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Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard

Guest house near Innisbrook Golf Club in Tarpon Springs

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Beach nearby
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tarpon Springs

Heart of Tarpon Springs.With a stay at this Tarpon Springs guesthouse, you'll be steps from Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and a 5-minute walk from Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. Tarpon Springs Dog Park and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Safford House Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Souvlaki - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Unrefined Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Two Frogs Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Fillin' Station and Tap Room of Tarpon Spring - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jerk Center - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard

This private tiny home, Acorn Cottage, is located in historic downtown Tarpon Springs, walking distance to the world famous sponge docks, located just blocks away from breweries, restaurants, the Pinellas Trail. And the beach is only 3 mi away! The cottage offers a queen bed, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and shared use of the back yard of our 120-year-old Victorian home.

The space was fully remodeled in 2021!

The cottage is private, and the yard was designed to feel like a tropical paradise. Acorn Cottage has a private bistro set, great for having a cup of tea or coffee and enjoying the outdoors.

Acorn Cottage offers Florida beach town life at its finest. You can rent bikes nearby at Neptune's or Tarpon Tom's. You can rent kayaks or water bikes at Fred Howard. There are dolphin tours, museums, restaurants and so much more within walking distance. Or just hang out in the back yard with a beverage and unwind.

Tarpon Springs was founded in 1876 and thrived for decades on the industry of sponge diving. Now, the town has so much more to offer than sponge diving, but the rich history remains. Acorn Cottage is located downtown in a residential historical neighborhood just a few blocks from Tarpon Ave (our "Main Street"). The main home is 121 years old, and the surrounding homes are historic as well.

We chose Tarpon Springs for its walkability. If you need rides to or from the airport or anywhere else, we have a driver we would be happy to refer you to. The Jolly Trolley is a great public transportation option. There's also a 46-mi bike trail one block away, with rental bikes close by as well. The beaches are a short bike or drive away.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Guests must sign renter agreement and provide ID within 24 hours or reservation will be canceled. Any indoor smoking results in minimum $500 fee.
A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and released upon departure without damages. $25 cancelation fee.
Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am. Violation will result in immediate termination of your reservation.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
With owner notification, outside only

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard to the airport?

This guesthouse is 20 mi (27-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard to the beach?

This guesthouse is 18.1 mi (38-min drive) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 18.5 mi (41-min drive) from Clearwater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but SunCruz Port Richey Casino (15-min drive) and Tampa Bay Downs (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard to downtown Tarpon Springs?

This guesthouse is 0.3 mi away from Tarpon Springs.

Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALECIA E.

Liked: Cleanliness
yes, everything was as stated, the place was perfect for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable and convenient. Room was clean and the patio was pleasant. Toilet flushed slow sometimes and gurgled some. Might need to be looked into.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

AJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations just the right size for two people. Close to many eating and drinking options in Tarpon Springs. Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The acorn cottage was very cozy and nice to stay in. It appears somewhat small from the outside but it is nicely put together with a moderately sized bathroom, large bed, and an open dining/common area. The amenities were very nice and we used the grill, toaster oven, fridge, and dishes extensively. The outdoor shared area was much better than expected and was very enjoyable to relax in the mornings/evenings. We would recommend staying here, though our group would love to stay at the palm cottage if possible. Lauren was a very informative and helpful property manager and helped address all of our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Sparta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was excellent. I was somewhat concerned that my vehicle was not in a safe area, but we had no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More cutlery and glasses would have been good. Construction nearby was noisy. Overall a good place to stay for one or two people.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice and Quiet

Second time staying at this location for a week. Works will for a visit with my father who lives in the area. Hope to do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple stay

We didn't need much and weren't staying for a long time. This place is small, but was fine for us. If you follow the directions everything is pretty easy to enjoy the accommodations. We were able to walk downtown or drive if we wanted. Nice to be able park in a nice parking lot close to the living area. Patio is nice and we didn't use the grill but its close to the living quarters. We had a great time and will definitely consider renting again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing, tried to communicate with owners about changing the room we had reserved to their larger accommodations. They replied once but ghosted me on the second question I had. Texted again a month later (3 days b4 arriving) to see if we could check in early the day of arrival. Wanted to charge $40 to hold room. Got there, couldn't unlock door. Texted, was told we weren't even trying to unlock the door, when you know darn well, they were watching on cameras. Second day asked how to exchange towels was told "We don't do that either, sorry. It's not really like a hotel" Also got this weird 2 pg. "Welcome Info" email w/ck in info, directions, Wifi info, etc (usual stuff). But the paragraph about "avoiding damages was odd, to say the least. Rules about the towels being stained and the cost if stained (the towels were thread baren and restitched from a towel cut in half. PLUS, WE WERE EXPECTED TO USE THE SAME TOWEL, WASH CLOTH AND HAND TOWEL FOR 8 DAYS...GROSE! Where to put the trash was totally confusing when all that was needed to be said was which street to put it on. Would have been nice to know that only Roku TV was provided. We don't have a Roku password. Hence, no TV. The toaster oven was nasty, and the door would not stay shut. The bed was like a giant marshmallow, way too difficult to even roll over in. let alone try and get out of. The hot tub was falling apart, lid of tub sinking into the tub. NASTY! Plus, the construction next door, dusty, difficult parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the two of us. Easy to find, safe area. Conveniently located close to historic Tarpon Springs which gave us a great afternoon of walking the shops and enjoying lunch on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot to stay at! Comfortable, clean and all I needed. Will try to stay again next time I visit Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is not even close to the water front view. That photo is around 10 blocks from the property. Shower is not working properly. Place really clean and rich on details but the location is not related to the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RG G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent and cozy stay!

Excellent and cozy stay! It was exactly what I needed. Great hosts!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for two guests on a weekend trip. Location was great with easy access to shopping and dining. My only complaint would be if you could possibly have a trash can for renters to use that is closer. Smallest complaint ever. LOL Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice, clean, simple
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

melisa M., Plantation

Great location

Perfect for one. Unit could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with partner
Everything was great for a weekend stay, except for the bed. It needs a new mattress in my opinion. I could hardly get out of the rut in the middle of either side. Just being honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Perfect for two with lots to do,thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute tiny space in Tarpon Springs

Had everything we needed, good communication, walking distance from downtown Tarpon Springs, good stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Getaway

The Acorn cottage is a cute (very small) space that has everything one or two people would need for a short getaway. It’s clean and comfortable and the courtyard is beautifully landscaped and a nice place to sit and relax. It’s close to great food and fun in Tarpon Springs and the neighborhood is very quiet at night. The only downside is that it’s located next to city hall and there is currently construction going on at city hall so it’s noisy on weekdays, but that’s not a problem if you don’t plan to sleep in late. Overall it’s a great place to stay and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an adorable place. Perfect for solo traveling. Place had everything you needed. Coffee facilitiess for morning. Fridge worked well. Bed very comfortable. Easy to walk to downtown or the sponge docks. Only a few blocks. Parking easy. Such a nice landscaped courtyard to sit out. Quiet and felt safe. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Cottage with a lovely garden and it’s perfect for one or two people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023