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Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
On the beach, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Crystal Beach, FL
  • Place, beach near Live Oak Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Wall Springs Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crystal Beach

On the beach.You'll find Innisbrook Golf Club and Wall Springs Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, AdventHealth North Pinellas is within 3 miles (5 km) and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach near Live Oak Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Wall Springs Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Clearwater Beach - 35 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 47 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby Bills Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Bine Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪J J Gandy's Pies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Emily's - ‬13 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.

Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.

Our beach home is a stunning combination rarely found. Crystal Beach is old Florida - eclectic and friendly. We're on the water, with our own dock. W are a block from the community park with its own beach (natural, not a bikini beach, great for little kids and dogs) and 20 minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park Beach (one of the best wide, white sand beaches in the world). We're 35ish min from Clearwater Beach which is top-rated beach / boardwalk area.

You can't help but be recharged in this magical spot.

We have a friendly community, a great yard, a beach at low tide, a private dock, and AMAZING views. See dolphins, manatees, sting-rays in the water. Watch Osprey feeding their babies in the nest. Great fishing. Once we had a bald eagle land in our yard and we always see Oscar, a heron, who loves sardines.

This is our residence but we spend a lot of time on our farm, out of state and, frankly, we love our little spot so much that love sharing it. Because this is our primary residence, there are are some of our personal things around, like photos of my grandkids, but this also means our house is fully stocked with towels, linens, bikes, morning coffee, and condiment, so you can get started vacationing as soon as you arrive.

We have three large bedrooms. The master looks over the gulf and has sublime sunsets. The downstairs bedrooms have two beds each (one has a set of full sleep number beds and the other has two twins).

There is an office desk in the guest bedroom as well as in the master. There is also an oversized monitor you are welcome to use with your laptop.

Build a little fire in the chimenea and watch the sunset during a romantic dinner on the patio on our Crate and Barrel outdoor dining table.

Walk for breakfast at Emily's or ride your bike to the best coffee shop ever in nearby Old Palm Harbor (Lulu's). This area is great for all kinds of diets and food needs. The Ozona Pig is a bike ride away for amazing bbq, as is Fireside Pizza. Ohana (a healthy Hawaii-inspired cafe complete with hula dancers) and Rawk Star Cafe (Raw, Vegan, Gluten free) are minutes by car.

Innisbrook golf resort is 5 minutes away. Movies are 7 minutes away. Clearwater Beach is 35 minutes.

We have two kayaks and 4+ bikes. You might enjoy renting a golf cart during your visit. Our dock is brand new, with a rail! Our boat is ancient (and not available for renters). There are tons of fishing charters and dolphin charters in the area, but frankly, fishing from our dock and watching dolphins from the kayak is pretty special. There are lots of options in Clearwater Beach for tours, but our local marina is The Ozona Fish Camp.

On another personal note, our TV/Stereo/Surround Sound system is an UNenthusiastic partner in your pursuit of tv entertainment. When you arrive, we're happy to walk you through the system, which has always been buggy (we have come to accept this). We've got local cable and the TV has a Chromecast device for easy streaming. But other than the Chromecast, little about this system is predictable. That's not why you're in FL, anyway, right? We do have a smart TV in the guest room.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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

Open staircase! Please do not book if you have a toddler.
No children allowed in the elevator without an adult. No exceptions.
All kayaks and paddles and water toys must be brought into the fence nightly and back to garage at end of stay.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: NO TODDLERS OR NEW WALKERS. Open staircase.

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock House Crystal Beach
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Crystal Beach
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock
Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Elevator Master
Escape To An Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock!

Frequently asked questions

How close is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Tampa Bay Downs (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. to downtown Crystal Beach?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Crystal Beach.

Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a bright, beautiful home with a lovely view of the bay! There was plenty of room for everyone in the family and the elevator was a great convenience for my aging parents.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. We stayed here many times. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had gorgeous views of the Gulf with stunning sunsets. My dog had free run of the backyard made possible by a complete fenced in yard. Location was excellent being close to many food options and nice walking areas with a gulf view. Betsy was a wonderful informative host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

Great sunset view, lots to do in area, wonderful wildlife viewing.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Great place

Was great home on the water
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl N.

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

Birthday Getaway

Great house and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great sunsets!

Awesome stay, comfortable and nice walking neighborhood, with great direct waterfront access and sunsets!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Beautiful sunsets, great views.

We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed biking the neighborhood , and kayaking to nearby islands. Can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Family time together relaxing by the water

We had a wonderful time! The fenced yard was great for our dog. We had a dolphin come right up to us at the dock which was awesome! A manatee as well! The location was so convenient and in such a nice neighborhood on the water!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Amazing

We really enjoyed our 1st trip to Florida!! We will be back and recommending this place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine g.

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

Great Location/Quiet

The view and backyard were so perfect. They had everything you could imagine for the stay. The whole time at the home was a great vacation. Sunsets every night.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Beautiful pet friendly waterfront property

A great 2 week stay in crystal beach! We loved this place. So did our 2 poodles. Great dog walking area, fenced back-yard, georgeous sunsets. Would stay again, Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

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

Gulf front

Beautiful renovated property with amazing outdoor features
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

The Bird is Still There

This is a really nice stay - everything in the VRBO description is accurate. It is a perfect location. We like to bike the Pinellas Trail which had great access from this home. We had a lot of fun in the property's tandem kayak - Honeymoon Island is a lot further to paddle to than it looks! Oh..., and that tall, pretty white bird in the pictures came by everyday! He was fun to watch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Sunset bliss.

Great spot on the water. Amazing sunsets and even moon sets. Dogs love the yard and water access as we did also. Stunning house and close to everything you need. We will back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful View

Thank you for sharing your property with us. The view was beautiful. The property is located near everything we needed. My children loved the kayaks and I enjoyed the paddle board. Biking trail was big plus for me as I rode the bike as much as I could.I reached out to the property manager before checking in with a question but didn’t get a response.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful property tucked away - gorgeous sunsets!

This is a beautiful spacious property, perfect for a larger family, especially if you are travelling with your furry friend (pets). Big rooms and common areas, great for family board or card games while waiting for spectacular sunsets right off the end of the dock. If you’re a Blue Jays fan, Dunedin in only 20 minutes away. Be aware it’s a bit of a haul if you plan to go to Disney World, but not unmanageable, just be prepared. We had a fantastic time and absolutely would stay again. Makes it that much harder to be flying back to snow and cold!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Wonderful stay near Honeymoon Island

Betsy and Company couldn't have been easier to work with. Everything was perfect and as advertised. There were kayaks, bikes, a golf cart, and a Publix less than a mile away. A short drive to Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Innisbrook, etc. lots of sharing from previous renters, and we did the same to "pay it forward". Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Beautiful views, great location.

Morning sunrises glowed pink and blue as the ibis, osprey, spoonbills and herons flew by. And the sunsets were stunning gold and red every night. Stand on the dock just after sunset and the night crowned herons will join you. Hop on the Pinellas trail for a bike ride to Tarpon Springs or Dunedin. The principle bedroom is gorgeous with a wall of windows overlooking the water.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great way to relax

What a way to relax! From spending hours on the pier doing nothing to walking the trails, this location offers a bit of everything. Our dog loved the Dog Beach a short drive away near Honeymoon Island (a location I wish we would have known about right away). A few quirks here and there but the owner was more than gracious in helping us out. Yes!!! I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

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

Wonderful gulf front property

We had a wonderful time on this property. The house and yard were exceptional! Other than the opening code for the door everything was perfect. As a matter of fact, the property manager Frank was very very helpful in getting us the correct code, and a few days later when we could not get the door open! This home is beautiful and welcomed our 3 dogs! They had a great time! Great location, great neighborhood and very quiet. We would love to return next year for a longer stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

Good location and view of the Bay. Good kitchen. Property was clean, and the owner was responsive. AC worked great. Overall, there was a feeling of not being user-friendly. Walls were mostly bare which gave the house an eerie, empty, echoey effect. No TV in the (beautiful) master bedroom which was 16 steps up from rest of house. Insufficient supply of the essentials: towels (hand towels), toilet paper, paper towels, soap. Neighbors were occasionally noisy: kids, pool, outdoor TV/music. Terrific neighborhood, with great walking/bike trails and cute restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Best stay in Florida yet.

My family had the most magical experience. We spent the majority of our vacation in the backyard and on the pier. The kayaks were my son and grandson's favorite thing. They went out for hours twice daily. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, crabs and all kinds of fish and birds from the Very Nice new pier. We saw the most beautiful sunsets. It's nice to have the locals stop by the pier to give advice on best places to fish, eat and ect. Our Pom and Chiweenie loved the backyard, running up and down the pier and even kayaking. The neighborhood was great. People out walking their dogs, riding bikes. Very friendly. The park nearby was nice but not nearly as nice as the backyard at this place. We honestly enjoyed this place with the gulf literally in the backyard more than our trip last year VIP at Disneyworld and VIP Universal. The gulf and sea life were fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy L.

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

Beautiful location, very clean

House was clean & view was stunning. However, this is a one and done for us. Upon check in, there was lettuce, beer, and half drank beverages in the fridge, food in the freezer, as well as half eaten bags of chips in the pantry. It seemed the cleaning company neglected to check those spaces. As a guest, I would have preferred more bath towels to be available for use, both upstairs & down. After booking, it seems the description may have been updated as we were quite surprised finding a number of personal belongings throughout. The master appeared lived it, as the closet was already in use for the host's personal belongings. Not having a bedroom or bathroom door for the master and only a plantation door on the toilet made privacy a challenge for the upstairs guests. But the balcony view was perfection. The elevator made taking luggage up and down easy. The sleep number beds were fantastic! Although the pillows were surprisingly small. The check out process requires bedding to be laundered and folded on the bed; it seems the linens are limited. I messaged the owner about this before check in and neglected to receive a response.No hot tub and photos were only partially accurate. They need updated.Small FYI, this is not a fishing dock. But we had a lot of fun with corn and a small pole. Overall, it served it's purpose and we are very thankful to have stayed there but it wasn't the right fit for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pru S.

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

Beautiful house in fantastic location

We loved our 3 weeks at Betsy's lovely property. The sunsets are amazing, and the neighborhood is quaint and quiet with a park two blocks down the street and large live oak trees. We especially enjoyed the local birds who came to visit. There's nothing like being right on the water!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

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