Hidden Treasure Cottage - A - Only $300/wk! in Treasure Island

Hidden Treasure Cottage is perfect for the two of you. Steal away to this romantic hideaway across the street from Sunset Beach on beautiful Treasure Island. Bright, cheery studio apartment in small duplex features fun colors, Mexican ceramic tile floors, new appliances, and French doors leading to private brick patio.

Dine out or enjoy cooking in. Kitchen/dining area with stove and refrigerator is stocked with dishes and cookware, microwave and coffee maker. Refurbished bathroom is bright and clean with plenty of hot water, but shower only.

This single story unit is in a residential area with a Bohemian atmosphere. You won't be crowded out by high-rise condos, but there is still a festive atmosphere and it's a short walk (only 200 steps) to the white, sandy beach on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico where you can watch the sunset as you listen to music from Caddy's, our favorite beach bar/restaurant.

We've recently added a washer and dryer to the property for the use of guests on both Side A and Side B. This should add a little convenience, especially for those guests staying more than a week. Also, both sides now have an iron and small ironing board.  I can't stand to iron on vacation, but lots of guests have asked for this so we've added it.

Parking is limited, so please bring only one vehicle and make sure you park so that the guest on the other side can park next to you.

And no pets or smoking, please. Maximum Occupancy 2.

Please observe the 10 am check out time so the unit can be ready for
the next guests.

Beautiful private patio is completely fenced and has large shade trees so you can bask in the Florida sun or escape from it at your pleasure. Unit is small, but boasts a comfy queen bed, TV/DVD and wireless internet access. Ceramic tile floors, AC and ceiling fan keep you cool.

This fun neighborhood offers many conveniences. The 7-eleven is only steps away for your morning coffee, but you can't see the lights or signage from your cottage. Once you've picked up your coffee and donut, continue across the street to easy beach access with gazebo, benches and outside shower. The beach here is serene and uncrowded. For more action, turn left and head down the beach where more parking and plenty of food and fun cause the beach to be crowded and active. Past the beach bars, you can walk on down to the inlet and watch the dolphins in the pass. There's something for everyone on this little stretch of beach. And though restaurants and bars are close enough to walk to they are not so close they disturb your quiet.

A short walk to the beach (200 steps) takes you to white sand and gulf waters where you can enjoy shelling, swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball or listening to the music. Jet skis, fishing, boating, dinner cruises and nature tours are also available locally. Sunsets are a big deal here and everyone gathers at Caddy's to drink, dine and mingle while they enjoy the fabulous colors and applaud another glorious sunset. Nearly every weekend the view includes a couple getting married on the beach just as the sun touches the water. Locally, there are amusement centers, bowling, movies and plenty of great places to eat and shop.

If you prefer more glamour, St. Pete-Tampa offers all the amenities of any large metropolitan area, including world-class shopping and dining, theatre, pro sports, dog and horse tracks and jai alai. Busch Gardens is a great theme park and much closer than the ones in Orlando, but if you must do Disney, it's only two hours away.

Still, one of my favorite activities is driving over one of the bridges and watching the sunlight sparkle off the water in Tampa Bay. And it doesn't cost a penny.

This little pink cottage really IS a Hidden Treasure:

Regular Rate:

• Jan 1 - May 1: $350/wk
  plus $80 cleaning and 12% tax for a total of $481.60.
  (That's a week at the beach for under $500!)
  ($50/dy for additional days after first week)

Discounted Rate:

• May 2 - Dec 31: $300/wk
• plus $80 cleaning and 12% tax for a total of $425.60
• (42/dy for additional days after first week)
• Saturday to Saturday rental preferred, but not required

Short-Stay Getaway:

• $200
• Free Cleaning!
• Just add 12% tax for a total of $224
• We normally have a one-week minimum rate, but so many people have asked about shorter stays that we have decided to offer this special 4-Day, 3-Night Getaway.  Make it a long weekend or choose four days in the middle of the week...whatever works for your busy schedule!

SPECIAL AVAILABILITY NOTE:
This is Side A of a little duplex. Side B is available at slightly lower rates and has its own listing. Couples traveling together may wish to rent both sides.  The Short-Stay Getaway rate is the same for both sides.

If you want to MapQuest, the address is
106 94th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706.