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Charming, Bright and Spacious Historic Home in central Downtown Dunedin

Charming, Bright and Spacious Historic Home in central Downtown Dunedin

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Front view of the home with screened porch, second-floor porch, & sun porch.
Front porch around 4 in the afternoon.
Living room with original light fixtures and cypress woodwork, lots of seating.
view out to front sunporch and street
Living area

Overview of Charming, Bright and Spacious Historic Home in central Downtown Dunedin

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Dunedin, FL
  • Popular LocationFlorida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays13 min walk
  • Popular LocationClearwater Marine Aquarium11 min drive
  • Popular LocationClearwater Beach24 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-upstairs hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3- downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming, Bright and Spacious Historic Home in central Downtown Dunedin

Five generation family home now available for short-term rentals. Superb location-two or three blocks to the water, downtown restaurants and shopping, baseball stadium, parks, marina, playground, the Pinellas bike trail, and .6 miles from the Fenway. The house faces south to bask in the sun on the prettiest street in Dunedin, quiet and green with huge old trees dripping with Spanish moss. Upstairs is the airy master bedroom with a super comfortable king bed and an ensuite bathroom that overlooks the trees. Also upstairs, a second large bedroom has a king, a double and a twin bed, and a hall bathroom. The downstairs queen bedroom opens into the office and has a hall bath. There is an airy living room, separate dining room, a beautiful sunny kitchen, a front screened porch and an open, unshaded front porch for the winter days when the full sun feels delicious. Full of historic charm and original details, while freshly updated with modern conveniences.

Some detailed house rules to ensure that we can offer an amazing experience for all our guests.

1. NO SMOKING. Smoking is not permitted inside or on the porches or anywhere else on the property.

2. PETS. No pets, please.

3. Please be kind to the floors: Please remove hard-heeled, stiletto or grit-covered shoes when in the house to protect the hundred year old heart pine floors.

4. CONSERVE ELECTRICITY. We want to be as low-impact as possible, please conserve energy by not cooling the house below 70 degrees or heating above 74 while you are staying.

5. HOUSEKEEPING. Fresh linens, bath towels and beach towel are included in the home. We have beach towels, and some grubbier towels if you want to wash your shoes or wipe down your car, etc.

6. RATE CHANGES - Rates subject to change without notice.

7. LIABILITY. House is privately owned. Owner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on premises. Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guests.

8. NO PARTIES. Self explanatory – no parties, please ☺.

9. SAFETY EQUIPMENT. For your safety, please do not tamper with the CO2 and smoke detectors.

10. CANDLES. No candles or anything that needs to be lit with a lighter are allowed inside the home.

11. No swinging from the chandeliers since they are very old :). Also, the fireplace is also not available for use.

Thank you for respecting our rules.
If problems arise during your stay please notify us immediately so that we can address issues ASAP. We are super responsive and want to make sure you have a wonderful stay.

Property manager

Barbara Gallozzi
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children under age 12.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
My 88 year old mom is severely asthmatic, sorry!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or on the porches.

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, this vacation home is in the city center. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pier 60 Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dunedin Stadium or Jack Russell Stadium. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays - 13 min walk
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 11 min drive
  • Beach Walk - 11 min drive
  • Pier 60 Park - 14 min drive
  • Clearwater Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mangos & Marley A Coastal Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Blur Nightclub - 5 min walk
  • HOB Brewing Company - 7 min walk
  • Dunedin Brewery - 6 min walk
  • Casa Tina Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S., Shamong, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with historic charm.
Great location, 2-3 blocks to all restaurants, shops, fair grounds, and water. Older home with upgrades. Clean, relaxing and comfortable describes this location. Sitting on the screened front porch at night was enjoyable and perfect after a busy day. An enormous amount of cooking, eating, food prep appliances and dishes/glasses available. Lots of personnel effects left behind from owners which was different but also inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonder Rental Except For
It's a great rental! Loved the location and the screened porch and the kitchen and pretty much everything except the televisions. We were two 82 year olds with minimal tech savy regarding televisions and television service providers. We could not get the tv in the living room to turn on and reached out to the host who promptly responded but could do nothing to help. We had better luck with the tv in the first floor bedroom, however, it appeared we needed to subscribe to some type of streaming service to get programs we really wanted to watch -- such as the Super Bowl on CBS. We found ourselves frustrated -- likely due to our ineptitudes. It would have been nice to have been told about the tvs in advance and to have some printed guidance in the rental for each tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

The name is in the title...charming!!
We had such a wonderful time renting this house. It was absolutely perfect and was fully stocked! We felt like we were at home. It’s super close to shops and dining; definitely walking distance. We will absolutely rent again. My husbands family is in Clearwater and it’s much easier for us to rent a home vs renting hotel rooms (and even cheaper most of the time). The hosts went out of their way to be in contact with us about check in, check out, and anything else we needed. I’d give more stars if I could.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Great location and house
The house was very comfortable and in a great location to downtown Dunedin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Great house, close to restaurants in downtown Dunedin
Thoughtful extras included like towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler for the beach. Would give 5 stars except the upstairs AC went out our last night. Will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Gallozzi

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I grew up in Richmond, Virginia but have worked for the last 30 years in international public health in Africa, Asia and Latin America. I have always enjoyed staying at VRBO properties and am delighted to share our Old Florida home with you!

Why they chose this property

My great-grandfather built the house in 1922. My grandmother and mother both grew up there, and my mom was married in the church across the street in 1952. More than 60 years later, my parents still live here part time. I used to love driving down from Virginia to visit and smelling the jasmine and orange blossoms when we arrived in quaint Dunedin. Our wonderful property manager lives nearby.

What makes this property unique

It's such a pretty neighborhood and just two blocks to Dunedin's Main Street, with the farmers' market, shops, restaurants, festivals, etc. Downtown Dunedin is such a cute little Old Florida small town tucked away far from the strip malls. This home has most everything you need. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and dry goods (spices, salt and pepper, plastic wrap, paper towels etc.) We have fresh new linens including beach towels, vases for the jasmine and hibiscus growing around the house, some lovely china and elegant but comfortable furnishings from family travels all over the world. There are beach towels, beach chairs and a cooler on the back porch.

The front screened in porch is our favorite place for lunch and drinks in the evenings, a great place to watch passers-by out walking their dogs or heading for the farmers' market. Such an easy stroll to restaurants or the water's edge for sunset. Enjoy our wonderful Old Florida home!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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