Classic Dolphin House Gulfport - WiFi, pets OK, Open April in St Pete Beach

Welcome to Dolphin House! This charming, spacious home is located in Gulfport's Historic Art & Beach District and is just 2 blocks for Gulfport's sandy beach on Boca Ciega Bay. It has the added bonus of having two separate living areas, a large master bedroom, split floor plan, covered porch and uncovered patio and an outside gas grill. Just two blocks from Williams Pier and Veteran's Memorial Park with benches, picnic tables and walkways. Watch dolphins swim by from the fishing pier or as you play at the beach or in the water.

Starting at 2 blocks away in another direction are a variety of restaurants and shops, one of which even has the local post office inside! Gulfport's Library is but a few blocks away and if you feel like shopping you can take the City bus service to Tyrone Mall. It stops just two blocks from Dolphin House. Then there is Gulfport's Casino, located at the beach, with a variety of dances from Country Western to Latin and Ballroom dances. And still another attraction is Catherine Hickman's Theatre with live plays. Regardless of the time of year you come to visit, you'll find something fun and exciting to do. Take the Gulfport/St. Pete Beach Connector Trolley for access to all the Gulf Beaches!

Gulfport is known as the "Gateway to the Gulf". A small, artistic community, it has a laid-back population of around 13,000. A short drive to Fort Desoto Beach (voted the nation's #1 beach in 2005), it is centrally located to everything you need for your Florida vacation.

The split floor plan means two bedrooms, one bath and one living area are in the front of the house, and one bedroom, one bath and one living area are in the back. The kitchen can be closed off from the front of the house with a pocket door, and from the rear of the hosue with glass French doors. Sleeping up to six, the home is perfect for a family or couples. Tile floors throughout the house. Ample sunshine enters the home all day long and multiple windows permit comfortable cross-ventilation when breezes blow on spring and fall days. (Central heat and AC is always available if you prefer.)

The home is decorated in beach and nautical colors. The front and back yards are professionally landscaped and irrigated, with night lighting. The back yard is completely fenced. The kitchen is completely equipped, with an assortment of cooking utensils, pots, pans, and dishes. Housekeeping services during your stay are available at a reasonable cost.

New walk-in tile shower in master bath - December 2010!!!!

Sleeps 6, 2 per bedroom
Central heat and air - plus ceiling fans in each bedroom and living area
Tile throughout the home
Free inbound and outbound calls within the US & Canada.
1 tub/shower
Digital cable
6-person dining room table
Eat-in breakfast table
Towels & sheets provided
Laundry facilities
Ironing board and iron
1 King bed - NEW!
2 Full beds
Two off-street Parking Spots, plus street parking available

Two TV's

Microwave, teapot, coffee pot with filters, basic pantry items, hand soap, dishwashing liquid, plates, water glasses, flatware, wide slot toaster, blender, bowls, highball glasses, coffee cups, wine glasses, martini glasses, champagne glasses, 13x9 baking dish, French white 8 piece set, cookie sheet with silpat, jelly roll pan, measuring spoons and cups, saucepans with lids, fry pans with lid, paring knife, rubber spatula, colander, soup ladle, tongs, cake pans, vegetable peeler, rolling pin, pie pan, cutting board, can/bottle opener, glass and plastic pitchers, wine corkscrew, pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, pot holders, kitchen towels, juicer, ice cream/dessert dishes, waffle maker, mixer, coffee grinder, pasty blender, thermometer, wire whisk, French press, splatter screens, cheese graters, sifter, stainless mixing bowl set, loaf pan, jar opener, Turner, silicone brush, microplane zester, veggie scrub brush, 8x8 baking pan, muffin pan, plastic drinking glasses, juice glasses, food storage containers
Clock radio/alarms
Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
Front & back patios
Covered back porch
Landscape lighting
No smoking permitted inside the property.
Fenced yard with covered patio, landscaped with palms, tropical
flowers and nightime lighting.
Gas grill
Laudry room/office with desk and full-size stackable front-loading washer and dryer
Private patio
Full stove/oven - ceramic top

• We provide a Visitor's Guide for each guest that contains our recommendations for restaurants, parks, shopping, museums and other activities.  The Guide includes addresses, driving directions, phone numbers and web addresses.

  Gulfport has many festivals throughout the year such as:

  First Friday, Third Saturday ArtWalks each month

  Annual Vintage Car Show
  Sailing Regatta
  Summer concerts
  Springfest
  Ghecko Fest
  Lighted Boat Parade
  Pink Flamigo Tour of Homes
  Gulfport Birthday Bash
  4th of July parade and Fireworks!

  Sunbathing
  Swimming
  Fishing
  Biking
  Walking
  Shopping
  Tennis
  Boating
  Festivals
  Dining
  Volleyball
  Dancing
  Volleyball on the beach
  Dancing
  Live music

  Dog park

  Industrial Arts Center - glass blowing and other classes

  Clam Bayou Nature Park

  Gulfport Marina

  Shuffleboard

  Many excellent restaurants - Habana Cafe, Pia's Trattoria, O'Maddy's Bar & Grill, Domain, Peg's, Six Tables at The Peninsula Inn & Spa, Backfin Blue Cafe, Bellini's, LaFogata - many offering live music several times per week and all within walking distance of The Sand Dollar

  Green market Tuesday mornings at the Art Village Courtyard - two blocks from Dolphin House.

Nightly rates are available and are approx 1/5 the weekly rate. 3-night min.

May-July...$1,109/week..$2,800/month. Rate includes taxes & departure cleaning.
Aug-Nov...$1008/week..$2,400/month. Rate includes taxes & departure cleaning.
Dec -Apr  $1,232/week..$3,990/month. Rate includes taxes & dep cleaning.

Deposit to reserve $300 to $500, depending on the length of stay.  Shorter stays (less than 1 week) available.  Please call or email!

Accept PayPal, personal checks and credit cards.

Balance due 60 days prior to arrival.  If <60 days, then full amount.

CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellations and changes will incur a fee as outlined in the rental agreement.

PAYMENT: All rates are in US Funds and are payable in US funds.
From $80 to $267 per night depending on time of year and length of stay. ($80 per night based on 1
month stay August - November and $267 nightly rate based on 2 night stay December through April.
Weekly stays average $153 per night, taxes and departure cleaning included.)