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Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun!

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Casa del Tren - A Vacation Home that Takes Fun Seriously!
Living Room - A spacious area connecting dining, living, kitchen, and entertainment all in one space!
Dining Area - Picnic Style Table, Track Lights, All Designed for Fun Gatherings!
Front Yard - Tranquil Cul-de-sac, Only 3 blocks to the Downtown Safety Harbor!
Backyard - Ideal for grilling, playing games, letting dogs roam, and unwinding in peace.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Safety Harbor, FL
  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
    13 min walk
  • Safety Harbor City Marina
    14 min walk
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall
    5 min drive
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun!

Casa del Tren, a unique vacation experience that combines fun with comfort, has everything you'll need to relax and experience Safety Harbor and the beautiful Tampa Bay Area in style.

Top 5 Reasons Guests Love Casa del Tren:

----- 1. Best Location -----
This beautiful cottage, located at the end of a beautiful tranquil street, 2 blocks or 3 minute walk to all the Safety Harbor charm. Pubs, restaurants, the pier, and the Tampa Bay waterfront are just a short stroll from your front door!

----- 2. Luxury + Comfort -----
Sunny, spacious living Spaces designed for family fun time. Fully equipped kitchen fit for any gourmet cooking. All bedrooms come with beautiful views, feather mattress toppers, luxury bed linens, and flat-screen TVs with over 200 channels to indulge. Fast internet WiFi is available throughout!

----- 3. Serious Fun -----
Your private fully fenced courtyard, HUGE patio, party-ready string lights that turn on with the touch of a button. This is a place to grill some mean burgers, shake several martinis, and gather the whole family for a fun picnic, all under those bright red umbrellas. Don't forget to play some corn hole while you are watching the sunset!

------ 4. Attention to Detail -----
Our Motto is “No Detail is Too Small.” Many of Our Guests Noticed This the Minute They Step Into Casa del Tren. Not Only Our Home Meticulously Cleaned for by Professional Housekeeping Staff, but We are Also Proud of Our Hospitality Manager Maureen Who Takes Care of Every Need During Your Stay.

----- 5. Trusted Hosts -----
We are your hosts John and Ellen! We were recently featured on an International Travel Show, A Sense of Place, Nashville Episode. Take a look online and you'll easily be able to find it. This 22-minute video will let you get to know your hosts John and Ellen :)

Fun Facts:
Casa del Tren, the Spanish name for the Train House, is fondly named because of its unique location. Safety Harbor is an old railroad town and as such, one remote end of Casa del Tren's yard is bordered by the railway. Yes, a train does come by every now and then, typically 6 to 8 cars, that come and go in less than a minute. You may stay for days and never see or hear a single train. But if you are blessed with good luck and hear one passing by, would you please log it down and share it with us in the guest book? :)

If You have any questions or need local tour suggestions, Please, feel free to let us know. And yes, we are known for respond within minutes :)

If you have a big gathering that needs more spaces, or if you plan to visit Nashville, please check out our other listings:
Casa Artista, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Welcome)
Casa la Cala, Safety Harbor, FL (3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Pet Welcome)
Heidtke House, Nashville, TN (4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Free)

Insurance Consideration: To protect your investment and ensure a worry-free travel experience, we strongly recommend all our guests consider purchasing Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. Our cancellation policy is firm. If you cancel outside the limits of our policy, you may not receive a full refund. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.

Our Pet Policy: Dogs only, 25lbs or less. Well-trained, non-aggressive breeds only. Pets are not allowed on furniture and owner must pick up after pets do their business in the yard. We accept larger dogs on a case-by-case basis, please contact us and we can discuss. There will be an additional $125 (+ FL Tax) added to all reservations including pets, for the additional cleaning required.

Property manager

John Oden
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Safety Harbor

Safety Harbor is home to this holiday home. Westshore Plaza Mall and International Plaza and Bay Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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Safety Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 13 min walk
  • Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 5 min drive
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive
  • BayCare Ballpark - 7 min drive
  • Westfield Countryside Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 31 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fly - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cici's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Nona Slice House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪China Garden Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa del Tren - Rare Availability + Serious Fun! located?

This family-friendly Safety Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Safety Harbor Waterfront Park and Tampa Bay. Celebration Station and Safety Harbor City Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeWayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safety Harbor Stay
We enjoyed our stay. Lots of great restaurants nearby. We will be back sometime.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inge J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious thoughtful hosts
This is a lovely cottage, very comfortable, very clean. John and Ellen, the hosts, left snacks and bottled wine as welcome gifts. John was readily available for questions. the property is on a deadend street, the neighborhood is lovely for walks, just a few blocks to the charming town of Safety Harbor, quite close to Phillipe Park. Just a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
What an incredible vacation...we enjoyed our stay immensely! The home is quant and comfortable. We were close to downtown safety harbor. Dead end street made it very quiet. Thanks John for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life in Safety Harbor
I loved the area, lots of places to walk and visit, Folly Farms is a fun place. Many good eating place in SH and out on 19. Shopping was easy with several Publix nearby. Lovely boardwalks along Tampa bay with the Pelicans diving into the water for fish. Weather was good too. Loved the small town atmosphere and slow living.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit
Loved our second stay at your place. We are planning to stay again in February.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Perfect !!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best location!!
We loved our stay at the very cute Casa del Tren and can't say enough nice things about Safety Harbor. Absolutely convenient to everything! We will definitely be back. Thanks so much to John and Ellen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA V., Oldsmar, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we could ask for!
Everything is well thought out at Casa del Tren. All we could need in the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms are provided. It’s very close to Main Street, we walked the town! The outdoor lights above the patio are so festive and plenty of natural light inside. It’s an absolute treasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

salvatore d., Fort Myers, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safety Harbor Retreat - Walk Most Anywhere
At the end of a dead end street, beside a church, lies a hip oasis that delivers on every prior review/rating. We will be back whenever in the area again. The hosts were great and checked in on us to ensure a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent stay
These people have it down. Such attention to detail, charming atmosphere and great recommendations. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
My experience renting this property is very positive. Cleanliness deserves a 10 on a 1-5 scale. Location was only two block from Main Street. I would definitely rent this property again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house close to everything.
The house was great, it was cute, very clean and had everything we needed. The back patio was wonderful to sit outside in the evening. It was close to restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
My toddler and I stayed at Casa del Tran for a week. We were visiting family and wanted some extra space. It was a fantastic experience for so many reasons... 1) the location- we walked to main street daily. It was nice to have so many food options so close. 2) the communication from the owners was above and beyond. They weren't bothered by any request or question. 3) Just a great place to stay with so many useful amenities! The back patio is huge and gave my son space to use up energy. We loved the hanging lights too! There is a TV and AC unit in both bedrooms and in the living room- really nice touch. The kitchen was stocked with dishes and utensils for cooking. Just note that there are no plastic dishes or cups for little ones. Not an issue for us since we have toddler dishes at our parents' house that we brought over. This will be our go-to place when we don't stay with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Really loved the city and location. Favorite restaurants were Barfly and Gigglewaters for movie and dinner. Discovered Woodys seafood in palmetto and farmers market - detwilers. Owners were always available to us. Home was very clean.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sheldon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and well apportioned. Safety Harbor is a great location. We look forward to our return trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great owner and place. Highly recommended.
We had a magical vacation with our two kids at this property. Location is excellent, it is near restaurants, coffee shops, marina, parks and at the same time it is private. In the mornings, we admired sunrises at the marina and evenings we spent at the patio looking at stars. Patio is a great place for gathering and yoga. Excellent breeze and bird sounds help to connect with nature. This property has everything you need to make your vacation pleasant and memorable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Our experience in safety harbor was fun! Coming back to this home after our bike rides was so relaxing. Great outdoor space. Met John... super nice and willing to share his enthusiasm for the area with you. Thanks John. Super vacation. Next year we will stay longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional house/location
Our stay was wonderful. John was so easy to deal with-always replied to emails within minutes. The place was so cute, clean and within walking distance of the quaint town of Safety Harbor. We loved the enclosed back patio with plenty of sitting and the fun lighting. A place we will definitely return to as well as recommend. Thank you, John and Ellen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay. Highly Recommend!
What a great place to stay. Communication was excellent, checkin was a breeze, and we had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safety harbor
Great place with a lit back yard and wonderful location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
The house looked exactly as it does online. It's clean and bright and beautiful. The location was 25 minutes from Clearwater Beach and 25 minutes from the University of Tampa. It was perfect for us. The owner goes out of the way to make sure your stay is perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donato N.

Casa del Tren was perfect!
This was the first time we had rented on VRBO. Immediately after my first inquiry I was contacted by the owner who was very friendly, and answered the few questions that I had. John kept in touch with us all along the way and made sure that when we arrived everything was to our liking. He helped us with everything from the beach chair/umbrella rentals, to even leaving us a special gift of our favorite wines. The property itself was beautiful, well kept, and very clean. The private location was a huge plus as the kids got to play outside, while we sipped wine on the backyard patio. Everything that downtown Safety Harbor has to offer is just a few steps away. This was the most ideal property for our family vacation, and I highly recommend any of John and Ellen’s properties. They are very thoughtful hosts, their attention to detail is second to none, and they run a tight ship. We will definitely be renting from them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

review
nice place
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

Beautiful Home
Our stay was wonderful, a great location and love the house . I will stay there again . Awesome !!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Very Thoughtful Owners
This house in Safety Harbor is a wonderful place to stay. The owners Have gone out of their way to make sure the house is comfortable for guests. We appreciated the cleanliness and the thoughtful touches. John, the owner, is extremely nice. The house is also well located with fun restaurants nearby. Don’t hesitate on this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by John Oden

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Hi, this is John, and my beautiful wife Ellen :)
We are your fun-loving hosts at Casa del Tren!
I grew up on a farm south of Nashville TN. I am currently managing IT in a software company that also has an office in the Tampa Bay Area. When I am not pounding on the keyboard, I involve myself in renovating houses, gardening, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.
My wife Ellen was born in China, a true city girl, her interests are more in art & Electrical Engineering. She came to the states to research high-voltage transmission, but I really think she came here to find me and my secret BBQ recipes ☺
We love to travel together and everywhere we go we try to stay away from hotels, staying with locals is way more fun. We also share a common passion to renovate and revive interesting older homes.
Ellen and I completely fell in love with Safety Harbor upon our very first visit. Known as the Hidden Gem of Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor is voted No. 1 of the Most Charming small cities in Florida. It offers amazing natural beauty as well as award-winning restaurants, pubs, and shops as well as tons of unique festivities. Best of all, the locals are simply the friendliest people we have ever met.
We have since renovated 4 vacation homes in Safety Harbor. Casa del Tren is one of the most FUN ones! It is dearly loved by us and our guests because of its unique Fun factor and Location.
If you are interested in Knowing our Other Homes in Safety Harbor or Nashville Tennessee, they are not hard to find online:
Casa Artista, Safety Harbor, Florida (4-6 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa Blue, Safety Harbor, Florida (4 - 6 guests, Pet Friendly),
Casa la Cala, Safety Harbor, Florida (6-8 Guests, Pet Friendly),
Heidtke House, Nashville Tennessee ( 8 guests, Pet Free)

Why they chose this property

Fun Facts that You have to know :)
Casa del Tren, the Spanish name for the Train House, is fondly named because of its unique location. Safety Harbor is an old railroad town and as such, one remote end of Casa del Tren's yard is bordered by the railway.
Yes, a train does come by every now and then, typically 6 to 8 cars, that come and go in less than a minute. You may stay for days and never see or hear a single train. But if you are blessed with good luck and hear one passing by, would you please log it down and share it with us in the guest book? :)

What makes this property unique

Please Note: Although Casa del Tren is built on one level, there are however 1 individual floor level changes across the house.
We carefully marked this level changes with prominent caution tape. Please pay extra attention to these floor level changes as listed here:
1. A 1.5-inch Level change from the living area to the rest of the house

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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