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Tarpon Tides Cottage - Walk to the Sponge Docks & Downtown!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms129 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Tarpon Springs

With a stay at this cottage in Tarpon Springs, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis and 6 minutes by foot from Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs. .This cottage is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Tampa Bay and 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Spongeoramas Sponge Factory - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Safford House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellas Greek Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anclote Brew - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Outside BBQ and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dimitri's On The Water - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Tarpon Tides Cottage - Walk to the Sponge Docks & Downtown!

Welcome to Tarpon Tides Cottage! This cute cottage is located just a mere 3-minute walking distance to the historical Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. We thoughtfully designed the interior of this cottage for both comfort and convenience. Enjoy these standout features: blackout curtains and Roku Smart TVs in all bedrooms and living room, coffee bar with to-go mugs located inside of the spacious pantry, fully equipped kitchen, magnifying light up make-up mirrors, board games, outside propane Weber Grill, a relaxing covered front porch with ceiling fans to enjoy watching the sunsets and a covered parking spot.
Want to explore historic downtown Tarpon Springs? We got you covered! Downtown is an easy 15 minute walk to great coffee, food, breweries, shops and ice cream! Tarpon Tides Cottage is a 3-bedroom / 2.5 bath homebase centrally located in Tarpon Springs. Perfect for a couple, family or group of friends who want to explore what Tarpon Springs has to offer! Enjoy the authentic fresh Greek food, sunsets and breweries in this coastal town. We hope you enjoy your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,388 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Tarpon Tides Cottage - Walk to the Sponge Docks & Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tarpon Tides Cottage was adorable!!The kitchen was very well stocked. The location was awesome to the docks, shopping and restaurants. Very clean and decorated perfectly for easy living. The hosts were very easy to reach and always answered any questions quickly. Hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home. Stocked perfectly to make you feel at home. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first experience in renting a house from VRBO. It could not have gone better. We really enjoyed our stay at the Tarpon Tides Cottage. Comfortable, location and just the whole package exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is immaculate and nicely decorated. Great location was able to walk to sponge docks. Kevin responded promptly to any request.I would highly recommend this home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is lovely and in a great location. We had a great time. It was easy to walk to different destination points and the trolley to Clearwater Beach is so fun and convenient. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with the accommodations, well kept and very clean. Cozy and comfortable place to say after a day of touring.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a great location. Host was very attentive and checked in often. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chrisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect! The location, cleanliness and attention to details in this home made it one of our best vacations! The hosts were friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was immaculately clean, and beautifully decorated with all the final touches. It included all the essentials and comforts needed plus many more. The front porch was our favorite place to sit with our morning coffee or a drink in the evening.The hosts were fantastic and responded immediately with every request. If we could give rate the hosts and the house higher than the five stars, I would. We’ve already recommended this place to family and friends and plan on returning very soon. In our opinion, it’s the only place to stay in Tarpon Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was well spotless, well equipped, good layout. Very attractive as pictures show. Host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rocky L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house ….. location, location, location. Quick walk to Hellas Bakery, Sponge Docks and Spring Bayou for manatee sightings.Hosts provide a beautiful coffee bar and a well furnished home. Front porch is so inviting but weather was unseasonably cool so we were unable to sit and enjoy that amenity. Beautiful community to enjoy - hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful well-appointed, clean property. We LOVED the home. Downtown is an easy walk straight down the street. We will definitely be staying here for our next visit to Tarpon Springs!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Fort Myers, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very comfortable with a great walkable location. Lots of really good restaurants close by. Kevin and Dana are very attentive hosts, quick to respond when needed. We had a great time in Tarpon Springs and look forward to future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was by far the nicest VRBO we have ever stayed in. The house had absolutely everything you could possibly need. The house is beautiful had looked brand new. It was stocked with many bath towels and wash clothes, which is typically lacking in our other rentals. They had lit make up mirrors in all of the bathrooms which really made it feel like home. The location was perfect and walking distance to so many places in Tarpon Springs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts were so amazing! This house is PERFECT! If I could give 10 stars I would! Beautiful decor, comfy beds. So clean! Excellent location to the Sponge Docks and Spring Bayou (the manatees!!). You must go to National Bakery (5 min walk!).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
First off the house was immaculate. The decor was charming and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds very comfortable. Dana and Kevin went above and beyond. They replied to my questions almost immediately it seemed. So centrally located we only used our car once for food shopping and visiting the beach. The restaurants, piers, and retail shops were all within walking distance, as well as the Greek Orthodox Epiphany celebration. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanguy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strongly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kevin is the best host! He goes over & above and their house is absolutely adorable! This was our second time staying & we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y., Scranton

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best vacation, the house is beautiful and was in the best location. The Host reached out to check on us several times. Beds were comfortable, house was spotless, and they had a big variety of board games and cards. We walked down to the sponge docks a few times (mostly to visit the bakery) and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. If you are looking for the perfect location and a fabulous house dont pass this one up.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful, responsive host we loved the house and the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything needed plus. Kitchen was supplied with everything. Dishes, towels, Insta pot, tea, pot, coffee machine. Also, they surprised us with some treats that were local from Tarpon Springs. Extra toilet paper, PT and trash liners. All the towels were brand new. Everything was impeccable. Dana and Kevin went above and beyond with 222 Hope St.,Tarpon Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved this space! The hosts were amazing, friendly, responsive and went over & beyond! I cannot say enough about how beautiful this house is & the amazing proximity to everything!! We enjoyed all aspects of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccably updated and maintained home in a quiet walkable district of historic Tarpon Springs. Home and amenities were A, so many nice touches and elements to make you feel welcome. Beds and rooms were very comfortable, and everything seems brand new. Loved enjoying the morning with a coffee on the front porch. Easy stroll to the heart of town and the sponge docks. Great communication with the owner who was super helpful. Highly recommend and will book an extended stay soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025