The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin - Dunedin

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Entire home

Queen bed, fan, large closet and dresser

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Dunedin, FL

Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays18 min walk
Clearwater Marine Aquarium11 min drive
Clearwater Beach25 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin

Nestled in the charming coastal town of Dunedin sits The Highland Hideaway. This newly renovated property with its bohemian/mid century vibe is located in the pedestrian friendly artsy downtown district. Known for its eclectic shops, eateries and breweries Dunedin has made a name for itself over the years. Situated just north of Clearwater Beach, the Highland Hideaway offers small town charm with easy access to Tampa/St.Petersburg attractions.

This property has a shared driveway that also serves the big house in front of the property. Please do not block either side of the driveway.

Looking for a bigger property? We have a 2/1 cottage that sleeps 6 and a 4/2 house that sleeps 8 all on VRBO.

Property manager

Erin Henson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Only registered guests allowed on site.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet time is 11pm to 7 am.

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

Note from host: Only registered guests allowed on site.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Dunedin

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Downtown Dunedin, a neighbourhood in Dunedin. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Pier 60 Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays or Dunedin Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dunedin, FL

What's nearby

Florida Auto Exchange Stadium - Dunedin Blue Jays - 18 min walk
Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 11 min drive
Beach Walk - 12 min drive
Pier 60 Park - 16 min drive
Clearwater Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mangos & Marley A Coastal Cafe - ‬3 min walk
‪Clear Sky Draught Haus - ‬6 min walk
‪Blur Nightclub - ‬8 min walk
‪HOB Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
‪Dunedin Brewery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin ?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin on 30 June 2024 start from AU$438.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Highland Hideaway | Downtown Dunedin located?

Located in Downtown Dunedin, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of BayCare Alliant Hospital and Mease Dunedin Hospital. Dunedin Marina and Dunedin Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

stacey A.

21 June 2024

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

Perfect Getaway!

My husband and I spent three days at this adorable getaway spot! Erin and Bill are great hosts and made our vacation truly special. You cannot beat the location. It a very short walk to mainstreet and the downtown area. Coffee shops, restaurants, and all of the breweries are within walking distance. If your goal is to do a brew tour - this is an ideal location. The property is spotless and very well maintained. It also has a full kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Honeymoon Island is a short drive and it is beautiful. We are already looking at another stay because we enjoyed it so much. A truly relaxing vacation with no worries.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

16 Apr 2024

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

Wish it had some outdoor space to eat and relax

The cottage was fine, however a few things worth mentioning: Good- great number of outlets, comfortable bed, plenty of closet and bureau room, great shower, great location. Nice to have cleaning products and garbage bags under sink. Recommendation: Need more dinner plates, would have loved more outside space, sofa very uncomfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun G.

5 Apr 2024

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

Cozy and charming!

Location could not have been better. Just minutes from restaurants, bars, shops, and the marina in Dunedin, yet far enough out to be quiet and relaxing. We didn't need our car at all and just walked everywhere. Beautifully furnished, we loved it!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

16 Feb 2024

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

Mom daughter trip

Lovely town. Lovely accommodations. Will def return.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

judie b.

31 Dec 2023

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

great location

This cute little place is located right in the middle of everything! We were in town to visit some breweries and everything was in walking distance. We will book here again if we come back to Dunedin.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

4 Dec 2023

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

Amazing place to stay!!

We came down for a wedding and have never been to the area. Everything about the place was great! It was in such a convenient location to downtown but far enough away. It was super clean and a perfect size for the 2 of us. Erin was a great host and we would definitely stay at one of her properties again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianet M.

6 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful, peaceful, cozy home near conveniently located

Thank you Erin for your hospitality and kindness. I love how you decorated the house and all the details you put into consideration. There was cold water inside the fridge, and a full kitchen with all necessary appliances. In the bathroom she had shampoo, conditioner, soap and more than enough towels. There’s also a washer and dryer to leave with your clothes clean. The water from the shower head felt amazing! The house was super cozy, peaceful, homey and beautiful. I didn’t want to leave. My husband and I fell in love with the house and the location. All kinds of restaurants nearby. We could walk everywhere and the neighborhood was safe and beautiful. The covers on the bed felt so good. We will definitely be back! We fell in love with the area and the cozy house. We felt like honeymooners. She constantly checked on us through message to see how we were doing and if there was something else she could do for us to make our stay more pleasant. Last but not least, we took our jetskis and it was so safe and convenient to bring them and park them all the way back from the street and it was so close to the water. Totally recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

31 July 2023

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

Excellent house and location!

Owner is very responsive , house was super clean and organized- great location to all the shops and restaurants!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

23 July 2023

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

first time with a rental and loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

6 July 2023

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

Gorgeous Getaway!

We absolutely LOVED the Hideaway! It was so clean, fresh, beautiful, well-maintained, close to downtown, easy to access, cozy, and charming! Erin & Bill even included a filtered water pitcher, which we appreciated, in this FL heat! The space is gorgeous, has everything you need, and has such a "home away from home" feeling. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davy R.

25 June 2023

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

Anniversary Weekend

5 stars across the board! Peaceful, Quiet, Cozy, Location was fantastic! Erin checked on us to make sure everything was to our liking. If you’re visiting this area I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

3 Apr 2023

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

Happy Hideaway

We loved staying at the hideaway. The location couldn’t be better. Walking distance to Main Street with tons of shops and restaurants. The property was clean and beautifully decorated. Erin and Bill were excellent hosts and checked in to make sure our stay was going well. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaRissa W.

29 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage/ Awesome location

Everything was amazing! Love the decor! Very clean! Amazing location. Could walk everywhere! Perfect for a mother daughter trip! Would recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rai L.

11 Mar 2023

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

Perfect in Every Way!

My husband and I absolutely loved this little cottage! The linens were lovely. It was decorated so well and not cheaply done like many rentals. The place had everything we needed including an amazing high pressure shower. We were interested in booking a larger property of Erin's and she was kind enough to take time out of her day to give us a tour. We would definitely stay in any property that Erin has again! Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

5 Mar 2023

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

Great location

This is a small and quiet place, perfect for two, hidden behind a bigger house which you share the driveway with. The location is walkable to all of Dunedin’s best. If I had to critique anything, it could use a small cooler for day trips to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

28 Jan 2023

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

Don’t pass this up

Excellent location, meticulously clean, nicely decorated, and a very responsive host.

Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

13 Jan 2023

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

Cute hidden cottage

Cute one bedroom with a great location. We love to walk and ride our bikes, so we couldn’t have asked for a better location. We were disappointed that we couldn’t warm up leftovers in an oven or even a toaster oven ( only has a microwave). My biggest complaint was the tv system was for streaming. For others this would be fine, but was an issue for my championship football game. I just wish I would have known ahead of time. We had to go out and buy a cable. A nice touch was a board where people left suggestions for restaurants or drinks. We would definitely stay in this cute cottage again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jan 2023

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

Exceeded our expectations

Superb property with thoughtful amenities, including Brita pitcher to filter your drinking water. Nice linens, comfortable bed and furniture, very relaxing vibe and exceptionally clean. Private, quiet and easy walking to downtown attractions. We had a great experience at Highland Hideaway., and look forward to a return visit. Thank you Erin and Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

31 Oct 2022

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

Lovely

An awesome experience! Erin was fast to answer all my questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

7 Sept 2022

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

Home Away from Home

What a wonderful vacation! Our little home away from home was just perfect! Erin was so helpful with recommendations and checking to make sure we had everything we needed. The cottage was clean, well stocked and ADORABLE!!! We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Englewood, FL USA

23 Aug 2022

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

Great location, clean and well stocked

This property was in a central location close to all of the restaurants and shops. It is tastefully decorated and very private. We had a great time in Dunedin!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

7 July 2022

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

One Night July 4th Stay

Cute, clean, cozy and well-appointed cottage in a great location within walking distance to downtown Dunedin's Main Street. Loved this cottage and look forward to a longer stay in the future!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

8 May 2022

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

Great Place!

It is much nicer and larger than it looks in the pictures. The place has everything you need. Super quiet and very nice. Outstanding location just blocks from downtown. It is also about a ten minute ride to Tarpon Springs. You could not ask for a better place. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Powell, Ohio USA

29 Apr 2022

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

Cozy Modern Cottage

This guest cottage is within walking distance to Dunedin and is a quick drive to the lovely beaches on Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. The cottage is very clean, well stocked and decorated with such attention to detail. We really appreciated Erin checking in on us after the first night to make sure we had everything we needed. It was also very quiet! We would definitely stay again1

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Birmingham, AL

19 Apr 2022

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

Excellent Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our needs… great location, very neat and clean, responsive host, etc., etc. We definitely hope to return in the not too distant future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin Henson

Mom to 3 young adults and a Golden Doodle named Charley. Married to the man of my dreams who keeps me on my toes. Graduated from USF with an education degree. I love to travel, boating, fishing, reading and photography. I have lived in Dunedin for the past 40 years and love everything about this place,

Why they chose this property

The Highland Hideaway is located 2 blocks form Main St making it close to everything. We are nestled on a large lot with an amazing fenced in back yard just for you to use. We have a small herb garden, picnic table and string lights in the tree for nighttime fun. We take great pride in our cottage and hope the you feel right at home and relaxed. We have keyless entry making checking in and out easy for you. If you need anything or recommendations we always love helping , just ask!

What makes this property unique

Centrally located to Tampa/Clearwater/ St.Pete we are the ideal location to call home while visiting the Tampa Bay area. Clearwater Beach is an 8 mile drive south, Honeymoon Island/ Caladesi Island/ Dog Beach is a short 4 mile drive north. Innsbrook Golf Course & Dunedin Golf Course are both within a 5 mile drive. The Pinellas Trail is 2 blocks away and bike rentals can be found in town. The Jolley Trolley offers a great way to get around to neighboring towns for a small fee. Dunedin Marina offers a boat ride to Clearwater Beach if that sounds like your preferred way of transportation.
the Toronto Blue Jays call Dunedin home during the Spring, the stadium is walkable from the cottage.