The Tropical Bungalow

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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Safety Harbor, FL

Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center
7 min walk
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
7 min walk
Safety Harbor City Marina
7 min walk
Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
8 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Featured in the Hallmark movie "Love in the Sun", The Tropical Bungalow apartment is on the first floor of the original Safety Harbor Hotel on Main Street, built in 1914. The flat features all the comforts of home. The Inn is right in the center of downtown Safety Harbor, 15 minutes from both Clearwater (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) , 10 miles to the white sandy beaches of Clearwater, 17 miles to St.Petersburg. This is a perfect home base for your Gulf adventures. You will receive a keypad code by noon the day of your arrival upon booking. The keypad code will not work with the smart lock until it is check in time.

The flat has the laid-back, tropical Florida vibe you’d expect from the local designer (who also owns Accents by Paula on the first floor of the building) with stylish furniture and fun extras. Make the most of your stay with insider tips from a 30 year resident of the area.

INSIDE
The space was renewed from scratch and is decorated with your comfort and convenience in mind. The livable space feels immediately like home. The shower-stall bath is stocked with plush towels. The queen bed is lushly made with firm and soft pillows and throws, good reading lamps and a closet. The kitchen, living (pull-out sofa), and indoor dining are one open space. The kitchen has full-sized appliances, cookware, cutlery and necessities for people who love to cook, have their morning coffee, or to just serve their take-away.

MORE FUN
Harbor Inn on Main is on a quiet street, within walking distance to a variety of shopping, restaurants, breweries, pubs, and music venues. The city hosts many music and food events events throughout the year. With the location of this flat, you are central to all of the events held on Main St. The Safety Harbor Marina, pier, and a spa are just 6 blocks away to enjoy a stroll along the water while searching for manatees in the bay. There is a finished walk/bike path stretching 5+ miles along the Old Tampa Bay.

Property manager

Paula

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Non refundable pet fee of $79.00

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Safety Harbor

Located in Safety Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Innisbrook Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Safety Harbor, FL

What's nearby

Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 7 min walk
Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 5 min drive
Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive
BayCare Ballpark - 6 min drive
Westfield Countryside Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 27 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Johnny's Italian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Bar Fly - ‬5 min walk
‪Cici's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Nona Slice House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tropical Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tropical Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tropical Bungalow?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Tropical Bungalow located?

Located in the heart of Safety Harbor, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center and Tampa Bay. Safety Harbor Waterfront Park and Safety Harbor City Marina are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence B.

5 July 2024

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

Visit with son

The location in downtown Safety Harbor was perfect. The apartment was comfortable and clean. There was a full size refrigerator so we could prepare our meals and store the leftovers. We could easily get to restaurants and bars plus we were in town for the July 4th parade and fireworks. Our son lived a block away in a small apartment so we got together every day. Great visit.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

4 May 2024

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

Short get away

My wife and I enjoyed our stay although brief. Everything was simple and easy no problems whatsoever. Great place to say highly recommended property manager was excellent to deal with.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

10 Oct 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

The bungalow was perfect the location was ideal centrally located. Very private and cozy. We truly enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend and hope to return for another visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

bizop4u

8 July 2023

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

location location location

The place was perfect and we had a dog and parrot with us . We were just off main street and convenient or a short walk form many stores and restaurants. The condo had a full kitchen a living room and bathroom and a nice little out door patio. We enjoyed it very much and would definitely go back again. The host was available as needed and willing to acomodate us if needed. The community is very dog friendly and provided easy walking to several stores and restaurants as well as restaurants that were dog friendly as well. Overall a very good experience , a no hassle and comfortable stay. Thumbs up to the host great job.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Urbana, Ozh

4 Apr 2023

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

Love Safety Harbor and Paula's Tropical Bungalow

Loved our stay! The tropical Bungalow has a small, private patio located on a side street. It was so nice to enjoy our coffee and 'wake up time' outside. We travel with a small dog and I feel comfortable walking at night in the neighborhood. The bungalow was very clean, furniture comfortable, location central to SH. Music from the restaurants usually ends around 10/11 pm.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin B.

1 Feb 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Shorter stay is better

Pros great location for walking in Safety Harbor and shoreline. We love this town! Close to pet-friendly restaurants and entertainment Mostly hidden front patio great place to sit and enjoy the weather Good water pressure with plenty of hot water Comfortable couch with modern TV Area is friendly and low-crime Furnace/AC apparently in good working order. Comfortable bed Cons Upon arrival, found cleaning well below expectations. Grimy area rug. Blinds dusty. Accumulated dust in not easy to access areas, such as under furniture. Bathroom floor needs a good scrubbing. Moldy kitchen sink stopper. Kitchen cabinets grimy at handles. Dirty around air handling ducts. Vacuum cleaner waste bin stored in open eating area and full of debris. Some mold in refrigerator. Kitchen garbage container damaged wall. Bathroom could use a refresh. Local painting and tile repair unprofessional. Need to hold toilet handle down to complete flush. Large drapery near tub a nuisance due to small area. Tub finish worn. Window screen worn. Could use a small dishwasher and stackable laundry center. There is room for both. Must drive to a coin-operated laundry. Regret staying longer than two weeks Bring your own wine and martini glassware. Closet needs TLC. Rack support arm disconnected. Attic access sealed with painter’s and duct tape. WIFI TV needs more internet speed. Often interrupted with “circle of death”. Eating area stools not of great quality or sturdiness. Smoke detector in common area not in working order. This is a fire code violation. Padding on patio chair pads moldy. Not a great value. Paid a lot for what we got.

Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

5 May 2022

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

Quiet and Comfortable

This property was adorably decorated, clean, cozy and quiet. It has everything you needed including a Brita for water, coffee essentials and soaps. The bed was super comfortable. So many things within walking distance. Will certainly be back.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

30 Apr 2022

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

Safety Harbor

Excellent location in a charming town.Wonderful restaurants.Good biking. Will return!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

23 Apr 2022

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

Nice place

Clean , well decorated, perfect location in the heart of safety harbor

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

BILL M., Lake Alfred, Florida

6 Apr 2022

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

Relaxing

Located central to what the area has to offer yet quiet. I’ll be back with my wife.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

23 Dec 2021

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

Nice apartment. Would rent again.

Our son an daughter in law stay there and were so pleased with the apartment had no complaints or problems .The location was excellent in downtown Safety Harbor . It also was close to Regency Oaks retirement community where we live. They suggested we attempt to get this anytime our daughter and her husband are in town

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Deborah W.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointed

We were disappointed with the location and uncomfortable enough with surrounding issues that even though we had paid for two nights, we did not stay after seeing it. We walked in and looked around and locked up and left.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catarina A.

11 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful place!

Excellent location on Main St, beautiful and comfortable accommodations, easy parking and check-in/checkout

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B., Ashford, AL

26 July 2021

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

Tropical Bungalow was a great choice

Great location that met all of our needs. Just like being at home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

25 July 2021

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

Stop searching and book now!

Searching for lodging is, hands down, the most stressful part of trip planning to me. I don't know the area, don't know how accurately the photos show the space, don't know how noisy it might be, etc. My wife and I were making this a working trip, so we needed enough work space and fast enough internet. She set up at a table by the front door (which has been added since the listing pictures were taken), and since I like to lounge, I just used the bed. Speed test showed around 100Mb/s down and 20 up, so no worries about network speed. While we didn't get a chance to explore the town of Safety Harbor, it looked very nice, and was very quiet. The space itself is located on a side street with very little traffic. and about the only noise you'll hear is the occasional squawk of the parrot at the shop next door. The space itself was clean and comfortable. Everything was in great condition. In the kitchen area, we were welcomed with a bottle of wine. There is a Keurig brewer and a nice selection of cups to choose from. There is no dishwasher, so you'll have to hand-wash your dishes. Oil, spices (including salt and pepper), etc. are not provided, so if you're going to do any cooking, be sure to pick up what you need when you get your groceries. The bathroom is nice and everything worked as it should. Nice towels are provided. While there was a bottle of liquid hand soap at the bathroom sink, there was no kind of soap in the shower/tub. We picked some up on our grocery run. That's the only negative thing I have to say about this property, and it's so minor an issue that I think says how good of a stay it was. Like the rest of the space, the bedroom was clean and comfortable. Plenty of pillows to suit your needs. No matter how nice a place is, things can break. We have all either experienced or read reviews where the host doesn't fix problems. Rest assured that isn't the case here. On our last full day, we realized the temperature was creeping up, and that the air coming out of the vents wasn't cold. I walked over to Paula's shop and spoke to the woman working there. She quickly started things in motion. Someone was there in about ten minutes to start checking things out to see if it was anything obvious (he was amazingly nice and apologetic about it as well). When he was unable to get it sorted, he brought in a portable unit to cool things off. Their HVAC contractor then came and got everything fixed. Well done!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacresa C., Jacksonville

18 July 2021

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

Great location.

The cottage was very clean and is as pictured online. The location is nice and safe, and there are several restaurants and businesses in walking distance.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kendra C.

11 July 2021

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

Family summer vacation

It was clean, very friendly little town. Close to diners where we could walk for dinner, ice cream, or Starbucks. Maintenance was on the grounds working on other units and they were very friendly always made sure we had what we needed if we needed anything. Overall very cute little place for the time we needed it. Only thing we didn’t like was not having direct access to washer and dryer. I didn’t pay attention when I rented it especially since we spent so much time on the beach and needed to wash our bathing suits and towels each time.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carole L.

22 Apr 2021

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

The Tropical Bungalow is a great place to stay!

This place is adorable! We stayed here for 2 weeks while waiting to relocate to our new home and LOVED it! Great location just off Main Street's many restaurants and shops, and easy walk to the pier on the bay. It was super clean when we arrived and our host, Paula, was always quick to respond. We would definitely come back here again!!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish N.

19 Apr 2021

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

Tropical Bungalow is Marvelous!!

Our second time renting with Paula. We've stayed in two different units here, with both being comfortable and beautifully designed. We love the location on Main Street in Safety Harbor, and we love Paula's thoughtful amenities in her rentals. Thumbs up and we will be back. Thanks, Paula!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne E.

17 Jan 2021

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

Very well kept place with all the things you need.

The property is in an ideal location on a quiet street off of Main Street. Plenty to do in the town.

10/10 Excellent

David S., Wilton Manors, Florida

9 Jan 2021

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

Cute Place in a Artsy Little Town

We enjoyed our stay in the Tropical Bungalow. The property couldn't be in a better location for exploring Safety Harbor on foot, being just half a block off Main Street, but quiet. It was near all the town's shops, restaurants and the arts scene. There was parking on the street right in front of the bungalow. Paula was extremely responsive to questions and in resolving the one issue that arose during our visit. The property was clean, well furnished, nicely decorated and comfortable for two adults and a small dog. We would absolutely stay there again and recommend the Bungalow for a short visit; for a longer stay, one might want to consider a larger unit. Finally -- something that we're finding during our rental stays during this time of COVID (and not unique to this property) -- the kitchens have very little in the way of basic cooking supplies. So, if you're planning on cooking, be prepared to bring the basics with you or purchase them when you arrive. Again, overall, a really nice couple of days in Safety Harbor!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021