Our elegant little Retreat is a small private suite within an updated yet vintage 1890s home. NO SHARED INDOOR SPACE! It free street parking; no parking on property, steps from Uptown eateries & shops, and 3 blocks from the Castillo and "Old Town." This light-filled Queen Suite comes with a mini fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, coffee/tea, TV w/basic Roku, a small bathroom with a nice sized shower, an antique table for 2 inside the room and a beautiful shared garden!
We are available to answer questions between 8 am until 11 pm EDT, please email or text us your questions--thanks!
It's a super location to walk everywhere, head downtown via San Marco or walk through the neighborhood and the Castillo. The water is at the end of the street!
A note on ambiance: It is a quiet neighborhood albeit connected to a very busy tourist town. You will hear people, cars, the cannon fire at the fort, church chimes and the occasional trolley in the daytime. This includes the Firestone during their regular hours.
Enter through private gate next to red house. Unit 2 is the shy walk way to the left before the garden structures. Please follow tall red wooden pathway into your vacation suite.
Free street parking is available after the stop sign on Locust without yellow curbs (Hostfully link may be helpful) or use parking pass provided in room. Address is on card (garage is a block away). Recommend parking close by.
The property has three units, the main house "Hide-Out", a small carriage house called "Safe Haven," and the little "Retreat." The little Retreat is a small studio suite with big airy feels and a romantic hidden vibe. Updated fixtures and an a-plus feel with the tiled shower and artwork. It has window AC unit. There's also a standing space heater for those that can never be too "warm" during the winter months. The space is not spacious for those that may be packing heavy but perfect for a short and convenient stay.
Free street parking is available; Do not park between the house and the stop sign. No Parking at the home. Parking card to city garage is also available. There is a pet fee of $25 cash per dog that must be left on a visible counter for cleaners (limit 2 pets)
-Dogs must be on a leash at all times and clean up after your pets.
-Security Cameras are on the property
-Only guests on reservation are allowed on the property.
Walking is best, but you can rent bikes, scooters, three wheelers or grab any of the tourist trollies...all just a few blocks away. Or call a pedi-cab and they will pick you up at the front of the property!
Parking Down Town 2.50 per hour, free after 5 pm and Sunday. Parking pass inside for down town parking; a block away (8 minute walk)
Welcome to “Vintage” Florida!
We are just off the beaten path, so you may hear activity early in the morning to late at night….It is a vibrant town!
Because you are sharing the property, it is important that guests respect each other. House rules are enforced!
All of our properties are routinely treated for pests, but when the doors open bugs can come in; they love crumbs and open or unclean glasses of wine or pop, stagnant water from buckets and glasses and anywhere water accumulates, so please do your part! Definitely remember to use repellent when outdoors
We are dog friendly! If you will be bringing a dog, please let us know when booking and please read our pet rules prior to making your booking with us. Remember: Please get all pets pre-approved!
We enforce pet fees for guests traveling with emotional support animals. If a guest refuses to pay, we will not allow the emotional support animal to stay. Picture of Pet fur will be reported and Airbnb will contact guests unwilling to comply with our policies.
Service animals are not to be Left alone at the listing without prior approval
PARKING NOTE: There is no onsite parking available, but ample free street parking is available. You may have to walk around the corner or down the street to the suite, so if you are not mobile or have multiple vehicles this needs to be considered prior to booking.
