The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow
About this house rental
Upscale historic bungalow in the heart of our city. Walking distance to all of our sights and attractions. Luxury kitchen which is fully stocked. Luxury bedding and amenities providing guests with the spa experience all with an at home feel.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Tarpon Springs, FL
House in Tarpon Springs, FL
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(42 Reviews)
10.0
We loved this house in Tarpon Springs and enjoyed almost six weeks there. The house was fantastic, fine kitchen, comfortable furniture, comfortable bedding and even a pile of blankets to warm up under.
From this house, anything you want is walkable and it’s all delicious. The host was very helpful and responsive. We would stay again!
5.0
This is a great location. We walked practically everywhere.
The owners were right on top of things when I told them the main bed was broken and some lights were burned out. Loved the dining room table, that is one of the reasons I booked this place, it seats 8 people. If I had to pick something to complain about, I would have to go with the shower, there just wasn't anywhere to set your shampoo or soap. And the back deck had a couple saggy boards. Other than that, I would recommend this place.
5.0
The cutest bungalo with 100 year old quirks. I loved the property. Its in a sandy area with a crushed shell driveway so no getting around the sand in the house. The shower like everyone in the reviews complains about is what it is. Being from the NE United States and owning two 200+ year old homes, this is normal and not really a inconvenience. If i wanted a hotel or luxury experience i would stay in a $500 per night location. This property is cozy and perfect. Walking distance to sponge docs 2 minutes and 10 minutes to shopping and restaurants. E bike rentals close by. 20 minutes by car to the tourist areas like Clearwater Beach and Safety Harbor. I will definitely stay here again. Felt like home.
2.0
The house in and of itself was very comfortable as a layout as well as convenient to walk around for dining. As for cleanliness, it was not cleaned prior to us going nor was the owner aware of what his property management company did for it. No extra pair of sheets or towels for a week stay for a 5 member family.
3.0
The house was super hot when we arrived and took a couple hours to cool down, ceiling fans would help. The garbage disposal does not work. The shower is handheld and tub took a long time to drain. No where to put toiletries in tub or by the sink. There was a hole in the ceiling where a light should have been. Almost every room needs repair for holes in the walls. The wash machine smells like mildew needs to be cleaned. The location was great and the master bedroom bed was super comfortable. Also a little info on what channels or apps to that are available.
4.0
Enjoyed the spacious house and great location. Kitchen and bedrooms were comfortable to use.
5.0
We are returning guests! Loved the house and location. Walked to different restaurants every evening and enjoyed shopping in the stores. We will definitely choose this house as a rental property in the future!
5.0
We found the property to be very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed being able to walk to many different restaurants from this location. The owner was very responsive when we reached out.
5.0
The location of this lovely bungalow could not have been more convenient. It is just a short stroll to the Sponge Docks and fabulous restaurants.
The front porch was inviting and the renovations done on the home made it cozy and warm. The floors are beautiful!
The owner was so very accommodating and quick to respond. The restaurant suggestions offered were fabulous!
We would absolutely recommend this home.
3.0
Great location but…..
Excellent location. However sheet not on bed and washing machine had things in the dryer and was broken. As mentioned by others shower was problematic, hard to hold soap and sprayer at the same time. Could use a shelf. Elderly would have a difficult time with it.
5.0
Short visit in Tarpon Springs
This home was the perfect location for our family to walk to the Sponge Docks, shops and restaurants. Checkin process was simple and the home was accurately represented in the posting.
5.0
Great spot in Tarpon Springs
Exactly as described on VRBO, this great house is close to everything in the heart of Tarpon Springs. Ample parking if you have more than one car and a short walk to the sponge docks and many great restaurants around the docks, on Alt 19, or on Tarpon Ave. The home is nicely furnished and has everything you could possibly need for a short or long stay. Highly recommend this property. It is at the top of our list for future visits to Tarpon Springs.
5.0
Great location, comfortable
Great location. Plenty of space, comfortable beds. There were no dishwasher tabs, and very little paper towel. Aside from that, as advertised andade for a comfortable stay in Tarpon Springs.
5.0
Great house in Tarpon Springs
We loved our time in Tarpon Springs! The house was absolutely charming and stocked with everything we needed for a great stay. The desk in the bedroom came in very handy when we had to put in some hours for work. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
I have stayed at the property before and hope to again. It is a great house in a great location.
5.0
Loved my stay in Tarpon.
I have stayed at the property before and hope to again. It is a great house in a great location.
5.0
Nice bungalow
Great location, nice Greek neighborhood, close to two amazing bakeries and a variety of restaurants. The home is nicely decorated with very comfortable furniture, the pictures are up to date. Great communication with the host. We totally enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.
5.0
Great location of a lovely home
This Is a gem of a home! It is in a great location within walking distance of wonderful restaurants, shops and activities.
You’ll love this beautiful, well maintained bungalow’s hardwood floors and upscale decor. Looking forward to our next visit !
5.0
My husband and I and our little dogs enjoyed our week-long stay in Tarpon Springs. This house is only a block from the Sponge Docks Greek shopping, restaurants, bakeries, and water front. National Bakery is visible from the front porch and is fabulous... try the custard pastry, it's so good!
The house is very nice. It is well furnished and nicely decorated with good heat/AC, TV, and wifi. The furniture and bed are very comfortable. The house has everything you need as far as linens and kitchen utensils but is short on paper products; there was only one roll of paper towels, one roll of TP, no tissues and no napkins.
George was easy to reach... the smoke detector started beeping and George stopped by the next day to replace the battery. Check-in and check-out were very easy (key pad entry). The neighbors are very nice. The porch is a great place to relax in the morning but the house faces south so the porch gets hot in the afternoon on sunny days.
I had only minor issues with the property:
1) There is not an actual shower. The tub has a hand-held sprayer but not a regular shower head.
2) The floors were very dirty.
3) Because of the close proximity to the sponge docks, there was a good amount of traffic, pedestrians, and cars parking out front every day.
Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would stay there again.
5.0
Great Bungalow in a Great Location!
My husband and I and our little dogs enjoyed our week-long stay in Tarpon Springs. This house is only a block from the Sponge Docks Greek shopping, restaurants, bakeries, and water front. National Bakery is visible from the front porch and is fabulous... try the custard pastry, it's so good!
The house is very nice. It is well furnished and nicely decorated with good heat/AC, TV, and wifi. The furniture and bed are very comfortable. The house has everything you need as far as linens and kitchen utensils but is short on paper products; there was only one roll of paper towels, one roll of TP, no tissues and no napkins.
George was easy to reach... the smoke detector started beeping and George stopped by the next day to replace the battery. Check-in and check-out were very easy (key pad entry). The neighbors are very nice. The porch is a great place to relax in the morning but the house faces south so the porch gets hot in the afternoon on sunny days.
I had only minor issues with the property:
1) There is not an actual shower. The tub has a hand-held sprayer but not a regular shower head.
2) The floors were very dirty.
3) Because of the close proximity to the sponge docks, there was a good amount of traffic, pedestrians, and cars parking out front every day.
Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would stay there again.
5.0
Fabulous Location
Wow! You can't find a better location in this fun neighborhood. The house was just what we hoped for and the location can't be beat. The kitchen has EVERYTHING you could ever need! The decor was beautiful and made us feel welcomed. Sitting on the front porch with coffee was a favorite activity.
5.0
I would definitely rent this home again. It was in a great location, nicely decorated and it was immaculate!
5.0
Charming home with everything we needed!
I would definitely rent this home again. It was in a great location, nicely decorated and it was immaculate!
4.0
Home was comfortable quite charming
Very close to the wonderful Greek town of
Tarpon springs
4.0
Review of stay
Home was comfortable quite charming
Very close to the wonderful Greek town of
Tarpon springs
5.0
Great location
Very nice to walk to sponge docks and restaurants
5.0
Great open concept common rooms with private bedrooms. Convenient location to area attractions. Second bath would have been a bit more ideal; however, the house felt quaint and was a very good bargain! Suggest a small side table in bathroom. Would stay again.
5.0
Convenient location
Great open concept common rooms with private bedrooms. Convenient location to area attractions. Second bath would have been a bit more ideal; however, the house felt quaint and was a very good bargain! Suggest a small side table in bathroom. Would stay again.
4.0
This house was in a great location! We could walk to everything! The house had everything we needed and was clean
4.0
Great location!
This house was in a great location! We could walk to everything! The house had everything we needed and was clean
4.0
Great location
Communication from owner was great. Home was very clean and very comfortable. And you can’t beat the location near the sponge docks area. During the time of our visit there were roosters and/or hens in the neighborhood but not the owners fault.
4.0
This is a cute clean property close to the shopping and restaurants in historic Tarpon Springs. Manager was communicative and responsive to needs. There is only one bathroom and the shower is in an antique stand alone tub with a curtain around it. It is cute, but was hard for my elderly parents to step in and out of. Also the shower is a handheld that doesn’t clip in above your head. You have to hold it in your hand to get under it. We didn’t need to sleep six, but I’m not sure how that would be possible. Sleeps 5 comfortably.
5.0
We absolutely loved this house. Beautiful historic home updated just enough to have modern conveniences but also decorated to suit every taste. Home was equipped with everything you could need during your stay. We loved that we were in walking distance to most everything we wanted to do.... sponge docks , groceries, parks, etc. Did I mention that the home was gorgeous?? The owner was super responsive to any and all questions. Can’t wait to go back (hopefully very soon). You cannot go wrong with this rental.
5.0
Beautiful home!!!!
We absolutely loved this house. Beautiful historic home updated just enough to have modern conveniences but also decorated to suit every taste. Home was equipped with everything you could need during your stay. We loved that we were in walking distance to most everything we wanted to do.... sponge docks , groceries, parks, etc. Did I mention that the home was gorgeous?? The owner was super responsive to any and all questions. Can’t wait to go back (hopefully very soon). You cannot go wrong with this rental.
5.0
We had a good time everything we needed was walking distance or a short drive
4.0
Cute, clean property!
This is a cute clean property close to the shopping and restaurants in historic Tarpon Springs. Manager was communicative and responsive to needs. There is only one bathroom and the shower is in an antique stand alone tub with a curtain around it. It is cute, but was hard for my elderly parents to step in and out of. Also the shower is a handheld that doesn’t clip in above your head. You have to hold it in your hand to get under it. We didn’t need to sleep six, but I’m not sure how that would be possible. Sleeps 5 comfortably.
3.0
Great Location, bathroom needs updating
The property is in a great location, steps from the docks and restaurants. It is not a true three bedroom, though. The third bed is in a converted sunroom off the kitchen with just a curtain for privacy. There is a lot of light there too. This may work for some, but for smaller children didn’t work. Also be aware that there currently is no mounted shower head in the bathroom, just handheld so showering is a real challenge. This was pretty surprising and disappointing. Updating the shower/bathroom would be a big improvement.
Owner was very responsive to questions and did a great job ensuring the guaranteed pack n play was there and in good condition. There are plenty of towels/linens/blankets.
3.0
The property is in a great location, steps from the docks and restaurants. It is not a true three bedroom, though. The third bed is in a converted sunroom off the kitchen with just a curtain for privacy. There is a lot of light there too. This may work for some, but for smaller children didn’t work. Also be aware that there currently is no mounted shower head in the bathroom, just handheld so showering is a real challenge. This was pretty surprising and disappointing. Updating the shower/bathroom would be a big improvement. Owner was very responsive to questions and did a great job ensuring the guaranteed pack n play was there and in good condition. There are plenty of towels/linens/blankets.
3.0
Really nice place and location to Greek town
The property was really nice.... A couple of suggestions. The bathroom needs shelving for toiletries the floor was the only place to put them, not cool. The shower is hand held and at minimum a hook should be installed to hold the shower head for a proper shower, also no blow dryer and the tub drains extremely slow, only two washcloths that really should be tossed into trash. However the house is decorated with a touch we all wish we could bring to our own homes, beautifully done. The quietness, the ability to walk into town, the friendliness of the community was warm and kind, so it makes it difficult to point out things that can quickly and easily to corrected. I’d rent this home again in a heartbeat if these simple change were made.
5.0
Walking distance to everything
We had a good time everything we needed was walking distance or a short drive
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Tarpon Springs?
The average price for a rental in Tarpon Springs is $200 per night. This rental is $58 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Tarpon House - Athens St Bungalow?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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