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Terrace/patio
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St. Petersburg, FL
  • Vinoy Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Salvador Dali Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

One

1 Queen Bed

Two

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Only

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat

A time machine for your visit to “The Sunshine City”? Not quite but a genuine mid-century modern concrete block 2-bedroom 1-bath Florida style patio home sporting original terrazzo floors, pastel bath fixtures, and white barrel tile roof can be yours for your stay. Decorated in Florida pastel style, its eclectic furnishings merge Danish Modern, Mid-Century vintage, and tropical rattan. Textiles and artwork are also retro.

The kitchen is up-to-date including microwave, dishwasher, and a full-sized refrigerator to store food and beverages of your choice. A smooth-top electric range, cooking utensils, dishes, and small appliances are yours to use if you are motivated to make your own meals and perhaps dine or enjoy your morning coffee on the verdant patio.

On a picturesque and quiet residential street, it is only one block to a huge park and lake. One mile to downtown St. Petersburg--a moderate walk, 10 minute bike or bus ride, or an inexpensive Uber/Lyft to its breweries, entertainment and dining options, art venues, boutique shopping, museums, Tampa Bay Rays baseball, and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus. Tampa Bay beaches and a public swimming pool are 10 minutes and a 20 minute drive puts you on beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches previously included at the top of “Dr. Beach’s” surveys. Freeway access to all of Florida is a 5 minute drive and about 20 minutes to either St. Petersburg/Clearwater or Tampa International airports.

No smoking on the premises, no children, no pets, and no events. Electric vehicle charging is expressly prohibited.

Bedroom one has a queen-size bed. Bedroom two has a full-size bed. The patio includes a bistro table and 4 chairs. Rainy weather? The covered front porch can be your outdoor lounging area with its additional seating.

Entertainment options include a 32” HDTV with a choice of over 50 channels and high speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi to satisfy all your personal devices’ needs (and a USB rapid charger to keep those devices at the ready). The nearby park includes a one-mile walking/bicycle path circling the lake, pickleball and tennis courts. It is also a wildlife lover’s delight where you may see turtles, otters, water birds, and resident monk parakeets.

For those wishing to dine nearby several restaurants are located just 4 blocks distant on the opposite side the lake with additional dining choices within a couple of blocks.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No electric vehicle charging is allowed.
Violation of no smoking is subject to the forfeiture of the entire cash damage deposit. No use of any smoking materials.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Petersburg

Located in St. Petersburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Great Explorations Children's Museum and St. Pete Pier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Petersburg, FL

What's nearby

  • Sunken Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vinoy Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tropicana Field - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jannus Live - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Box - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sesh - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Modern Urban Garden Retreat located?

Located in Crescent Lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nova 535, Tampa Bay and Tropicana Field. NOVA 535 Unique Event Space and Sunken Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we wanted

Place was very clean and was perfect for our stay. Hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Maureen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem in lush, native surroundings

My husband and I stayed in this bungalow in 2022. We were excited to find it was availabe again this year. It was even better than we remembered--sparkling clean, fully equipped and in a beautiful neighborhood. It is not large, but that didn't matter to us. The liviing area is spacious, the main bedroom is big with a very comfortable bed. Plenty of sheets, towels and everything you could ask for in the kitchen. All the appliances are modern and work well. The one or two times we had to contact the host, he was extremely prompt and helpful.For us, the location was the real magic. Just a short block from Crescent Lake with all its water birds, etc.--we walked around it every day. Goodness, how we hated to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Nice place very close walk to crescent lake park. Centralized location close to restaurants, short Uber ride to Vinoy park, St. Pete pier, downtown St. Pete-would recommend staying here. Easy checkin and checkout process
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, nice area

The house is very nice and comfortable, the host is great and the area is close to downtown and easy to get in/out. I would stay here again in the future. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property.

Very good site. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pride Weekend

The stay was great, the property is comfy and very accommodating. Close to central ave, restaurants, and entertainment. Also very close to the beach, check in/out was very easy, the house itself was more than what we needed for our stay this past weekend. I will be sure to use this property again for any stays over in St Pete! Thank you for a lovely weekend Charles!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year break

My friend and I enjoyed staying at your property for New Years. It was clean and very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay & great communication!

House was in great condition and was very clean. It may have been mentioned in the description but we didn't find a central air unit and the house was quite warm on arrival which was to be expected. The living spaces cooled down after adjusting the A/C wall unit in the living room but the bedrooms stayed a bit warm. The fans in the bedrooms kept it comfortable however. We had an issue where our friend's Tesla parked in the driveway had its sentry mode triggered by a nearby tree and was flashing its headlights at the neighbors house. We weren't home at the time but the Property Manager was quick to communicate with us and we resolved it as quickly as possible. I'd recommend this to any small group looking for a place within a great location of St Pete!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Tampa Bay Blues Fest

We had a wonderful stay. I didn’t communicate with the owners because I had no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Good area and place was clean and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, well-equipped bungalow in great neighborhood

We fell in love even before we entered the house. Lush native vegetation almost hides the home, providing the ultimate in peace and quiet. The inside was bright. The furniture in the spacious living room was comfortable--a must for us since we are big readers. Unlike so many rentals, the kitchen was extremely well-equipped. Lots of pots, pans, utensils and even decent knives! There were plenty of dishes, too. Mugs and glasses, plates and bowls. The master bedroom was spacious with a very comfortable bed. The closets were big. We enjoyed the small back patio and the lovely front patio. Great for sharing afternoon tea or evening cocktails. Best of all was the QUIET. Many neighborhoods in Saint Petersburg are fairly noisy, but this little house is enough off the beaten path that there is no traffic noise. Oh, and I must not forget the location--so close to beautiful Crescent Lake. Walking around that, enjoying the many birds--white pelicans! a roseate spoonbill!--became a daily treat. We were extremely happy there.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway

This house suited us perfectly. The spacious rooms, the well supplied kitchen, the furnishings (indoors and out), the interesting decor, and most of all, the patios front and back, shaded by tropical greenery. We loved the proximity to Crescent Lake with wonderful birds, paths and benches. Communication with the owner was quick and effective.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway place! Close to all activities!

It was perfect! Clean, quiet and had all necessities there! Charles was a perfect host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

My first impression was how clean the home was. Each room was very orderly, neat and clean. The furniture and necessities were well placed. The downtown area is so close to this location and the park is within walking distance. I would recommend that the landscaping be trimmed up as the palm fonds were arching over the driveway and touching the car when parked.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Key West, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage vibe in quiet beautiful neighborhood

This house was perfect for our needs, close to downtown, quiet, and relaxing. The kitchen is very well stocked and we enjoyed many great meals out of it. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saint Petersburg Gem

My self, sister and mom enjoyed this house and location so much. 1 block to Cresent Lake (this is a beautiful neighborhood) and could walk all over town. Downtown was about a 1.5 miles. Beach is a quick 15 minute drive. The house is comfortable, clean with the basics supplied. It is a lovely 1960 or 70s? house with original floor and bathroom - which is what I love about visiting florida. I would stay again in the future! The owner was responsive and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Clean house, perfect location and great communication throughout. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute spot, great hood

The house is cozy and cute and retro. The neighborhood is quiet and nicely situated by a lake and park with green space and pickleball and tennis courts which were open until 11. Short walk to trendy historic uptown and a quick drive or bike ride downtown. Will definitely try to stay here again!

8/10 Good

Lily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NYE weekend getaway

Retro block house with wonderful wild foliage. Close to Crescent lake and food. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not up to VRBO standards

The over all cleanliness was fine, but the refrigerator was dirty in side(I had to clean it before putting anything in it. The kitchen cabinets & drawers were filthy(years of grease and dirt). I cleaned a couple to use. The dishes and pots and pans, etc. were just shoved in the cabinets in no real organization. I had to organize everything to know what was there. The kitchen was adequately outfitted. The refrigerator has rust spots on the outside, the oven was dirty The mattresses on both beds were super hard and very uncomfortable. Linens were adequate, but old and dingy. The overall furnishings were uncomfortable and pure garage sale type. The outside of the property was overgrown and had not been taken care of for a long time. Would not recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful St Pete

Excellent place to come home to and relax after a day out in the city, the parks, or at the beach. Good walking neighborhood and lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Crescent Lake is full of life but relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Cassie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

This is a Nice house in a great location. It was well stocked and entry was easy. Would use it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

TR K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thoughtful touches

we had a wonderful time staying here. the location is great and the property itself is beautifully landscaped. There were beach towels and brochures left for us as well as a timed light so that we didn't enter the property in the dark. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Roland F., Moers, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most recommendable

Located in a very pleasant and quiet residential neighbourhood, the house is surrounded by an abundance of subtropical plants and trees. Inside the tastefully decorated home everything is perfect, just to mention the fully equipped kitchen, the very comfortable lounge and the fast Wifi internet connection. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and would like to thank the owner for being a true five-star host.

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