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Pool
Lake
Terrace/patio
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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The price is €215
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includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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About this property

Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard

This private tiny home, Acorn Cottage, is located in historic downtown Tarpon Springs, walking distance to the world famous sponge docks, located just blocks away from breweries, restaurants, the Pinellas Trail. And the beach is only 3 mi away! The cottage offers a queen bed, Wi-Fi, Roku TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and shared use of the back yard of our 120-year-old Victorian home.

The space was fully remodeled in 2021!

The cottage is private, and the yard was designed to feel like a tropical paradise. Acorn Cottage has a private bistro set, great for having a cup of tea or coffee and enjoying the outdoors.

Acorn Cottage offers Florida beach town life at its finest. You can rent bikes nearby at Neptune's or Tarpon Tom's. You can rent kayaks or water bikes at Fred Howard. There are dolphin tours, museums, restaurants and so much more within walking distance. Or just hang out in the back yard with a beverage and unwind.

Tarpon Springs was founded in 1876 and thrived for decades on the industry of sponge diving. Now, the town has so much more to offer than sponge diving, but the rich history remains. Acorn Cottage is located downtown in a residential historical neighborhood just a few blocks from Tarpon Ave (our "Main Street"). The main home is 121 years old, and the surrounding homes are historic as well.

We chose Tarpon Springs for its walkability. If you need rides to or from the airport or anywhere else, we have a driver we would be happy to refer you to. The Jolly Trolley is a great public transportation option. There's also a 46-mi bike trail one block away, with rental bikes close by as well. The beaches are a short bike or drive away.

Traveling with another couple? Book Palm Cottage next door!
During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Steps from Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and 5 minutes on foot from Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tarpon Springs guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice and Quiet
Second time staying at this location for a week. Works will for a visit with my father who lives in the area. Hope to do again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple stay
We didn't need much and weren't staying for a long time. This place is small, but was fine for us. If you follow the directions everything is pretty easy to enjoy the accommodations. We were able to walk downtown or drive if we wanted. Nice to be able park in a nice parking lot close to the living area. Patio is nice and we didn't use the grill but its close to the living quarters. We had a great time and will definitely consider renting again when in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing, tried to communicate with owners about changing the room we had reserved to their larger accommodations. They replied once but ghosted me on the second question I had. Texted again a month later (3 days b4 arriving) to see if we could check in early the day of arrival. Wanted to charge $40 to hold room. Got there, couldn't unlock door. Texted, was told we weren't even trying to unlock the door, when you know darn well, they were watching on cameras. Second day asked how to exchange towels was told "We don't do that either, sorry. It's not really like a hotel" Also got this weird 2 pg. "Welcome Info" email w/ck in info, directions, Wifi info, etc (usual stuff). But the paragraph about "avoiding damages was odd, to say the least. Rules about the towels being stained and the cost if stained (the towels were thread baren and restitched from a towel cut in half. PLUS, WE WERE EXPECTED TO USE THE SAME TOWEL, WASH CLOTH AND HAND TOWEL FOR 8 DAYS...GROSE! Where to put the trash was totally confusing when all that was needed to be said was which street to put it on. Would have been nice to know that only Roku TV was provided. We don't have a Roku password. Hence, no TV. The toaster oven was nasty, and the door would not stay shut. The bed was like a giant marshmallow, way too difficult to even roll over in. let alone try and get out of. The hot tub was falling apart, lid of tub sinking into the tub. NASTY! Plus, the construction next door, dusty, difficult parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the two of us. Easy to find, safe area. Conveniently located close to historic Tarpon Springs which gave us a great afternoon of walking the shops and enjoying lunch on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot to stay at! Comfortable, clean and all I needed. Will try to stay again next time I visit Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is not even close to the water front view. That photo is around 10 blocks from the property. Shower is not working properly. Place really clean and rich on details but the location is not related to the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RG G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent and cozy stay!
Excellent and cozy stay! It was exactly what I needed. Great hosts!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for two guests on a weekend trip. Location was great with easy access to shopping and dining. My only complaint would be if you could possibly have a trash can for renters to use that is closer. Smallest complaint ever. LOL Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice, clean, simple
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

melisa M., Plantation

Great location
Perfect for one. Unit could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with partner
Everything was great for a weekend stay, except for the bed. It needs a new mattress in my opinion. I could hardly get out of the rut in the middle of either side. Just being honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Perfect for two with lots to do,thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute tiny space in Tarpon Springs
Had everything we needed, good communication, walking distance from downtown Tarpon Springs, good stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Getaway
The Acorn cottage is a cute (very small) space that has everything one or two people would need for a short getaway. It’s clean and comfortable and the courtyard is beautifully landscaped and a nice place to sit and relax. It’s close to great food and fun in Tarpon Springs and the neighborhood is very quiet at night. The only downside is that it’s located next to city hall and there is currently construction going on at city hall so it’s noisy on weekdays, but that’s not a problem if you don’t plan to sleep in late. Overall it’s a great place to stay and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an adorable place. Perfect for solo traveling. Place had everything you needed. Coffee facilitiess for morning. Fridge worked well. Bed very comfortable. Easy to walk to downtown or the sponge docks. Only a few blocks. Parking easy. Such a nice landscaped courtyard to sit out. Quiet and felt safe. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Cottage with a lovely garden and it’s perfect for one or two people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice little cottage
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute close walk. To downtown
Very cute, clean walking distance to downtown tarpon springs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tarpon Springs
The Acorn Cottage is exactly how it's listed, prefect location, we walked to dinner every night and rode our bikes to all the trails we wanted see and do. Cottage is small, but comfortable for the amount of time we were there and very clean! Lauren, the only thing I would add if possible is a hook by the shower for your towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSE D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and Charming .....
The cottage, small, clean was just what I needed to stay in the area and visit family. Easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acorn Cottage
We had a wonderful stay in Tarpon Springs! It was our first visit to the area, and the Acorn Cottage was in a perfect location. The grounds are beautiful and the area very quiet. We were in walking distance to many wonderful restaurants. The cottage itself is small but very well kept. We would have appreciated a love seat instead of the table and chairs for reading or watching tv in the evening. It also would have been helpful to have some beach gear available (chairs, umbrella, towels). We would definitely consider returning to this cottage as the property is very well managed! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!!
The place is "as advertised" and was perfect for our needs. It was in great condition and very clean. The renovations well done. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022