Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House

5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

House in Safety Harbor, FL

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Welcome to Safety Harbor, site of the Hallmark feature film, Love in the Sun! Centrally located between Tampa, St. Pete and Cl earwater Beach (and just an hour from Orlando!), this home is perfect for your entire family. The thoughtfully furnished main house is a fully renovated 1920’s Florida bungalow with large gourmet kitchen. It shares a large fenced-in private yard with the newly renovated guest house. Your family will love the shaded deck, lighted gazebo, charcoal grill & much more!

This sparkling vacation home is appointed with the whole family in mind. Plenty of off-street parking, a large private fenced yard, deck and lighted gazebo provide indoor and outdoor space for the entire family. The main house features a large living room with a 58” TV, 3 bedrooms (sleeps 7), 2 full baths, large dining room, and fully-equipped kitchen with separate coffee bar.
The adjacent guest house has 1 bedroom (sleeps 3) with 1 full bath (shower) and a fully-equipped kitchen newly-renovated in June 2021 .
The house includes a huge driveway that can accommodate up to 8 vehicles. Additional on-street parking is available.
A whole-house water softener provides good tasting, soft water throughout.
Some starter coffee pods and welcome snacks will be available on arrival.
A washer & dryer are available, as well as a charcoal grill, one bike and toddler trailer, pack and play (2), play yard, high chair, cornhole, beach chairs and assorted children's toys. There is also an Uppababy Cruz Stroller with Piggyback Platform available for use (stored in the dining room closet).
The property is immaculately cleaned by professionals before each guest arrives.
A computer monitor, keyboard, HP Laserjet P3015 printer and Scansnap S510 scanner (all wired) are available in the house. (No paper or technical assistance included).
Wi-Fi and smart TVs (with Roku or Amazon Firestick systems) are also included. A 30 amp RV outlet is available for an additional daily charge. Details available upon request.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Safety Harbor, FL

Nearby attractions

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

27.3 mi

Honeymoon Island State Park

15.5 mi

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

22 mi

St. Pete Pier™

25.4 mi

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Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House

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5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

House in Safety Harbor, FL

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Safety Harbor, FL

Nearby attractions

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

27.3 mi

Honeymoon Island State Park

15.5 mi

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

22 mi

St. Pete Pier™

25.4 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(30 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

We came with our son and his young family to the area so that their 3 children, 3 year old twin boys and their 9 month old baby brother, could meet their great grandparents in person. My parents live about ten minutes from Blue Gecko. The rental arrangement was perfect: my husband and I stayed in the studio apartment and my son and his family in the house. Both places were charmingly decorated: appealing to adult tastes, yet whimsical for younger tastes. Clearly the owners are grandparents: toys and children's books as well as other items were available! The house and studio apartment were immaculate and well equipped. Our host was attentive and good at communicating with me before and during our stay. When the local power went off our first night there, he verified the problem with the provider and gave us more details about what was going on. He was ready to contact them directly if the problem had persisted, but thankfully we didn't have to wait too long before we had power again. Safety Harbor is a great town in a quiet area. Tampa and several beaches are nearby. Philippe Park, one of my favorite places in the Clearwater area, is about a ten minute drive from the rental. My family had a great time in Florida, and Blue Gecko was a big part of that!

5.0

Jun 2024

We were there for a baseball tournament with our boys. 3 dads and 3 10 year old boys. Great place and very clean. The owners were really great with communication. Definitely will be back.

5.0

Jun 2024

Perfect place for a family of all ages.

5.0

Jun 2024

This is our second stay at the Blue Gecko, and it was just as wonderful as the first time. The home is well maintained and clean. Having a clean place to stay is very important to me and my family. The hosts (Mike & Beth) are very responsive and kind. They allow you to feel at home during your stay - no multiple sheets of paper listing rules and regulation for you to read. You also do not feel spied on. I love the Blue Gecko and it will be our place to stay on all our trips to the area. It is our Home away from Home!

5.0

May 2024

Came over from Melbourne Beach for a visit to the gulf and Busch Gardens with our 4 kids (one grown with husband and two kids under 2 took the master) and exchange student from Germany. Her last weekend in the US was a great one! efexchangeyear.org/iec/lisa-mohrman/ My husband and I enjoyed the studio apt out back. Perfect layout, lots of kids toys to play with, well stocked, super location and great area near lots of shops and restaurants. Enjoyed strachans for ice cream. Hosts were super accommodating.

5.0

Apr 2024

The house itself and the overall experience were outstanding. Safety Harbor is a wonderful setting, with something for everyone – nature lovers, foodies, people watchers, etc. In addition to providing easy access to a number of top attractions in the area, the house was spotless, well decorated, well equipped and comfortable for our extended family. The large yard and children’s toys and equipment made it especially fun for our multigenerational group. The hosts were amazing – thoughtful and responsive to every situation and need. We give “Blue Gecko” our highest recommendation.

5.0

Mar 2024

This property is clean, well decorated and cozy! The neighborhood has a school close by and is well lit for some evening pickle ball. It is close to Safety Harbor downtown. It was an easily drive to Crystal River. Mike, the owner, was super responsive to our needs! We would book here again in a heart beat.

5.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful property. Great location and super clean.

5.0

Feb 2024

Location was awesome. Host was great with communication. Property wasin great conditions. This will be my go to place when i need to come back.

5.0

Jan 2024

Highly recommend the Blue Gecko house. We will book again if we are in the area. Great location and the local restaurants are amazing!

5.0

Jan 2024

Our group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great location. It had everything we needed. We would recommend staying here in this beautiful town. You can walk to town, walk to the bay, and there is plenty of parking.

5.0

Jan 2024

Thanks Vrbo for making our very first air bnb experience the best and most memorable!!! Very clean property and friendly owners who thought of every minute detail and maintained & decorated the house very well

5.0

Dec 2023

The Blue Gecko house was perfect for our family Christmas. They had great quality baby equipment, and the separate living space for our newlyweds. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were comfortable and well equipped. Great communication with the owners as well.

5.0

Jun 2023

This property is by far best for families and has everything you need and I mean everything. The home owner are the most polite and accommodating. I love this house it is so beautiful and well located to food and shopping within walking distance. I will rent every time I come to this location in the near future. Once again the homeowners are go beyond to make sure your stay is the best and thank you so much for everything.

5.0

Apr 2023

A beautiful listing very affordable and convenient for family great communication with property manager. Definitely would rebook

5.0

Mar 2023

6 adults stayed here for Phillies spring training games. The house is in a good location within walking distance of Safety Harbor shops, restaurants and the waterfront. It’s about a 15 minute drive to the Phillies complex and about 25 minutes from Clearwater Beach (depending on traffic). The house and the additional outbuilding were perfect for the 6 of us. The main house slept two couples while another couple used the completely self-contained extension of the garage. It was everything we needed for our quick getaway. If I could give the hosts more than 5 stars I would. They were very accommodating to our separate arrivals and eventually delayed departures, and they were very responsive to our needs.

5.0

Jan 2023

This clean, comfortable home was just right for our family group. The members with children stayed in the main house, while the grandparents enjoyed peace and quiet in the backyard apartment. So many nice little touches…toys and games and a fenced yard for kiddos, ample supplies (including facial tissues), and the snacks and K cups for the Keurig machines (one in each kitchen) were much appreciated. The location is good for easy access to Tampa and Clearwater, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy Safety Harbor. The town is an attractive, walk-able village boasting a variety of good local restaurants just a few blocks away from the house on Main Street. The owner was very responsive and friendly. When we initially experienced a glitch in our booking dates, he immediately responded and resolved it. We would be happy to return!

5.0

Nov 2022

We booked this property as part of a large family reunion for Thanksgiving. It was perfect. A HUGE back yard that was great for the littles under 3 (bonus that toys were available in the garage) and the guest house was absolutely clutch for our group. Well appointed kitchen and plenty of seating. Easy walk to Main St and a quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend!

5.0

Aug 2022

My group and I really enjoyed this home. The biggest perk is the kitchen. We wanted to save money so made all our meals at home. The kitchen has everything you need and then some. Mike and Beth were great hosts as well. We had a problem with the garbage disposal not working and Mike came out in less than an hour and fixed it quickly. Overall a great experience and would stay here again.

5.0

Jul 2022

My husband and I came down to the area for our baby shower and needed a place to stay with a few out of town friends. Very comfortable place, everything was clean and host communicated well. Would definitely come back!

5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect Family Getaway!

Perfect Family Getaway!

My husband and I stayed here with my sister and brother-in-law and their three children. The property is wonderful- plenty of space for all of us. The adults enjoyed sitting out and having coffee in the backyard together every morning and it was an easy walk to Main Street, which has plenty of delicious restaurants and great shopping. My husband and I also worked remotely for the entire week and had zero issues with the wi-fi. And Mike and Beth were extremely communicative and helpful. We hope to stay here again next summer!

5.0

Jun 2022

Safety Harbor Getaway

Safety Harbor Getaway

The home was clean, renovated and very conducive for our group's stay. The owners were flexible for early check in and communication prior to arrival was very responsive and helpful. The guest house was convenient and nice amenity for our group of 6.

5.0

May 2022

Helpful owner

Helpful owner

We enjoyed our short stay at the blue gecko while visiting family in safety harbor. The house is clean, the kitchen is particularly spotless. The owner was helpful in extending checkout, and also mailed us a pair of glasses left behind.

5.0

May 2022

We had a wonderful gathering of friends at Blue Gekko! The house and guest house are perfect for a family reunion and a spa get-away. The accommodations are spacious, the location is terrific, and the hosts were very welcoming. I strongly recommend! 5 Stars!

5.0

Mar 2022

Clean place with caring hosts

Clean place with caring hosts

This location is as advertised. Very clean, with caring hosts. I would recommend this place.

5.0

Feb 2022

Family Vacation

Family Vacation

Just got home from a month in Safety Harbor, what a trip! Mike’s house was everything we needed. Location was great, less than a 5 minute walk to the middle of Main Street, 10 minute walk to the Safety Harbor Spa where you can sign up for a guest pool only membership. The washer and dryer were brand new and great to have. The back apartment was really nice for a couple or single person. The front house had everything we needed. The internet was fast and having cable and Netflix on the smart tv was great. We would definitely recommend to any larger group or family. Make sure to check out: 1. Third Friday on Main Street 2. Bassanos Cheesecake-Great Cheesecake 3. Cafe Vino Tinto-good breakfast/coffee spot 4. Nona Slice house-great pizza 5. Safety Harbor Chamber commerce for events This location is great for access to a variety of grocery stores “Publix and Whole Foods” and many big box stores all within 15 minute drive. We definitely stay at Mikes place again.

5.0

Jan 2022

Family Greek Wedding

Family Greek Wedding

Great location to Main Street Restaurants and Shops. Great walking neighborhood to the waterfront and Safety Harbor Spa. Enjoyed the spacious yard and amenities. The separate back house provided privacy and a quiet space for some with an open house for gathering. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking family meals.

5.0

Dec 2021

Michael and Beth are the best host! Me and my family felt so comfortable,

Michael and Beth are the best host! Me and my family felt so comfortable,

5 stars

5.0

Sep 2021

Blue Gecko, Safety Harbor FL

Blue Gecko, Safety Harbor FL

This was my family's first visit to Safety Harbor. We loved that Blue Gecko was a short walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and the waterfront. The main house and guest house were clean, nicely decorated, and well-equipped. The outdoor space, front porch and back deck, were very pleasant. Our hosts Mike and Beth were attentive to our needs. They left clear instructions, making check in and out and finding things around the house easy. We would definitely return to Safety Harbor and stay at Blue Gecko again!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Safety Harbor?

The average price for a rental in Safety Harbor is $389 per night. This rental is $250 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House

House in Safety Harbor, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Safety Harbor, FL

Nearby attractions

Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House

House in Safety Harbor, FL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Safety Harbor, FL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Safety Harbor?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Blue Gecko at Safety Harbor - Entire Home PLUS Guest House?

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