Lovely place easy to walk to all nice boutiques an

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: May 12, 2013

Very nice - perfect for our family. The rooms are cheerful and tastefully decorated.

Thank you for providing the things needed to create a meal and coffee! So nice.

Lovely place easy to walk to all nice boutiques and restaurants.

Thank you so much.

P.S. Beautiful landscaping!

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I think Beth & Sally have thought of everything

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: March 15, 2013

This is the second home of Beth's that we have stayed in and we were not disappointed! It has everything anyone would need for the perfect vacation. I think Beth & Sally have thought of everything, even an OJ squeezer! Dolphin House is perfect for 2, 4 or 6 with the two seating areas.

This is our 2nd year in Gulfport with our dog Willie. We love the community - the friendly residents, great restaurants & dog park. Fort DeSoto Park has a wonderful doggie beach. Willie loves it and has finally gotten use to the salt water. He also loved the fenced backyard where he hunted daily for lizards! The lizards are safe until our return next year. Can't wait!

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Our second vacation at Dolphin House

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: January 26, 2013

Our second vacation at Dolphin House. We love it here - as does our golden retriever. We went to a different beach bar every night for sunset. The best one is at Paradise Grill, Pass-A-Grille. We'll be back!

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Just wish we could stay longer

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: September 22, 2012

We had a great time. My service dog and pet were so happy to be with us. Although there were only three of us, we enjoyed how roomy your place is - just wished we could stay longer.

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Really met all of our needs

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: October 26, 2012

This was our first visit to Gulfport. The Dolphin House really met all of our needs. The proximity to the beach was perfect. O'Maddy's was a great place to eat and get social. We really enjoyed the art festival on the weekend. My nephews enjoyed Yummy's ice cream daily. This truly is a dog-friendly place and the locals were very helpful. We will definitely be returning to Gulfport. The best part was being able to bring our dog who is very much a part of our family.

P.S. Life should be one long vacation.

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We very much enjoyed this vacation home

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: September 15, 2012

It has just the right amount of space for 4 people + 1 furry friend! It was great to have a relaxing week here and we hope to do it again.

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Nice break from Gainsville

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: July 29, 2012

We had a nice break from Gainsville. O'Maddy's food is surprisingly good - Pass-A-Grille lovely. Have a drink at Don Cesar's bar!

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Such a lovely vacation home! We loved Dolphin Hous

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: July 4, 2012

Such a lovely vacation home! We loved Dolphin House.

It was so comfortable for our family and two dogs. Be sure to check Trip Advisor for restaurants too. We had a delicious and festive holiday and can't wait to come back. Peg's Catina is excellent!

Cheers!

From Woodland, Alabama

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Such a lovely vacation home! We loved Dolphin Hous

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: July 4, 2012

Such a lovely vacation home! We loved Dolphin House.

It was so comfortable for our family and two dogs. Be sure to check Trip Advisor for restaurants too. We had a delicious and festive holiday and can't wait to come back. Peg's Catina is excellent!

Cheers!

From Woodland, Alabama

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Very nice place and had a great time

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: May 6, 2012

We had a wonderful time. Very nice place and we had a great time. Had a great stay. Loved the house. Had a lot of space for 5 people and a small pet.

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Appreciate everything the house has offered us

Review submitted: June 15, 2013   Date of arrival: July 12, 2011

This was our first visit to Florida and we have not been disappointed! Apart from the humidity the weather has been wonderful. We have been very grateful for the AC in Dolphin House - especially at night!

The locals have been friendly and very helpful. Local trolley bus to St Pete's has been great for the girls to use.

The Dolphin cruise and the Wild Cat Rescue centre were particularly good as local trips.

The theme parks are enough to access but be prepared - it is very hot when there!

We had a wonderful relaxing holiday and appreciate everything the house & Gulfport has offered us.

Thank you!

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Fabulous Property

Carol A C. ()
Review submitted: December 31, 2012   Date of arrival: December 22, 2012

Our stay at Dolphin House was outstanding! The property was beautiful, the amenities wonderful, and our stay made for a memorable Christmas Holiday.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly

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It's a nice place, but...

Laura (Gainesville, Fl)
Review submitted: August 25, 2012   Date of arrival: August 1, 2012

The house is nice and roomy, and the backyard is secure for dogs. The front landscaping could use a bit of sprucing up as there were lots of dead weeds. Gulfport is an interesting community to walk around, and the house is a block or two from the main street with the shops, restaurants, and the beach. My main issue with the property was the owner and her insistence on retaining $62.00 from my security deposit for two "missing" pillowcases. After I assured her several times that we did not take her pillowcases, one pillowcase was miraculously found at the house. Absurdly, she then refunded me for one pillowcase and kept the remaining $31.00. Yes, I was charged $31.00 for a pillowcase (that I did not take)!

I would also check out the condition of the beaches in the area before your trip if beach-going is a big attraction.St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, and HoneyMoon Island were all covered with seaweed from the latest tropical storm. Locals told us that they had not seen the beaches look that bad in the last twenty-five years. The only beach to remain somewhat unscathed was Ft. DeSoto.

Recommended for: pet-friendly

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Gulfport is a Real Gem!

Will and Laurie (Woodland, AL)
Review submitted: July 10, 2012   Date of arrival: June 30, 2012

We absolutely loved our stay at Dolphin House and Gulfport FL. The house was spacious, beds and furniture very comfortable with high-end bedding and towels, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare several of our meals to save a bit on spending. We would have spent more time on the patio but the skeeters drove us inside: next time we'll bring some citronella torches! The town is so sweet, fun, delicious and laid back. Terrific dining options (best was Peg's Cantina!) within a couple of blocks, Tuesday Farmer's Market and Friday Art Fair made for a perfect stay. We were very close to the "big" beaches including one of the best dog beaches we have been to at DeSoto State Park. We can't wait to come back!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Modest outside, but a real hidden gem.

Sam (Tallahassee)
Review submitted: May 15, 2012   Date of arrival: May 12, 2012

Gulfport has a real charm, and many small but high quality restaurants and arts. Easy access to the beaches or downtown St Pete, and only 19 min to Tampa IAP. Enjoyed our stay - comfortable and updated furnishings.

Recommended for: pet-friendly

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loved it!

Kate (Canada)
Review submitted: October 14, 2011   Date of arrival: July 28, 2011

Clean beautiful house. I went with my sister and nieces. The way the house it set up allowed them and us to have our space (two bathroom also helped). I loved the area. I talked to a local who said it was what the Keys used to be like. Gulf port beach leaves a lot to be desired but lovely beaches are just short drive away. I would rent this house again!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway

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We Loved Our One Week Dolphin House Vacation

Patrick (Portland, Oregon)
Review submitted: March 30, 2011   Date of arrival: March 22, 2011

We just returned from a wonderful one week stay at Dolphin House. We enjoyed our stay immensely and appreciated the owner's attention to detail. The home might not be new but it is very well-maintained, and we found it to be spotless when we arrived. We appreciated that it was stocked with all the basics we needed and the wi-fi network was much appreciated and quite reliable. We had no problem accessing it with our laptop and Apple Touch. The pictures associated with this listing do a good job matching reality.

We loved how the house is divided into two distinct areas. It made being there a week with the in-laws quite comfortable because we never felt like we on top of each other. The home's floor plan is sensible. We also loved sitting out front and watching people walk up and down the quite street.

The proximity to Gulfport beach and local bars/restaurants is great. We also loved using the modern and super clean community center pool in St. Pete. Our best local meal was Smokin' J's BBQ on Gulfport Blvd. which is less than a mile from the house - it's authentic Texas BBQ with fantastic brisket and pulled pork.

We would gladly return to Dolphin House and will recommend it to friends.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car

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VRBORORG213879 (Atlanta, GA)
Review submitted: June 5, 2009   Date of arrival: June 5, 2009

We stayed here the week before Memorial day. Very nice, well kept and roomy house.

The backyard is very quiet and peaceful. Just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in Gulfport.

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Sharon Taylor (The Villages, FL)
Review submitted: May 5, 2009   Date of arrival: May 5, 2009

I had the pleasure of taking my Daughter and her 4 closest Girlie friends for a Sweet Sixteen Birthday party weekend!!! The Dolphin house was a great house that offered enough room for all six of us. The neighborhood was quite and safe wich is important when your on vacation. The Girls loved the house and will never forget this weekend! Beth was great at e-mailing and answering any questions I had before and during our stay. Thank you again for everything.
(p.s. The vacume is in the closet just incase your kids get in a silly string war!!!!!!)

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brian lehr (jacksonville florida)
Review submitted: May 3, 2009   Date of arrival: May 3, 2009

we loved the dolphin house and all it had to offer. the location was the best. the separate living areas were perfect for when our kids came.we have decided to make this our new vacation destination

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HAC185842 (Worthington, Minn.)
Review submitted: January 19, 2009   Date of arrival: January 1, 2009

Beth & Sally: Thank you very much for your hospitality and stay. We loved our month at the Dolphin House and everything could not have been better. The Grand Kids that came down had a ball at Disney, the beach and the house. Jack, our dog, loved the back yard. We really loved the house and appreciated your caring. Bonnie & Harlan Kolsrud
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HAC102811 (Mill Spring, NC)
Review submitted: August 22, 2007   Date of arrival: August 1, 2007

My family recently spent 2 weeks in Dolphin House and we had a wonderful time! It's a perfect beach house, in a great location for all of the action in St. Pete and the beaches. Sally and Beth do a nice job of making sure that you have plenty of information about the area. The house is well appointed and clean, and it felt like "home" immediately. We'll be back!

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HAC101869 (pinellas park, fl)
Review submitted: August 17, 2007   Date of arrival: August 1, 2007

THIS HOUSE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM FOR EVERYONE. WHEN I GO ON VACATION IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO FIND HOME AWAY FROM HOME.THIS HOUSE TRULY WAS. WE ALL HAD AN AMAZING TIME DURING OUR STAY.

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HAC70632 (Studio City, CA)
Review submitted: December 12, 2006   Date of arrival: December 1, 2006

This was a great rental - not only is the house darling, full of amenities and conveniences, short walk to the beach and the adorable main street of Gulf Port - but the owners have also put together guide books and tourist ideas, and gone out of their way to make sure we had a great stay. This is place is a real gem!

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HAC70470 (Phoenix, AZ)
Review submitted: December 9, 2006   Date of arrival: December 1, 2006

Wonderful place to stay! Great floor plan for friends and families and very convenient for various activities. House is very clean and well equiped with everything. Also close to several major attractions. Highly recommend!

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HAC58845 (Orlando, Florida)
Review submitted: July 31, 2006   Date of arrival: July 1, 2006

Excellent Place to Stay. Great location well kept house. Great prices. Would highly recommend to everyone.It wa a home away from home.

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HAC58443 (Palm Harbor, FL)
Review submitted: July 28, 2006   Date of arrival: July 1, 2006

We rented Dolphin House for a month and felt immediately "at home". The house is spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed for an extended stay. The back yard is beautifully landscaped and private. Gulfport is a hidden treasure that compares to nowhere else I have been. We intend to make Gulfport and Dolphin House an annual event!

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