping you create a memorable stay.

Warmly,
Lisa

Why they chose this property

This area is known for its charming brick streets, homes full of history and big front porches. This neighborhood takes you back to the days where life wasn’t so busy. Just imagine sitting on your front porch with family waving and talking to the neighbors as they pass by. Just like the good old days!

What makes this property unique

The craftsman St Pete Vacation Rental home is a completely redone home with 3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The “4-square” home called sits in a fantastic area of st Pete just steps from restaurants and right on one of the main bike lanes/ It is a two-story house. all bedrooms and both full bathrooms are on the 2nd floor. Rental has 100 year old heart of pine flooring modern furnishings and lots of charm. Central AC in the home
A salt water relaxing/wading pool (only 3 feet deep just to chiill around and watch the waterfall or relax in with a drink) on the property for your use. This is the perfect place to enjoy family around the large bar and dining table! Double oven and large fridge with pantry a for your use perfect just chill and enjoy each others company! Lots of light windows and marble and tile finishes. Thoroughly cleaned & disinfected prior to guest arrival. Sanitizer & contact-less check in provided. I have a wifi nest system throughout the house and property so you can watch tv or work from any room including outside or by the pool if you like.

You have 2 entries into your rental the front and the rear door.

PET POLICY: what type of pet do you have? Please send a picture with her/his name. Your pet must be approved in advance by Lisa Abraham-Charest--Pets must be non-aggressive toward other animals, adults or children. You must have a health note from your vet dated within 30 days of travel- you must either take a picture and email that to me or send it to me in the mail- It has to note that the pet is on a vet prescribed flea treatment/heartworm program. We will need a copy of your pet's health certificate for our files 3 weeks prior to your arrival. You are responsible for picking up after your animal and your pup must be walking leashed when outside of the house. There is a cleaning fee of $45 required for pet owners in a one-bedroom house.

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