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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation!

Plan Your Next Vacation at this Seriously FUN Vacation Home - Casa la Cala. Equipped with All the Luxury and Comfort You Would Ever Need for a Truly Relaxing Experience!!

Located in a Most Charming Part of Safety Harbor, Surrounded by Serene Nature and just Steps Away from All the Downtown Safety Harbor Action!

5 Top Reasons Why Our Guests Love Casa la Cala:

1. Location, Location, and Location: Casa la Cala is only 2 Block or 3-minute Walk to the Main Street of Downtown Safety Harbor. Pubs, Award-Winning Restaurants, the Pier, and the Tampa Bay Waterfront are Just a Relaxing Short Stroll from Your Front Door! The House Itself is Surrounded by the Most Serene Nature, a Peaceful Creek, Live Oak Trees with Spanish Moss, and Fruit Trees, All in Your Private Yard.

2. Modern Luxury Meets Old Florida Charm: Beautiful, Spacious Living Spaces Plus an Over 800 sq Fully Fenced and Gated Deck, All Designed for Family Gathering. Fully Equipped Kitchen Fit for Any Gourmet Cooking. We also have an outdoor charcoal grill with accessories.

All Bedrooms Come with Beautiful Views, Feather Mattress Toppers, Luxury Bed Linens, and 5 Flat-Screen TVs with over 200 Channels to Indulge. Super Fast Internet WiFi is Available Throughout!

3. Serious Fun: Your Very Own Private Courtyard, HUGE Patio, Pergola, Open Flame Fire pit, Party-Ready String Lights that Turn On with the Touch of a Button... This is a place to Grill Steaks, Burgers, Make Some Cool Drinks and Gather the Whole Family for a Fun Picnic. Two Authentic Florida Horseshoe Pits are Right At Your Courtyard, Ready for Some Fun Games!

4. Super Clean: Casa la Cala is Cleaned by Our Profession House Keeping Staff Which Has Been Highly Rated by Our Guests.

5. Most Attentive Hosts: Your Hosts John and Ellen Have Been in the Hospitality Business since 2014. Recently Featured on an International Travel Show, A Sense of Place, Nashville Episode.

If You Have any Questions or Need Local Tour Suggestions, Please, Feel Free to Let Us Know. And Yes, We are Known for Responding Within Minutes :)

If You Have a Big Gathering that Needs More Spaces, or If You Plan to Visit Nashville, Please Check Out Our Other Listings:

Casa del Tren, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet Welcome)

Casa Artista, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Pet-Welcome) and Next Door to Casa la Cala

Casa la Joya, Safety Harbor, FL (2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Pet-Welcome)

Heidtke House, Nashville, TN (4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, No Pets)

You can easily find these other homes online by searching for "home name" + "city name". For example "Casa Artista Safety Harbor". There you will find our many five-star reviews and kind words from our previous guests. Please take a look!

Travel Insurance Consideration: To protect your investment and ensure a worry-free travel experience, we strongly recommend all our guests purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. Our cancellation policy is firm. If you cancel outside the limits of our policy, you may not receive a full refund. We recommend travel insurance to protect your investment.

Our Pet Policy: Dogs only, 25lbs or less. Well-trained, non-aggressive breeds only. Pets are not allowed on furniture and owner must pick up after pets when they do their business in the yard. We accept larger dogs on a case-by-case basis, please contact us and we can discuss. There will be an additional $125 (+ FL Tax) added to all reservations including pets, for the additional cleaning required.

Property manager

John Oden

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,206 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Casa Cala Rare Find Heart Downtown Safety Harbor House
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Casa la Cala A Rare Find in the Heart of Downtown Safety Harbor
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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Safety Harbor

What's nearby

  • Safety Harbor Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Safety Harbor City Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ruth Eckerd Hall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • BayCare Ballpark - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fly - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Nona Slice House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪China Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paul's Chicago Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation! located?

This family-friendly Safety Harbor vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center and Tampa Bay. Safety Harbor Waterfront Park and Safety Harbor City Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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Casa la Cala - Serious Fun + Luxury Relaxation! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Excellent experience.

This property was clean, close to downtown Safety Harbor and set up perfectly for spending some time at the property, enjoying downtown Safety Harbor and the Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Great for family

Loved the outdoor space. The open layout was perfect for our family to unite for a long weekend. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Beach getaway

We had a great time! I miss drinking my morning coffee on the relaxing deck. The location is great. Nestled in nature but close to shopping, dining, and the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Elizabethtown

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

Perfect

Of all the vrbo’s we’ve vacationed at ,this was by far the most charming and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H., Knoxville, TN USA

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

Great experience

Great property, very well appointed, scenic and convenient location. Responsive, friendly, and helpful property manager. Just a first class experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Safety harbor stay

Excellent host. Great communication with host at all times. House has everything you need and no problems with house. Safety Harbor is a great location to stay!
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene E.

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

Immaculate home in artsy neighborhood

This was a great find for my family when visiting Grandparents in Florida. Neighborhood is walkable with lots of restaurants and shops. Beds were comfortable, location is quiet, house couldn’t have been cleaner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Relaxing get away

"Highly recommend this amazing home! It was spotless, well stocked, goodie’s for the guests and a hand written welcome note that made us feel right at home! The fenced in porch and backyard was fabulous, our fur-sons definitely gave their approval. The home was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Beds were extremely comfortable. Excellent communication from the host. Clear and easy check in and check out information. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Pasadena

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

Great find

House was clean, comfy and well located near downtown Safety Harbor. Would definitely return. Owners were delightful to talk to and quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Clean and easy!

Cute area of town, east in and out, great communication! And SO MUCH FUN! Has everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Polly N.

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

Safety Harbor Visit

The house was very lovely. Property owner gave very good detailed instructions for check-in and was available for any questions. If you want to be close to the beach this place is a 30 minute drive to one. I would recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Paradise in Safety Harbor

This is a beautiful property with serene surroundings and is very quiet. So many special touches in the house such as a coffee and tea bar, bottle of wine with snacks left, etc. Super comfortable beds. Owners are over the top nice. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Comfort and Beauty

This house was planned for guest comfort. The toiletries and little details are very much appreciated. Great job!
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent J.

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

Excellent Vacation Spot

This home was amazing. There were so many small details that just made our stay one to remember. The owners reached out immediately to ensure that we had no problems checking in and were available if we needed. The home provided privacy and seclusion. The home is within walking distance to downtown Safety Harbor which had amazing food. It was an amazing vacation..Thank you for sharing your home with us! Brent, Jennifer, Brady, and Grayson
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Messalina H., Southampton

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

We loved it!

We really loved our stay at your beautiful house and property. The check in process was very easy. The house was well stocked and very clean. Beds were very comfy and it has a gorgeous wrap around deck with beautiful lighting. The back yard is very private and has beautiful Spanish Moss trees. The owner John was so helpful with suggestions for the area. He was a pleasure to talk to and answered any questions we had before and during our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Home Away From Home

John and Ellen have thought of every little detail to make you feel welcome into their home. As former residents of the area the large wrap around porch was the perfect place to visit with our local family. We loved that we were walking distance to Main Street and the Safety Harbor Pier. If you are a morning person I highly recommend walking down to the pier for the sunrise. You won't regret it! From now on John and Ellen's properties will be our go to place to stay when we come back home for a visit. It truly was a home away from home for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pugh A., Asheboro, North Carolina

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

Relaxing time in Safety Harbor with Family

We checked in without any problems at all and found to our delight this beautiful home that had all the amenities of our home plus ! From the cleanliness to the fresh towels/linens and even a chilled bottle of wine waiting with snacks to greet us! Could not say enough about this home except I would love to own it myself...having a wrap around porch with fire pit just adds to the charm and if you ever want to visit Safety Harbor this is a must ! Thank you again for your gracious hospitality! We will definitely be coming back!Alan and Amy Pugh/North Carolina
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

elsie c.

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

Family stay for my son‘s wedding

The home was a wonderful greeting to my family of 6+3 dogs. I had my mother there who is elderly and my cousin and they stayed in the master and then two couples stayed in the other rooms which included myself. It was great having three full baths, the back patio is awesome! It kept the dogs confined ! We cooked for an after wedding event at the brides house and the kitchen was very sufficient for that. I did a crab boil for the kids before the wedding. It worked out great! It helped That my boyfriends parents live in the area Since I needed to borrow an extra pot. It was overall probably my best Vrbo experience! Highly highly recommend stay at the South properties . The location was perfect , Set an acute neighborhood with a little town, full of shops and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

We Came Back!

Our experience in August of 2021 was so awesome that we knew exactly where we wanted to stay when we returned! We so appreciate the little touches like the snacks and beverages, especially after our long drive down from NY. The home is bright, clean and so comfortable. We have so much fun entertaining my local family on the huge wrap around porch. My sister loved the house so much that this year she stayed at another property of John and Ellen's next door in Casa Artista so she and her family wouldn't have to drive back and forth across the bay from Riverview. Thank you John and Ellen, we are already looking forward to next years visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Best Hosts

We were at the home for recovery from surgery so cleanliness, comfort and convenience were all important. We got it all and more! The home is bright, cheerful, and the owners have paid attention to details! The deck is amazing and was a positive for us. Each BR had a bath, it was fresh, clean and decorated so cute! We can’t say enough about the hosts! They are the best we’ve experienced. We highly recommend this home and if you get a chance to sit by the fire pit you’ll enjoy it as well. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance!! This home is a PLUS!!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERESA & ROBERT S.

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

Beautiful quite private home walking distance to Main Street

We’ve been coming to Saftey a Harbor for the past 4 years, great little town. This is a beautiful private house on a very large piece of property. We enjoyed the Back yard; morning coffee on the wrap around porch and the horse shoes. It Has everything you need, fully stocked kitchen, extremely clean and the beds are comfy. Walking distance to Main Street where there’s lots of restaurants; pubs and shops. Philipe park is just around the corner, great for walking, boating or just people/nature watching. John was a great host, checking in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you John for sharing your little hidden gem with us and for accommodating us with the last minute extra night stay. We truly appreciated it. We will be back soon! All the best, Teresa and Robert Shadwick
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darci F.

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

Very Clean, Great Location

Our stay was excellent! We were a group of (2) in our 50’s and (3) in 80’s. Here are some positive and “good to know” highlights: Positive: - great communication with owner, very responsive - super clean property - location is .5 mile, easy walk, from downtown safety harbor - area felt very safe - neat wildlife around property - well appointed kitchen - great decore around the house - beautiful wrap around porch - nice coffee bar that has small pit and Kuerig (some pods on-site to welcome guests that first morning, otherwise bring your own coffee) - the twin air mattress is very comfortable and holds air well overnight - excellent water pressure in showers - some shampoos/conditioners on-site “Good to know” (some recommendations to owners): - we left an umbrella there as a house donation, as we didn’t find one on-site (rained during our stay)…hopefully will be useful to other guests when it rains during their stay - plenty of chairs on the porch, but loungers would be nice for relaxing - recommendation…mount long mirror on the wall Thank you John and Ellen for the beautiful home to stay in!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

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

Perfect Location for Relaxing Vacation

Chose property based on near beaches and nearby activities. Did not have any knowledge of Tampa/St. Pete area. Safety Harbor location is perfect for couples and dogs. We are active early 60's, came here for vacation and some work in Tampa. House was perfect for dogs and relaxing stay. Host could not have been nicer or more helpful. We walked 2 blocks to different restaurant every night. All were exceptional for food and friendly service, great vibe in the town. Very dog friendly, ad safe to walk around. Food also casual gourmet, took our dogs and ate best tuna and grouper meals. Large park and bayside walkway for exercise and dogs. I wish we had time to enjoy the casual cycling. We were also in the best location to explore the whole Clearwater/St.Pete and gulf coast. Would not have benefited us to rent on the beach as "None" allow dogs with exception of a few, very small areas that were nowhere near other rentals. We were central to drive to the few dog beaches. This house and location was perfect in every way. Even without animals, perfect location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

One of the best rentals we've ever booked!

We have nothing but super positive things to say about this place. Roomy, tastefully decorated and with all the modern amenities (and then some!) we could possibly need. Communication with the owner was easy. Some bonus tips for future guests: We paid $35 each for a day pass at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, and it was worth every penny. The pass gives you unlimited access to all 3 pools (one large outdoor resort-style pool, one indoor, and one lap pool) and all the perks and amenities offered to full members, including access to a locker and bathrobe (the locker rooms were surprisingly large and well-equipped, too). The pool bar food is excellent. Totally worth it. We had intended to spend a couple of hours working out and doing pool laps... we ended up spending the entire day enjoying the outdoor pool and property! The resort is a short walk from the house. *Everywhere* is a short walk from the house. Truly a very convenient location right in town. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We felt right at home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Superb Florida Retreat and Host

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful week in Safety Harbor's Casa la Cala. From the minute we drove onto the property, John welcomed us to this completely renovated home, with its spacious wrap-around deck, in a private natural setting. We have previously vacationed in the Tampa and Clearwater Beach area, however, this was our first visit to Safety Harbor. We prefer VRBO properties by premier partners and were not disappointed. The property listing was very accurate and John was very helpful in answering questions, sharing additional information about the area, and assisting with special requests, before we arrived and during our visit. You will find that Casa la Cala has been completely renovated with quality craftsmanship, equipped with excellent furnishings and appliances, that you will see from the minute you open the front door. It is somewhat difficult to spotlight some of the favorite features about our stay because there were several (i.e., king-sized master bedroom suite, private bathrooms for each bedroom, spacious open floor plan, high efficiency HVAC, stocked coffee/tea cart, full-sized and high-end appliances, serene deck/patio area) . Although the master bedroom suite is very spacious, we did find the two remaining bedrooms are very small and somewhat cozy for a couple. They would work well for a single adult or older teen. The property is within walking distance to restaurants and the Safety Harbor Spa and a short drive to area beaches. We certainly appreciated John's assistance by presenting us with a beach package to enjoy Clearwater Beach. Thankfully, before making a decision to rent this property, we read the posted reviews from guests who have rented other properties, owned by John. These owners consistently receive high praise and we are joining the fan club. Casa la Cala definitely deserves to be classified as a top-tier property. We would welcome an opportunity to return, with other friends or family, when future plans include a visit to the Tampa area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019