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Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House"

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The big house has a big family room!
Sit and relax on the front porch after a day at the beach!
Built in 1956 and has it’s  old charm!
Lots of beautiful Plumeria
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Largo, FL
  • Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House"

This adorable block and stone home was built in 1955, still some of the original inside intact, it's super clean with terrazzo flooring and tile.
Super clean, tastefully and minimally decorated with a bit of unique furnishings that will make you feel really happy that you choose our place!
You are only 1/2 mile to the beach, and surrounded by restaurants, bars and shopping. The Yellow Banks Orange Grove is right around the corner with the best orange and vanilla swirl you will ever have! You can walk to several nature parks, marina, water park, restaurants, pubs, the beach and ride bikes on the Pinellas Bike trail.
The Big House has room for a large family, 1 king bed, 2 queens and 2 small futons.
The full size kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need for a quick weekend get-a-way of a few months in the winter. 2 full baths, 1 walk in shower and 1 tub is a plus for big families too!
There is free WiFi...BLAZING fast Spectrum internet and a TV in the living room with access to all streaming services. Some are free or you can login to your own Netflix, Hulu, HBOGO, etc.
The neighborhood has long time residents, families and loads of friends! This is a Quiet neighborhood not like the crazy beach rentals and not for parties.
Area nature parks with natural beauty and walking trails are a must!
"The Big House" is about 35 above sea level, meaning you never will be flooded or have to evacuate!
After your booking is complete Lynne will send you a code, the code is changed after each guest for your safety and security.
With your stay you get samples of my local famous Island Rum Cake and a gift certificate to PJ's Oyster Bar!
We have been called clean freaks because we wash our all bedding, quilts, pillow shams and blankets between each guest! So you can rest easy!

What are you waiting for? Book it now!

Property manager

Lynne James
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No events or parties No fires in fireplace No smoking clean up after yourself take out trash
Only guests on the reservation are allowed in the house

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Largo

Located in Largo, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Splash Harbour Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Florida Botanical Gardens and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Largo, FL

What's nearby

  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sand Key Park - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 22 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach, restaurants, bars and shops “The Big House" located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Indian Rocks Shopping Center, Splash Harbour Water Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Belleair Beach and Florida Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

A Few Days in the Sunshine State

We checked in without a problem. All information from Lynne was clear and timely. The space was perfect, we were able to use it as a home base and spent a great week in the Largo/Indian Rocks Beach area. Lynne was helpful and her home was filled with all we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

belinda n.

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

The Big House!

My first VRBO rental could not have been any better! Everything about the house was better than described. I felt like I was at home. Beautiful house, comfortable 3 bedrooms, awesome bathrooms/showers, great location to everything! So many amenities, too! 10 stars, easily!! Lynne was wonderful to talk to. Can’t wait to use her again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

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

enjoyed our stay

really clean, comfortable and inviting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Living Large in Largo

We had a wonderful stay in the Big House. Everything was perfect from location to household. Lynne was very kind and responds quickly to any questions. We could easily walk to Indian Rocks Beach which we loved. I hope to go back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Repeat stay!!!

Have styed twice here, easiest check in process. Great house, perfect for 4-6 family member size
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great place

Spacious and clean. Equipped with everything that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance G.

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

The Big house experience

We visited Clearwater/Largo for a family reunion weekend. All went well, if i could have controlled the mosquitoes around the house things outside would have been a lot better. All the family events were held in other places, but being able to sit outside in the mornings, read and enjoy a good cup of coffee was almost impossible. Maybe next trip will be in the winter🤔.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thi T.

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

It’s nice comfortable.

A lot off spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara

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

A must stay!

this is a reallly good house . it was really good location . & definitely worth your time . it’s a really short distance to beach access 8 . a really good beach for families . you need this place on your next florida vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Allergy friendly, Impeccably CLEAN! comfortable!

VERY Clean! Quiet neighborhood. Friendly, kind and prompt communication with Lynne, the owner. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds and living room furniture. spacious fenced in back yard for kids and adults alike. Great location...walk to beach...restaurants nearby. reliable fast internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

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

Could not have been better!

We booked this house for family and they could not have been any happier. It was so clean and they accommodations allowed everyone to spread out and have their own space. The proximity to the beach was perfect and we were easily able to get to Madeira Beach. It’s Sankey Beach and Clearwater in no time. The owners were easily accessible, but everything was so great. We did not need them. If we have family again here, I would hope that it is available and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very large house and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

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

Girls trip

Mom’s only trip for a relaxing long weekend at the beach! The host was great to communicate with and the house was very clean! They even had chairs, a cooler and a wagon we could use to take to the beach with us since we flew to FL and couldn’t bring those supplies along. We had a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great big house

Perfect house for a large family. Clean space and great communication with host. Loved there were beach chairs and a wagon to walk to beach (20 min). Provided rum cakes and coupon to PJ's oyster bar was a nice added touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

JE’s review

Great stay, wonderful host, everything is as good as was listed. We enjoyed our stay and will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie B., Sanford, Florida

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

Spacious home with all the amenities

This home is located just minutes from Indian Rocks Beach, tons of restaurants and activities. We were surprised at how much room there was in this home. The bedrooms were nicely decorated and had closets and plenty of hangers. The kitchen had everything we could ever need. The bathrooms were very spacious. I really liked that checkout was a breeze. Lynn was very responsive and answered all of our questions right away. I would highly recommend staying at any of Lynn's properties. Thank you so much Lynn! We had a fabulous time and can't wait to do it again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Y.

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

Family Vacation

House was spacious and clean, plenty of space for 4 of us. Perfect spot to get to the beach, and not too far from Tampa. The kids loved the lizards in the front yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Sisters Birthday Getaway

Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Returning to Our Home-Away-From-Home

We are looking forward to returning again, hopefully soon! Thank you, Lynne! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

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

Traveled for business

Property was close to beaches, shopping etc. Traveled for work so didn't get to enjoy much of the house or the surronding areas. Owner was always avaliable.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Clean

Very clean and quite
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zona S.

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

Winter in Paradise

This is a 3 bedroom home in a lovely neighborhood less than a mile from the Gulf. Lynne and Jeff were wonderful, responsive hosts. The house was well maintained, well stocked and easy to live in. We had a great winter in Largo and are already looking forward to next winter
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Awesome location!

So close to many amenities, and less than 5 min from beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel V., Marco Island

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

Fantastic is the best way for me to describe "The Big House"

Thank you, Lynne.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Wonderful Vacation Place

When they call it The Big House, there's a reason. It is actually a big house! Very clean, nice size bedrooms, nicely furnished. The living room has a big screen tv with wifi and streaming. The kitchen had lots of pots and utensils. And a really nice big backyard with a grill and picnic table. They even had charcoal and lighter fluid available. Not to mention the 3 sand chairs, beach towels, ice chest and a wagon for going to the beach. Lynne the owner was super nice and quick to respond. Contacted her several times and she and her husband immediately came there to fix anything that came up.. And she's so sweet to leave us a rum cake from her other business. It's very close to shops and the beach. You can't go wrong with this property! Will consider coming back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lynne James

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Lynne and Jeff here! Both are from Upstate Western New York, we hightailed it to Florida in 1977. Loving the beach life since!

Why they chose this property

We bought The Big House on 1986, it was our first home and we lived here and raised our 2 boys. The neighborhood is quiet, family friendly and close to everything you could possibly need!

What makes this property unique

This house isn't a fancy one, plain and simple that's how we like to live!

Languages:

English

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