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The Tropical Bungalow

Apartment near Tampa Bay in Safety Harbor

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A living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table with plants, a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A dark brown front door with the number 124, flanked by two large potted plants, and a black doormat.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in island. There is a dining area with a table and two chairs.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A compact kitchen with wooden flooring, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Place, Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Safety Harbor City Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Safety Harbor

Heart of Safety Harbor.Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Tampa Bay and Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. Also, Safety Harbor City Marina is within half a mile (1 km) and Philippe Park is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Safety Harbor City Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Philippe Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 29 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar fly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nona Slice House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paul's Chicago Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Tropical Bungalow

Featured in the Hallmark movie "Love in the Sun", The Tropical Bungalow apartment is on the first floor of the original Safety Harbor Hotel on Main Street, built in 1914. The flat features all the comforts of home. The Inn is right in the center of downtown Safety Harbor, 15 minutes from both Clearwater (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) , 10 miles to the white sandy beaches of Clearwater, 17 miles to St.Petersburg. This is a perfect home base for your Gulf adventures. You will receive a keypad code by noon the day of your arrival upon booking. The keypad code will not work with the smart lock until it is check in time.


The flat has the laid-back, tropical Florida vibe you’d expect from the local designer (who also owns Accents by Paula on the first floor of the building) with stylish furniture and fun extras. Make the most of your stay with insider tips from a 30 year resident of the area.

INSIDE
The space was renewed from scratch and is decorated with your comfort and convenience in mind. The livable space feels immediately like home. The shower-stall bath is stocked with plush towels. The queen bed is lushly made with firm and soft pillows and throws, good reading lamps and a closet. The kitchen, living (pull-out sofa), and indoor dining are one open space. The kitchen has full-sized appliances, cookware, cutlery and necessities for people who love to cook, have their morning coffee, or to just serve their take-away.

MORE FUN
Harbor Inn on Main is on a quiet street, within walking distance to a variety of shopping, restaurants, breweries, pubs, and music venues. The city hosts many music and food events events throughout the year. With the location of this flat, you are central to all of the events held on Main St. The Safety Harbor Marina, pier, and a spa are just 6 blocks away to enjoy a stroll along the water while searching for manatees in the bay. There is a finished walk/bike path stretching 5+ miles along the Old Tampa Bay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
  • Note from host: non refundable pet fee of $79.00

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tropical Bungalow to the airport?

This apartment is 7.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Tropical Bungalow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Tropical Bungalow to the beach?

This apartment is 10.7 mi (21-min drive) from Pier 60 Park and 11.4 mi (24-min drive) from Clearwater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Tropical Bungalow offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Tropical Bungalow?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Tampa Bay Downs (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Tropical Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Tropical Bungalow?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Tropical Bungalow have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Tropical Bungalow have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Tropical Bungalow to downtown Safety Harbor?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Safety Harbor.

The Tropical Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Beautiful weekend visit

We spent three days visiting friends and the location was perfect! We were able to walk every where and the cottage was clean and tropically decorated. A fun town to visit and lots of weekend events were going on. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

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

Tropical Bungalow was a great choice

Great location that met all of our needs. Just like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Betty S.

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

Quick overnight stay

Place was exactly as pictured on the website. Convenient location to nearby concert hall in Clearwater. Safety Harbor is a beautiful town and Main St. Offers many good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Weekend Getaway

The bungalow was perfect the location was ideal centrally located. Very private and cozy. We truly enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend and hope to return for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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

The perfect get away spot. Paula was wonderful and the property exceeded our expectations!!

Renting was fast and easy. Paula was fast with answering any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Short get away

My wife and I enjoyed our stay although brief. Everything was simple and easy no problems whatsoever. Great place to say highly recommended property manager was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Love Safety Harbor and Paula's Tropical Bungalow

Loved our stay! The tropical Bungalow has a small, private patio located on a side street. It was so nice to enjoy our coffee and 'wake up time' outside. We travel with a small dog and I feel comfortable walking at night in the neighborhood. The bungalow was very clean, furniture comfortable, location central to SH. Music from the restaurants usually ends around 10/11 pm.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarence B.

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

Visit with son

The location in downtown Safety Harbor was perfect. The apartment was comfortable and clean. There was a full size refrigerator so we could prepare our meals and store the leftovers. We could easily get to restaurants and bars plus we were in town for the July 4th parade and fireworks. Our son lived a block away in a small apartment so we got together every day. Great visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bizop4u

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

location location location

The place was perfect and we had a dog and parrot with us . We were just off main street and convenient or a short walk form many stores and restaurants. The condo had a full kitchen a living room and bathroom and a nice little out door patio. We enjoyed it very much and would definitely go back again. The host was available as needed and willing to acomodate us if needed. The community is very dog friendly and provided easy walking to several stores and restaurants as well as restaurants that were dog friendly as well. Overall a very good experience , a no hassle and comfortable stay. Thumbs up to the host great job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointed

We were disappointed with the location and uncomfortable enough with surrounding issues that even though we had paid for two nights, we did not stay after seeing it. We walked in and looked around and locked up and left.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martin B.

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

Shorter stay is better

Pros great location for walking in Safety Harbor and shoreline. We love this town! Close to pet-friendly restaurants and entertainment Mostly hidden front patio great place to sit and enjoy the weather Good water pressure with plenty of hot water Comfortable couch with modern TV Area is friendly and low-crime Furnace/AC apparently in good working order. Comfortable bed Cons Upon arrival, found cleaning well below expectations. Grimy area rug. Blinds dusty. Accumulated dust in not easy to access areas, such as under furniture. Bathroom floor needs a good scrubbing. Moldy kitchen sink stopper. Kitchen cabinets grimy at handles. Dirty around air handling ducts. Vacuum cleaner waste bin stored in open eating area and full of debris. Some mold in refrigerator. Kitchen garbage container damaged wall. Bathroom could use a refresh. Local painting and tile repair unprofessional. Need to hold toilet handle down to complete flush. Large drapery near tub a nuisance due to small area. Tub finish worn. Window screen worn. Could use a small dishwasher and stackable laundry center. There is room for both. Must drive to a coin-operated laundry. Regret staying longer than two weeks Bring your own wine and martini glassware. Closet needs TLC. Rack support arm disconnected. Attic access sealed with painter’s and duct tape. WIFI TV needs more internet speed. Often interrupted with “circle of death”. Eating area stools not of great quality or sturdiness. Smoke detector in common area not in working order. This is a fire code violation. Padding on patio chair pads moldy. Not a great value. Paid a lot for what we got.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Safety Harbor. In the heart of town, but very quiet. Very comfy bed and living room furniture. Host responded to questions immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

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

Quiet and Comfortable

This property was adorably decorated, clean, cozy and quiet. It has everything you needed including a Brita for water, coffee essentials and soaps. The bed was super comfortable. So many things within walking distance. Will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Safety Harbor

Excellent location in a charming town.Wonderful restaurants.Good biking. Will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Nice place

Clean , well decorated, perfect location in the heart of safety harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BILL M.

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

Relaxing

Located central to what the area has to offer yet quiet. I’ll be back with my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Nice apartment. Would rent again.

Our son an daughter in law stay there and were so pleased with the apartment had no complaints or problems .The location was excellent in downtown Safety Harbor . It also was close to Regency Oaks retirement community where we live. They suggested we attempt to get this anytime our daughter and her husband are in town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catarina A.

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

Wonderful place!

Excellent location on Main St, beautiful and comfortable accommodations, easy parking and check-in/checkout
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Stop searching and book now!

Searching for lodging is, hands down, the most stressful part of trip planning to me. I don't know the area, don't know how accurately the photos show the space, don't know how noisy it might be, etc. My wife and I were making this a working trip, so we needed enough work space and fast enough internet. She set up at a table by the front door (which has been added since the listing pictures were taken), and since I like to lounge, I just used the bed. Speed test showed around 100Mb/s down and 20 up, so no worries about network speed. While we didn't get a chance to explore the town of Safety Harbor, it looked very nice, and was very quiet. The space itself is located on a side street with very little traffic. and about the only noise you'll hear is the occasional squawk of the parrot at the shop next door. The space itself was clean and comfortable. Everything was in great condition. In the kitchen area, we were welcomed with a bottle of wine. There is a Keurig brewer and a nice selection of cups to choose from. There is no dishwasher, so you'll have to hand-wash your dishes. Oil, spices (including salt and pepper), etc. are not provided, so if you're going to do any cooking, be sure to pick up what you need when you get your groceries. The bathroom is nice and everything worked as it should. Nice towels are provided. While there was a bottle of liquid hand soap at the bathroom sink, there was no kind of soap in the shower/tub. We picked some up on our grocery run. That's the only negative thing I have to say about this property, and it's so minor an issue that I think says how good of a stay it was. Like the rest of the space, the bedroom was clean and comfortable. Plenty of pillows to suit your needs. No matter how nice a place is, things can break. We have all either experienced or read reviews where the host doesn't fix problems. Rest assured that isn't the case here. On our last full day, we realized the temperature was creeping up, and that the air coming out of the vents wasn't cold. I walked over to Paula's shop and spoke to the woman working there. She quickly started things in motion. Someone was there in about ten minutes to start checking things out to see if it was anything obvious (he was amazingly nice and apologetic about it as well). When he was unable to get it sorted, he brought in a portable unit to cool things off. Their HVAC contractor then came and got everything fixed. Well done!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacresa C.

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

Great location.

The cottage was very clean and is as pictured online. The location is nice and safe, and there are several restaurants and businesses in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kendra C.

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

Family summer vacation

It was clean, very friendly little town. Close to diners where we could walk for dinner, ice cream, or Starbucks. Maintenance was on the grounds working on other units and they were very friendly always made sure we had what we needed if we needed anything. Overall very cute little place for the time we needed it. Only thing we didn’t like was not having direct access to washer and dryer. I didn’t pay attention when I rented it especially since we spent so much time on the beach and needed to wash our bathing suits and towels each time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

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

The Tropical Bungalow is a great place to stay!

This place is adorable! We stayed here for 2 weeks while waiting to relocate to our new home and LOVED it! Great location just off Main Street's many restaurants and shops, and easy walk to the pier on the bay. It was super clean when we arrived and our host, Paula, was always quick to respond. We would definitely come back here again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trish N.

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

Tropical Bungalow is Marvelous!!

Our second time renting with Paula. We've stayed in two different units here, with both being comfortable and beautifully designed. We love the location on Main Street in Safety Harbor, and we love Paula's thoughtful amenities in her rentals. Thumbs up and we will be back. Thanks, Paula!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne E.

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

Very well kept place with all the things you need.

The property is in an ideal location on a quiet street off of Main Street. Plenty to do in the town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cute Place in a Artsy Little Town

We enjoyed our stay in the Tropical Bungalow. The property couldn't be in a better location for exploring Safety Harbor on foot, being just half a block off Main Street, but quiet. It was near all the town's shops, restaurants and the arts scene. There was parking on the street right in front of the bungalow. Paula was extremely responsive to questions and in resolving the one issue that arose during our visit. The property was clean, well furnished, nicely decorated and comfortable for two adults and a small dog. We would absolutely stay there again and recommend the Bungalow for a short visit; for a longer stay, one might want to consider a larger unit. Finally -- something that we're finding during our rental stays during this time of COVID (and not unique to this property) -- the kitchens have very little in the way of basic cooking supplies. So, if you're planning on cooking, be prepared to bring the basics with you or purchase them when you arrive. Again, overall, a really nice couple of days in Safety Harbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

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