Very large 4 bedroom waterfront single family home overlooking Tampa Bay and the lights of downtown St. Petersburg. Perfect value play for family in town for wedding, corporate event, sporting events or just weekend away. Perfect opportunity for the family to stay together under one roof at less expense than area hotels.
Less than 5 minutes to Spa Beach, North Shore Park, volley ball courts, tennis courts, dog parks and 5 internationally recognized museums including the Dali. Downtown St. Pete renowned for world class dining and unique shopping, hop aboard the trolley and visit over 15 craft breweries within 3 miles. If golf is your thing, many public and private courses within a 10 minute drive. Take a sunset cruise over Tampa Bay or dine out on Beach Drive while watching the boats in the harbor.
We have other properties in the area with a pool, please call us if you are interested in a more luxurious property with a pool.
Please note, we often allow guests to check in earlier than 4 PM. Obviously the cleaning crew may still be on site if we are allowing an early check in. As guests when we travel, we usually go to a grocery store on the way to the home we have rented, plus we often have a rental car full of luggage, and we like to get all of those items out of the vehicle and into the home before we head out for lunch. Bottom line, we are often wearing the "guests hat" and many hosts (usually operated by large rental companies) do NOT allow early check in, which we find EXTREMELY inconvenient, thus we try to accommodate guests the way we would like to be accommodated when we travel. Same holds true for how we try to stock a home with necessities like dishwashing and laundry soap, TP, paper towels and trash bags.
If you chose our home, please remember to reach out to us once your travel itinerary is established to confirm an early check in.
Unique Benefits
A home facing Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg that also faces due WEST. That may not be as unique as a Unicorn, Big Foot, or a Hole in One, but it is almost as close. Home gets lots of Sunshine, wonderful sunsets and a view that is looking directly downtown. There is no property that has more going for it in St. Petersburg in regard to these attributes.
Why Kids Love It
Dolphins, manatees and boats going by all the time.
Very Safe Neighborhood. This neighborhood is considered by far the nicest in St. Petersburg and one of the nicest in Florida.
Many people walk, jog, bike in this neighborhood. You will be looking directly at downtown from the backyard. Several guests have walked, jogged or biked from this home to downtown. I personally prefer to Uber, but since i am local, and not on vacation, i am limited on time. When our family jogs or bikes, we do so from this location. You can see North Shore Park across the water. There is a world class competitive pool that routinely holds swim meets at North Shore. There is also a "splash" pool with two large slides for kids. There are tennis courts and on the beach, there are many volleyball courts. Downtown is full of restaurants (recently ranked as #1 City in US for Foodies, but no French Restaurant#@#$%$#@!). There is plenty of nightlife including music and theater venues. There are three museums and a muti screen movie theater. Many guests have come for the Sailing Regattas.
Too many great restaurants to name. I am happy to provide guidance dependent upon your dining preferences. But i would start with Beach Drive which means i narrowed it down to about 20 LOL. There are many other options besides Beach Drive, but i feel everyone should start with Beach Drive and if they have time, try some of the other local spots such as Urban Stillhouse Restaurant.
Happy to help with Dining, bar, live entertainment, beach, golf etc. ideas. I even know the quickest way to get to baseball games.
Keurig, Toaster, Blender, Commercial Gas Stove, Extra Full-Size Refrigerator and Freezer in Garage, Gas Grill on Lanai facing water, Ceiling Fans on Lanai, Deadbolt lock, First-aid kit, Smoke detector, Fire extinguisher, Exterior lighting, Additional seating area in doors with another large screen TV besides the Living Room, Clothes Dryer, Washing Machine, Pantry Items, large circular driveway, room for sailboat or power boat trailer storage. Many guests competing in Regattas have stored their trailers at the home while competing. Home is often occupied by Sailers competing in Regattas, people competing in swim meets at North Shore Pool, or competing in the St. Petersburg Grand Prix or the St. Anthony's Triathlon.
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Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Feb 01 - Feb 27 2025 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $7,000 | $20,000 | 5 nights |
Feb 28 - Mar 02 2025 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 5 nights | ||
Mar 03 - Apr 12 2025 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $7,000 | $25,000 | 5 nights |
Apr 13 - Apr 20 2025 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 7 nights | ||
Apr 21 - Jun 28 2025 | $1,200 | $7,000 | 5 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning Fee: $400
Insurance Fee: $100
Pet Fee: $400
Tax Rate: 13%
Notes:
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
Last updated on February 11, 2025
Member since 2022
About the host
: I have been in St. Petersburg since 1964. I could not imagine living any where else. Only time away from the Sunshine city was my time College (U of Alabama) and one LONG year in Wisconsin (Wife is from there). By default, i know plenty about our wonderful SUNNY City. Our city does hold the world record for most days with Sunshine in a row:) I live in the City with my wife of over 25+ years and our three children. The City has too many splendid restaurants to list, but as a long term permanent resident, i would be happy to share with you plenty of options from Fine Dinning, to casual peel your own shrimp establishments, to Cafe dining along Beach Drive, to live music venues, museums etc.
Serene Oasis: Bay Beauty
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Bay Beauty and it truly lives up to its enchanting name. The house is an absolute gem, boasting spaciousness, beauty and a remarkable attention to detail left me in awe throughout my entire stay. One of the highlights of this remarkable property is the magnificent patio. It is a haven of tranquility, offering ample seating areas and breathtaking views of downtown. The attention to detail in every aspect of Bay Beauty is simply outstanding. From the carefully chosen artwork on the walls, to the thoughtfully arranged furnishings, it it evident that the owners have worked hard to create an extraordinary space. The generous layout and well-designed rooms provide ample room for everyone to relax and unwind. In conclusion, I cannot recommend the Bay Beauty enough to anyone seeking a memorable and remarkable vacation rental. Prepare to be charmed by its eclectic 50's Florida vibe and be prepared to fall in love with the breathtaking patio views and mesmerizing sunsets!
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: June 29, 2023
Owner response
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our home here in Sunny St. Petersburg. I agree, the view is hard to beat, with the best part being the view of downtown at night. The proximity to the restaurants downtown also seem to be a huge hit with guests.