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Florida vacation rental apartment located on the lower level of a uniquely shaped geodesic dome. It overlooks the beautiful pool area and is nestled next to a nature preserve on Sleepy Lagoon leading to the Gulf of Mexico. We have a kayak for you to explore the Lagoon that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets are spectacular. The Key Vista Nature Park has wonderful trails you can walk at your leisure. There are also three other parks within a two mile radius. One park has an 24 hour fishing pier. The Anclote River Park has boat ramps, picnicking, and swimming. There is a new walk and bike trail next to the property. Tourist beaches only 20 minutes away. Fish off our private dock and cook your fresh catch on the outside grill.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 61-8012920645...Florida vacation rental apartment located on the lower level of a uniquely shaped geodesic dome. It overlooks the beautiful pool area and is nestled next to a nature preserve on Sleepy Lagoon leading to the Gulf of Mexico. We have a kayak for you to explore the Lagoon that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets are spectacular. The Key Vista Nature Park has wonderful trails you can walk at your leisure. There are also three other parks within a two mile radius. One park has an 24 hour fishing pier. The Anclote River Park has boat ramps, picnicking, and swimming. There is a new walk and bike trail next to the property. Tourist beaches only 20 minutes away. Fish off our private dock and cook your fresh catch on the outside grill.
Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 61-8012920645-0,PASCOCOUNTY39
We booked a stay from Thursday to Sunday and it was so peaceful and beautiful. This location is worth the visit and the owners are so pleasant and take great care of their property. If your looking for a peaceful get away this is it !
Visited August 2021
Written 8 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Samantha L
1 contribution
Amazing vacation!
This was the best vacation home we have ever stayed in. Ralph and Sharon were so welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. Pictures do this place no justice, it is beautiful! We had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay, and the pool was perfect. We will definitely be returning in the future, and will recommend others as well!
Visited July 2021
Written 17 July 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
mikewagener
Nisswa, MN
Will and already have recomend to others.
Lots of fun places to see and eat at nearby. Sharon and Ralph made sure we had everything we needed.
Visited March 2018
Written 26 March 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mandy N
Ms
Me and my children stayed for 11 days and had the most wonderful vacation!! Thank you Sharon and Ralph...y'all are the best!! We will definitely be returning!!
Visited August 2017
Written 12 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Thank you for the kind remarks. We enjoyed having your family here.
Happy Traveling,
Ralph & Sharon
Written 25 March 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ayrshire45
Ontario, Canada35 contributions
Perfect location
The location is ideal, in a quiet area on the water and beside a park with walking trails. The owners, who live upstairs, make you feel very welcome and have created a "home away from home" unit. Major supermarkets and restaurants are within a short drive on US 19. Look forward to returning next year.
Visited February 2017
Written 2 March 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Catherine & Craig,
We thank you for choosing us for your vacation. We enjoyed having you stay here. We appreciate the positive review and hope to see you in the future.
Best Regards,
Ralph & Sharon
Written 2 March 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nemi M
Great Malvern, United Kingdom4 contributions
A stunning and relaxing holiday.
We stayed at this stunning apartment for 8 days and loved every minute of it. It's set in a beautiful and quiet location and yet close to national parks, beaches, museums and shops. The swimming pool is a great size and has a shallow end as well as a deep one which is suitable for diving in. Both our nine year old boy and the three year old loved it and swam in it first thing in the morning and after the sun has gone down. There is a small jetty which we relaxed in in the evenings with a glass of wine, watching the sun go down. It's fun to watch crabs, leaping fish, tiny lizards and herons.
There is lots to do in the area and owners Sharon and Ralph are great hosts and very helpful with suggestions of where to go and what to do. St Petersburg and Tampa are a short ride away and we visited The Dali Museum (a must) and Glazer Children's museum which happened to be free (first Tuesday of every month). Lots of fun for both children and adults.
We visited Howard beach which we highly recommend and Honeymoon National Park which was the best beach in the area. Lots of shells to collect, white, soft sand, leaping dolphins and best of all - there was a visiting manatee which swam with us for over an hour! So exciting and a great experience!
Overall, this was a fantastic experience and we would wholeheartedly recommend the geodome. A well equipped apartment, with friendly hosts in a stunning location. Cannot wait to show our friends the photographs so they can travel here and enjoy it as much as we did.
Visited June 2016
Written 9 June 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Lawrence & Nemi,
Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We enjoyed having you and the boys stay here. We're so happy the boys had a good time.
Hope to see you in the future,
Ralph & Sharon
Written 10 June 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
BGK01719
Boxborough, MA7 contributions
Perfect Vacation for Relaxing and Enjoying th Wildlife
My husband and I enjoyed four wonderful days in this quiet and relaxing apartment. We had the ground floor with essentially our own pool, sunset view over the inlet and use of a canoe to explore the Key Vista Nature Park right next door. The apartment was spotless and well stocked. Ralph and Sharon are gracious hosts who lived upstairs but gave us all the privacy we could ask for. Ralph gave us some great recommendations to local restaurants and places to visit, including Paddle Adventures near Crystal Springs. We spent our days exploring and bird watching then coming home to relax with a drink by the pool and a swim in the moonlight. We would highly recommend staying here.
Visited April 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 3 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Paul P
26 contributions
Fabulous
This was an opportunity to stay in a quiet & peaceful environment for 14 days. The unit provided all we needed plus some, we felt at home, we're able to easily sleep in & drink our coffee overlooking the water. Well located for us to visit many parks, gardens and attractions. The kitchen accommodated us for meals when we chose to eat in. We have traveled many times to this area to visit relatives & friends. This is our preferred stay versus a hotel which is way to busy. Have a laundry to accommodate longer stays. Owners were very accommodating and helpful.
Visited February 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 6 March 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jaxgrasshopper
Oak Ridge, TN1 contribution
Thank Goodness Not another gaudy hotel - The BEST place we have ever stayed and we WILL return!!
Me and my partner wanted a place with all the amenities of home and no hubbub from noisy hotels and cars coming and going. Our only plan was to sit and relax in peace and quiet and that is EXACTLY what we got!
The beautiful sunset and moonlight on the waterfront were spectacular as we sat in or near the pool for most of our visit. There was plenty of shade and comfortable seating during the daytime.
The property is very secluded and decorated with subtle tropical hints but not over the top "Hey I'm in Florida or Hawaii" themes. Plenty of gorgeous and even some unusual plants/foliage to hide us away. Plus plenty of entertainment from the wildlife (every thing from small lizards doing pushups to birds and fish on the waterfront).
The bed was BEYOND comfortable, actually every piece of furniture in this place was selected for comfort - yes we tried them all!
The only thing we did not like about this property was having to LEAVE!!
Sharon and her husband are fantastic hosts, very friendly and gracious people. Their only goal was to ensure were left to our vacation/peace and tranquility, offered instant assistance when requested and were generous enough to let us inside their personal residence upstairs to fully take in the splendor of the 5 story Dome - TOO Exciting too miss if given the opportunity for a peek.
I could go on for days (well I have since my return home and my friends and family are super jealous of this little gem we found).
If you have the chance to vacation here, it is well worth the trip!! Forget hotels go to the Geodesic Dome, you will be more than glad you did!
Thank you Sharon & Ralph for creating such an inviting and comfortable getaway!
All our Best,
Jackie & Chuck
Visited August 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 15 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Jackie & Chuck,
We appreciate the fantastic review you wrote about your stay with us. We're glad our place was exactly what you wanted.
Thanks again,
Ralph & Sharon
Written 28 September 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mary P
24 contributions
A Little bit of Heaven!
My daughter and I stayed over the 4th and it was fabulous! We would explore during the day and then come back and swim in our private pool under the tropical breezes. We couldn't have asked for a better place to relax and have a mother/daughter getaway! Was close to Tarpon Springs which has great food and shops. We also went to Caledesia Island and found great shells. Will hopefully return with my husband!
Visited July 2015
Written 8 July 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Mary,
We are so pleased to hear you had a great vacation. We would love to have you stay with us in the future.
Thank you for choosing us for your vacation,
Ralph & Sharon
Written 9 July 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tranquil bird sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle. Nature trail park right next door with trails leading to the Gulf of Mexico and boardwalk to the next park, which is an all night fishing pier. A new bike and walk trail right next to the property. It extends to the next two parks and will connect to the Pinellis Trail. There are ospreys, bald eagles and many birds.
Access
Car advised
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
You will receive your security deposit back, if there is no damage.
More then four guests will be charged an additional $20 per night per extra guest.
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