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Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool!

Family-friendly holiday home in Largo with a water park

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This captures the heart of rental. Warm and refreshing all year long.
With a beautiful stone fireplace. The Octopus Garden will draw you in, with its homey atmosphere!
This is a great space.Nice big table to have your family sit around. Many guest have it set up with snacks and plates for the pool area
Really large TV to watch movies or sporting events.
Coffee station for the morning. Galley kitchen to prepare meals.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4101.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Largo, FL
  • Place, Florida Botanical Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinellas Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool!

(Largo • Clearwater • Indian Rocks Beach • Tampa Bay)

Octopus Garden Villa – Beatles-Themed Retreat | Private Heated Pool | Near Clearwater & Indian Rocks Beaches

🎶 Slip away to the Octopus Garden Villa, a one-of-a-kind Beatles-inspired tropical escape in Largo, FL — right in the heart of the Tampa Bay area and just minutes to award-winning Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach.


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🌴 Private Heated Pool Oasis – Close to Clearwater & IRB

Private heated PebbleTec pool (up to 8 ft deep)

Cantina-style bar + tropical privacy fence

Sun loungers, umbrellas & pool floats

Weber grill + outdoor cooler

Perfect for Florida outdoor living year-round


A rare find in Largo — your own private pool, not shared!


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🏡 Relaxing, Music-Inspired Interior

Spacious living room with 70” Samsung Smart TV

Beatles-themed décor throughout

Cozy sectional seating & board games

Super-fast Wi-Fi ideal for remote work & streaming


🛁 Resort-style bathroom:

Aromatherapy showerhead

Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers

Bath + beach towels included



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🍽 Fully Stocked Kitchen

Stainless appliances & full cookware

Coffee station, blender & air fryer

Unique Octopus Garden dining nook


Cook in or enjoy nearby dining in Largo, Clearwater & Indian Rocks!


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🛌 Two Peaceful Bedrooms

Two Queen bedrooms with quality mattresses

Main bedroom 55” Smart TV

Workstations with charging stations


Sleep easy after beach days or exploring the Tampa Bay coastline.


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🚲 Top Location in the Tampa Bay Area

Your home base for the best local attractions:

✅ Clearwater Beach – World-famous white sands (10–15 mins)
✅ Indian Rocks Beach – Laid-back beaches & dining (10 mins)
✅ Pinellas Trail – Biking adventures (< 1 mile)
✅ St. Petersburg & Downtown Tampa – Quick day trips
✅ Near restaurants, golf, nature parks & coastal sunsets

Airports: ✈️ 20 min to PIE (St. Pete/Clearwater)
✈️ ~40 min to TPA (Tampa International)

Beach gear available upon request:

Beach chairs, umbrella & cooler

Bikes & scooter rentals nearby



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🔑 What Makes Us Special

✔ Beatles + underwater theme = fun & memorable stay
✔ Full private pool — no sharing with neighbors
✔ Central Largo, Clearwater & IRB location
✔ Professionally hosted & well-maintained
✔ Perfect for couples, friends & families

🎸 Live your own “Octopus’s Garden” adventure in Tampa Bay!
Book today and enjoy sunshine, music, and coastal magic. 🐙🌊🌴

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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

Largo

Located in Walsingham, a neighbourhood in Largo, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Clearwater Beach. Consider Jannus Live for a night out or Florida Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Largo, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Botanical Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pinellas Trail - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Niagara Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Working Cow Ice Cream Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seminole Subs & Gyros - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax in Family-Friendly comfort at Octopus Garden home-heated pool! located?

This family-friendly Largo holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Florida Botanical Gardens, Pinellas Trail and St. Petersburg College - Seminole Campus. Treasure Island Fun Center and Seminole City Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Pleasant leisurely vacation

Highly recommend Octupus Garden. Clean,all the amenities you need, plus the pool was an added bonus. Hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Sweet Stay

A perfect spot for our little family vacation! The location was wonderful and we loved how close we were to the beach and delicious restaurants. We had a great time celebrating our daughter’s 2nd birthday and loved how we enjoyed the pool and making dinner together! Only issue was parking… it’s a small tight spot so bigger cars will need to be extra careful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Amazing week

Everything was great we really enjoyed ourself the pool came in handy with the temp being 120 with heat index the house was very cozy and clean parking could be better
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linnea G.

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

REVIEWS

Didnt realize that it wasnt a single family residence, you are in a house that was split and you share walls with other people. Overall clean beds are a bit saggy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

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

Pleasant stay in a nice neighbourhood

The unit is a great home base for accessing the Pinellas trail (for hiking or cycling), and it's just a few minutes from Walsingham Park, the Botanical Gardens, and a 10 minute drive to the causeway over to Indian Rocks. The patio and pool are a nice plus. It's in a nice neighbourhood, and you rarely hear the guests in the next door unit. The kitchen was pretty spacious, although it would benefit from the addition of smaller pots and (non stick) pans. Sami was amazing. Although she is officially the (exceptional) house cleaner, she does so much more to keep everything running smoothly. Whatever we needed (extra towels, supplies), Sami would magically appear with the required provisions. She shared lots of bar and restaurant recommendations, tips on getting around, and so much more.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

AARON P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Offended

Check out was at 10 A.M. I notice a person taking out garbage at 9:30 in the morning. Not sure why. I had to walk all of our garbage to the end of the driveway to the street then the man began knocking at the door. He never introduced himself which both acts were highly disrespectful and unprofessional. I later found out from "housekeeping" who he was...the owner. Don't rent this property ! Very offended !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

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

Great time

We had a great time at the pool and the location was good for going to differnt spots around st Pete Tampa area only issue we had was the sink set up in the bathroom was a strange size from the faucet to the bottom of the sink. We already have told all our friends about it and plan to come back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Octopus Garden

Great check-in process, house was extremely clean with very nice features, we had a problem with a ceiling fan and owner responded within minutes and corrected the issue. The pool is wonderful, very private, and well lighted for evening/ nighttime swimming. We basically rented this property for the pool , but were very impressed with the house. Beds are comfy, nice appliances in kitchen and a clean and efficient bathroom. There are 4 big screen TVs but I don’t think we even used them, except the one at the outside bar. Off street parking and a quiet neighborhood. Extensive supply of beach chairs,towels, bags, wagon tote, umbrella, etc for use if you’re going to the beaches. Stack washer & dryer comes in handy. 15 minutes to Indian Rocks Beach, maybe 20 mi to St Pete Beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tastefully decorated retreat near Clearwater Beach

The good Loved the pool and grill and kitchen was well equipped for a couple days stay. Living room was inviting with TV and games and conducive for gatherings and hanging out. Bathroom was well equipped and clean with ample numbers of towels and storage. Loved the outside decorations with clear distinction between the units. Excellent communication with the owner. The pool heater was not working just before we got there and the owner communicated this to us immediately. They had a tech on site right away. The water was still cold the next day but the candid communication meant a lot. The bad The washer and dryer are there but was hard to find but was there. Didnt notice it until the last day of checkout My fault for not communicating with the host on this one. The Thermostat was difficult or almost impossible to adjust easily. It always seemed to revert back to a scheduled setting. The house is a bit off the beaten path as you have to drive to get to restaurants beaches etc. but you get a good value in this home. Checkout time is a bit early at 10 am but the owner was clear about this and upfront. All in all the property has everything that was stated in the listing and is a good value well equipped. We enjoyed our stay and the owner communicated well. You cant go wrong on this one
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Beautiful home and helpful landlord

My family of a spouse and teen son loved this house! The best part is the pool. The pool in a completely private patio is big enough to swim around. There's a small bar without the drinks :-( and a TV. We could use a pool chair, a tube, some toys. We sunned on lounge chairs. For my taste the house is excellent. The interior is primarily dark wood and heavy stones. The beds are comfortable for extended sleeping. The kitchen was amazingly well-stocked. Not only were there all the kitchenware you might want, even in a full-time home, but also many food items. We had coffee--both loose grounds and Keurig pods--drinks, popcorn, snackbars, oatmeal, and most of the cooking materials you might want. The entire rental process and location promoted a quality experience. The landlord was helpful when we needed assistance. The person he hired to clean the house was available for questions and did an quality job cleaning the house. The neighborhood seemed safe and was quiet. The house was near the Gulf and the large cities. This made the entire experience pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Spring Break

The host Steve was very attentive and all our needs were met! The pool yard was a bit messy with leaves, but it had been very windy. We'd stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jannine d.

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

Great place!

Beautiful place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinton H.

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

Nice, quiet and close to main attractions

We loved the house and property. Location was good and owners were super nice and attentive. Anything we needed they took care of it quickly. Thank you for sharing the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Sawyer

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💬 About Your Hosts — Steve & Mary of HSJ Hospitality

We decided to get into the short-term rental business after seeing Mary’s father’s success in Folly Beach, South Carolina. It just made sense—Folly holds a special place in our hearts since we tied the knot right outside Charleston!

Back home in Florida, we had a “Florida room” filled with exercise equipment that never got used (we’re sure we’re not the only ones… 😂). That’s when the idea for The Pelican Pad was born. We opened in April 2019, and it took off right away—bookings started rolling in like crazy!

Just three months later, we launched The Flamingo Flat, and one month after that, I handed in my notice at work. HSJ Hospitality was officially off and running.

Today, we proudly manage five vacation rentals and co-host one more—each one designed with love, comfort, and a touch of coastal fun. We couldn’t ask for a better job, a better wife, or a better life!

Why they chose this property

✨ Bright, Peaceful Retreat Near Beaches & Trails ✨
We fell in love with this home the moment we saw it — a cozy retreat tucked in a safe, welcoming neighborhood. You’ll be perfectly located to enjoy the best of the Tampa Bay area: Clearwater and Dunedin are just minutes to the north, St. Pete is a quick 20-minute drive south, and Tampa is only about 20 minutes away.

The scenic Pinellas Trail runs right behind the property, perfect for morning walks or sunset bike rides. And since the home sits 55 feet above sea level, there’s no need to worry about flooding — just relax and enjoy your stay!

🏡 Highlights & Amenities
Peaceful residential setting in central Pinellas County

Quick access to beaches, downtowns, and nightlife

The Pinellas Trail right behind the property

Fully equipped kitchen & cozy living spaces

High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV

Private driveway with free parking

Outdoor sitting area surrounded by Florida greenery

55 ft elevation — no flood worries!

What makes this property unique

🏡 Highlights & Amenities
Peaceful residential setting in central Pinellas County

Quick access to beaches, downtowns, and nightlife

The Pinellas Trail right behind the property

Fully equipped kitchen & cozy living spaces

High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV

Private driveway with free parking

Outdoor sitting area surrounded by Florida greenery

55 ft elevation — no flood worries!

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