You can fish four completely different ways from our doorstep — a deep-sea charter out of John’s Pass, a pier where no licence is needed, the surf a few hundred yards from the house, or a freshwater lake full of bass. Here’s how each works, and what licence you actually need.
There’s a PGA Tour course twenty-five minutes north of us and a municipal course two miles from our Largo door. In between sits a dozen more — some of the best value public golf in Florida, playable year round. Here’s how to pick.
Pinellas County is genuinely good for dogs — fenced off-leash parks in almost every town, one beach where dogs can swim off-leash, and a taphouse two miles from our Largo place where your dog runs on turf while you have a beer. Here’s everything within reach of our rentals, closest first.
Two shaded miles of paved trail through pine flatwoods, a lake full of bass, thirteen picnic shelters — and, unusually, a bike rental concession right inside the park. If you’re staying with us and didn’t bring bikes, this is the easiest fix there is.
A 35-foot tower at the end of an elevated boardwalk, with Boca Ciega Bay and the barrier islands laid out in front of you. Add 186 acres of seven different habitats, a bird list of 175-plus species, a 1.5-acre dog park, and Ice Age fossils under your feet — all about two miles from our Seminole rental.
Tucked away in an industrial park in Pinellas Park, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum houses one of the most unique car collections in America—a carefully curated showcase of engineering genius where every single vehicle still runs, carries a current Florida license plate, and might just cruise past you on a Sunday afternoon. 🚗 Why We…
A remarkable 21-acre living history museum featuring over 30 authentic historic buildings, from an 1852 pioneer log cabin to a magnificent Victorian mansion—all free to explore, right next door to the Florida Botanical Gardens. Why We Love This Place Heritage Village is one of those magical places where history comes alive. Imagine walking through a…
A sprawling 396-acre natural sanctuary at the northern tip of Tampa Bay where you can hike through pristine Florida wilderness, paddle through mangrove channels, let your dog run free, or soar 60 feet above the treetops on a thrilling zipline adventure—most of it completely free. Why We Love This Place Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve is…
Philippe Park (in Safety Harbor) is one of those rare places where you can walk through a thousand years of history in a single afternoon. This 122-acre waterfront park in Safety Harbor is Pinellas County’s oldest park, featuring a sacred Native American temple mound, centuries-old oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and stunning views across…
Tucked away in the heart of Clearwater, Moccasin Lake Nature Park is one of the last truly natural green spaces in Pinellas County—the most developed county in Florida. This 51-acre nature preserve offers a peaceful escape into what “Old Florida” used to look like, with shaded trails winding beneath centuries-old oak trees, boardwalks crossing cypress…