Ozona Waterfront Mermaid House
House in Palm Harbor, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
Welcome mermaids and mermen to Ozona, a friendly waterfront community located in Palm Harbor on the gulf of Mexico with a laid back vibe and easy access to six marinas as well as 45 miles of the Pinellas trail. Founded as a fishing village and seaside sanctuary, the Ozona bluffs have maintained a true small village unspoiled ambiance. Walk or bike down streets lined with old oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. Live like a local. . . hopping from serene sunset spots overlooking the sound, or hit one of the half dozen unique local restaurants or pubs accessible by golf cart. Located 3 miles from Dunedin, 2 miles from Honeymoon Island and 1 mile from downtown Palm Harbor this area offers an eclectic ensemble of dining options and not-to-be-missed coastal shopping. Trolley service is available just blocks away to chauffer you from Tarpon Springs to Clearwater Beach. Bring your boat (22' or less) and keep it on the lift in your backyard (fee applies), or rent one and get out fishing, dolphin or manatee watching. Make a run out to one of the 9 islands in the inter-coastal waterway and have an entire beach with fabulous shelling all to yourself! House has just undergone renovations and is located on a quiet cul-de-sac on the water, with boat lift, dock, and canoe available. Driveway easily acommodates 2 vehicles. House if fully stocked and pleasantly decorated in an inviting coastal motif. Choose from the Tommy Bahama room with queen bed or the Surf Suite with dual twin beds and make space for additional guests on the pull-out couch. Enjoy water views from the spacious and open sun-room, lounge on the dock or bask after dark beside the fire pit and reminisce on your day. Let us help you customize your vacation to be as relaxing or activity packed as you would like.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Palm Harbor, FL
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Reviews
5.0
Great accommodations. Very cute house. This was exactly as described. The host was very responsive.
5.0
We absolutely fell in love with the view of the bayou and the Florida room for morning coffee. With the location walkable from the restaurants in Ozona, this is a fantastic find.
5.0
Cute waterfront home in the adorable town of Ozona. Close to downtown Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs sponge docks.. Plenty to do and see. Close to the Pinellas Trail, breweries, and fantastic restaurants.
4.0
Property owners were excellent in correspondence when needed. Definitely a do over, tons of stuff left to do.
5.0
Great location. Cute house. Nice backyard and access to water, loved the enclosed back patio.
4.0
Cute little house. Nice hanging around space. Nice size kitchen you can move around in. The end room is all windows and a lovely place to sit and that’s where the dining room table is as well. There’s a little air conditioner that I would suggest you keep on if you wanted to stay cool in that room in tge heat of summer. Great neighborhood for walking. You are .2 miles from a few places to eat and 10-15 min drive (straight shot) to Honeymoon Island which is beautiful!
Things to keep in mind. The house backs up to water, a bayou right off the Gulf and at low tide it does not smell great (rotting vegetation) so if you are a person that gets bothered by smells just know the backyard does not smell delicious all the time. There are a couple of Kayaks, but they were not functioning. This was not an issue for us, but if you’re interested, just make sure they are in working order before you go. It was nice to have a gas grill so we did grill out one night.
5.0
Beautiful home with a great location. Perfect lift for our boat. Enjoyed being able to wake up and get right on our boat from the back yard.
5.0
My husband and I stayed at this beautiful cottage home. Our parents and son live in Florida, and the house had plenty of room for them to come visit, eat comfortably on the air conditioned lanai, and fish off the open and amazing dock. The house had everything we needed for our stay, including a washer and dryer. Kitchen was well equipped. We did use the grill, ran out of propane, and the host was very response to help us get a replacement right away so our cooking was uninterrupted! Living room and beds were very comfortable Great location- at night we walked 8 minutes up the quaint tree lined street to listen to live music outside and grab a beer. It was perfect!
5.0
Clean, well stocked and maintained. Beautiful on the water in a very quite neighborhood. Coffee in the mornings in the sunroom looking at the peaceful water view. It was a perfect getaway close to everything! Thank you for sharing your little peice of paradise....
5.0
My wife and I stayed for a weekend getaway and relax this place did the trick
5.0
We enjoyed our week at The Mermaid House. The house is exactly as described, very clean, and comfortable. My son enjoyed catching some catfish (and a crab!) off the dock. Ozona is a cute area with several restaurants in walking distance. Bring your bikes if you can to take advantage of the Pinellas Trail. Thank you!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid House.
So much to do and see in this area. Our kids and Grandboys also enjoyed their stay! Had good communication with the owners. Thank you!
5.0
5 stars - if you have the opportunity to stay here, just book it! Location is great (Ozona is special!), sitting on the dock watching the dolphins, birds, in the sun, with a glass of wine - well, that's what vacation is about! Restaurants in walking distance, bike trail in 2 minutes, near Honeymoon Island, Dunedin...hosts are great - the neighbors we met were great - seriously, if you are in doubt, just book it. You'll be glad!
5.0
Nice property for a small group. Enjoyed the neighborhood and the nearby restaurants.
5.0
Nice location. Close to nice beaches, nice hiking parks & waterfront restaurants
5.0
What an adorable, comfortable place, and a wonderful neighborhood. The hosts added several 'extras' that really made us feel at home. We greatly enjoyed our holiday stay here (they even set out a countertop tree for the occasion!) and we are considering a return trip next year!
5.0
The property was spacious, clean & packed with all the amenities we needed for our 6 night stay. The neighbors are all so friendly & helpful. Quiet neighborhood. Great place for walking to other streets to view sunset. Walking distance to little downtown area. Loved Molly Goodheads. So close to the Pinellas Recreational Trail. We biked from The Mermaid House to Dunedin, had a great lunch at Carvor's Fish House, walked around checking out the shops & then rode bikes over the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island State Park. This home is very centrally located to all that we wished to see & do. Simply ran out of time. Amber & Greg very responsive & were great hosts.
5.0
The Mermaid House in Ozona has everything you need: peace, location, amenities... You're close to great places to eat and hang out; my wife and I really enjoyed our time here. I would recommend to anyone wanting to unwind and enjoy the old Florida charm of Ozona.
5.0
This was a great experience. The house is in a great location and is exactly as described. We will be coming back.
5.0
We enjoyed our girls weekend at the property! The owner was super quick with their communication as well.
5.0
Cute home that could use some attention. Comfortable for our needs and appreciate the coffee etc to get us going when we got there.
4.0
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
5.0
Great canal front home in a quiet neighborhood yet close to Ozona restaurants and the bike trail. Everything as advertised and the owners were very attentive and local.
5.0
Great property for what we needed. Close by to everything.
5.0
The home had everything we needed. Was even decorated for Christmas. The property felt very homey and welcoming. Loved the neighborhood!! Was great for walking and the little town village was adorable. We will definitly be back!!
5.0
Easy
5.0
Very well maintained property. Trails and gulf in the back yard.
Enjoyed the stay!
5.0
We came from Indiana for beach wedding.
The cozy house and quaint neighborhood was perfect for us. The property was accurately described and completely furnished.
My husband caught a tarpon, snook and some catfish off the backyard dock. We were delighted when two manatee come up the canal while we were sitting to enjoy our morning coffee.
We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
This house was perfect for us...It was so nice to be able to bring our boat and our dog! :) The neighborhood was so cute and convenient to all of our favorite spots! Will definitely stay here again in the future!
5.0
Very laid-back neighborhood with enough things to do taking the car as well as nearby.
The small center with bars and restaurants is within walking distance, just 0.5 mile. The house is comfortable and cozy.
The bed in the main bedroom could use a new mattress.
Check in and check out procedure is very easy. We met the owner, nice guy.
5.0
We stayed for 8 days and it literally felt like home away from home! This property and experience exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend! Location is perfect! We will definitely stay here again!
5.0
The mermaid house was perfect. It was very clean and exactly how the listing describes. The backyard is great to spend time in. You have the dock you can sit on over the water to enjoy the sunset. There is plenty of space for you and the family. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again on our next trip to Florida. Thank you Amber for the great experience.
4.0
Great location
Stayed 9 nights along with our dogs. House is very quiet and in a quaint laid back neighborhood. Easy access to Honeymoon Island State Park with excellent beach and easy parking and beach access. Enclosed lanai with AC really nice to hang out in and enjoy the view of the backyard area. Would stay here again should we return to the area. Hosts are very responsive to any needs. 4 star vs. 5 star because I reserve 5 star for more luxury type accomodations, but doesn't mean this isn't a very good choice for the price.
5.0
Paradise...
Very clean and tastefully decorated. A quiet, peaceful neighborhood off the beaten trail. Loved it!!
5.0
Bikes, beach & good friends
We had a wonderful stay. Nice quiet neighborhood, easy access to bike trail and Honeymoon Island. Home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the jumping fish. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Nice property.
Comfortable Home as expected
5.0
Wonderful Vacation Home!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Mermaid House! The only problem was that our stay was way to short! Loved the cute decor and quiet neighborhood. Neighbors were really nice and chatted with us! Everything was completely furnished with all your needs! Will definately stay again and try to get a longer reservation next time! I can see why this place is always booked! Greg and Amber were very quick to respond to us! Thank you Amber and Greg!
5.0
Fabulous February in Florida
The Mermaid House is a gem. Agree with all the past previous positive reviews. The perfect place to spend a week and work remotely. Tasteless decorated. Loved how quiet neighborhood was. Loved hearing the birds. Loved how close it was to Bike trail. Loved the quaintness of Ozona and restaurant suggestion Loved the proximity to Steve’s Produce. Loved that we brought our life vest for kayak adventure. One of best rentals ever!
5.0
Wonderful waterfront home!
Review – 403 Laurel
Observations
Pre-rental
Communications were all clear, concise, and courteous. Amber was quick to respond and the arrangements went smoothly. Arrival details were clear. House rules were clearly spelled out and very reasonable.
First Impressions
Area is attractive, both the general surroundings and the immediate neighborhood. Plenty of convenient shopping, and lots of great restaurants, particularly if you’re a fan of seafood or microbreweries. .
As can be seen in the description, the house isn’t all that large (at least compared to our own home – 2600 ft2). But the layout is open and well organized, so it seems spacious. Furnishings, appliances, and kitchenware are all first rate and 100% working.
All the equipment and supplies were as described.
As noted in the description, this is styled as “The Mermaid House”. If you’re a mermaid fan you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven! From the full size mermaid trunk and tail in the garden, to the mermaid drawer pulls, Amber has gone overboard. The theme is supplemented with general coastal decorations. We actually have one bathroom in our home with similar decorations but we’re nowhere near Amber’s league!
If you’re a boater, be prepared to be jealous of the neighbors’ boats! Though if you bring your own there is a full dock, including a hoist to get the craft out of the water.
Wife and son were also delighted.
Things to be aware of:
We had one puzzle upon arrival. My wife and son arrived ahead of me due to complicated travel arrangements and complained that there was just one bathroom.. Later we discovered that the second bathroom was there… but accessed from the garage. Facilities were clean and fresh, just oddly located.
Summing it up: We were disappointed about only one thing… we learned that the unit had been rented for the full 2023 season already and we couldn’t come back right away! Thanks to Amber for a great experience.
5.0
Magic at the Mermaid House
We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid House. Easy walk to downtown Ozona, and not far from the Pinellas Trail (I brought my own folding bike). Large enough house that my wife's parents could visit a couple of days; while her parents used the main bedroom and bath, we switched to the nicely updated shower and facilities accessible through the garage. Also notable: I had a zoom business meeting where one colleague gasped "is that a dock in your background?!?". Why, yes; yes it is.
Entering and exiting Ozona is most convenient using the traffic light on Tampa Road. We like the Cool Gelato shop in nearby downtown Palm Harbor. A short drive to US19 put us at Olive Garden, a favorite of her parents. Tampa Road has a small Winn-Dixie for groceries. We rarely missed a sunset on the Dunedin Causeway, because I like sunsets and the Causeway view is fabulous and convenient. We all enjoyed watching the manatees at Craig Park in Tarpon Springs one fine afternoon.
There's a lot of magic at and nearby the Mermaid House. 🧜♀️
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Palm Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Palm Harbor is R 4,287 per night. This rental is R 750 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ozona Waterfront Mermaid House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ozona Waterfront Mermaid House. Enjoy the water!
Is Ozona Waterfront Mermaid House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Ozona Waterfront Mermaid House?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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