GULFPORT PALM COTTAGE - PET'S OK, FREE WIFI - WALK TO BEACH

 
 
 
St Pete Beach house rental
 
St Pete Beach house rental
Per night (USD) $115 - $155
Per week $690 - $930
Per month $2,047 - $3,486
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the St Pete Beach vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Sleeps 6 Beach & Art District

Sunny Palm Cottage, located in the first block from the beach, is an ideal location for any season whether you are looking for winter sun or a summer seaside escape.

Relax in this clean, quiet and relaxing cottage in a convenient location with easy access to the area's wonderful activities. Centrally located to Gulfport, St Pete Beach and St Petersburg, with Tampa's activities another 15 minutes further. Palm Cottage is one-block from the water and the public access beach. A short drive gives you a choice of several other award-winning beaches, such as Honeymoon Island, Caladesi and Ft DeSoto. No need to cross a busy street to get to the beach and Gulfport has a 'very walkable' score of 74 (out of 100) from walkscore.com and no car is needed in the immediate area.

A charming retreat by the sea, Palm Cottage is comfortable, well-equipped and in a perfect location. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a full bed. A third sleeping bed is available via the Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Hardwood floors in bedroom and living areas; tile in kitchen and bath. Newly remodeled bathroom with a walk-in tile shower, tile floors, granite counters. The cottage is light and airy yet elegant. Fully-equipped kitchen. New double-pane windows are perfect for letting in the sea breezes on a cool day.

Palm Cottge is clean, organized and thoughtfully set-up to make your vacation enjoyable. You should expect a relaxing stay and a professional and courteous hosts.

Fantastically funky artsy neighborhood, perfect for walking and enjoying excellent restaurants. Walk to the beach, to the Gulfport Casino, waterfront and pet-friendly restaurants (some earning 'best of the bay' awards), Gulfport's quirky shops, the library and theater. Live music many nights of the week, though it is far enough away that you can't hear it at home!

Public transportation offers connections to the beach trolley and 40+ miles Pinellas bike trail. The marina is less than a mile away, as are tennis courts, dog park and a circuit training route.

A gas grill and outdoor patio table are available, along with a screened front porch where you can hang out and relax like a local. Professionally landscaped and irrigated grounds make the perfect setting for your stay. Get to know the local residents, including the geckos, seagulls and local parrots.

You're looking for a great rental - one that will allow you to sit back, relax and spend time with family doing all the things you're planning on your trip. Our goal is to help make that happen. Palm Cottage is a convenient, comfortable escape cottage, with everything you need to make your trip easy and fun.

Come discover Gulfport and Palm Cottage. With gentle trade winds, island-like hospitality, irresistible cuisine, stunning nature and wildlife, a fascinating past and some serious on-the-water fun, your trip will be memorable and you'll want ot return again and again!

Umbrellas, beach towels, bicycles and beach chairs may be available. Please inquire.

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Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish
Backfin Blue Cafe
"Consistent, delicious - known for crabcakes!"
Fort DeSoto Park
"Repeat winner in the best beach category by Dr. Beach and by Trip Advisor. An old fort, bike paths, multiple beaches and a doggie beach park to boot."
Smokin' J's BBQ
"All the smoked meat is wonderful and the slaw may be the best I've ever had. All the sides are great too. Order more than you can eat and take the rest home."
The Hurricane
O'Maddy's
"The place to be on a beautiful day. Great food and waterfront dining!"
Honeymoon Island State Park
"Where to go when you want to get away! Fantastic beaches."
Caladesi Island State Park
"A quick boat ride whisks you away from development where you can experience old Florida."
Habana Cafe
Domain Home Accessories
"Lots of local artists work and other items for the home that you won't find elsewhere. Need a gift? You need only stop here."
Nearest Airport : Tampa or St Pete Clearwater - either works! at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : IH 275 at 5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Gulfport at 0.1 Miles
Nearest Barpub : O'Maddy's at 0.25 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Pia's Trattoria at 0.2 Miles
Car: recommended

Gulfport Yacht Club, fishing pier, dolphin sightseeing cruises, shelling, biking along Florida's 20 mile long Pinellas Trail, Gulfport's live theater, new Internet Cafe, and fantastic restaurants (many located at water's edge.)

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in St Pete Beach, Florida

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
May 1 2013 - Jul 31 2013
$120
$720
$2,137
3 Nights
 
 
Aug 1 2013 - Sep 30 2013
$115
$690
$2,047
1 Night
 
 
Oct 1 2013 - Nov 30 2013
$115
$690
$2,047
1 Night
 
 
Dec 1 2013 - Feb 28 2014
$155
$930
$3,486
1 Night
 
 
Mar 1 2014 - Apr 30 2014
$155
$930
$3,486
1 Night
 

Notes

  • Florida security deposit (rate adjust): $250
    Charge basis: STAY
    Pc cleaning fee no pet: $100
    Charge basis: STAY
    Refundable florida security deposit: $250
    Charge basis: STAY
  • From $130/nt
  • US Dollars
  • Nightly rates are available and are approx 1/5 the weekly rate. 3-night minimum.
  • May-July...$924/week..$2,500/month. Rate includes taxes & departure cleaning.
  • Aug-Nov...$890/week..$2,400/month. Rate includes taxes & departure cleaning.
  • Dec-Apr $1,159/week..$4,000/month. Rate includes taxes & dep cleaning.
  • Deposit to reserve $300 to $500, depending on length of stay.
  • Shorter stays (less than 1 week) available. Please call or email!
  • Accept PayPal, cashier, personal checks, credit cards.
  • Balance due 60 days prior to arrival. If 60 days, then full amount.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in St Pete Beach, Florida

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 850 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Beach View ...
    Partial water & beach view from front yard and from front porch
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided
  • Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher ...
    Teapot 13x9 baking dish French white 8 piece set cookie sheet with Silpat Jelly roll pan measuring spoons and cups saucepans w lids fry pans w lids See pantry items & add’l info below
  • Pantry Items ...
    paring knife rubber spatula colander soup ladle tongs cake pans vegetable peeler rolling pin pie pan cutting board can/bottle opener wine corkscrew pizza cutter ice cream scoop
  • Coffee Maker ...
    juicer pastry blender thermometer wire whisk splatter screens cheese graters sifter, Stainless mixing bowl set loaf pan jar opener
  • Toaster ...
    8x8 baking pan muffin pan food storage containers pot holders plastic drinking glasses
  • Microwave
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Dishes Plates water glasses flatware bowls highball glasses juice glasses coffee cups wine, martini, champagne drinkware glass and plastic pitchers ice cream/dessert dishes
  • Kitchen ...
    Coffee maker with filters coffee grinder wide slot toaster blender Mixer waffle-maker Small food processor Ice cream maker (some units) French press
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Dining
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • Bathroom remodeled in 2011 and has new tile walk-in shower, sink with granite counters, tile floors!
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Queen size Beds (1) New top of the line pillow-top mattress/box spring set - very comfortable., Double Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Extremely comfortable sleeper sofa, with mattress pad and linens.
Entertainment:
  • Video Library
  • Books
  • Television ...
    Flat-screen HDTV
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Dish network with HBO/Cinemax/Starz
  • Toys ...
    Beach toys, umbrellas and chairs may be available - please ask!
  • Stereo ...
    iHome
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    Screened in front porch
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Gas grill & outdoor dining area
  • Deck / Patio
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • pets considered ...
    With prior permission and additional fees
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
    St Pete Beach Family Aquatic Center 5 miles away
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • winery tours
  • theme parks
  • restaurants
  • live theater
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • shopping
  • boating
  • wildlife viewing
  • shuffleboard
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • pier fishing
  • roller blading
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • tennis
  • kayaking
  • sailing
  • parasailing
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • fishing
Notes:
Iron and ironing board provided, vacuum, alarm clock, iHome for playing iPods and iPhones, ceiling fans, quiet, scenic, safe & friendly neighborhood. No major street crossings required to reach beach.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in St Pete Beach, Florida

Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
average rating of 4.7058825 based on 17 reviews
business
Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p427245vb
+1 (727) 744-1617 (Florida, USA)
St. Pete Beach Florida Central West
Maryland
5

Great place

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 17, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
My husband and I just completed our vacation week at the Gulfport Palm Cottage. What a beautiful and fully equipped cottage. Everything you could possibly need is there, including a gas grill, washer and dryer. The cottage was roomy and inviting. The front screened in porch was our favorite place to sit at night. The cottage is in a great location, within walking distance to a great artist community and a short walk to the beach. We will definitely plan another stay here. I highly recommend the Gulfport Palm Cottage.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/4
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Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p427245vb
+1 (727) 744-1617 (Florida, USA)
St. Pete Beach Florida Central West
1

Disappointing

  • 1 of 5
  • Submitted: Jul 23, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2012
Beth and Sally,

To say the very least I would not ever use again or recommend your property to anyone I know. Here are just a few of my reasons:

Pictures of cottage look great but do not tell the overall condition of your property. I would rate the inside and outside of your house fair at best.

We arrived to a non working access code. We had to call Sally no answer... she called back in 15 minutes acting like we did not understand how the lock worked when we had already entered the code given to us in the laundry room to verify that the code worked somewhere just not on the most important door in the house the front door. Sally talked to me like I was a child that did not or could not follow instructions, when the problem was really Beth and or Sally did not load the code that you sent us into the lock properly to begin with. Please make sure the codes work. That is not a fun thing to have to deal with after a long drive.
Rating on access. Poor/Failed

Refrigerator was dirty, had to wipe shelves off just to use it. Rating Poor

Look between the stove right side and the cabinet at the build up of dirt on floor I am suprised you don't have a rodent problem. Rating Poor/Failed

Dishwasher installed an an angle. Just an observation for life of the dishwasher.

Dust bunnys under couches & beds, you or your cleaning service are not doing yourselves any favors. Overall cleaniness of cottage. Rating Fair

Beach at Gulfport Rating One star.
You have to travel to St. Pete or Fort De Soto Park for a real beach to use. Rating Four Star

The screen room was not usable a lot of dirt everywhere. Never used it or would have been able to use in it's present condition. Rating Poor I should not have to clean to use.

The outdoor grill was rusty for the facility you are promoting and the price of your rental. I would be ashamed to have that grill. Throw it or give it away.
Rating Poor

Shower curtain rod would not stay up in the bathroom.

Living room ceiling light did not work but the fan did. Perform a light check each week. Rating Poor

Supplies supplies were scattered. No organization to their location. Easter Egg hunt was fun.

Toilet paper was thinner than onion skin paper. You may have a delicate sewer system alright but come On..... Rating Poor

Overall I am streching to give you a one star.
Owner's Response: We regret that these guests were not satisfied with their rental though we are pleased that others have been not only satisfied and have returned several times.

Regarding the snafu with the lock code. We use SchlageLink to set unique guest codes. During a recent two-week period (which included these guests’ stay), we attempted (for the second time) to use a scheduling feature which did not reliably add the codes at the required time. We were able to give the guests a new code within 15 minutes once alerted to the issue.

Our homes are cleaned after each guest and we perform periodic and seasonal deep cleanings. Most of our guests tell us that Palm Cottage is cleaner and nicer than many places they have stayed. One month prior to their stay we painted the living room. In doing so we moved all the living room furniture and cleaned all the baseboards. The same was done with the second guest bedroom. The toilet paper is Charmin/Scott and works just fine. With respect to the other items, we encourage our guests at several points during the reservation process and upon arrival, to please contact us if anything is amiss, or breaks or otherwise needs maintenance. The contact number is displayed on arrival documents and in the home. It is unfortunate for all parties that we were not aware, until this review, that they had any issues whatsoever with their stay.
Helpful votes: 5/6
business
Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p427245vb
+1 (727) 744-1617 (Florida, USA)
St. Pete Beach Florida Central West
richmond, va
5

Guestbook Comment

What a delightful surprise! The house and yard are lovely, and the location perhaps best of all. One block to beach, two blocks to great restaurants...
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 11, 2009
  • Stayed: Apr 2009
What a delightful surprise! The house and yard are lovely, and the location perhaps best of all. One block to beach, two blocks to great restaurants and parks. Lots of interesting bird life. Want to come back for longer stay. Bathroom is a bit tight, though.
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p427245vb
+1 (727) 744-1617 (Florida, USA)
St. Pete Beach Florida Central West
Waterloo, ON
5

Guestbook Comment

We recently completed our second stay at Palm Cottage. The cottage is roomy, nicely decorated and comfortable. The beds are great for sleeping, the ki...
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 10, 2009
  • Stayed: Apr 2009
We recently completed our second stay at Palm Cottage. The cottage is roomy, nicely decorated and comfortable. The beds are great for sleeping, the kitchen is well supplied with equipment and the patio and porch area are great for relaxing. The grounds are carefully kept and attractive. The owners/managers are helpful and friendly. The location is terrific. Everything you need is close by but you feel that you are in a quiet, cottagey area. You can see Boca Ciega Bay from the porch and great room area. It is a quick walk to the Rec Centre where they offer a variety of drop in classes, the Casino for ballroom dancing, Wood Ibis Park where there are lots of birds and a short walking trail, and the shops and restaurants along Gulfport's main street. The Library, Seniors' Centre, pharmacy and two churches are all walkable. It is a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg, Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete's or Passe A Grill Beaches. There's even a trolley that stops nearby and will take you to St. Pete's Beach. Palm Cottage is a great place to stay.
Helpful votes: 5/5
business
Gulfport Palm Cottage - Pet's Ok, free WiFi - Walk to Beach
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p427245vb
+1 (727) 744-1617 (Florida, USA)
St. Pete Beach Florida Central West
Norfolk England
5

Guestbook Comment

We stayed here for two months over Christmas and into 2009. Palm Cottage is in a great location with the beach just a few steps away! A comfortable pr...
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 7, 2009
  • Stayed: Apr 2009
We stayed here for two months over Christmas and into 2009. Palm Cottage is in a great location with the beach just a few steps away! A comfortable property with everything that you could need for your vacation. We highly recommend it! There are also numerous restaurants nearby, and should you want a change of scene then St. Petes or De Soto Park are a short drive away, offering fine alternative beaches and more! - Ken and Elaine Mahoney (England)
Helpful votes: 3/3
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