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Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!

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Living area
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8143.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palm Harbor, FL
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tampa Bay Downs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!

The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor, Florida is one of our Poochella Villas vacation rentals that supports animal rescue. 20% of the proceeds from this home are donated to animal welfare organizations including Rescue Dogs Rock, Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue, the Harmony Fund, Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA), and Looking Glass Animal Rescue.
The House of Kraken is centrally located between the world renown beaches, the water sport and fishing destination of Lake Tarpon, and the activities and nightlife of Tampa.
The home has just undergone an extensive renovation and has 3 nice size bedrooms, all with king size beds, an additional full sized murphy bed in the living room , as well as 2 bathrooms. The open kitchen is well stocked with all your cooking essentials, including an additional beverage/wine fridge. There's indoor dining space for 8 connected to the living room with additional seating and a large smart TV (the home has 3 TV's total). The home also has an outdoor screened in Florida room that functions as a second living room, and right outside of there is an outdoor dining set that seats 6. The very private, fully fenced backyard backs up to a conservation area with no rear neighbors. It has an extensive patio area which also includes 4 lounge chairs, a propane bbq, and a spacious 16' above ground pool (that is not fenced so children need to be supervised at all times). Additionally, the garage space has been converted to a laundry and game room, with an arcade sized air hockey table and full sized ping ping table.
The House of Kraken is pet friendly and allows up to 3 dogs, any size, with a $100 pet fee. If pets are not disclosed before checking in, the pet fee increases to $200. We ask that you use the provided grey pet blankets on any furniture the pets will be on, if not used any excess cleaning charges will be passed on to the guest. Dogs must be crated if they are being left unattended, and cleaned up after in the yard. Pet feces in the home or yard are subject to a $100 fee. Pets are not allowed in the pool. The home is also non-smoking both in the house and the Florida room. Up to 8 guests can stay in the home, no events or parties allowed, and you must be at least 25 to book. For bookings over 28 days, a signed rental agreement is required.
This home is under pest control by a professional company, but in Florida's climate, insects are around throughout the year so please don't leave any of the doors open to allow for unwanted entry. This home features a Ring Doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, and the camera does not look into any interior spaces. There is also a security camera facing the pool, footage is only reviewed if an incident in the pool occurs. Tampering with cameras will lead to cancellation of reservation without a refund.

Distances to Attractions:
AL Anderson Park Boat Launch (to Lake Tarpon): 3 miles
Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp (to Gulf): 3.7 miles
Crystal Beach: 4 miles
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks: 5.5 miles
Fred Howard Park: 7.5 miles
Honeymoon Island State Park Beach: 10 miles
BayCare Ballpark (Phillies spring training): 11 miles
Clearwater Beach: 16 miles
Raymond James Stadium: 21 miles
Tampa Airport: 21 miles
Busch Gardens: 25 miles
Tampa Riverwalk: 25 miles
St Pete Beach: 27 miles
Weeki Wachee: 33 miles
Disney World: 94 miles

Property manager

Sara
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is not childproofed, and pool is unfenced.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$150 fee for not cleaning up after dogs.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider St Nicholas Boat Line, or check out an event or a game at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Palm Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Tarpon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Sunset Beach - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tampa Bay Downs - 17 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Sushi & Sake Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carrabba's Italian Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon! located?

This family-friendly Palm Harbor holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Tarpon and Innisbrook Golf Club. Anderson Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Palm Harbor

Very clean, very comfortable and great communication with host
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette Y.

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

Awesome vacay

Nice house and neighborhood close to clearwater weeki wachi and the sponge docks kids loved the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great place and perfect fit for our family.

We absolutely love the set up and convenient location of the Kraken . Very nice neighborhood. We will absolutely be booking this for our family vacation again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Memorial Day Vacation

My family had a great time and enjoyed our stay here. I would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa M.

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

Spring training

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The house had everything we needed for an awesome family trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great stay in quiet neighborhood

Absolutely loved our stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Plus is it’s pet friendly so we could bring our fur child. Overall would highly recommend this house plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., LaPorte

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

Nice little three bedroom

Needed a centrally located house so we could do Weeki Wachi, Clearwater Beach and Tampa with the daughters and grandkids. House was perfect location. Kids enjoyed the decor.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

The Kraken House was a hit!

The whole family loved the house. Each room had it's own theme. The kids loved it. The pool was a hit with the kids. Our dogs loved the fenced in backyard. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Host took three days to respond to VRBO mail.

Host took three days to respond to VRBO mail. We didn't know if we had a place to stay or not (major stress). The master bathroom tub drain backs up. Everything else was great.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sara

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests