The Julia House is a 1930s style beach bungalow built the same time as the famous Don CeSar Hotel, 500 peaceful steps over the dunes to the Gulf of Mexico. The house is totally modern with a touch of Broadway. 2 Bedroom / 2 Full size Bathroom; Fully furnished beach house featuring an additional Florida room with a Double pull out sofa sleeper. Sleeps 6 comfortably. The Beach House is fully equipped with everything you need to relax, including access to the outdoor kitchen. Great for families and friends to relax and unwind in a quiet, safe and charming beach community, close to everything you need for your vacation.
The Julia House, is fully equipped with Wireless Internet access, Cable TV, Blue Ray DVD Player, all linens including beach towels and a washer dryer on premises. Cook on the outdoor grill located on a beautiful and tropically landscaped patio with a Western Cedar Gazebo. Relax and watch the sunset after taking a stroll on the beach only 1 short block away. Walk to any of a variety of wonderful restaurants or shopping within a mile. Amenities also include a fully equipped kitchen which includes large double door refrigerator/freezer, modern range, built in microwave w/exhaust fan and light, dishwasher, disposal and a full complement of small appliances and dishes, pots, pans, utensils and flatware.
Eclectic Pass-A-Grille is only a 10 minute drive south, with restaurants, snack bars, funky gift shops and pier offering chartered fishing excursions on the Gulf. The historic Don CeSar Hotel is a 5 minute walk up the beach. This 4-star luxury hotel offers access to fine dining, and for a guest fee, use of their health club, yoga classes/pilates classes, World Class Spa and kids game rooms. Rentals of paddle boards and wave runners are available. There is parasailing and volleyball on the beach as well. The pool is available to non-guests Monday-Thursday, depending on hotel occupancy, by purchasing a day pass. By car it is a 10 minute trip to Fort DeSoto Park and their beautiful private beaches, reported to be one of the 15 finest beaches in the world. Rollerblading, biking, picnic facilities and fishing pier available. A 15 minute car trip to downtown St. Petersburg offers sidewalk dining at the many restaurants on Beach Ave. Museums, highlighted by the Dali museum and the Chihuly Glass Museum, will satisfy your artistic pallet, and those of your guests. Tampa International Airport is a 25 minute ride by car or taxi: “From plane to beach in less than ½ hour!”
The home is literally a 3 minute walk from the beach - which is great when you don't want to remember to pack everything before a beach excursion, as you can easily just walk back, no need to drive or coordinate everyone in your party to leave at the same time.
We live on the Property in a separate house. We work closely with our guests to insure a wonderful stay, and will be available during your stay to answer any questions.