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Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!

Family-friendly stay near Tampa Bay

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Smart TV, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Place, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor City Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Safety Harbor

City center stay.You'll find Tampa Bay and Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center within a 15-minute walk of this Safety Harbor vacation home. Safety Harbor Waterfront Park and Philippe Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Safety Harbor City Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Philippe Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 30 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar fly - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nona Slice House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬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.

Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!

The Space:
Experience the best of Safety Harbor in a home designed for connection. Whether you’re planning a multi-generational reunion or a getaway with friends, our property offers the rare combination of togetherness and privacy.
The Main House features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths with a chef-ready kitchen. Just steps across the yard, the Guest House provides a private retreat with its own queen bed, bath, and kitchen—perfect for grandparents or those in the group who appreciate a little extra quiet.
Family First:
We’ve been hosting families for over 4 years and know that traveling with kids is a workout. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you: Gear Included: Stroller, Pack ‘n Play, and a treasure trove of toys.
The Yard: Fully fenced and ready for play.
Safety Harbor Living: A 7 minute stroll puts you on Main Street for local dining and community events.
Guest Access:
You’ll have exclusive access to the entire property, including both houses and the private backyard.
Other Things to Note:
Celebrations: We welcome small, respectful gatherings (Birthdays, Gender Reveals). Please message us to coordinate!
Location: Perfectly perched between Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Pete.
Proven Quality: As local residents, avid travelers and long time hosts, we pride ourselves on a sparkling clean home and lightning-fast communication.
The house includes a huge driveway that can accommodate up to 8 vehicles. Additional on-street parking is available. You are also free to use the garage if you wish.
A whole-house water softener provides good tasting, soft water throughout.
Some starter coffee pods and welcome snacks will be available on arrival.
A washer & dryer are available, as well as a charcoal grill, one bike and toddler trailer (possibly additional bikes upon request).
The property is immaculately cleaned by professionals before each guest arrives.
A 30 amp RV outlet is available for an additional daily charge. Details available upon request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Laundry facilities and toys are located in the garage. If you wish to use the garage for any other purpose, there may be an additional charge.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! to the beach?

This vacation home is 12 mi (33-min drive) from Clearwater Beach and 12.3 mi (35-min drive) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Tampa Bay Downs (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! to downtown Safety Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Safety Harbor.

Downtown Gem with Guest House - 6 Blocks to Main St! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and stay! Communication with the owners was clear and prompt...would highly recommend for anyone visiting Safety Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Blue Gecko. We found the property to be just like the description and Michael was very quick to answer any questions I had. Safety Harbor is a delightful small town on Tampa Bay with wonderful shops and restaurants. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod M.

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

Great stay

Excellent house, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

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

Great space and location!

Highly recommend the Blue Gecko house. We will book again if we are in the area. Great location and the local restaurants are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Welcome coffees and snacks was so sweet. Guest house is also beautiful Owners are very easy to contact and fast with responses. Very accommodating! We would absolutely atay here again Thanku
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Absolutely perfect

Perfect place for a family of all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Heat stay

Property was as listed and the “extra” suite was just perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Wonderful house and hosts

Our group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great location. It had everything we needed. We would recommend staying here in this beautiful town. You can walk to town, walk to the bay, and there is plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joycinth B.

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

Beautiful home and hosts

My family and I love the Blue Gecko; it is our home away from home. The home is always very clean, comfortable, and the hosts are the best. We do not feel spied on or micromanaged. We are allowed to enjoy the home and our stay. When visiting the area, this is the only place we will stay. Thanks Mike and Beth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was awesome. Host was great with communication. Property wasin great conditions. This will be my go to place when i need to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra O.

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

Sondra

Wonderful property. Great location and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne A.

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

Safety Harbor

A beautiful listing very affordable and convenient for family great communication with property manager. Definitely would rebook
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

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

Great place

We were there for a baseball tournament with our boys. 3 dads and 3 10 year old boys. Great place and very clean. The owners were really great with communication. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Perfect girls trip

This property is clean, well decorated and cozy! The neighborhood has a school close by and is well lit for some evening pickle ball. It is close to Safety Harbor downtown. It was an easily drive to Crystal River. Mike, the owner, was super responsive to our needs! We would book here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh K.

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

First experience

Thanks Vrbo for making our very first air bnb experience the best and most memorable!!! Very clean property and friendly owners who thought of every minute detail and maintained & decorated the house very well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Wonderful!

The Blue Gecko house was perfect for our family Christmas. They had great quality baby equipment, and the separate living space for our newlyweds. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and well equipped. Great communication with the owners as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Rachel’s wedding

My husband and our grown children and their significant others all stayed here together. My husband and I took the mother in law suite out back and loved it. We walked down to the water and along the boardwalk one morning and to Nona Slice another! We also enjoyed hanging out in the comfy living room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luther C.

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

The best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at all around

This property is by far best for families and has everything you need and I mean everything. The home owner are the most polite and accommodating. I love this house it is so beautiful and well located to food and shopping within walking distance. I will rent every time I come to this location in the near future. Once again the homeowners are go beyond to make sure your stay is the best and thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great weekend getaway

Came over from Melbourne Beach for a visit to the gulf and Busch Gardens with our 4 kids (one grown with husband and two kids under 2 took the master) and exchange student from Germany. Her last weekend in the US was a great one! efexchangeyear.org/iec/lisa-mohrman/ My husband and I enjoyed the studio apt out back. Perfect layout, lots of kids toys to play with, well stocked, super location and great area near lots of shops and restaurants. Enjoyed strachans for ice cream. Hosts were super accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Blue Gecko, Safety Harbor FL

This was my family's first visit to Safety Harbor. We loved that Blue Gecko was a short walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and the waterfront. The main house and guest house were clean, nicely decorated, and well-equipped. The outdoor space, front porch and back deck, were very pleasant. Our hosts Mike and Beth were attentive to our needs. They left clear instructions, making check in and out and finding things around the house easy. We would definitely return to Safety Harbor and stay at Blue Gecko again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Home Away From Home

The house itself and the overall experience were outstanding. Safety Harbor is a wonderful setting, with something for everyone – nature lovers, foodies, people watchers, etc. In addition to providing easy access to a number of top attractions in the area, the house was spotless, well decorated, well equipped and comfortable for our extended family. The large yard and children’s toys and equipment made it especially fun for our multigenerational group. The hosts were amazing – thoughtful and responsive to every situation and need. We give “Blue Gecko” our highest recommendation.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joycinth B.

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

Home away from home

This is our second stay at the Blue Gecko, and it was just as wonderful as the first time. The home is well maintained and clean. Having a clean place to stay is very important to me and my family. The hosts (Mike & Beth) are very responsive and kind. They allow you to feel at home during your stay - no multiple sheets of paper listing rules and regulation for you to read. You also do not feel spied on. I love the Blue Gecko and it will be our place to stay on all our trips to the area. It is our Home away from Home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Blue Gecko in Safety Harbor

6 adults stayed here for Phillies spring training games. The house is in a good location within walking distance of Safety Harbor shops, restaurants and the waterfront. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the Phillies complex and about 25 minutes from Clearwater Beach (depending on traffic). The house and the additional outbuilding were perfect for the 6 of us. The main house slept two couples while another couple used the completely self-contained extension of the garage. It was everything we needed for our quick getaway. If I could give the hosts more than 5 stars I would. They were very accommodating to our separate arrivals and eventually delayed departures, and they were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Great Family Stay in Safety Harbor

This clean, comfortable home was just right for our family group. The members with children stayed in the main house, while the grandparents enjoyed peace and quiet in the backyard apartment. So many nice little touches…toys and games and a fenced yard for kiddos, ample supplies (including facial tissues), and the snacks and K cups for the Keurig machines (one in each kitchen) were much appreciated. The location is good for easy access to Tampa and Clearwater, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy Safety Harbor. The town is an attractive, walk-able village boasting a variety of good local restaurants just a few blocks away from the house on Main Street. The owner was very responsive and friendly. When we initially experienced a glitch in our booking dates, he immediately responded and resolved it. We would be happy to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Great Grandparent Connection

We came with our son and his young family to the area so that their 3 children, 3 year old twin boys and their 9 month old baby brother, could meet their great grandparents in person. My parents live about ten minutes from Blue Gecko. The rental arrangement was perfect: my husband and I stayed in the studio apartment and my son and his family in the house. Both places were charmingly decorated: appealing to adult tastes, yet whimsical for younger tastes. Clearly the owners are grandparents: toys and children's books as well as other items were available! The house and studio apartment were immaculate and well equipped. Our host was attentive and good at communicating with me before and during our stay. When the local power went off our first night there, he verified the problem with the provider and gave us more details about what was going on. He was ready to contact them directly if the problem had persisted, but thankfully we didn't have to wait too long before we had power again. Safety Harbor is a great town in a quiet area. Tampa and several beaches are nearby. Philippe Park, one of my favorite places in the Clearwater area, is about a ten minute drive from the rental. My family had a great time in Florida, and Blue Gecko was a big part of that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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