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Barefoot House...A Haven for Nurturing Well-being
Cottage with kitchen, a short walk to Tampa Bay
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Vinoy Park
- Place, Jannus Live
- Place, Salvador Dali Museum
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Barefoot House...A Haven for Nurturing Well-being
Feel both transported away, and perfectly at home! Time to recharge, be inspired and enjoy all that St. Pete has to offer.
Located in a quiet alley a few blocks from our city's beautiful waterfront parks and a 5 minute walk from the restaurants, museums, cafès, bars, museums and galleries on Beach Drive.
Idyllic 1-2 person retreat exudes a pared back simplicity with an emphasis on materials, textures, warm, earthy colors, and thoughtfully curated amenities to elevate your experience and enhance your sense well-being!
Newly renovated!
Note: Previous reviews may reference 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but the current setup is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath home. Two small bedrooms have been combined into one large bedroom, and all the living space is now upstairs, with the downstairs serving as the entryway and laundry area. Thank you for your interest!
THE HOME
Newly renovated 1940's garage apartment home
Located in historical neighborhood
Quiet neighborhood
Great walkability; our neighborhood received a "walk-score" of 90 out of 100!
Private entry accessed from the alley.
Lower level includes a full-sized washer and dryer, storage, and a hallway leading to the open-plan upstairs living space.
NOTE: Home Not suitable for small children and persons with mobility challenges due to steep stairs.
Upstairs features vaulted ceilings & rustic wide-planked wood floors throughout.
Open plan delineates spaces for cooking, relaxing, resting, and dining
Abundant natural light
THE BEDROOM
King-sized bed with a medium-firm memory foam mattress
Comfortable Casper king pillows
100% cotton bed linens.
Architectural lime wash finish on walls adds a sense of warmth & coziness
Bedside tables with USB port outlets for convenient charging of devices
Brass reading lights with individual on/off/dimmer switch
Open-plan closet offers hanging space and shelves
Reading chair in bedroom
Central air/heat
Ceiling fan
Air purifier
THE BATHROOM
En-suite bathroom
Walk-in shower with classic subway tiles and beautiful Spanish tiles
Custom vanity with modern basin (vanity made from old cypress)
Handcrafted Moroccan pendant light
Built in wall niche for storage
Toilet
Thoroughly appointed with towels, toilet paper, body wash, hand soap, extra eco-friendly toothbrushes.
THE KITCHEN
Galley-style, thoughtfully designed kitchen
Custom solid oak open cabinetry
Brand new oven/stove/range vent hood
Charming new blue retro-style fridge
Soapstone countertops
Work space in kitchen
Coffee maker, French press, Chemex pour over, kettle, tea and local coffee.
Fully appointed with all you would need to prepare all meals.
Brita water filter.
THE LOUNGE
Nestled among bamboo trees just outside the windows
A retreat for reading, movie-watching, or a nap
Features a comfortable 2-person futon couch, vintage upholstered reading chair, warm lighting, and a table for tea or coffee.
42-inch Smart HD TV
Central heating and air
Ceiling Fan
Designed for ultimate comfort and ease
THE DINING AREA
Solid Wood round dining table for 4
Open centrally within the space.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Your home away from home is just steps from St. Petersburg's popular Beach Drive which anchors downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment districts.
The St. Pete Pier is a must see while you are visiting! It is a 13 minute walk or a 3 minute drive to the pier from our home. If you prefer to rent a bike or scooter, it takes about 4 minutes to arrive at the Pier. *Parking can be challenging so I would not recommend driving to the Pier.
We are only a 15-20 minute drive from The Gulf of Mexico and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Our lovely home offers an authentic taste of what St. Pete has to offer right outside your door.
KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE:
Historic neighborhood location
Walking/cycling distance to shops, Pier, restaurants, cafes, museums, soccer stadium, and green spaces
Quiet neighborhood
New central cooling/heating unit
Vaulted ceilings for spaciousness
Washer/dryer inside (downstairs by front entrance)
Private alleyway entrance
Flat-screen Smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi (200 Mbps)
USB port outlets in kitchen, living room, and bedside
Steep stairs, not suitable for small children or those with mobility challenges
Parking provided (one designated spot)
LOCATION
20-min car/taxi to Tampa International Airport
15-20 min drive to St. Pete beaches
Approx. 60 min to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Approx. 2 hrs to Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Theme parks (traffic-dependent)
HOUSE RULES:
Strictly no smoking
Quiet hours after 10pm
Located in a quiet alley a few blocks from our city's beautiful waterfront parks and a 5 minute walk from the restaurants, museums, cafès, bars, museums and galleries on Beach Drive.
Idyllic 1-2 person retreat exudes a pared back simplicity with an emphasis on materials, textures, warm, earthy colors, and thoughtfully curated amenities to elevate your experience and enhance your sense well-being!
Newly renovated!
Note: Previous reviews may reference 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but the current setup is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath home. Two small bedrooms have been combined into one large bedroom, and all the living space is now upstairs, with the downstairs serving as the entryway and laundry area. Thank you for your interest!
THE HOME
Newly renovated 1940's garage apartment home
Located in historical neighborhood
Quiet neighborhood
Great walkability; our neighborhood received a "walk-score" of 90 out of 100!
Private entry accessed from the alley.
Lower level includes a full-sized washer and dryer, storage, and a hallway leading to the open-plan upstairs living space.
NOTE: Home Not suitable for small children and persons with mobility challenges due to steep stairs.
Upstairs features vaulted ceilings & rustic wide-planked wood floors throughout.
Open plan delineates spaces for cooking, relaxing, resting, and dining
Abundant natural light
THE BEDROOM
King-sized bed with a medium-firm memory foam mattress
Comfortable Casper king pillows
100% cotton bed linens.
Architectural lime wash finish on walls adds a sense of warmth & coziness
Bedside tables with USB port outlets for convenient charging of devices
Brass reading lights with individual on/off/dimmer switch
Open-plan closet offers hanging space and shelves
Reading chair in bedroom
Central air/heat
Ceiling fan
Air purifier
THE BATHROOM
En-suite bathroom
Walk-in shower with classic subway tiles and beautiful Spanish tiles
Custom vanity with modern basin (vanity made from old cypress)
Handcrafted Moroccan pendant light
Built in wall niche for storage
Toilet
Thoroughly appointed with towels, toilet paper, body wash, hand soap, extra eco-friendly toothbrushes.
THE KITCHEN
Galley-style, thoughtfully designed kitchen
Custom solid oak open cabinetry
Brand new oven/stove/range vent hood
Charming new blue retro-style fridge
Soapstone countertops
Work space in kitchen
Coffee maker, French press, Chemex pour over, kettle, tea and local coffee.
Fully appointed with all you would need to prepare all meals.
Brita water filter.
THE LOUNGE
Nestled among bamboo trees just outside the windows
A retreat for reading, movie-watching, or a nap
Features a comfortable 2-person futon couch, vintage upholstered reading chair, warm lighting, and a table for tea or coffee.
42-inch Smart HD TV
Central heating and air
Ceiling Fan
Designed for ultimate comfort and ease
THE DINING AREA
Solid Wood round dining table for 4
Open centrally within the space.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Your home away from home is just steps from St. Petersburg's popular Beach Drive which anchors downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment districts.
The St. Pete Pier is a must see while you are visiting! It is a 13 minute walk or a 3 minute drive to the pier from our home. If you prefer to rent a bike or scooter, it takes about 4 minutes to arrive at the Pier. *Parking can be challenging so I would not recommend driving to the Pier.
We are only a 15-20 minute drive from The Gulf of Mexico and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Our lovely home offers an authentic taste of what St. Pete has to offer right outside your door.
KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE:
Historic neighborhood location
Walking/cycling distance to shops, Pier, restaurants, cafes, museums, soccer stadium, and green spaces
Quiet neighborhood
New central cooling/heating unit
Vaulted ceilings for spaciousness
Washer/dryer inside (downstairs by front entrance)
Private alleyway entrance
Flat-screen Smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi (200 Mbps)
USB port outlets in kitchen, living room, and bedside
Steep stairs, not suitable for small children or those with mobility challenges
Parking provided (one designated spot)
LOCATION
20-min car/taxi to Tampa International Airport
15-20 min drive to St. Pete beaches
Approx. 60 min to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Approx. 2 hrs to Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Theme parks (traffic-dependent)
HOUSE RULES:
Strictly no smoking
Quiet hours after 10pm
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
PLEASE NOTE: Home is not ideal for small children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the apartment.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
About the area
St. Petersburg
Historic Old Northeast, a neighbourhood in St. Petersburg, is home to this cottage. 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. Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum and St. Pete Pier are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
St Petersburg, FL
What's nearby
- Chihuly Collection - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Vinoy Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Jannus Live - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- St. Pete Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Salvador Dali Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Veranda - 6 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min walk
- Juno & The peacock - 5 min walk
- The Birch & Vine - 6 min walk
- Black Crow Coffee - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tania Welch
Live simply, live lovely this has always been my motto and St. Petersburg offers just this lifestyle! Our family loves spending time together to enjoy the things we love with the people we love. We made St. Petersburg our home in 2014 to do just that. We hope you will find your time here in St. Pete full of simple pleasures and wonderful experiences.
Why they chose this property
If you believe in serendipity you'll love this story! We stayed at the Vinoy Hotel in 2014 and fell in love with this area, in particular our neighborhood, The Old Northeast. The laid back lifestyle, the stunning waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay Waterfront, and the sense of community are just a few of the qualities that we love in our city. In the Summer of 2013 we decided to rent a home to see if we could live here. We knew almost immediately we would make St. Pete our home sooner than later. A few months after returning home to Orlando, we enlisted the help of a wonderful realtor. We told her we wanted a small home, with outdoor space, and a garage apartment. The hard part was that we had fallen in love with the location of the home we had rented that Summer. The proximity to every place we loved was ideal for our family. We basically gave our realtor a very small area in which to find us a home. As fate would have it, we ended up purchasing the home right next door to the home we had rented in the Summer. Perfect home in a perfect location!
What makes this property unique
We love our home and the garage apartment. Not only are they both warm and welcoming with with so many details considered, nothing beats walking out of your door and being able to walk everywhere. Walking outside the door and down the street and seeing a view of the Bay is priceless. We are most certainly 'HOME' and we are sure you will feel the same way during your stay!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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