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Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis

Vacation home near Tampa Bay in Safety Harbor

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A room with a wooden table, a red sofa, and a bed with patterned pillows.
A modern living room with a red sofa, a wooden table with benches, a small side table, and a large abstract painting.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a brick backsplash.
An outdoor patio with brick flooring, red umbrellas, and metal chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a red armchair, a wooden table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4915 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Place, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tampa Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor City Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Safety Harbor

In Safety Harbor .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Tampa Bay and Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. Safety Harbor City Marina and Ruth Eckerd Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tampa Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Safety Harbor City Marina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 30 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 31 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar fly - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nona Slice House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Italian Restaurant - ‬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.

Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis

Welcome to Casa del Tren — a vibrant turquoise, sun-filled home tucked at the end of a quiet dead-end street, two blocks from the heart of Safety Harbor and steps from 30+ restaurants, bars, and shops on Main Street.

TOP 3 REASONS GUESTS LEAVE 5-STAR REVIEWS

----- 1. Steps from the Best of Safety Harbor -----

Walk out your front door, and in three minutes, you're on Main Street. Stroll 4 minutes to Gigglewaters — Safety Harbor's beloved restaurant and screening room — or 7 minutes to The Nona Slice House, an award-winning pizza destination that draws guests from across Tampa Bay. No car needed, no parking to worry about. A waterfront pier stretching over Tampa Bay is just steps further. Every third Friday the whole neighborhood comes alive with live music, street food, and art right outside your door. Safety Harbor is one of Tampa Bay's best-kept secrets, and you'll be at its center.

----- 2. Your Own Secluded Oasis -----

Casa del Tren's private, fully fenced courtyard is unlike anything else in the neighborhood. A sprawling brick paver patio, two red market umbrellas, party-ready string lights that glow at the touch of a button, a grill, and a corn hole set — this is your space to unwind, entertain, and watch the sun go down. The tall privacy fence and lush tropical landscaping make it feel genuinely secluded, even though downtown is just around the corner.

----- 3. Hosts Who Think of Everything -----

John and Ellen have been welcoming guests for over 11 years and know exactly what makes a stay feel truly special. Every room is professionally cleaned before your arrival. Our beds are fitted with memory foam mattresses, mattress toppers, and memory foam pillows — and guests say so in their reviews: more than a few have written that they slept better here than they do at home. A welcome snack basket awaits inside. WiFi that typically delivers around 550 Mbps — fast for video calls, streaming, and remote work — and a fully equipped kitchen with a dedicated coffee corner (Keurig machine and all the supplies) make it easy to work remotely if you need to, or completely unplug if you don't. And if you need anything at all, expect a response within minutes.

THE CASA DEL TREN STORY

Casa del Tren is Spanish for "Train House" — a name that tells you something about Safety Harbor's history as an old Florida railroad town. One quiet end of our yard borders the railway. A train does pass by occasionally — typically 6 to 8 cars, gone in under a minute. You might stay for days and never hear one. But if you're lucky enough to catch one, we'd love for you to jot it down in the guest book!

THE OWNER'S STORY

We're John and Ellen. Over 11 years of hosting, we've welcomed hundreds of guests across multiple properties in Safety Harbor and Nashville, earning Superhost status and thousands of five-star reviews along the way.

Our Nashville property, the Heidtke House, was featured on Sense of Place — an international travel series that celebrates authentic local experiences. If you're curious, it's easy to find online and gives you a real sense of the care and personality we bring to every home we host.

If Casa del Tren isn't quite the right fit for your trip, or if you're traveling with a larger group, we'd love to welcome you at one of our other homes:

· Casa la Joya — Safety Harbor, FL | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | Pets Welcome
· Casa Artista — Safety Harbor, FL | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | Pets Welcome | Next door to Casa la Cala
· Casa la Cala — Safety Harbor, FL | 3 Bed / 3 Bath | Pets Welcome | Next door to Casa Artista
· Heidtke House — Nashville, TN | 4 Bed / 2 Bath | Pet Free

You can find any of them by searching the property name + city (for example, "Casa Artista Safety Harbor"). You'll find our reviews and five-star guest stories there too.

A FEW NOTES

Note 1 — Insurance Consideration: To protect your investment and ensure a worry-free travel experience, we strongly recommend all our guests consider purchasing Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. Our cancellation policy is firm. If you cancel outside the limits of our policy, you may not receive a full refund. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.

Note 2 — Refund Policy: When a booking is canceled 30 days or more before the arrival date, we're happy to issue a refund in accordance with our cancellation policy. However, please note that the 3% credit card processing fee is non-refundable, as the payment processor charges this fee and cannot reverse it.

Note 3 — Pets: We welcome well-behaved dogs under 25 lbs. A non-refundable $125 pet cleaning fee applies. Have a larger dog? Reach out before booking and we'll discuss on a case-by-case basis.

Note 4 — Self check-in: You'll arrive at your own pace using our lockbox — detailed instructions are sent before arrival.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.

Property is also known as

Casa del Tren Free Beach Chairs +serious Fun!
Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun! Safety Harbor
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.8 mi (22-min drive) from Pier 60 Park and 11.5 mi (25-min drive) from Clearwater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Tampa Bay Downs (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis to downtown Safety Harbor?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Safety Harbor.

Casa del Tren | Steps to Downtown | Secluded Oasis Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at Casa Del Tren! The location is quiet and very close to town. Easy walk to shops and several good restaurants. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating and the house is comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was extremely clean and welcoming! Treats (people treats) left by hosts were appreciated. Hosts were available at any time and always responsive, we would not hesitate to stay at their location(s) again. Also, very nice that they are pet friendly!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay was perfect!

John and Ellen's place worked out perfectly. The place was excellent, Safety Harbor was amazing and ALL of John's restaurant recommendations were great. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in Safety Harbor

Great place to stay in Safety Harbor. Quiet neighborhood, great parking and outside space. Close to shopping and eating places, very walkable. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend stay

Perfect size for 4 adults. Clean, nice location and the owners were communicated very well. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Safety Harbor Stay

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of great restaurants nearby. We will be back sometime.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, clean, welcoming, and the owners were very flexible and thoughtful

A very beautiful place. The owners were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in a perfect location to be able to enjoy all that Main Street in safety harbor has to offer. It sits back on a quiet street and is very private. The patio is a nice touch for kids and dogs. The owners had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great house close to everything.

The house was great, it was cute, very clean and had everything we needed. The back patio was wonderful to sit outside in the evening. It was close to restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

2nd visit

Loved our second stay at your place. We are planning to stay again in February.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Safety harbor

Great place with a lit back yard and wonderful location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good fit for woman and dog-but lots more room

Well equipped kitchen. It had everything I needed with a courtyard and adjacent yard for the dog. Many restaurants, bars, and a beach within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Five star host

This cottage was an excellent place to stay. We enjoyed the coffee, snacks and wine and grilled fish from the seafood market for dinner one night. We walked into town every day and thought Safety Harbor was lovely and had a laid back vibe. Farmers market on Sunday was fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

excellent stay

These people have it down. Such attention to detail, charming atmosphere and great recommendations. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Visit

We had a lovely stay at Casa del Tren over the holiday. The home was comfortable and well-appointed with everything you need. It was very near to town, yet in a quiet and peaceful location. The fenced-in and well lit patio was great for our family and the hosts were very communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

The best location!!

We loved our stay at the very cute Casa del Tren and can't say enough nice things about Safety Harbor. Absolutely convenient to everything! We will definitely be back. Thanks so much to John and Ellen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Safety Harbor Retreat - Walk Most Anywhere

At the end of a dead end street, beside a church, lies a hip oasis that delivers on every prior review/rating. We will be back whenever in the area again. The hosts were great and checked in on us to ensure a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

What an incredible vacation...we enjoyed our stay immensely! The home is quant and comfortable. We were close to downtown safety harbor. Dead end street made it very quiet. Thanks John for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Casa del Tren was most ideal. The home was plenty big for our needs, it was a bright, cheery, peaceful space, it was very nicely appointed, the owners were very hospitable and always available should any questions have come up, the location is ideal with it only being a short walk to the downtown, the beds were comfortable and the place was kept clean. Casa del Tren was a wonderful base of operations for our adventuring in the area. Thanks so much, John and Ellen, for making our Safety Harbor vacation so positively memorable.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

My experience renting this property is very positive. Cleanliness deserves a 10 on a 1-5 scale. Location was only two block from Main Street. I would definitely rent this property again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Life in Safety Harbor

I loved the area, lots of places to walk and visit, Folly Farms is a fun place. Many good eating place in SH and out on 19. Shopping was easy with several Publix nearby. Lovely boardwalks along Tampa bay with the Pelicans diving into the water for fish. Weather was good too. Loved the small town atmosphere and slow living.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Really loved the city and location. Favorite restaurants were Barfly and Gigglewaters for movie and dinner. Discovered Woodys seafood in palmetto and farmers market - detwilers. Owners were always available to us. Home was very clean.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

John and Ellen are FANTASTIC hosts! They truly care about their guests, pay attention to every detail to ensure comfort, and are readily available to answer any questions and help in any way. And Casa del Tren is a wonderful home nestled in a quiet area and so close to everything! My husband and I (and our sweet dog) had a marvelous time! We will definitely be back and have recommended their homes to all of our friends and family :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Unique & adorable property in Safety Harbor

Our stay at Casa del Tren was wonderful! We love the fun vibe of Safety Harbor-and the location of this property is perfect-so close to downtown! The house is clean, very nicely decorated, and had absolutely everything that we needed. John was so responsive to any questions that we had or anything at all that we needed. We wouldn’t hesitate to rent from him again, and in fact have already done that!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

All we could ask for!

Everything is well thought out at Casa del Tren. All we could need in the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms are provided. It’s very close to Main Street, we walked the town! The outdoor lights above the patio are so festive and plenty of natural light inside. It’s an absolute treasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023