Welcome to the LAKESIDE RETREAT 4-plex (4100 sqft), nestled on a ⅓ acre right on Lake Seminole! Experience private resort life at this tranquil property with a lakefront pool, spacious gazebo for entertaining, and cozy fire pit–all while being a quick 15 min drive to popular beaches, John’s Pass, and the Lake Seminole Park boat ramp! The whole estate (4 suites) can comfortably welcome up to 20 guests, with different suite layouts providing a flexible solution for your large group.
This serene estate has unparalleled Florida scenery at its doorstep, so we couldn’t resist drawing inspiration from Mother Nature herself! Each suite in the building is thoughtfully designed around one of the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire, & Water). Be it carefree and playful like a wave, alluring like a smoldering fire, serene like the birds in the air, or vibrant like a tropical flower: each unit is newly renovated with unique design details, making this the perfect place to unwind and retreat into nature with friends and family.
This 2-story home boasts a total of 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 4 kitchens: making it an ideal place to gather together, while also providing moments of privacy. See each suite’s breakdown below:
DOWNSTAIRS SUITES #1 & #2: (Water & Earth)
2 Bedroom / 1 Bath each
King bedroom and connected Twin XL/Queen bunk room
Includes: in-unit laundry & back patio
Sleeps up to 4 each
DOWNSTAIRS SUITE #3: (Fire)
King Bed Studio
Sleeps up to 2
UPSTAIRS SUITE #4: (Air)
Entire 2nd floor
4 Bedroom / 2 Bath
1 King bed, 3 Queen beds, and 1 Double bed
Includes: in-unit laundry & screened in balcony
Sleeps up to 10
“It was a great, low key place to gather and bond” - Adam
You’ll immediately feel on vacation when you explore the entire place. Light, bright, and casually stylish - this is the kind of waterfront property where you feel free to birdwatch or fish off the seawall – then spend a comfortable evening inside, enjoying the beautifully designed space.
EACH of the 4 suites has its own kitchen and dining areas! And we provide state-of-the-art amenities like blazing fast Wi-Fi throughout and Roku TVs in all living rooms and 8 of the 9 bedrooms. For your convenience, in-unit laundry can be found in Suites #1, 2, and 4.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
“Such a peaceful place to stay! I loved being surrounded by nature” - Jessica
The outdoor space is really the key to why you’ll love this place! In the backyard we have a BBQ grill, a fire pit, a large pool, a shaded picnic area, and a raised gazebo - right on charming Lake Seminole!
The gazebo offers picturesque views of the lake and the entire backyard, perfect for cool drinks and catching up - while keeping an eye on the smaller vacationers playing in the pool.
Beside the gazebo there’s a lovely picnic area under the shade of a large banyan tree where you can watch the boats drift by. At the other edge, you’ll find the fire pit. Bring some firewood and s’mores to fully utilize this spot, or appreciate it as it is under the swaying palm trees.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Looking for a beach day? Just head west! We are centrally located to many beaches, including Madeira Beach and Indian Rocks Beach. We recommend starting the day at Sweet Brewnette with a delicious specialty coffee and breakfast before soaking up the sun with your toes in the sand. Later, you can head to Caddy’s or John’s Pass for that quintessential Florida vacation vibe. John’s Pass offers a wide variety of excursions such as dolphin tours and jet ski rentals!
Looking for something more off-the-beaten path? We highly recommend a guided kayak tour of Shell Key. This was awarded one of TripAdvisor's 2022 Best of the Best experiences IN. THE. WORLD. We personally loved Capt Yak (.net!) – they can even arrange private or sunset tours!
You will have unrestricted 24-hour access to the entire property (excluding locked storage areas). Guests will receive a unique PIN, which activates from arrival through departure date. You have the option to have 1 PIN work on the whole estate, or have a unique PIN for each of the 4 suites–please let us know your group’s preference.
Driving Distance:
5 Minutes to grocery stores and restaurants
35 minutes to/from the Tampa Airport (TPA)
SUN & SAND
Indian Rocks Beach (5.7 mi / 12 min) - 8th Ave Beach Access, Madeira Beach (6.1 mi / 12 min), John’s Pass (7.9 mi / 15 min), Clearwater Beach (10 mi / 22 min) – frequently ranked #1 beach in the USA!
EXPLORE NATURE
Florida Botanical Gardens (3.1 mi / 7 min), Lake Seminole Park & Boat Launch (3.9 mi / 9 min), Pinellas Trail Access (1.5 mi)
ATTRACTIONS
Studio Movie Grill (2.9 mi / 7 min), Splash Harbour Water Park (5.3 mi /11 min), Pier 60 Park (9.9 mi/ 21 min)
BREWERIES
Rapp Brewing Company (4.6 mi / 9 min), Big Storm Brewing (7.4 mi / 17 min)
HIT THE LINKS:
Largo Golf Course (3.8 mi / 10 min), East Bay Golf Club (5.5 mi / 13 min), The Par Pub (golf simulator) (4.4 mi / 11 min)
VENTURE OUT:
30 minutes to Downtown St. Petersburg
37 minutes to Tampa Riverwalk/Downtown Tampa
45 minute to Shell Key Preserve
We appreciate you taking the time to read our following Guidelines/Info! (*Fees may apply) Please consider them when choosing us as your booking of choice.
EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN
To ensure top-notch hospitality and quality cleanliness throughout the property, we cannot guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs. However, please reach out in advance and we will check availability.
PARKING
We offer on-site parking for 5 vehicles in our front driveway and back parking lot. Please let us know if you have additional needs (additional vehicles, boats, etc) and we can discuss solutions.
POOL HEATING*
Make your stay even more enjoyable with our optional pool heating service. Whether you're visiting during the cooler months or simply prefer a warmer swim, our pool heating service ensures that the water is kept at a comfortable temperature, allowing you to take full advantage of our pool year-round.
SMOKING
The Lakeside Retreat is 100% smoke-free inside of the home. Smoking is allowed outside and on the back patios.
Surveillance or recording devices on property - We use a noise monitoring device; It does NOT record actual sounds or conversations, it simply monitors the noise level (measured in decibels). Video recording devices only monitor the exterior of the home and not any of the interior or swimming/hot tub areas. We have a security authorization in our guest portal that does not charge unless there are damages or violations. We are a team who manages our listings with API-connected software, and therefore can set this authorization in compliance with the rules. Optional amenities and add-on are charged at additional fee in our API-connected software.
