Crystal Beach - in Palm Harbor

Our cottage has been completely renovated, inside and out, and top to
bottom. It's pure "Florida" with its vintage jalousie windows,
terrific view, large yard and front deck. "Osprey Cottage" is the
perfect hideaway, located on a quiet residential street in Crystal
Beach.
Crystal Beach was developed in 1912, making it one of Florida's
oldest
vacation villages. Before that, it was a community of fisherman, and
some of the original "cracker houses" remain, beautifylly restored
and
lending historic charm. Most of the streets are paved with white
shell, and the village is bounded by water on three sides; the Gulf
of
Mexico, Sutherland Bayou, and Avery Bayou.
Our complete renovation includes ceramic tile floors throughout,
brand
new kitchen, and ceiling fans in each room. It has a view of Avery
Bayou (with its resident Ospreys) from the front deck, and is only 3
short blocks from the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal Beach has its own town
park, beach, and fishing pier...all within easy walking distance. Our
cottage is located just a few steps from Pinellas Trail, featuring 34
miles of walking, biking, and roller blading. Located midway between
Tarpon Springs and Clearwater, Osprey Cottage is a perfect base for
your vacation pleasures.

Two bedrooms, one bath, living room, family/dining room (with futon
sofa) provide plenty of space for your vacation. New central heat/AC.
Ceiling fans in every room. Kitchen has all new cabinets and is fully
equipped, including microwave and dishwasher, all utensils and
dishes.
Local phone service and basic cable and internet service included. Television and VCR.
There is a laundry room with washer and dryer. All linens and towels
are provided. Fenced in front porch is big enough for outdoor dining.
The cottage, and Crystal Beach is pet friendly, so bring your furry loved ones!

Just 3 blocks from beautiful Gulf sunsets, close to beaches. Golfers
will enjoy famed Innesbrook Resort, just up the road. Bicycle, roller
blade, boat rentals and kayak guided tours from Simply Kayaking are
nearby.
Crystal Beach has been compared with Key West for its old-time charm
and relaxed life-style. It is a family-friendly community, and is
close to all the major attractions of the central Gulf Coast.
Here are some local attractions and distances:
• 35 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TIA) or St
Petersburg/Clearwater Airport (PIE)
Recreation:
• 4 miles to Caledesi and Honeymoon Islands State Parks
• 5 miles to Tarpon Springs, a quaint Greek fishing port with shops,
restaurants and the world-famous sponge docks
• 3 miles to Dunedin, which boasts fine shopping and dining
• 15 minutes to Clearwater Beach
• 40 minutes to Busch Gardens
• 45 minutes to Ybor City in Tampa, home to fine Cuban and American
dining, shops, cafes and nightclubs
• 90 minutes to Orlando and the theme parks
Culture:
• 10 minutes to the Dunedin Fine Arts Center which offers exhibitions
and classes in crafts and fine arts
• 20 minutes to Ruth Eckerd Hall, performance venue for live dance
and
musical theatre
• Lively and varied gallery districts in Tarpon Springs, Dunedin,
Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa
• 35 minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, home to the Salvatore Dali
Museum, the St. Petersburg Museum of Art, the St. Petersburg
Holocaust
Museum, more……
• 40 minutes to the Tampa Performing Arts Center
• Wonderful antique shops and flea markets in Tarpon Springs,
historic
downtown Palm Harbor, and Dunedin
Sports:
• 35 minutes to Tropicana Field (home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
and
the St Pete Times Forum (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team)
• 40 minutes to Raymond James Stadium (home of the Tampa Bay Bucs)
• 10 minutes to the spring training site for the Toronto Blue Jays
(Dunedin), 10 minutes to the Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater), 30
minutes to the New York Yankees (Tampa), and 30 minutes to the Tampa
Bay Devil Rays (St. Petersburg)
• 10 minutes to golf at the world-famous Innesbrook Resort
• 2 minutes to hiking and biking on the Pinellas Trail, a 34 mile
protected recreational trail which runs from Tarpon Springs to the
north, all the way to the southern tip of St. Petersburg
• 5 minutes to kayak and sailing catamaran rentals on the Dunedin
Causeway
• 10 minutes to boat rentals (pontoon boats and runabouts) at the
Landings in Tarpon Springs and to SeaCoast Yacht Charters for larger
sailing craft

$550 per week off-season (June - October)or $2000/mo.
$750 per week High-season (November - May)or $2800/mo.
Ask about our special April rate!
Prices Subject to Change
NO SMOKING,PLEASE  Due to the high cost of smoke removal, it will be necessary to charge the entire cost of the cleaning deposit if you choose to smoke in the cottage