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Surf INN: Tropical Garden with Fire Pit and Stock Tank Pool

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61120 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Seminole, FL
  • Place, Boca Ciega Millennium Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Pines VA Medical Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seminole City Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seminole

With a stay at this vacation home in Seminole, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Tampa Bay and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • Boca Ciega Millennium Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bay Pines VA Medical Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seminole City Center - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Treasure Island Fun Center - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Bucks Drinkery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Surf INN: Tropical Garden with Fire Pit and Stock Tank Pool

Summary:

Experience serenity in Surf INN, featuring a lush garden with a hammock & fire pit, just MINS from the sun-kissed shores of Madeira Beach. Recently renovated to preserve its 1959 allure, this one-story, 2B, full-futon, one-bathroom vacation rental features stylish surf-shack decor with rattan details & original terrazzo flooring. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and a private backyard with a stock tank pool. Soak up the good vibes & catch some waves, dude!


The Space:
- FIVE minutes from Madeira Beach
- king, queen + futon bed
- one bathroom
- beautiful garden with native plants
- all beach supplies included
- screened-in patio + outdoor fire pit
- pet friendly
- sleeps six
- hammock
- 8ft STOCK TANK POOL



Please read the entire listing description: "Other things to note" + “Where you’ll be” → “Neighborhood highlights” → “Show more” for all the helpful INFO. ↓↓


Kitchen: The space is well-equipped with essential supplies and features beautiful granite countertops and stools for meals and conversations. A convenient pass-through window leads to the Patio Bar for outdoor snacks and drinks. A Keurig with K-Cups, sugar, and stirrers is available for enjoying coffee on the back patio.


Living Room: This cozy space features a chic gray sectional sofa, faux greenery, beachy wall decor, and a standout oversized Roku TV with Fubo channel access for sports fans.


Primary Bedroom: The room includes a king bed with luxury white bedding, a full-length mirror, USB clock, and electrical outlets. Amenities also consist of a luggage rack, hangers, and a Roku TV remote for easy control of local and sports channels like ESPN through a Fubo subscription.


Secondary Bedroom: The room features a queen bed with white linens, a full-length mirror, a clock with USB outlets, and two reading lights. Additionally, it includes a luggage rack, hangers, and a dresser for storage needs.


Florida Room: This spot is ideal for relaxing while working or sending a brief email. The stylish green velvet futon transforms into a Full-Sized Bed, with all bedding conveniently stored in the hallway closet. An additional three-inch thick foam pad, encased in plastic with a zipper, offers extra comfort – please keep it in the casing. For your reading enjoyment, you will also find a book that matches the theme, The Surf Shack.

Screened Patio, aka THE TIKI BAR: It's a perfect spot to relax, with soothing bird songs and a spacious TV controlled by Roku, offering local and news channels as well as ESPN. There's a convenient pass-through window for drinks from the kitchen, but please do not move the securely plugged charging outlet.


Backyard: Experience a captivating rainforest setting with native plants, a hammock, and a cozy fire pit area. There’s an adorable 8ft STOCK TANK POOL to cool off on hot summer days or enjoy a chilly plunge during rare winter days. Enjoy stunning sunset views from the backyard or take a short drive to the beach for more scenic beauty.


CERTIFICATE #: STR26-00024



The Neighborhood:

Surf INN is...
- five minutes from Madeira Beach
- less than 15 minutes from Treasure Island
- less than 15 minutes from Indian Rocks Beach/Indian Shores
- 20 minutes from St. Pete Beach
- Seminole City Center: 5 mins
- Dockside Dave's: 7 mins
- Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf: 7 mins
- Archibald Beach Park: 7 mins
- John's Pass: 10 mins
- TPA - 30 minutes away
- PIE - 25 minutes away



- Please note that you are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM! If you're outside after 10 PM, kindly keep the noise level low.


Getting Around:

- Uber and LYFT are easily accessible in the area, offering convenient transportation to and from the beach at a reasonable cost.

- A trolley service operates from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach throughout the day and evening for just $5 per day. To use the trolley during your visit, we recommend downloading the Flamingo & Transit app.

- Bike & kayak rentals, feel free to contact Mad Beach Surf Shack in Madeira Beach.



Other Things to Note:

- TRAVEL INSURANCE: For guests traveling between June 1 & November 30, we HIGHLY recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect against flight cancellations or delays.

- Forget about packing or renting beach gear! We provide guests with towels, beach chairs, a cooler, a beach wagon, & an umbrella. Additionally, there's a big bag of beach toys for the little ones.

- The washing machine and dryer are discreetly placed in the garage, covering your laundry detergent needs.


- Complimentary starter supplies are provided. For stays of two weeks or longer, guests are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed.


- We do offer a pack-n-pack and stroller. If you need any additional baby or toddler equipment, please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know.


- You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.


- This stock tank pool is located in a cozy corner of the backyard, creating an ambiance similar to a tropical forest. It is 2 feet deep and serves as the perfect spot to relax and cool off after a day at MAD Beach. [Please note: do NOT tamper with the pool equipment or remove the blue noodles from the edge of the pool.]

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Swimming Pool Liability Waiver & Disclaimer:

By booking this property, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding the use of the swimming/stock tank pool:

Assumption of Risk: Guests understand and acknowledge that the use of the swimming pool involves inherent risks, including but not limited to drowning, slipping, falling, and other potential hazards. By choosing to use the pool, all guests voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur.

No Lifeguard on Duty: This property does not provide a lifeguard. Guests are responsible for their own safety and the safety of all party members, including children and non-swimmers. Children must always be supervised by an adult when in or near the pool.

Homeowner Liability Release: The homeowner, property owner, host(s), and any affiliated parties shall not be liable for any injuries, deaths, accidents, property damage, or other incidents that occur in or around the swimming pool, regardless of cause, including but not limited to negligence, natural conditions, or acts of third parties.

Guest Responsibility: Guests agree to use the pool responsibly and in accordance with all safety guidelines. No running, diving, or rough play is permitted in or around the pool area. The use of alcohol, glass containers, or other hazardous materials in or near the pool is strictly prohibited.

Indemnification: By booking and staying at this property, guests agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the homeowner, property owner, host, and any associated entities from any claims, damages, or legal actions arising out of or related to the use of the swimming pool.

By proceeding with this booking, all guests confirm that they have read, understood, and agree to these terms and assume all risks associated with using the swimming/ stock tank pool.


Interaction with Guests:

Typically, we do not interact with the guests unless we are needed. In this case, we’ll be glad to help.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,120 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

House Rules: - Please DO NOT spray sunscreen in the house - Please DO NOT flush anything but toilet paper - You may adjust the Nest thermostat be...

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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