[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. Beachfront, with hot tub ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20069200/20069118/c4e91971.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20069200/20069118/539102c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20069200/20069118/0456ced0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20069200/20069118/08cd0ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20070000/20069200/20069118/3d6c765b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Crystal Beach is a rare gem where eclectic meets friendly, and our beach home offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Unwind on our private dock, explore the nearby community park with its natural beach, or enjoy kayaking in the calm waters. With three spacious bedrooms, an office desk in each guest bedroom and master suite with sublime sunsets overlooking the Gulf. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. Our beach home is a stunning combination rarely found. Crystal Beach is old Florida - eclectic and friendly. We're on the water, with our own dock. W are a block from the community park with its own beach (natural, not a bikini beach, great for little kids and dogs) and 20 minutes to Honeymoon Island State Park Beach (one of the best wide, white sand beaches in the world). We're 35ish min from Clearwater Beach which is top-rated beach / boardwalk area. You can't help but be recharged in this magical spot. We have a friendly community, a great yard, a beach at low tide, a private dock, and AMAZING views. See dolphins, manatees, sting-rays in the water. Watch Osprey feeding their babies in the nest. Great fishing. Once we had a bald eagle land in our yard and we always see Oscar, a heron, who loves sardines. This is our residence but we spend a lot of time on our farm, out of state and, frankly, we love our little spot so much that love sharing it. Because this is our primary residence, there are are some of our personal things around, like photos of my grandkids, but this also means our house is fully stocked with towels, linens, bikes, morning coffee, and condiment, so you can get started vacationing as soon as you arrive. We have three large bedrooms. The master looks over the gulf and has sublime sunsets. The downstairs bedrooms have two beds each (one has a set of full sleep number beds and the other has two twins). There is an office desk in the guest bedroom as well as in the master. There is also an oversized monitor you are welcome to use with your laptop. Build a little fire in the chimenea and watch the sunset during a romantic dinner on the patio on our Crate and Barrel outdoor dining table. Walk for breakfast at Emily's or ride your bike to the best coffee shop ever in nearby Old Palm Harbor (Lulu's). This area is great for all kinds of diets and food needs. The Ozona Pig is a bike ride away for amazing bbq, as is Fireside Pizza. Ohana (a healthy Hawaii-inspired cafe complete with hula dancers) and Rawk Star Cafe (Raw, Vegan, Gluten free) are minutes by car. Innisbrook golf resort is 5 minutes away. Movies are 7 minutes away. Clearwater Beach is 35 minutes. We have two kayaks and 4+ bikes. You might enjoy renting a golf cart during your visit. Our dock is brand new, with a rail! Our boat is ancient (and not available for renters). There are tons of fishing charters and dolphin charters in the area, but frankly, fishing from our dock and watching dolphins from the kayak is pretty special. There are lots of options in Clearwater Beach for tours, but our local marina is The Ozona Fish Camp. On another personal note, our TV/Stereo/Surround Sound system is an UNenthusiastic partner in your pursuit of tv entertainment. When you arrive, we're happy to walk you through the system, which has always been buggy (we have come to accept this). We've got local cable and the TV has a Chromecast device for easy streaming. But other than the Chromecast, little about this system is predictable. That's not why you're in FL, anyway, right? We do have a smart TV in the guest room. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87570000/87568700/87568624/0c9cb89f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW Fully renovated Gulf front home w/private resort style pool, outdoor kitchen Crystal Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=87568624&PinnedHotelID=87568624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19560000/19550500/19550480/74a98fae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \* Cozy Beach House \* Look No Further \* Palm Harbor - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 171 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=19550480&PinnedHotelID=19550480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18978400/18978318/ff0c7db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxuriate in TWO en Suite Masters; Family friendly; Roll-in Shower; Entry ramp! 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Please do not book if you have a toddler. No children allowed in the elevator without an adult. No exceptions. All kayaks and paddles and water toys must be brought into the fence nightly and back to garage at end of stay. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: NO TODDLERS OR NEW WALKERS. Open staircase. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock House Crystal Beach Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Crystal Beach Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Escape Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock Elevator Master Escape To An Open Gulf View Your Own Private Dock! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.09472%2C-82.78026&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BOtwYUiY5bgCGmm8KSz3mQbYHj0=) Crystal Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Innisbrook Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 10 min drive - 8.6 km - Sunset Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km - Dunedin Beach - 19 min drive - 12.6 km - Clearwater Beach - 45 min drive - 16.7 km #### Getting around - St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wings Etc - ‬19 min walk - ‪Emily's - ‬13 min walk - ‪De Bine Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crabby Bills Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. located? > Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club and Wall Springs Park. AdventHealth North Pinellas is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Escape; Open Gulf View; Your Own Private Dock! Elevator to master. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10.2 Location 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane A. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place! Great sunset view, lots to do in area, wonderful wildlife viewing. ##### Diane A. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Wonderful View Thank you for sharing your property with us. The view was beautiful. The property is located near everything we needed. My children loved the kayaks and I enjoyed the paddle board. Biking trail was big plus for me as I rode the bike as much as I could.I reached out to the property manager before checking in with a question but didn’t get a response. ##### Maria M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy P. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Bird is Still There This is a really nice stay - everything in the VRBO description is accurate. It is a perfect location. We like to bike the Pinellas Trail which had great access from this home. We had a lot of fun in the property's tandem kayak - Honeymoon Island is a lot further to paddle to than it looks! Oh..., and that tall, pretty white bird in the pictures came by everyday! He was fun to watch. ##### Timothy P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great sunsets! Awesome stay, comfortable and nice walking neighborhood, with great direct waterfront access and sunsets! ##### Steven S. Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff G. Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Was great home on the water ##### Jeff G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl N. Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Getaway Great house and location. Would stay again. ##### Sheryl N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property tucked away - gorgeous sunsets! This is a beautiful spacious property, perfect for a larger family, especially if you are travelling with your furry friend (pets). Big rooms and common areas, great for family board or card games while waiting for spectacular sunsets right off the end of the dock. If you’re a Blue Jays fan, Dunedin in only 20 minutes away. Be aware it’s a bit of a haul if you plan to go to Disney World, but not unmanageable, just be prepared. We had a fantastic time and absolutely would stay again. Makes it that much harder to be flying back to snow and cold! ##### Mark H. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. Nov 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful sunsets, great views. We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed biking the neighborhood , and kayaking to nearby islands. Can’t wait to stay here again. ##### Mary B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P. Apr 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We really enjoyed our 1st trip to Florida!! We will be back and recommending this place!! ##### Emily P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart B. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulf front Beautiful renovated property with amazing outdoor features ##### Stewart B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine g., Belleair Beach FL USA Nov 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location/Quiet The view and backyard were so perfect. They had everything you could imagine for the stay. The whole time at the home was a great vacation. Sunsets every night. ##### christine g. Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy W. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Good location Good location and view of the Bay. Good kitchen. Property was clean, and the owner was responsive. AC worked great. Overall, there was a feeling of not being user-friendly. Walls were mostly bare which gave the house an eerie, empty, echoey effect. No TV in the (beautiful) master bedroom which was 16 steps up from rest of house. Insufficient supply of the essentials: towels (hand towels), toilet paper, paper towels, soap. Neighbors were occasionally noisy: kids, pool, outdoor TV/music. Terrific neighborhood, with great walking/bike trails and cute restaurants. ##### Kathy W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven S., Lake Bluff May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful pet friendly waterfront property A great 2 week stay in crystal beach! We loved this place. So did our 2 poodles. Great dog walking area, fenced back-yard, georgeous sunsets. Would stay again, Thanks! ##### Steven S. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen K. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunset bliss. Great spot on the water. Amazing sunsets and even moon sets. Dogs love the yard and water access as we did also. Stunning house and close to everything you need. We will back. ##### Stephen K. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. Apr 6, 2015 #### Wonderful stay near Honeymoon Island Betsy and Company couldn't have been easier to work with. Everything was perfect and as advertised. There were kayaks, bikes, a golf cart, and a Publix less than a mile away. A short drive to Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, Innisbrook, etc. lots of sharing from previous renters, and we did the same to "pay it forward". Highly recommended! ##### Steve S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views, great location. Morning sunrises glowed pink and blue as the ibis, osprey, spoonbills and herons flew by. And the sunsets were stunning gold and red every night. Stand on the dock just after sunset and the night crowned herons will join you. Hop on the Pinellas trail for a bike ride to Tarpon Springs or Dunedin. The principle bedroom is gorgeous with a wall of windows overlooking the water. ##### Donna S. Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Cynthia E. Mar 22, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great way to relax What a way to relax! From spending hours on the pier doing nothing to walking the trails, this location offers a bit of everything. Our dog loved the Dog Beach a short drive away near Honeymoon Island (a location I wish we would have known about right away). A few quirks here and there but the owner was more than gracious in helping us out. Yes!!! I would stay here again. ##### Cynthia E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judi D. Mar 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful gulf front property We had a wonderful time on this property. The house and yard were exceptional! Other than the opening code for the door everything was perfect. As a matter of fact, the property manager Frank was very very helpful in getting us the correct code, and a few days later when we could not get the door open! This home is beautiful and welcomed our 3 dogs! They had a great time! Great location, great neighborhood and very quiet. We would love to return next year for a longer stay! ##### Judi D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry M., Muskogee Jun 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best stay in Florida yet. My family had the most magical experience. We spent the majority of our vacation in the backyard and on the pier. The kayaks were my son and grandson's favorite thing. They went out for hours twice daily. We saw manatees, dolphins, stingrays, crabs and all kinds of fish and birds from the Very Nice new pier. We saw the most beautiful sunsets. It's nice to have the locals stop by the pier to give advice on best places to fish, eat and ect. Our Pom and Chiweenie loved the backyard, running up and down the pier and even kayaking. The neighborhood was great. People out walking their dogs, riding bikes. Very friendly. The park nearby was nice but not nearly as nice as the backyard at this place. We honestly enjoyed this place with the gulf literally in the backyard more than our trip last year VIP at Disneyworld and VIP Universal. The gulf and sea life were fantastic. ##### Terry M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy L. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location, very clean House was clean & view was stunning. However, this is a one and done for us. Upon check in, there was lettuce, beer, and half drank beverages in the fridge, food in the freezer, as well as half eaten bags of chips in the pantry. It seemed the cleaning company neglected to check those spaces. As a guest, I would have preferred more bath towels to be available for use, both upstairs & down. After booking, it seems the description may have been updated as we were quite surprised finding a number of personal belongings throughout. The master appeared lived it, as the closet was already in use for the host's personal belongings. Not having a bedroom or bathroom door for the master and only a plantation door on the toilet made privacy a challenge for the upstairs guests. But the balcony view was perfection. The elevator made taking luggage up and down easy. The sleep number beds were fantastic! Although the pillows were surprisingly small. The check out process requires bedding to be laundered and folded on the bed; it seems the linens are limited. I messaged the owner about this before check in and neglected to receive a response.No hot tub and photos were only partially accurate. They need updated.Small FYI, this is not a fishing dock. But we had a lot of fun with corn and a small pole. Overall, it served it's purpose and we are very thankful to have stayed there but it wasn't the right fit for our family. ##### Amy L. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time together relaxing by the water We had a wonderful time! The fenced yard was great for our dog. We had a dolphin come right up to us at the dock which was awesome! A manatee as well! The location was so convenient and in such a nice neighborhood on the water! ##### Michele M. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pru S., Nashville, TN Apr 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house in fantastic location We loved our 3 weeks at Betsy's lovely property. The sunsets are amazing, and the neighborhood is quaint and quiet with a park two blocks down the street and large live oak trees. We especially enjoyed the local birds who came to visit. There's nothing like being right on the water! ##### Pru S. Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Vacation Nice place in a quiet location, ##### John D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### MARK F M., Grand Haven MI Mar 13, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Could be awesome Great location but condition of property is not what it should be for price. Had to hand wash glasses (put away with lipstick stains and unclean), carpet needs shampooing, half chewed dog bones found under furniture in bedroom, floors not washed or properly vacuumed, half cleaned leaking shower upstairs (floor swab left in shower)!, air filters filthy. It is also time to replace some furniture. Also no response to a message sent to owner on VRBO. Bottom line this is a great property in a desirable location but the owner would be well served to take a few days off rental to attend to a deep cleaning and much needed maintenance. ##### MARK F M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam S. Feb 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in beautiful home on the Gulf We absolutely enjoyed our stay in Betsy's home in Crystal Beach. Amazing sunsets nearly every night. The 45 mile Pinellas Bike Trail is just a couple blocks away. So many birds (some extra friendly) entertained us. Clean, spacious and quiet with super comfy beds. There are numerous really good restaurants so close by - our favs were Molly Goodheads, Emily's, Bar Fly Fish Shack, Fireside Pizza and Thirsty Marlin . We launched our kayaks right out in front of the house. It was fun to explore nearby parks and other nearby coastal towns. Be sure to go to Tampa Electric to view manatees - thank you, Betsy! Waking up and doing yoga on the second floor overlooking the gulf was a treat beyond words. The only downside for us was that January was chillier than we imagined but we were still able to find plenty to do to occupy ourselves for 3 weeks. ##### Pam S. 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