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Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite

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Welcome to Esperia
Enjoy dining outside in the warm Florida sun or evenings with a glass of wine.
3. Bright colors and relaxed living greet you.
Spacious bedroom with sitting area.
Enjoy mornings reading the paper or a favorite book with a cup of coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tarpon Springs, FL
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Sleeping Area No. 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite

Welcome to Esperia! This lovely Mediterranean style guest apartment is situated in the midst of the original Greek neighborhood of Tarpon Springs where all things are within a few blocks walk. Park the car in our driveway for your stay as there is little need for a car here. The historic Sponge Docks are a five minute walk away as well as manatee viewing at Whitcomb Bayou or shopping for antiques on Tarpon Avenue. Some of the finest in Greek Cuisine is within walking distance as well as outstanding seafood restaurants, pubs and cafes.
You don’t really need to spend extra going out to eat though as Esperia is a self catered apartment with a full European style kitchen with all you need to enjoy cooking, so pick up some fresh fish at the dock ... or even better, treat yourself to a deep sea fishing trip and cook up the catch of the day!
There is a lovely outdoor dining area as well as a charcoal and gas grills to take advantage of a nice evening. This is an excellent place to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail.
The apartment is tastefully decorated in the Mediterranean style and has generous accommodations that include a large master bedroom with a king-size bed and full bathroom, washer and dryer, family room with internet as well as cable tv (if you are bored!).

Property manager

Xavier
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
If you are bringing pets pls let us know upfront
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
May be required to show Drivers License or Passport as proof of identity.
Be considerate: please replenish consumables such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels and dish soap as a courtesy for the next guest..
Please put out trash (Mon, Thu) and recycling (Thu) and before leaving.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tarpon Springs

Located in Tarpon Springs, this apartment is in the city centre. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tarpon Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tarpon Springs Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Bellies Waterfront - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hellas Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yiannis Greek Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anclote Brew - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Esperia - Mediterranean Style Guest Suite located?

Located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Shrine of Saint Michael Taxiarchis, Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and St Nicholas Boat Line. Spongeoramas Sponge Factory and Sponge Exchange are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Esperia was a cozy, comfortable place for our trip to Tarpon Springs. It had everything we needed for our stay. We cooked a few meals and the kitchen was well equipped, and having a nice outdoor grill was a bonus. We enjoyed sitting on the patio as the weather was very comfortable. Location was perfect for walking to the Sponge Docks, Craig Park and many local restaurants. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and in a convenient location
Lots of space, clean, all the comforts of home. Walkable to restaurants, sponge docks and bayou. We would definitely stay again. Some of the written instructions on internet, check out etc need updating but no deal breaker.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and host
We really enjoyed our stay! The house is very comfortable and had everything we needed for our 2 week stay in Tarpon Springs. It's just a couple of blocks to the sponge docks and downtown. We walked to everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Great location to center of town, docks, marinas, churches. We very much enjoyed as an Iraqi War retired military 100% disabled veteran adventures with wife. Thanks!Lawrence & Pauline Black Forest, Colo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Very nice place, roomy and perfect location!
Loved Esperia, it was a very comfortable and roomy apartment. Great location we were able to walk to the sponge docks, restaurants and shopping area without having to get in the car. Thank you Leslie and Exavier for making our visit comfortable. We will definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
We loved this little place. It was perfect for the two of us. It was very clean and quiet. It is walking distance to the sponge dock area so no need to drive down there. The property owners were kind and responsive. We would absolutely stay here again. Our rating: 5.0
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This was our 1st experience with VRBO and it could not have gone better. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. It was well within walking distance to the sponge docks. Very quiet street and we really enjoyed our stay. Leslie the host made sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodations
As others noted, the pictures do not accurately depict this lovely place. It’s huge, warm, comfortable and in an amazing location!! It offers all the creature comforts of home.Leslie was super responsive to all my questions. I 1000% recommend Leslie and her amazing home!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really nice find
We thoroughly enjoyed our month at Esperia. It was comfortable, well-stocked and furnished and provided an excellent base for day trips, like golf, shopping and, with the Pinellas Trail so near, biking. A couple little problems were taken care of quickly and efficiently. It was a 5-star vacation.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Tarpon Springs
This is the very best location to access all the surroundings areas ex. Sponge Dock, Tarpon Avenue, Palm Harbour, Dunedin, Clearwater and all the beaches along the route. The greatest walking distance for Tarpon Springs. Bakery was 3 minutes then the Tarpon Sponge Dock was 2 minutes further. Tarpon Avenue was only about 12 minutes which offered all types of restaurants and shops. Esperia outside was quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. Diane & Ken
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard h., Philadelphia

very good
This is a very nice place. tarpon Springs is a lovely community. We went tO the art fair and ate lots of greek food. I recommend The guest suite as a fine place for two people. Richard Huffman
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Beautiful Esperia, you will not be disappointed!
My husband and I have been residing at Esperia for the last 2 months now. By the time all is said and done, we would have considered her our home for 3 months. We have stayed in many vacation rentals in the past and I must say that this has been the best thus far, as far as having everything needed for a long term stay and being very well maintained. Esperia is very warm and welcoming. When first crossing the threshold, your eyes immediately dance with the marvelous Mediterranean decor that is warm and inviting. The apartment has a certain charm that is hard to explain, you just have to see it for yourself. There is all the amenities needed to cook a proper meal anytime and you can definitely see that Leslie and Ted have pulled out all the stops to makes sure their guests feel at home. They have been responsive and accommodating, which is most appreciated. Esperia is located in a quiet neighborhood in Tarpon Springs. It's far enough remove from the hustle and bustle of Tampa, but still within a reasonable drive if you desire to go into the city. Just a few blocks away is the Sponge Docks, with shopping and dining if you want to get out and don't feel like cooking. There are a few restaurants on the water where you can chill and watch the sunset. I would not have any hesitation recommending Esperia to anyone who asks. You will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
highly recommend
My friend and I stayed here while we were searching for real estate in the Tarpon Springs area. We absolutely loved the location. We could walk everywhere that we wanted to go. The house was full of everything we needed and then some. We ran out of propane for the grill and they had a new canister for us within the hour! The wine and cheesecake in the refrigerator was an added bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relieve the pressure
Very comfortable and it was just what I needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"A Florida Paradise''
We had a wonderful vacation at Esperia. You don't need to bring anything but your clothes. Leslie and Ted have thought of everything. Esperia is located in the historical district of Tarpon Springs, within walking distance of the sponge docks, many shops and good restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend! A five-star vacation for sure. Don and Linda
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome awesome Location
Ted and Leslie were excellent hosts and very knowledgeable of the local area. The home is in an awesome location, close to Sponge Docks and Downtown. There were excellent restaurants and music within walking distance. We will definitely stay here again when we come to Tarpon Springs.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Esperia
Really nice, clean place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restaurants Galore
Did not realize the variety and quality of restaurants in Tarpon Springs
Stayed 49 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Esperia in Tarpon Springs
Enjoyed our 2 month stay. The place was exactly as pictured on VRBO and our host was always available when we needed anything.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and so comfortable!
Loved it!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

bco n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Local Flavor Near Historic Sponge Docks
Enjoyed a week exploring local restaurants in the historic Sponge Docks neighborhood of Tarpon Springs while we waited to close on a home we purchased also in Tarpon Springs. Owner Leslie was a delight, very gracious and followed up a day into our stay to ensure we felt at home and weren’t in need of anything. The studio apartment was very clean with charm and character. Neighborhood was friendly, we enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks again Leslie.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place to spend two months. Location near the sponge dock so lots of good restaurants.
Stayed 67 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Q.

Location, location, location.
Close to downtown Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks. The unit had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Lorraine L., us

Beautiful home close to town
Lovely home clean and beautifully decorated and spacious. Loved the front courtyard, perfect for lounging
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fun in the Sun
We had an awesome time in Florida. The rental unit was exactly as it was advertised, the kitchen was well stocked and the bed was very comfortable. The rental unit is located within a short walking distance to the Tarpon Springs sponge docks and restaurants. Tarpon Springs is a nice little town. My husband and I enjoyed riding the bikes on the nearby bike/walking trails. We also drove over to Fred Howard Park which is only about 7 miles away and spent some time on the beach. The owners were very easy to work with and we would definitely go back again. Jenny
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Xavier

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We've traveled the world and there is no place in the states that can offer such an eclectic blend of Greek and American culture as Tarpon Springs. We were married in Tarpon Springs in 2001. So, when we looked for a second home, we knew we wanted to live in the old Greek neighborhood where many people still speak only Greek. We also love the unique nature of the area as well - the southern Florida architecture, the fishing, and the astounding wildlife. We put a lot of love into our guest apartment. We take pride in providing our guests with our personal attention – from key exchanges, to cleaning, to repairs, and anything in between. We know you'll enjoy staying at our guest apartment as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We love the Greek area around the Sponge Docks. The home's Mediterranean style is reminiscent of those found in Greece as well as Spain, Italy and Portugal. We love the bright colors, hand painted tile floors and European kitchen.

What makes this property unique

We love being within walking distance of all things. You can spend the morning viewing manatees at Whitcombs bayou, the afternoon shopping for antiques along Tarpon Avenue and the evening dining at the Sponge Docks and you never need to move the car out of the driveway.

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English

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