Stilthouse Gulf Front Home with heated pool, dock, elevator.
About this house rental
Gulf front home located on exclusive Indian Bluff Island with panoramic, breathtaking Ocean Views overlooking Saint Joseph Sound and Honeymoon Island in Palm Harbor (30 minutes from Tampa downtown) with direct Gulf access! The home is set up as a rental of the main house with one area of the property set up as a separate lock off residence where Owner maintains a residence. No interaction is necessary . All common areas of the property including pool, decks and dock are for exclusive use of the guests during your stay with complete privacy. This beautiful waterfront property has expansive open water views of the serene Saint Joseph Sound and top rated Caladesi and Honeymoon islands. The wildlife views from the decks create a unique one of a kind vacation experience. From this home kayaking ,windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing are amazing and the sunsets are mesmerizing! You can enjoy the waterside pool, outside bar and boat dock. The pool is heated. The main living area offers an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, spacious kitchen with a sizable serving bar and lovely dining area all opening to the balcony, providing the perfect flow for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Each room has its own designated bathroom. Home has a private elevator from foyer level to the second floor living areas. The Pinellas Trail and Wall Springs Park are within walking distance and bicycles are on site. The famous Sponge Docks of the Greek Fishing Village of Tarpon Springs and top rated beaches of Caladesi and Honeymoon island are just 10 minutes away. Clearwater Beach and other Gulf beaches are just 20 minutes away. Downstairs pool area has an outdoor bar. Lush tropical landscaping complete the picture, creating this perfect get away. Sleeps 10 in four bedrooms with one king bed , 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a queen pullout bed. Free High Speed Digital Spectrum Internet and cable TV with full movie channels. Internet friendly TVs in all bedrooms. 3 kayaks, a rowboat and fishing equipment are on site for your use. A charcoal grill and a smoker are also located on the pool level. Washer and dryer on site. Perfect for family reunions or corporate retreats. No events allowed for non registered guests. You truly can relax and enjoy the Florida Lifestyle in this cozy home!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(92 Reviews)
10.0
Location is convenient to so much. Pool and fishing dock were a nice break from touring and shopping. Larry was a fantastic host. Most responsive host we have ever had. We will definately stay here again.Thank you Larry for a great stay
5.0
We had an outstanding stay. Tremendous view. Pool was great. There were schools of snapper right in front of the sea wall. There was an elevator which made things incredibly easy. The property owner responded to every question within minutes. Property was clean. Would definitely come back.
4.0
We truley enjoyed our stay. Love the area. Would stay again if some repairs were done to house. Very much in need of many repairs. Not having full use of driveway somewhat problem. On sight manager helpful. Great view and water access.
5.0
The house was big enough for the whole family and had everything we needed. Its in a great location from beaches to restaurants. Great views of the sunsets. Host was very easy to work with. The only thing we had issues with was the deck (recommend wearing shoes). We do understand it is in the process of being fixed. Great overall stay!
5.0
We had an amazing trip. The house was wonderful. There was lots of space for our 11 person family. The sunsets were stunning. The fishing was a big hit with everyone. The house is the perfect location and close to many attractions and restaurants. Highly recommend! Larry was always available for any questions! Definitely staying here again!
3.0
First off I want to make sure you know that the owner lives in a portion of the home. We missed that in the add. We had had 9 people and 4 cars but had to leave room in the driveway for the owners vehicle. He has 2 German shepherd dogs and they barked at us anytime they were outside. The kitchen was poorly equipped. The doors on the inside did not lock. The deck and rails are in very bad condition and need to be replaced. They are a hazard. The electrical outlets in the bathrooms have been covered by the countertop and you can’t plug in a large plug like a blow dryer. The views from the home are amazing but the house has a lot of issues for almost $5,000 for a week.
5.0
Eclectic and a little funky but so comfortable for the family and had everything we needed. Great location. Amazing sunsets. Generous and kind host. We would love to return very soon.
2.0
In need of cleaning and repairs. Was not adequately furnished.
5.0
My family had a fabulous time staying at this home. I can't rave enough about Larry and how kind and accommodating he was for us! He was always available when we needed to ask questions. The house had tons of room for all of us. My kids (12 & 13) lived in the pool almost the entire time. The view is so spectacular! I loved sitting on the deck every morning, drinking my coffee and watching the dolphins and birds pass by. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. We will definitely come back and stay again!
5.0
Loved the property! The views were amazing! The location was great! While at the house we felt totally removed from the hustle and bustle of a city, many things were very close by. 10 mins away grocery stores, large department stores good local restuarants. Also within 15 mins were great breaches (Honeymoon Island State Park) and great deep sea fishing in Tarpon Springs. We saw dolphins within10 feet of the dock most days!
Larry was awesome. He was very responsive to any communications. Extremely professional. Would definitely be interested in returning for another vacation!
5.0
First, Larry is the best. He is super accommodating and so friendly. His home is beautiful. The view from the super large porch is amazing. The pool was wonderful and you can’t beat the view from the pool either! We saw several dolphins swim by, enjoyed fishing off the dock and it’s a super quick shot to honeymoon island. You won’t be disappointed if you rent this dream home. The elevator was also super convenient for unloading the car. Thanks again Larry! We had an awesome vacation!!!
4.0
We wanted to have a very played back, do whatever we pleased girl's week. We got that, plus so much more.
Absolutely the best views of nature at it's finest at low tide....water is crystal clear. At high tide, dolphins were seen chasing a school of fish very close to the peer. Very impressive to 2 city girls!!!
The houses could used some updating, especially the wooden deck and pool surround, but we were barefooted 99% of the time and had no problems. Little kids running around might experience some splinters.
Everything we wanted/needed was in the houses. The houses was clean and bug free. Larry was a sweetie to work with!!
We are glad we chose this house for your weekend!!
5.0
What a treasure this was, waking up every morning watching the birds on the water. We had the occasional visit from a dolphin. The house was wonderful and Larry is a great host. Will definitely make plans to go back!!
5.0
Had everything we needed right on the gulf and had the most beautiful morning sunrise and evening sunset in the evening still close to St Pete and friends there were able to come visit Larry the manager was a very courteous and professional person
5.0
Even though our trip was cut short by 2 days thanks to Hurricane Ian, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The house was spacious and clean and perfect for our family! The kids enjoyed swimming and kayaking and we all enjoyed watching the sunset from the porch. Larry was so responsive and great to rent from. Highly recommend and we will be back!
5.0
The views were amazing all day everyday and the host was quick to respond when needed.
5.0
This was our first time visiting Palm Harbor…and we were not disappointed! The house was set up perfectly for our family’s needs (privacy and serenity). The property owner was very helpful and was very quick to respond to any of our questions. We were able to see dolphins multiple times right out in front of the house…not to mention all the other beautiful scenery that this location has to offer! We can’t wait to come back!!!
5.0
Our 2 families had a great relaxing time on the house, enjoying the water views, sunsets and all the other amenities that the house comes with (large common area, pool, kayaks, row boat, fishing gear, view, wild life - saw dolphins and beautiful birds). Honeymoon island is so close and was our favorite beach to go to! Our host was super responsive and helpful, and provided great tips for boat rentals, which was a great way to explore sandbars and other islands!
5.0
This property was an amazing place to stay. The beds and furniture were comfy, there was room for.a large amount of people and most of all you can enjoy the beautiful view from almost anywhere in the home. Larry the owner was a joyful accommodating man who offered their kayaks, beach equipment or anything that we needed. We will certainly stay there again.
5.0
We made use of the kayaks, pool, rowboat, and fishing gear and rarely left the home. From the dock we saw dolphins and many birds. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots and pans and even a slow-cooker. Great home.
1.0
The view was amazing, the house not so much. The house was very dirty. Toliets caked in dust and hair, drains clogged with hair, dust caked on vents, dirty glass and mirrors, floor very sticky. The house itself is falling apart, the kitchen ceiling looks like it is about to cave in, only a section of the deck boards had been replaced the rest are just covered with rubber mats. Dog poop in the yard, for the very short time we did spend outside their dogs would sit and bark the whole time. There was an outlet in one of the bedrooms that didnt have a outlet cover on it, Once of the bathroom outlets I couldnt even use a hair dryer because most of the outlet was covered up by a counter top. This house was nice probably 20 years ago but now it just needs to all be remodeled. I was expecting alot more, please save your money and dont stay here. My parents rented a house literly three blocks down for the same price and everything was brand new and clean! Very disappointed with this stay and Im sure the owner is going to come on here and dispute everything I just said cause reading past reviews that is what he does but I took lots of pictures for anyone who would like to contact me for them. I really wish I could upload them on this review.
10.0
We made use of the kayaks, pool, rowboat, and fishing gear and rarely left the home. From the dock we saw dolphins and many birds. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots and pans and even a slow-cooker. Great home.
2.0
The view was amazing, the house not so much. The house was very dirty. Toliets caked in dust and hair, drains clogged with hair, dust caked on vents, dirty glass and mirrors, floor very sticky. The house itself is falling apart, the kitchen ceiling looks like it is about to cave in, only a section of the deck boards had been replaced the rest are just covered with rubber mats. Dog poop in the yard, for the very short time we did spend outside their dogs would sit and bark the whole time. There was an outlet in one of the bedrooms that didnt have a outlet cover on it, Once of the bathroom outlets I couldnt even use a hair dryer because most of the outlet was covered up by a counter top. This house was nice probably 20 years ago but now it just needs to all be remodeled. I was expecting alot more, please save your money and dont stay here. My parents rented a house literly three blocks down for the same price and everything was brand new and clean! Very disappointed with this stay and Im sure the owner is going to come on here and dispute everything I just said cause reading past reviews that is what he does but I took lots of pictures for anyone who would like to contact me for them. I really wish I could upload them on this review.
5.0
We had an amazing time and the owner was extremely accommodating
4.0
House was huge for our needs, but poorly apportioned. Kitchen and dining area were small but adequate. Same for bedrooms. The downstairs bedroom was very musty, almost moldy. I think it had not been rented recently. The deck boards definitely need replacing- don't think sanding and refinishing would help. The odd smell in the elevator was gone within a week. Very odd assortment of kitchen cutlery, appliances, etc. Anyone going there in the future will have a brand new weber grill which we purchased and Larry reimbursed, but don't try to grill after dark as three of the four under-deck lights are missing. It was very disappointing that none of the doors or windows to the deck and the bay could be opened
5.0
This home is in a great location. The views of the sunset were spectacular and the house had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our family. We especially enjoyed the deck, dock and pool areas. The home has some deferred maintenance issues, but overall we had everything we needed and our stay was very nice. The owner is on site and easily accessible for any questions or issues.
5.0
Excellent house to rent for a nice relaxing vacation! Not sure how anyone can complain about this house. My family ages 13-70 all had a great time with the pool and views. Wish we had the time to enjoy the kayaks and rowboat but will definitely try and make it back to enjoy those. Larry was quick with a reply when I contacted him which I wouldn't have needed to if I would've just read the binder when I checked in. Definitely recommend!!
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at this home. It is so nice to have expansive views of the water and a private heated pool. We fished off the dock and enjoyed the comfort of the spacious inside. Larry was an excellent host and very responsive if we had any questions! Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
When it comes to location and relaxation, this home is wonderful. The view of the water and sunsets are postcard perfect. Dolphins and pelicans are among your neighbors. The home is like a good friend who tells you to "come stay in my house on the Gulf Coast and take a break." It's very personal, including mementos of family from over the years. The sheer size of the home makes a large family gathering a pleasure. Everyone had space. Like any well-used home on the coast, the decks are weathered to the point of requiring shoes to avoid splinters. But, the pool overlooking the water makes up for it. Larry was a good source for things to see and do: a local undersea spring, the Greek sponge docks, and more. you really don't need to go far from the home to enjoy the Gulf Coast. Clearwater Beach is only about a half-hour away. Honeymoon Island State Park (across the Sound from the home) is only a few minutes drive away and has wonderful seashells and beaches. Thanks Larry for sharing your home with us. We'll try to come back someday.
4.0
Our group of five adults had a wonderful week here! This property is perfectly situated on St. Joseph Sound, with an 180 degree view of the water. We enjoyed using the kayaks, the bicycles and the pool. Larry was extremely responsive to our questions and gave us complete privacy during our stay. The kitchen was well equipped. We had lots of room to spread out and enjoyed the various porches and decks. The Publix was a mile away and Sprouts five. Excellent seafood shops nearby too. Our day trip to Honeymoon Island was also fun. We hope to be back to visit again, thanks Larry!
5.0
Larry was an incredible host and the hospitality was amazing, really well recomended.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this location. We enjoyed swimming in the pool in the evening hours or sitting on the deck fishing. We actually had a manatee swim up to the dock while we were there. The interior was very spacious we had our 3 children and their spouses along with grand children there and we all had a great time. I would definitely rent this spot again and our kids said the same thing. You won't go wrong if you choose this location for your next vacation spot!!!
5.0
We had an amazing vacation at this home. The house was just as described. Having the elevator was great for my MIL who can't walk the steps. Our kids loved having the pool which came with pool accessories for them to enjoy. The views couldn't be beat. Overall we were extremely pleased with this home, the host and everything in between!
5.0
We had an amazing time over 10 days. Stunning views and so much marine life activity. We saw dolphins almost daily as well as huge schools of fish, the occasional manatee and we caught a ton of fish off of the dock. Live shrimp worked best.
The only thing I hope happens in the future is for the deck to be repaired/replaced. Prior reviews were correct and we had several minor splinters even though Larry did put our several mats which really helped. The top balcony side railing also has significant structural give to it so do not lean on it.
5.0
We had an amazing time over 10 days. Stunning views and so much marine life activity. We saw dolphins almost daily as well as huge schools of fish, the occasional manatee and we caught a ton of fish off of the dock. Live shrimp worked best. The only thing I hope happens in the future is for the deck to be repaired/replaced. Prior reviews were correct and we had several minor splinters even though Larry did put our several mats which really helped. The top balcony side railing also has significant structural give to it so do not lean on it.
5.0
This home and property was beautiful and so accommodating.
5.0
Thanks Larry!! Such a great rental, perfect for our family group of 9!!! Close to everything and then some. Lots of fun for the kids and relaxation for the adults. The view was breathtaking! We will def plan another trip in the future!!
4.0
Absolutely awesome place, great host, neighbors were a bit overbearing about noise, we had 4 children under 5 that played in the pool quite a bit, laughing playing of course some noise, and they complained everyday. I could understand if it were loud music and teenagers drinkin and swapping but it was children’s laughter and happiness. Just a bit much, Larry was fantastic though we worked through everything well. Overall great place!
5.0
Yes, some of the other reviews noted the decking but it was very structurally sound and only had one child who wore his shoes all the time anyway, no issues noted. I would highly recommend this house to anyone, beautiful sunsets and very large home with everything we needed. I would go back in a heartbeat and like I said, there were no issues. The elevator came in handy to get the groceries upstairs as there was a lot of "drinks" consumed. Larry's place was great and highly recommend. NO ISSUES, COME ON DOWN!!!
2.0
Let's start out with the deck. The deck is a hazard all the way around. 6 children during our stay and the only two that didn't get slivers were the ones too young to remove their shoes. In the manual it says "Shoes are recommended", but when a 6 year old had to go to the ER to have a chunk of wood removed from her foot and another has a chunk go through their shoe, something more than 1 sentence recommendation should be done. We got off our flight to an email and voicemail that our stay was overbooked the first night because the owner has 2 calendars. He put us up in a decent place, but it threw off our whole schedule because we had to spend 2 separate days unpacking. We got there after the first day and the place was trashed. We were told we could come over to the house at 12:00, but showed up at 11:30. The owner was in there cleaning until well into 2:00 and the actual cleaners didn't show up until almost 3:00.All the posts about clutter and the owners item's all over are not wrong. Posts about the deck hazards are not wrong. Large patio windows did not open. Have to use small one off the kitchen. Do not plan on docking a boat at the house. Boat rentals won't let you drive into that bay because it's too shallow. Our overall stay could have been worse, but when you're paying $2,500 for a rental, there is a certain expectation that was definitely not met. Landlord was friendly and brought us a pie.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Palm Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Palm Harbor is $253 per night. This rental is $626 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stilthouse Gulf Front Home with heated pool, dock, elevator.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Stilthouse Gulf Front Home with heated pool, dock, elevator.. Enjoy the water!
Is Stilthouse Gulf Front Home with heated pool, dock, elevator. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stilthouse Gulf Front Home with heated pool, dock, elevator.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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