Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront
Re-locate or vacay in style.
Minimum stay is 30 days.
Renovated waterfront condo awaits you with 1140 sf living space: 2 huge BRs w/walk-in closets, 2 baths, 24 hr manned gated community; gorgeous heated pool (scheduled closure for maintenance in May for 10 wks); fitness; tennis; waterfront path. Why pay more at HomewoodSuites or ResidenceInn for their <500 sf suite?
Spacious, 3rd floor penthouse with new tiles throughout condo unit. Sofabed/air mattress for the occasional guests and 2 bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, 50" smart TV. One redone ensuite bathroom, 50" smart TV in the living room, and cable TV/WIFI and US/Can/Mex long distance included, located within the security guard gated luxury community, Grand Venezia, by Old Tampa Bay. Exterior completed bringing the community back to its original glory. Upgrade your stay from a much smaller suite or 1 bedroom at the Hilton Homewood Suites or Marriott Residence Inn to our condo for the same price or less!
Fantastic amenities include a $2M clubhouse with renovated heated resort style swimming pool (scheduled closure for maintenance in May for 10 wks) and fitness center across the road, tennis court, a 1.5 mile waterfront walking and free car care center to wash and vacuum your vehicle. Picturesque views.
Condo Owners Association REQUIRES all adult occupants to complete a rental application through a 3rd party app, Tenant Evaluation, and a lease agreement with owner after VRBO acceptance. Stay cannot commence without CoA's approval. Condo is not pet friendly. Condo on 3rd level. No elevators in the complex. No pets.
MINIMUM stay is 30 DAYS per Condo Association regulations.
Rental Terms: For April and subsequent months, add: -VRBO Service Fee - $375 Cleaning Fee -Tenant Evaluation Application Fee paid by applicant ($150 per married couple or $150 each adult tenant) -13% FL and County taxes collected by VRBO
For all stays: -refundable security deposit of $1,200 (to be charged by VRBO, if damage claim made) -penalties imposed by CoA to renter(s) breaking condo rules/policies
Additional pictures of the resort can be found by Googling Grand-Venezia com and/or GrandBellagio org for the condo association's photo gallery.
Require first and last months' rent for stays over 4 months. 1 month minimum stay. Condo Association requires a tenant application to be completed prior to occupancy.
There are no elevators in any of the buildings in the complex. Pets are not permitted.
Centrally located - 20 min/8 mi to beaches, to downtown St. Petersburg and to Tampa. Dunkin Donuts and Subway just a 3 min walk outside the complex's gates Clearwater Mall with Costco, Super Target, Lowes, Petsmart is 1.7 miles north on US 19 and Gulf To Bay Blvd (10 min drive/35 min walk). Bus 19 stops at US19 and Bellaire intersection. Close commute to Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays spring training grounds. 27 min/20 mi to Amelie Arena, home of the Toronto Raptors. 24 min/17 mi to Raymond James Stadium, hosting Super Bowl 55. No buildings in the complex have elevators.
Previous tenants include Major League Baseball players and trainers: a current Phillies and a current Arizona Diamondbacks, and a few Phillies trainers.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Must comply with all Rules and Regulations of the Condo Association to be provided. Tenant(s) to pay any fines from non-compliance.
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
Note from host: Tenant pays CoA penalties for breaking CoA rules
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 deadlock
Frequently asked questions
Does Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront on 4 June 2026 start from AU$179, 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.
Is Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Escape The Cold! Clearwater-TampaBay 2King/2BA Waterfront located?
Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cove Cay Golf Club and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Tampa Bay. Clearwater Mall and Congo River Golf - Clearwater are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The area was lovely, the pool and workout area was great. The construction was horrible, we left 2 weeks early.
Pat M.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks, Pat, for your feedback. As stated in our VRBO ad and restated in your lease agreement for the period of your stay, to which you signed and agreed to, there would be construction of the exterior of the building, and accordingly, the rental rate from the peak Jan to Apr period was reduced considerably for any inconveniences you would encounter during your stay.
Please note that our building is the last one to undergo multi-million dollar exterior renovations and all renovations in the complex are expected to be completed by May/June 2017, restoring the entire complex to its original grandeur.
I, like you, would have liked the construction period to have happened any time other than peak rental season and be a lot shorter.
Thanks again for being our guest and providing your feedback.
The unit was as advertised and had a lot of space. The area was good and we could get to shopping and other venues (such as Ruth Eckerd Hall for concerts) easily. Workout facility and pool area were very nice. Frank was very easy to deal with and responsive when there were any questions. We would recommend staying at this property.
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2023
We are very happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our condo and the amenities of our resort class complex. Yes, our complex is a hidden gem (after the extensive renovations of 2017) but is so close to attractions in the Tampa Bay area. We look forward to having you as our guests again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Juan G.
9 Aug 2016
Great Property, Great Owners
We just stayed at this property (for a little over a month). The property was great, very comfortable, spacious and well kept. We just brought our clothes, the apartment had everything else. The community complex had a well equipped gym, study/work room, and a very nice pool which the kids loved.
Safe area and great location just of US 19.
Frank and Kate, (the property owners) were great hosts. They were extremely helpful, and were on top of everything during the rental process.
I would recommend this property to anyone and would stay here again.
Juan G.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Juan, thank you for choosing our condo for your family's accommodation needs. We do believe this condo, with its fantastic amenities and great location, is suitable for vacation or home/temporary work relocation. We wish you and your family the best in your new home.
About the host
Hosted by Frank
Why they chose this property
Grand Venezia is a hidden oasis in this big city, seconds from US 19 and minutes from FL 60.