Cardinal Cove
The Cardinal Cove | Spacious Palm Harbor Retreat
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🏡 Welcome to Your Ultimate Two-Story Family Retreat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Discover comfort, space, and entertainment in this beautifully designed two-story private home, offering everything you need for a relaxing and memorable stay. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and two complete living quarters (one on each floor), this home is ideal for groups who want both togetherness and privacy under one roof.
🏖 Beach-Hopper’s Paradise – Minutes from Gulf Coast Gems
Your stay puts you right in the heart of Florida’s sparkling Gulf Coast! Here's what’s just a short drive away:
✨ Must-Visit Places Nearby
🌅 Sunset Beach ~ 2.5 miles 📍 — 5 min drive
🏖️ Clearwater Beach ~ 12 miles 📍 — 25 min drive
🌴 Fred Howard Park Beach ~ 6 miles 📍 — 12–14 min drive
🌊 Honeymoon Island ~ 7 miles 📍 — 10 min drive
🏞️ Wall Springs Park ~ 4 miles 📍 — 7–9 min drive
🛝 Anderson Park (Tarpon Springs) ~ 6 miles 📍 — 10–12 min drive
🛥 Caladesi Island – 25 min (via ferry)
⛵ Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks ~ 5 miles 📍 — 9–12 min drive
🖼️ Palm Harbor Museum ~ 3 miles 📍 — 6–8 min drive
🛍️ Downtown Dunedin ~ 8 miles 📍 — 15 min drive
✈️ Nearest Airport
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) ~ 15 miles 📍 — 20 min drive
Tampa International Airport (TPA) (for additional flight options) ~ 19 miles 📍 — 25–30 min drive
🛋️ TWO LIVING AREAS – SPREAD OUT & RELAX
Each floor of the home boasts its own inviting living area, thoughtfully furnished for maximum comfort. On the main floor, you'll find a large, open-concept living room with plush seating, a flat-screen TV, and classic decor. Upstairs, the second living space offers an equally cozy setup—perfect for relaxing with a movie, reading a book, or catching up with family and friends. Both living rooms are perfect for larger groups who want to enjoy separate hangout areas.
*The second living space conveniently includes a laundry area for added functionality.
🍽️ TWO FULL KITCHENS
This home features two full kitchens, one on each floor, making it ideal for multiple families or groups traveling together. Both kitchens come fully equipped with basic kitchen supplies.
🍴 TWO DINING AREAS + CONVERTIBLE GAME ROOM
Enjoy meals together at either of the two spacious dining areas, one on each level. But there's a twist! One of the dining areas features a convertible dining table that transforms into a pool table or a ping pong table (8-foot slate pool table with premium Simonis felt), offering a fun and unique way to turn dinner into game night. It’s the perfect bonus for both kids and adults!
🛏️ 4 BEDROOMS – COMFORTABLY SLEEPS MULTIPLE GUESTS
Each bedroom has been designed with rest in mind. You’ll find:
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: 1 King size bed with cozy bedding
Bedroom 3: Features two sturdy bunk beds, each thoughtfully designed with an additional trundle bed tucked neatly underneath.
Bedroom 4: 1 Bunk bed with a trundle, great for kids or young adults
Fresh linens, quality mattresses, and thoughtful touches make each room a peaceful retreat after a day of fun.
🛁 3 FULL BATHROOMS
With three full bathrooms, you’ll never feel rushed getting ready.
🧺 LAUNDRY ROOM – WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED
Pack light! The home includes a private laundry area complete with a full-sized washer and dryer.
🏊♀️ PRIVATE HEATE POOL – YOUR OWN BACKYARD OASIS
Step outside and dive into your private heated pool, perfect for cooling off on hot Florida days or lounging in the sun. Whether you want to swim laps, splash with the kids, or relax poolside with a book, this backyard space delivers.
Book now to enjoy this rare and versatile vacation home with two complete living areas, tons of space, and amazing entertainment options! Whether you're here to relax, work remotely, or explore the area, this home has everything you need to make the most of your stay.
Professionally Managed by ❤️ Emperor Rentals 👑
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From $131/night · select dates for your exact total
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Palm Harbor, Florida
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5 · 16 reviews
Place was great and had so much to do. We enjoyed hanging out by the pool and the game area downstairs. It worked out great for our family and friends.
The property in Tarpon Springs was wonderful for our family vacation. It had plenty of space for 9 adults and a 5yr old and never felt crowded. The screened in pool was perfect and we appreciated the games onsite. Having two kitchens was also ideal as the young adults could congregate downstairs and the older folks could hang out up in the living room. The location is close to the beaches at Howard Park and the Sponge Docks, which is our family favorite. We would 100% stay here again. The mgmt company even brought in some folding tables and chairs so my husband and I could work remotely as needed in a space away from the noise of the family. Honestly, one of the best AirB&B experiences we've ever had.
Thank you so much for the amazing review, Jessica! 🌟 So glad the Tarpon Springs home was perfect for your family — plenty of space, the screened pool, games, and two kitchens really make a difference for multi-gen stays. Happy the folding tables/chairs helped with remote work — glad we could make that easier. We’d love to host you all again anytime! 🏡
Great place to relax my friend and I really enjoyed it
Thanks, Luis! Glad you and your friend enjoyed the place and found it relaxing. We'd love to host you again! 😊
So many great things about this place !!! The home , location and amenities all are Top Notch, even more so than expected !!! The host Mark was very helpful and fast responding !!! My family and I made the Most Magical Memories there and Hope to visit again soon !!! Much Love ~~~The Kilgore Family
John — thank you so much! So glad the home, location, and amenities exceeded your expectations, and that Mark’s quick responses helped. It means a lot that the Kilgore family made such magical memories here. We’d love to host you again soon! Much love back. — Emperor Rentals
Things to know
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum
No parties or events
No smoking indoors
Safety & property
Pool with no fence — supervise children
Exterior security cameras
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation for 48 hours
Full refund 30+ days before check-in
50% refund up to 14 days before
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