Sunshine Holiday

Sunshine Holiday #1
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Sunshine Holiday #1

Sunshine Holiday

About this rental

House (Sleeps 9)
7862 sq. ft.  ·   5 bedrooms   ·  5.5 bathrooms
St. Petersburg House
  • Sleeps 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • 7862 sq. ft.
2 reviews
  • Sleeps: 9
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5.5
  • Property Type: House
  • Minimum Stay: 5 - 7 nights
  • Living Area: 7862 sq. ft.

OUTDOOR HEAVEN, Wonderful Shallow Resort pool and spa with many water features surrounded by a very large Travertine Patio with several lounges for catching some sun while you return e-mails (home has many wireless access points for full connectivity). Incredible Lanai that is very well shaded with custom seating and large TV. Across the pool you will find a Gazebo with a built in natural gas grill, glass door beverage refrigerator, "clear" ice maker, sink and plenty of seating, a foosball table and a half bath with floor to ceiling Travertine wall tile. Large yard with putting green. There are two large dinning tables, one on east side for Breakfast and one of the west side for Lunch / Dinner, or vice versa depending upon the season. Our home is fenced and very private. All of that, and i have still not highlighted our Home which was originally built in 1925 and has been totally restored. Kitchen has what would normally be expected, 48" natural gas Thermador stove, two full size Sub-Zero refrigerators (4 freezer drawers), two extra quiet dishwashers, microwave and all of the usual small appliances (Keurig, toaster, regular coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and blender). Kitchen has an 8 person table, large TV and seating area around the natural gas fireplace. Kitchen faces Lanai / pool. There is a library with two sofas and large TV also off of the kitchen.

Home has a great room with stately fireplace, TV, large sofa, several seats and a dinning table large enough for 10. Ceiling height is over 12 feet. There is also a game room with a pool table, TV, fireplace, and two large sofas.

There are two main bedrooms, one on first level, and one on second. All five bedroom have their own full bath. Bath with first floor main bedroom has six shower heads and a steamer. First floor main bedroom also has a natural gas fireplace.

The home has four king size beds and one double bed.

We are located very close to downtown St. Petersburg and all of the restaurants along Beach Drive, Dali and three other Museums, concert venues, theater venues, multi-screen movie theater, world class competition swimming pool, splash pool with two large slides, beach with multiple volleyball courts, waterfront parks and the St. Petersburg Pier. We are less than 8 minutes to Rays games, approximately 20 minutes to Pass-a-Grill Beach and approximately 25 minutes to TIA (Tampa International Airport). We are closer to St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. For those of you flying private, Albert Whitted Airport is adjacent to downtown St. Petersburg.

All TV's are Apple TV's.

Catering can be arranged should you prefer to have meals provided. We would connect you directly with our caterer to work out the details.

We remain available to answer any questions. We do have other properties in the area at more affordable prices, please call us if this property is not a suitable fit for you.

Unique Benefits

Home allows for many spots where your family can be together, and equally important, many spots where you can get alone time. This is especially important if virtually every day of every Holiday includes some form of work. Whether that is Zoom Calls, Conference Calls, Reading Documents or returning a cozillion E-Mails and Phone Calls. Home is set up for working. Some weeks we work as much from home as we do at our offices. And our offices are less than 8 minutes from home.

Why Kids Love It

Resort Pool, Lage Putting Green, Pool Table, Foos Ball Table, Large Yard and proximity to many activities. Hard to get bored at this home and in the Tampa Bay Area. Adults tend to appreciate all of the above as well.

Area Information

Wonderful quiet neighborhood in the shadow of Downtown St. Petersburg with easy access to the many activities and attractions the Tampa Bay Area has to offer. Starting with the many fine dinning establishments in Downtown. These include but are certainly not limited to Sea Salt, Cassis, Birch & Vine, Brick & Mortar, The Mill, Stillwaters Tavern etc. etc. Also of note is Urban Still House of Horse Soldier Fame which is not in downtown but still convenient. Reservations are recommended for all of these.

Other activities include Rays Baseball games at Tropicana Field (less than a 10 minute drive), Rowdies Soccer Games, boating, fishing, heading to the beach, Dali and 3 other Museums, Busch Gardens, ZooTampa at Lowery Park, Florida Aquarium, waterfront parks, various boutique women's apparel stored, multi-screen movie theater less than 5 minutes from home etc. etc.

Attractions Within Walking Distance

It is a nice walk down to the water front parks. Many people use the sidewalk along the water to jog. The sidewalk is almost continuous for several miles. There are several restaurants within a couple blocks of the home. First Watch (Breakfast & Lunch), Three Birds and Grand Hacienda.

There is also a world class "competition" swimming pool in the park close to our home. North Shore Pool hosts swim meets on a regular basis. There is also a nice splash pool with slides for kids (and adults i guess) at North Shore Pool.

Favorite Places To Eat

Too many to name. And too many categories to cover. Fine Dinning, Casual, Very Casual, Tapas, Outdoor Dinning, etc. etc. One thing you will not get a recommendation for is a National chain restaurant. Well other than First Watch for Breakfast because it is literally a block and a half away. There are truly too many locally owned restaurants to consider any restaurant in which you could frequent at home or in another City. I will have a list waiting of options for you to consider. We strongly encourage you to try Urban Stillhouse.

Inside Scoop

I can provide you a route to Tropicana Field that will often get you to the Rays games in less then 10 minutes:)

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Amenities

Beds
  • 4 King Beds
  • 1 Double Bed
Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linens provided
  • Fireplace
  • Garage
  • Heated pool
  • Heating
  • Hot tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Lanai
  • Lawn / garden
  • Managed by owner
  • Non-smoking
  • Outdoor shower
  • Parking available
  • Patio or deck
  • Pool table
  • Porch
  • Private pool
  • Towels provided
  • WiFi
Appliances
  • Blender
  • Cable / satellite TV
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishes & utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and board
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor grill
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke alarm
  • Stove
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer & Dryer
Nearby Activities
  • Amusement Park
    (25 miles)
  • Aquarium
    (20 miles)
  • Basketball Court
    (5 miles)
  • Beach
    (10 miles)
  • Boating
    (2 miles)
  • Bowling
    (7 miles)
  • Children's Pool
    (< 1 mile)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
    (10 miles)
  • Fishing
    (< 1 mile)
  • Grocery Store
    (4 miles)
  • Gym/Fitness Center
    (4 miles)
  • Jet Skiing
    (1 mile)
  • Kayaking
    (< 1 mile)
  • Live Entertainment
    (1 mile)
  • Movie Theater
    (< 1 mile)
  • Park
    (< 1 mile)
  • Playground
    (< 1 mile)
  • Sailing
    (1 mile)
  • Shopping Area
    (1 mile)
  • Tennis
    (< 1 mile)
  • Theme Park
    (25 miles)
  • Volleyball Court
    (< 1 mile)
  • Zoo
    (22 miles)

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in 
Rate PeriodNightlyWeekend NightWeeklyMonthlyMin Stay
Jan 01 - Dec 31 2024
$2,850 $2,850 $70,000 5 nights
Dec 09 - Dec 31 2024
$2,850 $2,850 7 nights

Fees:

Cleaning Fee: $800
Pet Fee: $300
Insurance Fee: $100

Tax Rate: 13%

Notes:

This covers State and County Sales Tax

Availability

Last updated on November 12, 2024

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Location

Nearest Airport: Tampa International Airport - 20 miles
Nearest Bar: Three Birds Tavern - 600 feet
Nearest Beach: North Shore - 0.8 miles
Nearest Golf: Mangrove Bay - 7 miles
Nearest Theme Park: Busch Gardens - 25 miles
Nearest Restaurant: First Watch - 300 feet

Hosted by Felix Fudge

Felix Fudge

Member since 2022

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Year purchased: 1998

About the host: I have been in St. Petersburg since 1964 and I am obviously extremely familiar with everything St. Petersburg. I have been a full time real estate broker ever since graduating college (over 35 years and counting). It is the only career i have ever had, and the only career i want. Real Estate is my FULL time career. My wife is a Board Certified Trial attorney (DEFENSE attorney). Both of our offices have always been in St. Petersburg. We have three boys and typically all of our vacations center around being together. When we travel, we typically go Skiing in Park City or Big Sky or head to Wisconsin to see her family. We are Packers season Ticket Holders. Being in sunny St. Petersburg, we are boaters and one of our boys is an avid golfer. As you can imagine, with this being our family's home, we do not often have guests that are either non-family members or friends. Our three boys are all attending college. One at West Point, one at U of Florida and one at St. Petersburg College.

Why this property? My wife fell in love with this house the second we turned the corner. There was no real estate sign up in the yard when we drove by, but when i went on line, the house had just been placed on the market. We then turned a house into a HOME. We have, and are continuing to raise our three boys in our home. We think of this home as an integral part of our family. As a result of my wife being from the mid-west and being catholic (large families), we are regularly having visitors from the VERY COLD north. It is nice when you live in a place in which friends and family always want to visit. It does not hurt that St. Petersburg holds the records for most sunny days in a row. This is a home we HOPE we never have to sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:

Are normal items that a travelers needs supplied?

A:

Yes, we provide plenty of dish washing and washing machine pods, TP, Paper Towels, Keurig and trash bags. We believe you should not need worry about the normal household items.

Q:

What kind of Coffee Maker is in the home. When i travel i often go to the grocery store before i arrive at the home, but i often do not know what kind of coffee to purchse? Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee or Keurig?

A:

You can use any and all of the above. We have a Keurig, a regular coffee maker and a coffee bean grinder:)

Q:

Are Pool Towels Provided. At a well appointed property this sounds like a unnecessary question until you arrive at a home that does not provide pool towels.

A:

Yes, a huge cabinet on Lanai is full of pool towels.

Photos

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  • One of the most popular places at our home.
    One of the most popular places at our home.
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  • Practice before you head to Golf Course
    Practice before you head to Golf Course
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  • Sunshine Holiday #8
  • Very close to Bay, all of the Restaurants on Beach Drive and The Vinoy
    Very close to Bay, all of the Restaurants on Beach Drive and The Vinoy
  • Two Sub-Zero Refrigerators and Freezers are hidden with Cabinet Doors
    Two Sub-Zero Refrigerators and Freezers are hidden with Cabinet Doors
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  • Sitting Area in Kitchen
    Sitting Area in Kitchen
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  • Sunshine Holiday #14
  • Great Room is one of the largest rooms in the neighborhood
    Great Room is one of the largest rooms in the neighborhood
  • Formal Dinning in Great Room
    Formal Dinning in Great Room
  • Christmas
    Christmas
  • Christmas
    Christmas
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  • Main Bedroom on Second Floor (King Bed)
    Main Bedroom on Second Floor (King Bed)
  • Main Bedroom on Second Floor (TV hidden in cabinet over mantel)
    Main Bedroom on Second Floor (TV hidden in cabinet over mantel)
  • Sunshine Holiday #22
  • Second Main Bedroom, this one on First Floor (King Bed), TV across from Bed
    Second Main Bedroom, this one on First Floor (King Bed), TV across from Bed
  • Sitting Room for 1st Floor Bedroom providing total Traquility and Privacy
    Sitting Room for 1st Floor Bedroom providing total Traquility and Privacy
  • Bath in First Floor Bedroom Suite proiding 9 Shower Heads and a Steamer
    Bath in First Floor Bedroom Suite proiding 9 Shower Heads and a Steamer
  • Blue Bedroom Second Floor (King Bed)
    Blue Bedroom Second Floor (King Bed)
  • Bath in Blue Bedroom Suite
    Bath in Blue Bedroom Suite
  • Green Bedroom Second Floor (Double Bed)
    Green Bedroom Second Floor (Double Bed)
  • Bath in Green Bedroom Suite
    Bath in Green Bedroom Suite
  • Crimson Bedroom Second Floor (King Bed)
    Crimson Bedroom Second Floor (King Bed)
  • Bath in Crimson Bedroom Suite
    Bath in Crimson Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room (least Used home in the House LOL)
    Living Room (least Used home in the House LOL)
  • Living Room
    Living Room
  • Sunshine Holiday #34
  • Sun Room
    Sun Room
  • Pantry
    Pantry
  • Pantry
    Pantry
  • Home Office
    Home Office
  • Sitting Area in Home Office
    Sitting Area in Home Office
  • Breakfast Dinning
    Breakfast Dinning
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  • Powder Room off Rear Foyer
    Powder Room off Rear Foyer
  • Library with Large TV (the TV in picture has been UPGRADED)
    Library with Large TV (the TV in picture has been UPGRADED)
  • Powder Room off Library
    Powder Room off Library
  • 2nd Floor Seating in Game Room with Pool Table (Large TV across from Seating)
    2nd Floor Seating in Game Room with Pool Table (Large TV across from Seating)
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  • Pool Half Bath with floor to ceiling travertine
    Pool Half Bath with floor to ceiling travertine
  • Second Floor Laundry Room
    Second Floor Laundry Room
  • Pool side Dinning
    Pool side Dinning
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Reviews

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Off the chart luxury

Tent times better than any hotel room downtown, will come back every year, owners were great, pool the best

Stayed: Submitted: June 27, 2023

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Luxury all aroumd

This was the perfect house for hosting family and friends throughout our month stay. With beautiful bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath. It was completely decked out and you felt as if the family had just left and handed you the keys. Unlike many sterile rentals, this house was full of personality and character. Each room was wonderful to explore -- there were architectural delights throughout. The outdoor space couldn't have been nicer, too, with a phenomenal pool and hangout space. The location was also perfect -- close enough to all the restaurants and attractions of downtown St. Pete but far enough to be in a quiet and lovely neighborhood. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance, too. The host was also extremely gracious and responded immediately to any requests.

Stayed: Submitted: May 04, 2023

Owner response

Glad you had a wonderful time Joanne:)

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