Built in 1912, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Tarpon Springs cottage combines historic charm with beach living. Boasting an updated interior and a private backyard, this vacation rental is ready to accommodate you. Soak in the sun along the shores of Sunset Beach, meet the animals at Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary, and top off your stay with a day trip to Tampa. Refuel after your adventures with a backyard BBQ before kicking back with your favorite movie on the Smart TV. -- THE PROPERTY -- Family Friendly | Beach Gear | Private Backyard Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, laptop-friendly workspace, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fire pit (wood not provided), outdoor seating area, gas grill (propane provided) KITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ice maker GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating/air conditioning, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, beach chairs & towels, 2 hair dryers, high chair, iron/board, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Stairs required for access, single-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip), Ring doorbell (facing front entry), quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking (first-come, first-served) -- THE LOCATION -- THINGS TO DO: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks (0.7 miles), Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary (2 miles), A.L Anderson Park (3 miles), Whimzeyland (14 miles) HORSEBACK RIDING: Straight Forward Farm (4 miles), Fireant Farm Equestrian Center (4 miles), Keystone Quarters (6 miles), True Sky Stables (7 miles) BEACHES: Sunset Beach (3 miles), Fred Howard Park Beach (3 miles), Howard Beach Park (4 miles), Crystal Beach (5 miles), Dunedin Beach (11 miles), North Beach (11 miles) DAY TRIPS: Clearwater (14 miles), Tampa (31 miles), St. Petersburg (33 miles) AIRPORT: Tampa International Airport (25 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: There are 5 steps up to the front door - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM