historic cottage in museum district (#21783)

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Description of the Tarpon Springs vacation cottage rental

Single family, lovingly rennovated and updated turn of the century cottage. Quiet and private..not a condo..in great location close to antique stores, downtown Tarpon Springs and area beaches. Walk to lovely Spring Bayou to see Manatee and Dolphins swim. Large corner lot with mango,avocado and citrus trees.House has a great floorplan with plenty of room for privacy and get together space too plus abundant free parking. Lots of good times and family life have given the house a peaceful feel. Take a few minutes to walk to the historic Sponge Docks area. Famous for its numerous Greek restaurants,cafes,bakeries and shops. Rates: $800-$1000 Weekly / Minimum 6 Weeks

Tarpon Springs is located on Florida's "Nature (West) Coast" about 1 hr north of Tampa. The town has many historic associations,cultural and recreational activities.Americans moved there in the 1800's because of the abundant fresh water and fishing. Greek immigrants came at the turn of the century to dive commercially for sponges. The town is a pleasing mixture of many diverse cultures. The influence of Greek island life is especially strong. You often hear Greek spoken around the dock area. Carefully restored Victorian era homes surround Spring Bayou two blocks from the house. The Pinellas Trail is four blocks away and offers joggers,skaters,bike riders and walkers a protected course stretching for miles. Come fish, golf, or lounge around on the beaches. Our house is especially recommended for couples and families. We know you will leave the area with not just wonderful memories but perhaps having learned a word or two of Greek, seen Bald Eagles or kayaked with Manatees like we did this week.

• 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
• Full Kitchen
• Linens Provided
• Air Conditioning
• Hardwood Floors
• Parking
• Beach Chairs
• Heating
• Porch
• Beach Towels

• Alarm Clock
• Gas Grill
• Stove
• Blender
• Hair Dryer
• Telephone
• CD Player
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Ceiling Fan
• Oven
• TV (Cable/Satellite)
• Dishwasher
• Radio
• VCR
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Washer/Dryer

• Grocery Store (<1 mile)
• Bicycling (1 mile)
• Movie Theater (3 miles)
• Kayaking (<1 mile)
• Boating (1 mile)
• Snorkeling (3 miles)
• Ocean (<1 mile)
• Canoeing (1 mile)
• Beach (6 miles)
• Park (<1 mile)
• Fishing (1 mile)
• Jet Skiing (20 miles)
• Playground (<1 mile)
• Live Entertainment (1 mile)
• Theme Park (25 miles)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Sailing (1 mile)
• Water Park (25 miles)
• Shopping Area (<1 mile)
• Golf (2 miles)
• Zoo (25 miles)
• Aquarium (1 mile)
• Bowling (3 miles)

Tarpon Springs is still a working seaport situated upon the banks of the Anclote River.Fishing and crabbing boats follow the current into the Gulf Of Mexico. You can often see one of the brightly painted sponge boats returning to port with long strings of sponges hanging above its deck. Seagulls and pelicans loiter around behind the fish house docks hoping to nab a bit of castaway fish..the locals call it "pelican happy hour"! There are no Starbucks,Gaps or Borders in town..no tour buses or mercedes and no "Miami Vice" mega yachts lingering about. The town hasn't changed much in 50 years. Some of the older Greek-American men still finger "worry beads" while they talk and laugh. Kids can watch sharks being fed at the local Aquarium and even feel the skins of rays and small sharks in the touch tanks. Local restaurants are primarily Greek but Thai,Japanese,Lebanese,Italian and other ethnic cuisines are offered nearby. Ride the trolly around the town to get your bearings while you watch the boats and people pass. Browse the antique emporiums downtown or just head to one of the beaches or state parks. The area abounds with animal life and secluded areas. One of our favorite excursions is aboard the eco-cruise which takes its passengers through quiet mangrove forests and shallows teeming with mullet. Watch Bald Eagles soar above the wide river as pelicans dive for fish and Dolphins "surf the wake" behind the boat. After sunset sit in one of the cafes sipping coffee..munch a honeyed pastry and listen to the lively conversation and laughter mix with the cries of seagulls circling above the village.

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Personal Check
   
• Check In: 3 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 11 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: 5 days
   
• Deposits: Full payment upon acceptance of contract. No reservation is guaranteed until payment has been received by us. Neither an e-mail or phone inquiry alone is sufficient to hold the reservation.
   
• Other Fees: No fees for utilities,parking or linen service. A REFUND- ABLE damage deposit will be collected based upon the size of the tenant group. Deposit will be returned within one week if no damages. A $100 NONREFUNDABLE cleaning fee is also charged.
   

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 This is a true Gem!, June 5, 2008

By Liz LaForce (Fort Myers Florida)

This cottage is super awsome. We were a group of 4 ladies and wanted to go away for the weekend. The cottage is so nice, homey and clean. Easily within walking distance to activities. The people that own the cottage, Jim and Janie Scurti are very helpful. We spent lots of time on their front porch!