Voted one of the top US Cities to visit by prestigious Conde Nast, St Petersburg is truly a bucket list destination. The “burg” boasts stunning waterfront parks, historic hotels, fine dining, and a burgeoning but impressive art scene. What’s more, your vacation home is the perfect jumping off point to explore the city! This 1950’s house is situated in the coveted Old Northeast neighborhood renowned for historic homes, pristine landscaping and easy accessibility to Beach Drive. Walk upstairs to the quaint 1-bedroom loft, and you’ll find a completely separate dwelling from the main house (booked separately), perfectly updated and furnished with all your needs in mind. Mid-Century modern stylings and open concept rooms with an abundance of natural light make for comfortable living and a charming place to call home. The kitchen is flawlessly updated with new cabinetry, granite countertops and a lovely bistro table. In the primary bedroom, you’ll find a King-sized bed as well as a queen-sized futon in the living room for guests that can’t quite make it home. A few of the many other amenities include 1 parking pad for compact cars, in unit washer/ dryer, and bikes (available upon request) for an easy ride to beautiful Straub Park. This All the best of Downtown St Pete is at your fingertips!
Entertainment: Experience Beach Drive where you can dine at one of several five star restaurants or enjoy a scenic stroll. For art lovers, peruse the Salvador Dali Museum and take in a Broadway play at the Mahaffey Theater of Performing Arts. Don’t forget the dozens of street murals as well as the new St Pete Beach Pier. For kids and adults alike, Tampa Bay’s Busch Gardens or Adventure Island provide a full day of thrills.
Dining: Recommended local dining includes BellaBrava (Italian), Cassis or Left Bank Bistro for a Parisian flair, and Birchwood Canopy, for cocktails with a rooftop view.
Beach Living: Hop a trolley to the charming barrier island of St Pete Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Recently selected as the country’s top beach destination and heralded for its jaw-dropping sunsets, St Pete Beach is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon in the sunshine or at one of the many Jimmy Buffet-style beach bars. Only blocks away are boat rentals, para-sailing, stand-up paddle boards, fishing, dolphin watch cruises, jet skis, kayaks and almost any water-sport imaginable.
