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JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • BayCare Ballpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main!

Relax, Stroll the Town and Enjoy"

In the literal HEART of Safety Harbor, Florida, "JD's Hideaway by the Sea" is a charming 1 bedroom / 1 bath cottage, located on the grounds of a 1926 historical bungalow in the redevelopment district of downtown. It is decorated in romantic elegance and just 2 blocks from Main Street! It's a perfect get-a-way to enjoy some quiet time- away from the world. The Private Heated Pool & Spa is only for the guests! No sharing a pool like you do in an hotel! All private just for our guests.

*Key West architecture; Bright colors, open porches, tin roof, picket fence, and tropical landscaping.

The Cottage is modern and very comfortable. This is a non-smoking room which accommodates 2 persons.

Self-check-in with keypad
King Bed Tempur Pedic Mattress
Small Refrigerator
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Private 2 Rain-Head Outdoor Shower (if you dare!)
50" Flat-Screen (Amazon FireStick, Cable, HBO Go)
Super Powerful Ceiling Fan
Dedicated A/C with 100% Control
Fast Wifi (100mbps)

As for Interaction with guests, we are there when you need us.
We will certainly make recommendations for food and fun when requested.


Other things to note:
* Beach chairs available

Tavern Rules:
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
No parties or events
Not safe or suitable for children (0-12 years)
Check-in time is 4PM - 10 PM
Check out by 11 AM
- Quiet Hours After 10 pm (for Neighbors)
- If we find that the cottage has been left excessively dirty, you may be charged for an additional cleaning time, or in extreme cases, if we have to hire a professional cleaning company the fee is going to be $150.00. Have fun, yes. Big house-party, no ;-)



Cancellations are Strict:
Cancel up to 7 days before check in and get a 50% refund (minus service fees). Cancel within 7 days of your trip and the reservation is non-refundable. Service fees are refunded when cancellation happens before check-in and within 48 hours of booking.

Our Cottage is located in Safety Harbor, Florida, United States.
2 Blocks from Main Street
2 Blocks from Marina (Yay, Sunrises !)
2 Blocks from Walk / Bike Trail
4 Blocks from Bay Boardwalk
4 Blocks from Library
1/5 Miles to Famous Philippe Park
10 Miles or Less to Beaches (Yay, Sunsets ! )
Great Breakfast / Dinner Options
Fun Nightlife (Bars & Bands) on Main St

Getting around:
Everything is walking distance in Safety Harbor

Property manager

Kathleen and Roger Ogilvie

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Safety Harbor

Located in Safety Harbor, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Safety Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • BayCare Ballpark - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tampa Bay Downs - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nona Slice House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bar fly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bassano Cheesecake Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Screaming Jalapeno - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JD's Hideaway By The Sea: 2 Blocks off Main! located?

Located in the heart of Safety Harbor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center and Tampa Bay. Safety Harbor City Marina and Safety Harbor Waterfront Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Perfect location, gracious hosts

Our brother and sister-in-law could not stop exclaiming how perfect this VRBO was for them. We are pretty sure they will be booking again next Spring.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony d.

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

Immaculate and cozy/quaint

Loved our stay at the cottage. Owners, Kathleen and Roger were welcoming and handled all of our needs/requests. The town is also charming and we had a great week. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele s.

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

Hate to give away a perfect spot

Everthing was top notch. We enjoyed the cottage and will definitely stay again. We love safety harbor and this will be our go-to spot to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Hidden Oasis in Safety Harbor

An amazing experience at JD’s Hideaway by the SeaThis gem sits a short walk to Main St in Safety Harbor and all the restaurants and pubs to enjoy to your liking, as well as easy access to the path to take one to the Courtney Campbell Causeway.The accommodations were impressive with its cleanliness as well as an updated guesthouse but the prize is the backyard pool and space for an outdoor relaxing day by the pool.Kathleen and Roger were amazing hosts.It’s impressive and I highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Location

Property was clean and in a great location. Enjoyed our stay. Great restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Great location

Although somewhat smaller than expected, the location was terrific. Very walkable to downtown Safety Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dauana M.

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

Close to everything, Great location and beautiful property!!

Not far from Tampa airport, YBOR and Clearwater Beach. Nice restaurants nearby as well. Looking forward to booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

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

Great location

We walked to all restaurants and shops. We had a terrific time and hope to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Great stay!

Everything was perfect was a weekend getaway. Hot tub, pool, lounging areas around the pool, and the room was nice and clean. Host was attentive and very helpful, I absolutely recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Cozy Spot

Good spot for a quick stay. Just a single room for the bed and "kitchen" and a separate bathroom. If you're one or two people looking for a place to sleep and keep your stuff close to downtown, this is great. If you're more than 2 ppl or would like to have guests, not the best fit. It was clean, communication was good, bed was comfy, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

great place!

We loved this place!! Nice quiet neighborhood. The hosts were awesome too! Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

relaxing vacation

It was so convenient to stay just a block off of Main Street, nice to be able to walk to bars and restaurants! Host was quick to reply to any needs:)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Wonderful stay!

This property was great for a quick couples getaway! We loved the pool/hot tub at the home, and walking the quaint streets of Safety Harbor. We did a few dinners near Clearwater Beach (25 minute drive), and had great convenient breakfast and lunch spots within a 2-4 minute walk of the cottage! Owners were responsive and there when we needed them!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly A.

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

Short Getaway

Having our own pool and hot tub in a small private yard was just what we we're looking for...the area is quiet and everything is in walking distance to town with a ton of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C., York, England

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

Comfortable stay in a great location

We had a wonderful stay in this little treasure of a cottage , just one block from Main St ,with plenty of eating places to choose from. The bed was super comfortable, the shower was great and the best part was the use of the private, quiet garden and pool. Many thanks to Roger and Kathleen , our unobtrusive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

james m.

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

Perfect

Great place for weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dj M.

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

Relaxing in safety harbor

The amenities provided on the property were top notch and the town, all in walking distance, had plenty of great restaurants and great places to get a drink. Overall a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

caryn m.

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

safety harbor stay

Nice quiet place. Nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B., Morehead City

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

Relaxing week in Safety Harbor

I chose this cottage because it offered me the use of the pool. The cottage included all the amenities I needed and the location was perfect for me to walk to breakfast, lunch, dinner and several parks. It was also located in a very quiet neighborhood. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ M.

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

Quaint Little Bungalow

The place is as described and nice. The outdoor space is ideal for evening and nighttime relaxation and you are very close to the Main Street and other local attractions ruins such as beaches. The owners stay onsite in their home while you visit, and that may be a bit of a concern for some, but we found them to be responsive to any requests and we never crossed paths in person with them during our stay. We would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. S.

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

Great Relaxing & Quaint Cottage

The cottage was perfect for what we were looking for. It was quiet, clean and in an awesome location. We enjoyed the spa at night after long days of sight seeing. Craig and Kelly were very gracious and easy to work with as well. My husband and I highly recommend the cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

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

Sister Time

This is the second time my sister and I have stayed at JD’s Hideaway. It has everything you need and the hosts are very friendly and the neighborhood is safe, clean and quiet. Everything is within walking distance, from restaurants to shops. We swam in the pool every day and the hot tub as well. We love the bonfire and lights at night. We always feel rested and pampered here. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Spot in Safety Harbor

Really had a great time staying here while enjoying Phillies spring training. Cottage was great. So perfect for what we needed and the town of Safety Harbor was close and full of fun shops, restaurants, and bars. Just a few blocks walk and you’re in the midst of a quaint village. Great restaurants await! Tampa is but a half hour ride away and Clearwater is the same. Hosts provided a wonderful cottage full of amenities. Hot tub on demand! I can’t say enough good things about our stay. Don’t miss 3rd Friday each month where the town becomes a pedestrian heaven with music and great food. So much fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice G.

Liked: Check-in

Lovely pool

Accommodations were okay. Unfortunately the lack of hot water was an issue. We were not able to use the inside shower. Also the lock on the door was difficult to use so we did not always feel safe. The pool area was beautiful and the owners were accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Tons of outdoor space at this gorgeous location!

Our hosts were very attentive. They turned the hot tub & fire pit on when we wanted. We had private access to the pool, hot tub, fire pit, pool deck with 4 lounge chairs & an umbrella & 2 Adirondack chairs. Yard is fenced so very private. Green space is artificial turf so from May-October, wear sandals as it gets very hot. Bed is very comfortable & the hosts provided a generous amount of k-cups, beach towels, extra bath towels, TP. You do have control of the inside-temperature, which is not always the case at a VRBO. Great stay! Thank you Kathleen & Roger!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen and Roger Ogilvie

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We want to share our piece of heaven with others that are seeking an escape full of sun and peace. Checking out into full relaxation mode is vital to everyone's well being......lets us help you get there.

Why they chose this property

Private pool and spa can make your stay feel like an oasis. And, you can walk to quaint shops, five star restaurants, fun bars or the brewery, or walk along the harbor and enjoy an early morning cup of chow while watching the sun rise......
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