Morning sunrises glowed pink and blue as the ibis, osprey, spoonbills and herons flew by. And the sunsets were stunning gold and red every night. Stand on the dock just after sunset and the night crowned herons will join you. Hop on the Pinellas trail for a bike ride to Tarpon Springs or Dunedin. The principle bedroom is gorgeous with a wall of windows overlooking the water.

We loved our 3 weeks at Betsy's lovely property. The sunsets are amazing, and the neighborhood is quaint and quiet with a park two blocks down the street and large live oak trees. We especially enjoyed the local birds who came to visit. There's nothing like being right on the water!

Nice place in a quiet location,

Great location but condition of property is not what it should be for price. Had to hand wash glasses (put away with lipstick stains and unclean), carpet needs shampooing, half chewed dog bones found under furniture in bedroom, floors not washed or properly vacuumed, half cleaned leaking shower upstairs (floor swab left in shower)!, air filters filthy. It is also time to replace some furniture. Also no response to a message sent to owner on VRBO. Bottom line this is a great property in a desirable location but the owner would be well served to take a few days off rental to attend to a deep cleaning and much needed maintenance.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Betsy's home in Crystal Beach. Amazing sunsets nearly every night. The 45 mile Pinellas Bike Trail is just a couple blocks away. So many birds (some extra friendly) entertained us. Clean, spacious and quiet with super comfy beds. There are numerous really good restaurants so close by - our favs were Molly Goodheads, Emily's, Bar Fly Fish Shack, Fireside Pizza and Thirsty Marlin . We launched our kayaks right out in front of the house. It was fun to explore nearby parks and other nearby coastal towns. Be sure to go to Tampa Electric to view manatees - thank you, Betsy! Waking up and doing yoga on the second floor overlooking the gulf was a treat beyond words. The only downside for us was that January was chillier than we imagined but we were still able to find plenty to do to occupy ourselves for 3 weeks.

Beautiful property with Live Oaks and a great park for sunset viewing as well as a private dock on property..

The view and backyard were so perfect. They had everything you could imagine for the stay. The whole time at the home was a great vacation. Sunsets every night.

Great house, great area, restaurants and Honeymoon Island is an awesome beach. Betsy, the owner, was very responsive to any little issues we had.

My family had the most magical experience. We spent the majority of our vacation in the backyard and on the pier. The kayaks were my son and grandson's favorite thing. They went out for hours twice daily. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, crabs and all kinds of fish and birds from the Very Nice new pier. We saw the most beautiful sunsets. It's nice to have the locals stop by the pier to give advice on best places to fish, eat and ect. Our Pom and Chiweenie loved the backyard, running up and down the pier and even kayaking. The neighborhood was great. People out walking their dogs, riding bikes. Very friendly. The park nearby was nice but not nearly as nice as the backyard at this place. We honestly enjoyed this place with the gulf literally in the backyard more than our trip last year VIP at Disneyworld and VIP Universal. The gulf and sea life were fantastic.

We had a wonderful time on this property. The house and yard were exceptional! Other than the opening code for the door everything was perfect. As a matter of fact, the property manager Frank was very very helpful in getting us the correct code, and a few days later when we could not get the door open! This home is beautiful and welcomed our 3 dogs! They had a great time! Great location, great neighborhood and very quiet. We would love to return next year for a longer stay!

What a way to relax! From spending hours on the pier doing nothing to walking the trails, this location offers a bit of everything. Our dog loved the Dog Beach a short drive away near Honeymoon Island (a location I wish we would have known about right away). A few quirks here and there but the owner was more than gracious in helping us out. Yes!!! I would stay here again.

We really enjoyed the house. It was nice a spacious and very well stocked. The sunsets on the dock are some of the best I have ever seen. We also enjoyed the us of the bikes and the amazing bike trail close to the house. The house is a short ride to restaurants, grocery stores ect. The house is in a very quite low key area. We were only a few miles from Innsbrook golf course and resort. We played a lot of tennis and golf there. ( I know Copperhead is a famous course but we found North much harder and trickier )

One of the most spectacular views you will ever witness. Betsy is very accommodating and quick to respond to any question. The home was perfect for my wife and I and our dog, Bradley. The fenced in yard was perfect for our dog, and being on the water was magnificent. The sunsets were amazing every night. Crystal Beach is off the beaten path, which we loved. We were there during the peak season of all the spring breakers, and never ran into them. Very quiet and peaceful area. Just a short walk to the wonderful Pinellas trail where you can walk, run or bike for miles and miles. We will stay there every year, for sure!

This is a beautiful property with gorgeous views of the Gulf. The property is well-maintained, although being that the homeowner also uses it, there are many personal items there. There were no instructions regarding recycling, so we hope we got that right. The neighbors were very pleasant and friendly. Thanks for use of the bicycles! The Pinellas Trail was a terrific perk! We definitely appreciated the fenced in yard, which provided our puppy with a great place to romp and play. Interaction with the wild birds was a big hit with us, as were views of dolphins passing by! All in all, we loved the property and the location! We would definitely rent it again, if available!! Thank you!

Betsy and Company couldn't have been easier to work with. Everything was perfect and as advertised. There were kayaks, bikes, a golf cart, and a Publix less than a mile away. A short drive to Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Innisbrook, etc. lots of sharing from previous renters, and we did the same to "pay it forward". Highly recommended!