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Sit at the bistro set and enjoy your coffee in the morning
The cottage is situated amongst the tropical yard. There's plenty of places to sit - and you might see other guests.
Acorn offers queen bed, custom mural, and mini split AC (quiet)
The cottage offers a queen bed and table for 2.
Kitchenette: fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, and Roku TV provided

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$122
avg per night

Explore the area

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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
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$122 avg per night,

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About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this guesthouse is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Old McMicky's Farm.

What's nearby

  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unrefined Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr Souvlaki - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jojos Italian Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Two Frogs Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tarpon Tavern - ‬6 min walk

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!

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
With owner notification, outside only
Guests must sign renter agreement and provide ID within 24 hours or reservation will be canceled. Any indoor smoking results in minimum $500 fee.
A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and released upon departure without damages. $25 cancelation fee.
Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am. Violation will result in immediate termination of your reservation.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Tarpon Springs Castle Winery. Tarpon Springs Dog Park and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

Acorn Cottage * Downtown * Tropical Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice, clean, simple
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

melisa M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect for one. Unit could have been cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Perfect for two with lots to do,thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice little cottage
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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