Lakeside retreat

After staying at countless properties this one was far and away my favorite in every way. No detail was over looked - from cookware to buttery sheets - from fairy lights to the outside kitchen, and the genuine privacy. It's a little spot of heaven. Then add to that the remarkable kindness, helpful nature, ease of communication with our hosts and you have a truly special spot. I cant wait to come back and it will be as soon as I possibly can. Thank you for an amazing weekend, I couldnt have possibly asked nor wanted for anything more 🩷

Great property to get away for a while and relax. The host was great and very responsive to questions as they came up. I highly recommend a stay.

Perfect quaint and comfortable oasis for my family of four. The kids loved the pool and I loved the surprising number of wild birds all around the property. For this value, you’re not getting a Four Seasons, but you’re getting a fun, comfortable, clean space in a safe neighborhood that has lots of thoughtful touches and provides everything you need. Perfect if you’re not overly fussy and looking for a budget-friendly accommodation. The host also had excellent communication. The beds were also super comfortable.

Very nice place to stay

“ A Birds Paradise “ Very relaxing, a great escape from hustle and bustle of everyday life. Everything is there to really relax. The beds were super cozy. Big TVs, two full bathrooms. The jacuzzi is warm and ready to use. The heated pool for that nightly swim. Fully stocked with all your essentials. Best, a private back yard like you’re on a Caribbean island. Very Covenant and close to grocery stores and the sponge docks to stroll and eat. We definitely will come back. Thanks Christian for being a great host and available for anything we needed!

Christian's home was more than we expected. Very clean and neat with all the extra amenities. The highlight of staying there was meeting Christian's Mom (Trudy). What a delightful, heartwarming, hardworking classy lady. Our fondest memory of staying in New Port Richey, Florida is Trudy.

The host were very nice and easy to work with.

The home was clean, very comfortable and had a beautiful and relaxing back yard/porch area.

We have rented villa-type properties for over 20 years and, every so often, we get to stay in a place that is very special for its own reasons.We have stayed in properties of all shapes and sizes but our favourites have always been those in which we feel totally relaxed ...almost like being at home. Lakeside Retreat is such a place.Situated north west of Tampa, it is just a few miles from the fabulous beaches at both Clearwater and St. Pete - if you love miles of soft, pure white sand, then these are a must-visit.But if you don't fancy the drive, then out back is a good-sized (heated if required), very private swimming pool, with tables, chairs, sunloungers and barbeque. A path leads down to a jetty by the lakeside, where you can sit on swivel chairs to watch the awesome sunsets ...and the local alligators. No, we wouldn't advise a quick dip in the lake!Inside you'll find two very well-proportioned double bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a lounge and a dining/kitchen area which is equipped with everything (and we do mean everything), including not one, but two coffee machines!Leading off the kitchen is a lovely conservatory, which is a perfect place to wrap yourself up in a towel, to sit and after you get out of the jacuzzi.However, what REALLY made it for us was meeting the Hosts' mum, who lives just 5 minutes away and looks after the property on his behalf. What an amazing, lovely, helpful person she is. Thank you Trudy!

Everything was great and the nicest people to deal with

Loved the privacy! Backyard was so beautiful

Just a lovely little gem. Roomy yet cozy. Clean, like I keep my home. Pool was wonderful. The backyard and water front are very nicely done. Very private. Sun porch is a great spot to look over the decks and seating and pool. Kitchen is very well equipped. We didn't need for any appliance or utensil. Outdoor kitchen was great. Plenty of paper products in kitchen and bath. Soaps. Towels, blankets, Etc. Laundry room is a bonus and very nice. Highly recommend this property. The owners are super sweet and very easy to work with. Price was fantastic. I couldn't rent a hotel room for that price and there certainly would not be privacy at a hotel! Thanks to the owners!

Location was perfect for the event we were in town for. The yard, while overgrown due to the amount of rain FL is getting, was great for my dog. Check-in, out was super easy. Everything was comfortable.

Great location, beautiful layout, absolutely enjoyed being outside to help assist with the garden. The host, Christian, is fantastic and extremely accommodating. The location was easy to find. & Check-in was such a breeze. And we slept comfortably. The kitchen had EVERYTHING stocked. Although no keurig… wasn’t sure what kind of coffee to bring bc we couldn’t tell by pics online Oh the grills outside are a delight. I unfortunately didn’t get to use them because there is so much to do in the area. The beds were super comfortable and we definitely could have had 2 more stay with us. The pullout couch is in another area of the house (I believe it use to be the garage) that could be made private so that early risers wouldn’t disturb whoever slept in there. That was not clear on the app. House can accommodate 3 couples 6. Now if you have 5 folks (1 couple and 3 singles) which could have been my situation but 1 couldn’t come and it worked out that the other one brought his gf so they didn’t stay. But if they did… I wouldn’t know what to do. My husband and I took the master… and my MIL took the 2nd br. There’s only one couch, and it’s a pullout… so I could have put my nephew and gf on pullout but if cousin came… . It wouldn’t have worked. Originally when contemplating I imagined that someone could pass out in sun room, but during these months forget about it, it’s way too hot! Overall… I was satisfied. And if in the area again, I’ll b in contact! It’s homey.

Excellent place, I would stay here again

Very cozy and comfortable.

Our stay was amazing! 5 of us (incl 1 teen) and we all had am amazing time. The pool was clean and refreshing, the home was clean and stated comfortably cool the entire time. The home is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. My only recommendation would be to put a TV in the 2nd bedroom. Other than that, perfect!

We were so very happy with our stay. Our host was responsive and helpful, although we didn’t need to contact her much because the house was so clean and setup so nicely. Would stay again for sure!

What a peaceful spot. All the touches are so amazing. The kitchen is lacking for nothing, the back yard area is the best, we saw so much wild life. The pool is so private and sitting on the dock for sunset is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!

Great little hideaway! Super sweet people.

Owners went above and beyond to accommodate us last minute. Friends coming in town for an event and storm damaged the place they were booked. This one opened up and helped out very last minute. We appreciate everything. K9 Jerry Lee approved and gives 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The property is adorable and inviting. The home was filled with everything you could need and more. The pool was wonderful, and sunrise/sunsets on the dock are gorgeous. Very clean and good location with close by shopping and resteraunts. Check in was a breeze. We booked after loosing power from Milton and the hosts were very responsive and so kind and helpful. Would 100% recommend and stay again.

Came to town to visit family. Needed to find a nice inland property after beach house reservation was canceled due to Helene. This place was perfect. The pool area and dock were a great. Well stocked and very clean. Convenient location.