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Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP

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Property grounds
A modern house with a paved driveway, surrounded by lush greenery and large trees.
Downstairs bedroom with queen bed, desk, TV
A balcony with two lounge chairs, one with a woven seat and the other with a mesh backrest, both with cushions.
Formal living room with view of Tampa Bay, large smart TV for family viewing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Place, Lassing Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP

Wake up to gentle waves on Tampa Bay and enjoy one of the area's rare private sandy beaches. Tucked away in the quiet, historic Driftwood neighborhood just two miles from vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, this beautifully furnished waterfront home combines the privacy of a secluded retreat with easy access to award-winning restaurants, museums, parks, and waterfront dining.

Designed for families, couples traveling together, and extended stays, the home offers spacious indoor and outdoor living, a fully equipped kitchen, beautifully updated bathrooms, and inviting gathering spaces surrounded by mature tropical landscaping and a magnificent live oak.

Spend your mornings enjoying coffee by the water, afternoons relaxing on your private beach, and evenings grilling fresh seafood, dining outdoors, or gathering around the fire pit as the sun sets over Tampa Bay.

Need to stay connected? The home also features a dedicated private office with a desk, printer, and high-speed Wi-Fi, providing a quiet workspace for video meetings, remote work, or simply catching up between beach days. It's ideal for guests combining business with leisure or planning longer stays.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, escaping winter, or exploring Florida's Gulf Coast, this waterfront retreat offers a peaceful setting with the convenience of downtown St. Petersburg just minutes away.

Highlights

Private sandy beach on Tampa Bay
Dedicated private office with desk, printer and Wi-Fi
3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor dining and BBQ
Fire pit overlooking the water
Beautiful tropical landscaping beneath a majestic live oak
Quiet residential neighborhood
Only 2 miles to downtown St. Petersburg
Parking for up to 3 vehicles

Who This Home Is Perfect For

Family vacations
Couples traveling together
Remote workers and 'workcations'
Snowbirds and extended stays
Business travelers wanting a relaxing waterfront setting
Guests exploring downtown St. Petersburg and the Gulf Coast

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No access to second floor balconies for children under 12.
No access to neighborhood path, limited to full time residents, use private beach only.
No access to pottery studio, except for bike storage if requested in advance, and please respect owners belongings in lock off room and closets.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3111985vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tropicana Field, or consider a night out at Jannus Live.
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St. Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Lassing Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tampa Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Petersburg Tennis Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Maggiore - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of South Florida-St. Petersburg - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 34 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salem's Gyros & Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nueva Cantina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chattaway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP on 18 Dec 2026 start from AU$11,591, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Sandy Beach • Waterfront Retreat • Dedicated Office • 2 Miles to DTSP located?

Situated in St. Petersburg, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Lake Maggiore and All Children's Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beachfront home

First - location. It's easy to get to downtown St Pete (<10 min) as well different beaches (15-30 min, depending on beach - we went to multiple ones). But there's no need to drive - it's on a private beach already, so we would get up early for sunrises or sunsets, sitting on the beach chairs and relaxing. St Pete has great restaurant and bar options, so being convenient to all these options is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay!! This home felt like a hidden gem!! The private beach was incredible, with plenty of space to relax and four comfortable chairs set up perfectly to take in the gorgeous views. One of the highlights of our trip was spotting dolphins right from the beach! The kids loved playing in the sand and the ocean, which is very flat and calm here. The house itself is spacious, clean, and thoughtfully set up for both indoor and outdoor living. We especially enjoyed the large screened-in porch (no bugs!) and the big deck, which was perfect for meals and hanging out. The kitchen was well-outfitted, which made things easy. Bedrooms are roomy and the beds are quite comfortable. We traveled with our three kids (13, 11, and 8), and the beach alone kept everyone happy and entertained. The home is just 10 minutes from some truly fabulous dining and 15 minutes from pretty much all that St. Pete has to offer (more beaches, fishing, great museums, sunken gardens, biking trails, etc). Our host was a pleasure to work with and communicated quickly any time we reached out. We really appreciated the little touches like laundry detergent, shampoo, and coffee available upon our arrival. 5/5—highly recommend. We can’t wait to stay here again!!
Fabulous view and beach
Private walkway to the beach
Kitchen
Living room
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
I’m so pleased you enjoyed our family home and all it has to offer. We are glad you somehow found this hidden gem that is only occasionally up for rent. We continue to make improvements to this special place each year and hope you’ll return again some day soon to see the latest and enjoy this wonderful city!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true vacation without leaving the house!!

There are not enough words for how amazing this property is and how much we enjoyed our stay! My toddler, my sister, and I accompanied my husband on a work trip. I’m usually wishing to be back home when we do this but this property felt like a vacation all on its own! The pictures online are beautiful, but It’s even better in person. Which doesn’t happen often! The live oaks as you pull in, the privacy of the house and backyard, the picturesque path lined with bamboo trees down to the private beach, the sand and palm trees overlooking the bay, the screened in porch with incredible views, and the beautiful living spaces. We spent our mornings on the spacious screened in porch having breakfast and coffee while my toddler played. We would then spend the rest of the day at our own beach. My husband grabbed bait from the shop just up the road and we would swim while he fished until evening. We cooked most of our meals because we loved the kitchen and it had everything we needed. Homes we have rented in the past seem like the host tried to stock them but it feels like no one ever actually lived there. You can feel the history and love at this property and it has everything. It’s a short drive to downtown restaurants, the pier, and the beach. Karen was amazing to communicate with the whole trip and very quick to respond. I wish I could sit down with her and hear stories of the home and neighborhood because it is truly a gem. Can’t wait until we can return!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

About the host

Your host

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This our family home we are hoping to pass down through the generations. We rent on an intermittent basis only.

Why they chose this property

Live like a real Floridian in one of the best neighborhoods in St. Pete!

What makes this property unique

Private beach on Tampa Bay's Big Bayou. See dolphins, pelicans, manatees, and other abundant wildlife. Perfect combination of privacy and access to nature with ease of big city amenities in nearby downtown St. Petersburg.
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