Charming, Historic Carriage House Old Florida setting on Tampa Bay

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Safety Harbor, FL

Safety Harbor Waterfront Park3 min walk
Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex5 min drive
Ruth Eckerd Hall5 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Carriage House is nestled in Old Town Safety Harbor. In 3 minutes you walk to the Pier on Tamps Bay, the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, the Post Office and Starbucks. There are seven Restaurants within a 10 minute walk including the 'Almost Famous' Whistle Stop Grill where you will find outdoor seating , a laid back atmosphere and live music at least 3 nights per week..
The Carriage House' unique architecture and fenced back yard will make you feel like you stepped back in time..to a slower pace. ..Built in 1925 the Carriage House was originally just that- 'a carriage house 'not far from Green Springs Resort. It is the oldest wooden structure in Safety Harbor.
Step out on the brick patio for breakfast and have a drink on the wood deck at night. The bedroom is a second floor large loft with a large window to view the Bay about 100 yds away.
TV and DVD, and a full kitchen.

Guest Comment: Thank you so much for sharing your charming cottage. We felt transported to another place in time. So relaxing & peaceful. The cottage is decorated so lovely and the grounds are beautiful.
You and your husband are wonderful hosts ,looking after every detail.
Marley seems to know his role as the the 'darling dog' of The Carriage House.
Thank you for our gift dinner at your awesome restaurant Whistle Stop Grill. We loved the place so much, we found ourselves back there 3 more times!!
We look forward tour return.

Guest Comment: We had a great time at The Carriage House.
We felt so away from it all..but yet very close to everything. The back patio was our sanctuary. And within minutes we could be on Main St. downtown . The Whistle Stop Dinner was a highlight..thank you very much.
We enjoyed the bikes & Kayaks you provided and all of your great suggestions of what to do & see in the area.
We hope to come back soon.

Property manager

Dawn Pendola

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Water view

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Safety Harbor

Located in Safety Harbor, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Westshore Plaza Mall and International Plaza and Bay Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Safety Harbor, FL

What's nearby

Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 3 min walk
Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 5 min drive
Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive
BayCare Ballpark - 7 min drive
Westfield Countryside Mall - 8 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 26 min drive
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Johnny's Italian Restaurant - 4 min drive
Cici's - 4 min drive
China Garden Restaurant - 4 min drive
Bar Fly - 3 min walk
The Nona Slice House - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, Historic Carriage House Old Florida setting on Tampa Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

25 Oct 2013

Characterful and peaceful 'home from home'

We have just had the most wonderful holiday in The Old Carriage House last week and didnt want to leave! Our previous Florida vacations have always been in hotels or vacation villas around Orlando and this was SUCH a refreshing change. I dont believe the photos do it justice! Full of nooks and crannies and charming decor throughout. Being a keen gardener i also enjoyed our 'private' garden with ample seating and a recliner and took some great photos of an Osprey munching on a fish in the huge old oak tree! Couldnt quite act fast enough to capture the squabbling Jays on film though. Everything we needed was there with the exception of a kettle and Dawn soon put that right (we Brits DO like our tea!!) In fact the owners were quietly attentive without being obtrusive. The two bikes were put to regular use and we would recommend their use to see a bit more of the locality with easy cycle paths in both directions through pleasant parks including one that takes you within a couple of miles of Clearwater! A VERY short walk away is Main St with a host of restaurants and cafes, galleries and antique shops. We enjoyed meals at the Paradise Cafe and The Sandwich bar and not forgetting the owner's own Whistle Stop Grill (where i sampled fried green tomatoes for the first time) A little further afield but easily driveable is the lovely Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and of course, Clearwater Beach and St Petes! We loved the House and believe that anyone who lives in the town is very lucky indeed but If you want pristine and new then this isnt for you HOWEVER if you want some home from home comfort, character and history then book the "oldest wooden building in Safety Harbor"!

8/10 Good

lisa t., Asheville

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unable to Stay in the Rental

The property is very cute, but it was not suitable for me to stay 5 days. There is no Central AC unit and the rental was terribly hot. The sleeping area is in a loft space about 20 feet up, with no cooling system of any kind to cool the loft area. All I could think was "hot air rises and this isn't a good scenario during a heatwave" There is a mini split in the lower level and a wall unit in the lower level, which both were incapable of getting the rental to a comfortable temperature for a 5 day stay during a heatwave. I left within 1 hour and stayed in a hotel after speaking with Dawn and she concurred the rental would not cool down to a temperature that would be suitable for me. An app on my phone showed the temp in the loft was 88 degrees, and the downstairs area temp was 83 degrees at 6 PM; the mini split was on when I arrived. There was no hope that the heat during the day would be controlled enough by the mini split to allow for a suitable temperature. 70 degrees would have been fine, but that would have happened at 3 AM and it would heat up again as soon as the sun rises. I lost a lot of money on this trip. It was nonrefundable since I had already arrived, but Dawn did send me a partial refund of $500. I learned a very costly lesson: when a listing mentions "AC" ask what that means. Don't assume it is Central AC, or adequate.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in an ideal location

What a wonderful cottage situated in the lovely seaside village of Safety Harbor. The guest house is much larger than it looks in the pics and is perfect for 2 people. I highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at the Carriage House

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Carriage House. It is a beautiful, spacious, very clean, light-filled and unique space, so near to the Bay and Safety Harbor, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Dawn was amazing, immediately responsive to any questions we had, and the place itself was so welcoming. Everything we could have needed was there for us, plus the outdoor patios! We very much hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023