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On the beach, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, FL
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dunedin Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crystal Beach

This vacation home is located within a mile (2 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club and Wall Springs Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Dunedin Beach - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 45 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wings Etc. Palm Harbor - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Molly Goodhead's Raw Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Rich - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪De Bine Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.

Our beach home is a stunning combination rarely found. Crystal Beach is old Florida - eclectic and friendly. We're on the water, with our own dock. W are a block from the community park with its own beach (natural, not a bikini beach, great for little kids and dogs) and 20 minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park Beach (one of the best wide, white sand beaches in the world). We're 35ish min from Clearwater Beach which is top-rated beach / boardwalk area.

You can't help but be recharged in this magical spot.

We have a friendly community, a great yard, a beach at low tide, a private dock, and AMAZING views. See dolphins, manatees, sting-rays in the water. Watch Osprey feeding their babies in the nest. Great fishing. Once we had a bald eagle land in our yard and we always see Oscar, a heron, who loves sardines.

This is our residence but we spend a lot of time on our farm, out of state and, frankly, we love our little spot so much that love sharing it. Because this is our primary residence, there are are some of our personal things around, like photos of my grandkids, but this also means our house is fully stocked with towels, linens, bikes, morning coffee, and condiment, so you can get started vacationing as soon as you arrive.

We have three large bedrooms. The master looks over the gulf and has sublime sunsets. The downstairs bedrooms have two beds each (one has a set of full sleep number beds and the other has two twins).

There is an office desk in the guest bedroom as well as in the master. There is also an oversized monitor you are welcome to use with your laptop.

Build a little fire in the chimenea and watch the sunset during a romantic dinner on the patio on our Crate and Barrel outdoor dining table.

Walk for breakfast at Emily's or ride your bike to the best coffee shop ever in nearby Old Palm Harbor (Lulu's). This area is great for all kinds of diets and food needs. The Ozona Pig is a bike ride away for amazing bbq, as is Fireside Pizza. Ohana (a healthy Hawaii-inspired cafe complete with hula dancers) and Rawk Star Cafe (Raw, Vegan, Gluten free) are minutes by car.

Innisbrook golf resort is 5 minutes away. Movies are 7 minutes away. Clearwater Beach is 35 minutes.

We have two kayaks and 4+ bikes. You might enjoy renting a golf cart during your visit. Our dock is brand new, with a rail! Our boat is ancient (and not available for renters). There are tons of fishing charters and dolphin charters in the area, but frankly, fishing from our dock and watching dolphins from the kayak is pretty special. There are lots of options in Clearwater Beach for tours, but our local marina is The Ozona Fish Camp.

On another personal note, our TV/Stereo/Surround Sound system is an UNenthusiastic partner in your pursuit of tv entertainment. When you arrive, we're happy to walk you through the system, which has always been buggy (we have come to accept this). We've got local cable and the TV has a Chromecast device for easy streaming. But other than the Chromecast, little about this system is predictable. That's not why you're in FL, anyway, right? We do have a smart TV in the guest room.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Betsy Banks Saul

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 3 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: NO TODDLERS OR NEW WALKERS. Open staircase.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock House Crystal Beach
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Crystal Beach
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Elevator Master
Escape To An Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock!

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Crystal Beach within a short 17-minute walk of Innisbrook Golf Club. You'll also find Wall Springs Park and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE), which is 17.8 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is located 25.6 mi away (41-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Yes, every accommodation at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time together relaxing by the water

We had a wonderful time! The fenced yard was great for our dog. We had a dolphin come right up to us at the dock which was awesome! A manatee as well! The location was so convenient and in such a nice neighborhood on the water!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M., Budd Lake, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful View

Thank you for sharing your property with us. The view was beautiful. The property is located near everything we needed. My children loved the kayaks and I enjoyed the paddle board. Biking trail was big plus for me as I rode the bike as much as I could.I reached out to the property manager before checking in with a question but didn’t get a response.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, very clean

House was clean & view was stunning. However, this is a one and done for us. Upon check in, there was lettuce, beer, and half drank beverages in the fridge, food in the freezer, as well as half eaten bags of chips in the pantry. It seemed the cleaning company neglected to check those spaces. As a guest, I would have preferred more bath towels to be available for use, both upstairs & down. After booking, it seems the description may have been updated as we were quite surprised finding a number of personal belongings throughout. The master appeared lived it, as the closet was already in use for the host's personal belongings. Not having a bedroom or bathroom door for the master and only a plantation door on the toilet made privacy a challenge for the upstairs guests. But the balcony view was perfection. The elevator made taking luggage up and down easy. The sleep number beds were fantastic! Although the pillows were surprisingly small. The check out process requires bedding to be laundered and folded on the bed; it seems the linens are limited. I messaged the owner about this before check in and neglected to receive a response.No hot tub and photos were only partially accurate. They need updated.Small FYI, this is not a fishing dock. But we had a lot of fun with corn and a small pole. Overall, it served it's purpose and we are very thankful to have stayed there but it wasn't the right fit for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Good location and view of the Bay. Good kitchen. Property was clean, and the owner was responsive. AC worked great. Overall, there was a feeling of not being user-friendly. Walls were mostly bare which gave the house an eerie, empty, echoey effect. No TV in the (beautiful) master bedroom which was 16 steps up from rest of house. Insufficient supply of the essentials: towels (hand towels), toilet paper, paper towels, soap. Neighbors were occasionally noisy: kids, pool, outdoor TV/music. Terrific neighborhood, with great walking/bike trails and cute restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Bird is Still There

This is a really nice stay - everything in the VRBO description is accurate. It is a perfect location. We like to bike the Pinellas Trail which had great access from this home. We had a lot of fun in the property's tandem kayak - Honeymoon Island is a lot further to paddle to than it looks! Oh..., and that tall, pretty white bird in the pictures came by everyday! He was fun to watch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property tucked away - gorgeous sunsets!

This is a beautiful spacious property, perfect for a larger family, especially if you are travelling with your furry friend (pets). Big rooms and common areas, great for family board or card games while waiting for spectacular sunsets right off the end of the dock. If you’re a Blue Jays fan, Dunedin in only 20 minutes away. Be aware it’s a bit of a haul if you plan to go to Disney World, but not unmanageable, just be prepared. We had a fantastic time and absolutely would stay again. Makes it that much harder to be flying back to snow and cold!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Beautiful place!

Great sunset view, lots to do in area, wonderful wildlife viewing.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We really enjoyed our 1st trip to Florida!! We will be back and recommending this place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Lake Bluff, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sunsets!

Awesome stay, comfortable and nice walking neighborhood, with great direct waterfront access and sunsets!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gulf front

Beautiful renovated property with amazing outdoor features
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sunsets, great views.

We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed biking the neighborhood , and kayaking to nearby islands. Can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Getaway

Great house and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Was great home on the water
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunset bliss.

Great spot on the water. Amazing sunsets and even moon sets. Dogs love the yard and water access as we did also. Stunning house and close to everything you need. We will back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Lake Bluff

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful pet friendly waterfront property

A great 2 week stay in crystal beach! We loved this place. So did our 2 poodles. Great dog walking area, fenced back-yard, georgeous sunsets. Would stay again, Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views, great location.

Morning sunrises glowed pink and blue as the ibis, osprey, spoonbills and herons flew by. And the sunsets were stunning gold and red every night. Stand on the dock just after sunset and the night crowned herons will join you. Hop on the Pinellas trail for a bike ride to Tarpon Springs or Dunedin. The principle bedroom is gorgeous with a wall of windows overlooking the water.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pru S., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in fantastic location

We loved our 3 weeks at Betsy's lovely property. The sunsets are amazing, and the neighborhood is quaint and quiet with a park two blocks down the street and large live oak trees. We especially enjoyed the local birds who came to visit. There's nothing like being right on the water!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Vacation

Nice place in a quiet location,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

MARK F M., Grand Haven MI

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be awesome

Great location but condition of property is not what it should be for price. Had to hand wash glasses (put away with lipstick stains and unclean), carpet needs shampooing, half chewed dog bones found under furniture in bedroom, floors not washed or properly vacuumed, half cleaned leaking shower upstairs (floor swab left in shower)!, air filters filthy. It is also time to replace some furniture. Also no response to a message sent to owner on VRBO. Bottom line this is a great property in a desirable location but the owner would be well served to take a few days off rental to attend to a deep cleaning and much needed maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in beautiful home on the Gulf

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Betsy's home in Crystal Beach. Amazing sunsets nearly every night. The 45 mile Pinellas Bike Trail is just a couple blocks away. So many birds (some extra friendly) entertained us. Clean, spacious and quiet with super comfy beds. There are numerous really good restaurants so close by - our favs were Molly Goodheads, Emily's, Bar Fly Fish Shack, Fireside Pizza and Thirsty Marlin . We launched our kayaks right out in front of the house. It was fun to explore nearby parks and other nearby coastal towns. Be sure to go to Tampa Electric to view manatees - thank you, Betsy! Waking up and doing yoga on the second floor overlooking the gulf was a treat beyond words. The only downside for us was that January was chillier than we imagined but we were still able to find plenty to do to occupy ourselves for 3 weeks.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

Beautiful property with Live Oaks and a great park for sunset viewing as well as a private dock on property..
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine g., Belleair Beach FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location/Quiet

The view and backyard were so perfect. They had everything you could imagine for the stay. The whole time at the home was a great vacation. Sunsets every night.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Sanfordfl

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Week Away

Great house, great area, restaurants and Honeymoon Island is an awesome beach. Betsy, the owner, was very responsive to any little issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry M., Muskogee

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay in Florida yet.

My family had the most magical experience. We spent the majority of our vacation in the backyard and on the pier. The kayaks were my son and grandson's favorite thing. They went out for hours twice daily. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, crabs and all kinds of fish and birds from the Very Nice new pier. We saw the most beautiful sunsets. It's nice to have the locals stop by the pier to give advice on best places to fish, eat and ect. Our Pom and Chiweenie loved the backyard, running up and down the pier and even kayaking. The neighborhood was great. People out walking their dogs, riding bikes. Very friendly. The park nearby was nice but not nearly as nice as the backyard at this place. We honestly enjoyed this place with the gulf literally in the backyard more than our trip last year VIP at Disneyworld and VIP Universal. The gulf and sea life were fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful gulf front property

We had a wonderful time on this property. The house and yard were exceptional! Other than the opening code for the door everything was perfect. As a matter of fact, the property manager Frank was very very helpful in getting us the correct code, and a few days later when we could not get the door open! This home is beautiful and welcomed our 3 dogs! They had a great time! Great location, great neighborhood and very quiet. We would love to return next year for a longer stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021