Activities and Nearby Attractions or Points of Interest:
TARPON SPRINGS:Historic, picturesque, and unspoiled, Tarpon Springs is composed of delightful residential areas, clustered around beautiful saltwater bayous and other waterways. The community is a mixture of new subdivisions and graceful old mansions. There is plenty to see and do, from the world famous Sponge Docks to deep sea fishing, from antique shops in the historic downtown area to championship golf, from walking around Spring Bayou to watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. The community is permanently enriched by the Mediterranean heritage brought at the turn of the century by Greek sponge divers and their families. The feast of Epiphany on January 6th, the largest such celebration in the U.S., attracts spectators from all over the country. With approximately 15 restaurants and more than 100 shops, the Sponge Docks offer something of interest for everyone. You can take a leisurely sightseeing cruise down the Anclote River, enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise to the Gulf, take a 5 hour casino cruise, or experience a live, sponge diving exhibition You can also visit the 120,000 gallon salt water aquarium, tour the sponge museum, or go deep sea fishing.
A mile south of the Sponge Docks is downtown Tarpon Springs, which is listed in The National Register of Historic Places. A mixture of antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops, and restaurants, this area is the vibrant center of the city. Also in this area is the Cultural Center, where a variety of exhibits, concerts, and programs are held St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a replica of St. Sophia Cathedral in Constantinople, is open daily to visitors and worshipers. At the Universalist Church, the paintings of world-renowned landscape artist George Imess, Jr. can be seen from October to May. FOR EXCELLENT FRESH WATER FISHING LAKE TARPON -
THE LOCAL STATE PARKS THAT SURROUND THE LAKE MAKE A WONDERFUL DAY OUT FOR THE FAMILY AND ARE FREE !
LOCAL GOLF COURSES ARE NUMEROUS TO THE AREA, INNISBROOK IS A CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE AND VERY CLOSE TO US -HUBBY COULD PLAY EVERY DAY ON A DIFFERENT COURSE
WE HAVE GREAT SPORTS GROUNDS IN THE AREA, INCLUDING THE PHILLIES TRAINING GROUND
THE PINELLAS TRAIL, RUNS ALL ALONG OUR COAST AND CAN BE PICKED UP CLOSE TO ALL OUR HOUSES, CYCLE AND ROLLAR BLADES CAN BE HIRED LOCALLY NO BETTER PLACE TO BURN UP THE CHILDRENS ENERGY
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Additional Information:
THE HUMMING BIRDS IS A LUXURY 2 STORY, SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN HISTORIC OLD PALM HARBOR, ONE OF THE BEST AREAS ALONG THIS COASTLINE.
SET AWAY FROM THE TOURIST AREAS YOU ARE A SHORT WALK FROM THE GULF AT ST. JOSEPHS SOUND WITH ITS PARK, BOARDWALKS AND FISHING PIER.
THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF OLD PALM HARBOR IS ALSO A SHORT WALK FROM OUR HOME AND IS VERY MUCH "TRADITIONAL" FLORIDA. WITH ITS ANTIQUE SHOPS, GOOD RESTAURANTS, HISTORIC CRACKER HOUSES AND LAID BACK ATMOSPHERE.
HERE THERE ARE MONTHLY STREET PARTIES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.THE PINELLAS CYCLE / WALKING TRAIL CAN BE PICKED UP FROM CLOSE BY, AND RUNS FOR MILES BOTH NORTH & SOUTH, GOING PAST SOME OF THE COASTLINE AND MANY OF THE ATTRACTIONS. ( CYCLE RENTALS AVAILABLE THERE ) ALL WITHIN 5 MINUTES DRIVE ARE SOME OF THE BEST BEACHES, LAKES, AND STATE PARKS IN THE COUNTY.
HONEYMOON & CALADISI ISLANDS ARE BOTH NATURE RESERVES, TOTALY UNSPOLIT AND OFFER ALL THE FAMILY THE MOST WONDERFUL ESCAPE FROM IT ALL.
CALADISI BEACHES ARE CONSTANTLY VOTED IN THE TOP 10 IN THE USA
CRYSTAL BEACH WITH ITS QUAINT LITTLE HARBOR IS ALSO A SHORT DRIVE
LAKE TARPON IS WORLD KNOWN FOR ITS FISHING AND IS LINED WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL STATE PARKS, WITH TRAILS, BBQ AREAS, BOATING AND VIEWING TOWERS. THE "GREEK " SPONGE DOCKS OF TARPON SPRINGS AND THE LOVELY MARINAS OF DUNEDIN ARE ALSO VERY CLOSE BY FOR THOSE COMING FOR GOLF, PALM HARBOR HAS THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE OF INNISBROOK AND NUMEROUS OTHER GREAT COURSES CLOSE BY. FOR SPORTING FANS, THE AREA NOW HAS THE PHILLIES SPRING TRAINING GROUND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES DRIVE. FOR THOSE SEEKING " MORE TO DO " CLEARWATER BEACH IS JUST A 10 MINUTE DRIVE AWAY THE HUMMINGBIRDS IS A NEWLY BUILT AND ELEGANTLY FURNISHED 2 STORY, 2 BEDROOM HOME.
THIS HOME IS FOR THE RENTER WHO WANTS THAT " EXTRA BIT OF LUXURY AND SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.
THIS WONDERFUL HOUSE IS FULL OF CHARM AND HAS BEEN BUILT TO A UNIQUE DESIGN.
IT HAS BEEN BUILT FOR AND BY THE OWNERS TO SPEND QUALITY TIME THERE THEMSELVES, AND IS BEING OFFERED TO RENT WHEN THEY ARE NOT THERE
IT WILL SLEEP 4 / 6 PERSONS OUR HOME COMPRISES OF OVER 1600 sq.ft OF LIVING SPACE, HAS 2 BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS.
THE WHOLE OF THE UPSTAIRS IS ONE LARGE MASTER SUITE OF BEDROOM, EXTRA LARGE BATHROOM AND CLOSETS.
THE BEDROOM HAS SLIDING DOORS THAT OPEN OUT TO A FULL WIDTH UPPER LEVEL BALCONY, PERFECT FOR SITTING WITH YOUR MORNING COFFEE.
IT HAS A QUEEN BED AND A SOFA BED
THE SECOND BEDROOM AND SECOND FULL BATHROOM ARE DOWNSTAIRS AND HAS 2 TWIN BEDS AND A LARGE CLOSET
THE LARGE LIVING ROOM HAS A 52IN HDV TV AND HAS SLIDING DOORS THAT OPEN TO A FULL WIDTH PORCH, COMPLETE WITH SWINGING SEAT. IT HAS A FORMAL DINING SUITE WHICH LEADS ONTO A FULLY EQUIPPED WHITE ON WHITE KITCHEN WITH NEW APPLIANCES. ALL LINENS ARE PROVIDED
WE HAVE A TELEPHONE WITH A RESTRICTED SERVICE, ALL ROOMS HAVE AIR CONDITIONING AND CEILING FANS.
THE OVERSIZED LAUNDRY ROOM HAS NEW APPLIANCES AND IRONING FACILITIES.
WE SUPPLY HAIRDRYERS OUTSIDE IS "SOUTH BEACH" IN OLD PALM HARBOR !
THE POOL AREA HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO CAPTURE THE FEEL OF THE TROPICS
THIS SECLUDED AREA HAS A NEW POOL WITH AN ADJOINING WOODEN SUN DECK TO LAP UP THE ATMOSPHERE. AMPLE PATIO FURNITURE IS PROVIDED AND A GAS BBQ
THE TIKI HUT IS PERFECT TO EAT AND DRINK UNDER AND WATCH THE SUNSET.
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