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Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !

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Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis
Outdoor dining
Golf
Escape to this luxurious 4-bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood, just minutes from Florida’s most pristine beaches. Relax by the heated pool or enjoy barbecue nights under the covered porch. With easy access to golf courses, beaches like Tarpon Springs Fred Howard Park and Clearwater Beach, and water sports activities like snorkeling and parasailing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !

My “Home-away-from-home” is back online for you to enjoy (I lived there myself for the last year, but now I’m back In Panama to prepare another vacation opportunity for you).

This home is the place you are looking for … when you need that break from work … when you crave some family time … when you just love to enjoy water, sun and beach … all that and so much more is what this home invites you to experience.

For a detailed description, I refer to the photos that can tell far more than I ever could. They tell the story of relaxation, comfort and luxury that characterize this fabulous home and location. In addition, a brief descriptive outline is below.

This 4-bedroom house + 1 sunroom is just ½ hour (21 miles) away from Tampa International Airport and as close as 8 minutes (4 miles) to Florida’s most pristine beaches. Right next door, the famous Innisbrook Resort features 4 top rated Golf courses including the Copperhead course played every March for the annual PGA TOUR Championship.

The quiet neighborhood (last house in a cul-de-sac) surely guarantees peaceful evenings at the pool side, barbecuing on a high-quality Weber grill and enjoying the warm Florida evenings outdoors protected by a covered porch. During the day, you’ll appreciate the shaded secluded pool area while sipping on your favorite drink and relaxing in the pool.

What about the beaches? Prepare to be amazed! Just 4.5 miles away, the great beach of Tarpon Springs Fred Howard Park awaits you. Other beaches nearby are Sunset Beach (4 miles), Honeymoon Island State Park Beaches (8.5 miles - great for shelling), Clearwater Beach (15 miles) and Sand Key Park Beach (16 miles).

Our beaches offer all of the water sports and activities you could want: Fishing Charters & Tours; Boat Tours; Dolphin & Whale Watching; Waterskiing & Jet Skiing; Surfing; Windsurfing & Kitesurfing; Parasailing & Paragliding; Scuba & Snorkeling … did I forget something? Maybe sign up for a Sponge Diving boat’s tour where you will see a sponge diver dressing up in an authentic suit used around 1900 when Tarpon Springs was called the “Sponge Capital of the World”. You can still smell and taste this unique charm of this Greek community while strolling the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs Marina.

Chartering a boat or catching a ferry allows you to explore some islands as well, among them the Anclote Key Preserve State Park featuring a light house and offering beaches, swimming and boating. The uninhabited natural Caladesi Island State Park offers beautiful beaches. Oh, by the way, anyone in the mood to start a sea shell collection with an original Florida Sand Dollar shell or Florida starfish shell?

Has your child ever seen the world famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids? It was a great experience for my granddaughter and is just 30 minutes north of here ... combine your fun trip with great boating and kayaking on the Weeki Wachee river.

Any other Florida natural attractions - such as visiting the Manatees in Crystal River and all world known attractions of Florida are only 1 – 4 hours away.

Back to your home away from home: For transparency, I like to advise that the rates initially displayed by this website are my base rates covering up to 6 guests (most typical request). Any additional guest (up to the maximum of 8 guests) is charged $15.00 per night due to higher wear and tear, cleaning and material and supply cost.

My house provides an open split floor plan with 1 master bedroom, 2 regular bedrooms; 1 Studio (featuring office space and quality bunk bed for 2); 1 Sunroom (featuring a pull-out for the teens enjoying staying away from the main family area ); 2 baths, kitchen, family room, living room, HEATED pool during the months of December thru April (upon request) in a large enclosed patio area with covered sitting area.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Strict non-smoking policy, pool/patio smoking okay

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Approval needed! Pet Fee $150 (2)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide high chair, baby playpen

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
ONLY Family events, advice # of people (max. 15)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict non-smoking policy, pool/patio smoking okay

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: ONLY Family events, advice # of people (max. 15)
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both Tarpon Springs
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both House
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both House
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both Tarpon Springs
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both House
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both Tarpon Springs
Home Away Home Paradise Sun Why not Call it Both

About the neighborhood

Located in Tarpon Springs, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Tarpon Springs Aquarium and St Nicholas Boat Line. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Tarpon - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotcakes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tampa Cigar Cave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool ! have a pool?

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

Is Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool !?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool ! located?

This family-friendly Tarpon Springs vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club and Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Anderson Park and Lake Tarpon are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Home away from Home? Paradise in the Sun? Why not call it both! HEATED Pool ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Great house

The house was everything advertised! Great pool, comfy beds, lots of space! Loved it! And so did the kids!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Awesome home

House was just as described, beautifully decorated, many extras in house. Nice, safe neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Host made it easy to check in and get in to the house. Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

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

Tarpon Springs

The home was just what we expected. Owner was responsive and friendly. Would recommend this property to anyone who is visiting the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G., Summerville SC

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

Excellent choice

Wonderful visit, quiet neighborhood, close to an exceptional family beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family/graduation vacation was amazing. We stayed at the house quite a bit. Swam in the pool, played board games and cooked. We were comfortable and happy! The area has a lot to offer. We went to Busch Gardens FL aquarium and beach. Nice bowling alley too Countryside. The home was quiet and comfortable. Fran responded to our questions and notified us when someone was coming for the pool maintenance. Thanks again to our hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Tarpon

Pretty good. Pool could use a little cleaning but it wasn’t unusable. Overall very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Family Wedding

Great place for larger group
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Gorgeous house, very peaceful neighborhood. Highly recommed this house.

Beautiful home. I would highly reccomend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Everything we needed besides our personal belongings and food was provided for us!

Plenty of room for all of us, from hanging out by the heated pool, playing games and watching movies together. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willie B.

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

Great for Families

Everything you need for a family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty Ann D.

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

Excellent family vacation

Perfect house for my husband, myself, 2 adult kids and 2 spouses, as well as 2 one year olds.Heated pool was perfect! Space was more than we needed. Kitchen was very well appointed, and there were plenty of towels and bed linens.Our host, Michael, went to the trouble of getting us an extra crib for the second grandchild. We were graciously allowed an early check-in as well.Check-in was smooth, and Fran, the manager, was helpful in every way during our stay. Neighborhood was safe, and with very little traffic, as it was on a cul-de-sac.I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great spot-Would stay here again

House had everything we needed. Great location, very quiet neighborhood. Property was well maintained. Dining, shopping all very nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Quiet friendly neighborhood

Plenty adventures within 10 min and several other day trips also to be had.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Very comfortable home

Loved the heated pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

R B.

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

Nice Stay

The house was nice. Its fully stocked with everything you might need to use in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene F.

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

State bowling tournament weekend.

We loved the house and it was our second time staying there. Fran was great to work with and the house was as it appeared on the site. All the amenities you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Great place to stay

The house is exactly as pictured, the pool is a great hangout on a hot day. The kitchen has everything you need to whip up a meal, the beds are comfortable, the location is great. Michael is a very good host communication very responsive. Overall best place we have stayed in Tarpon and we have stayed at several.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Fabulous stay!

This place was even better than advertised! We loved the layout of the house, the plentiful spaces for us all to sleep, and the well-stocked kitchen. Best of all, at least from the kids' perspective, was the pool and patio area. The owner and representative were so easy to get in touch with and wonderful to communicate with. We would definitely stay there again—highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T.

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

Family vacation

This is the 2nd time we’ve rented this home. Both times were great. We had extended family with us, plenty of room for all. Needed nothing. Would definitely rent this again if weee in the same area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Relax & Rejuvenate

We had a relaxing time in Tarpon Springs staying at this property. This home was very clean and had all the amenities that it describes in the description. We used the pool and the barbecue pretty much every day. The location of the property is close to everything which was awesome when we made day trips to the beach or to the grocery store. Any questions or concerns that we had were addressed immediately. Thank you again for a "Great Time" Bob and Family
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Golf & Beach Getaway

Excellent property. A real home away from home. Michael communicated well and is very knowledgeable of the area. The house was very comfortable and roomy. Bigger than expected. The pool was perfect and the backyard a peaceful sanctuary. Pool table & ping pong also kept us entertained. Had a wonderful time. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Millbrook AL

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

Paradise Found!

Thr property was exactly as pictured! Immaculately clean! The house felt like "home"! Big enough to have personal space when needed! It had games and pool toys which were perfect for our grandkids! Plenty of room for my sister and I to cook! Bedrooms were great size! VERY comfy beds! We even met a few of the neighbors! They were very nice too! Definitely will be enjoying this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Corey F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Tarpon Springs stay

Overall house was clean and the kitchen was great.The kitchen had everything we needed to prep and cook with. The pool and pool area was fantastic and so was the grille. The living area was very relaxing and comfortable. The second bath toilet was constantly running could not get it to stop. Both spare bedroom TVs would not work even with the cable or using smart settings for Netflix. Overall a great stay for our group
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

I'll be back!

Property location was terrific! Quiet neighborhood, location convenient to everything you would want to do in Tarpon. Hospital close by. Home was very well furnished and clean. No complaints about the beds for sure! Pool area was fabulous and pool was warm. A refreshing treat at the end of January! Used the washer and dryer...great set. Home is well stocked so go there first before ordering extras! Loved our time in this home and definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great house

This was a perfect place to stay if you have kids. The pool is shaded which allowed us to be in it from morning until night! We loved how warm and clean it was and the lights in it at night! We’d go back again just for the pool. The house is located close to beaches and restaurants if you want to go out. We didn’t bring anything for the beach but we found an umbrella and some beach toys so we were all set for a day out! This was our first vacation out with four small kids and we would definitely stay again. Everything is exactly like he said!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023