******      P. I. R. A. T. E. 'S     S. P. A.     ******

You could be the lucky couple (or couples... could easily 
accommodate two couples) who gets this beautiful waterfront home 
every winter!!!  We have found our retirement home but we won't be 
ready to retire for another five+ years!  This is a beautiful 1,500 
s.f.  2/2/1 located only three canals from the open Gulf of Mexico.  
The house has spacious cathederal ceilings.  It is completely tiled, 
with a double fireplace, separate living room and family rooms, nice 
size bedrooms (the master is 13 x 22) with a jacuzzi tub and easy 
step-in shower.  All decorated with the Florida escape in mind.  I 
do want to note here that there is a small step up to the living 
room area as well as the dining room area, in case of any handicap 
situations.

The string of beaches along this part of the Gulf Coast range from 
isolated islands accessible only by boat (Anclote Key and Caladesi 
Island) to tourist beaches with all the souvenir shops, T-shirt 
stores, grouper sandwiches, para-sailing and nightclubs etc... (St. 
Pete beach).  The people that rank beaches place Caladesi Island, 
Anclote Key State Park, and Ft. DeSoto Park in the top ten in the 
U.S. with most of the other top ten beaches being in Hawaii and the 
(colder than here) Florida panhandle.  Our gulf beaches have a very 
gentle slope with soft lapping waves, ranking them among the safer 
beaches to enjoy in Florida (unlike the rougher east coast of 
Florida--Cocoa, Sabastian, Melbourne and Daytona).

Bring your boat or fish from your dock for some of the best fishing 
offered in Florida.  If you want to stay closer to home, you could 
ride your bike to nearby Hudson beach--3 miles +/-, walk to a 
neighborhood card game at Sea Ranch civic center or take in a round 
of golf on one of the many public courses.

It is close to everything.  K-Mart within 3 miles, groceries 2 mi., 
numerous restaurants, Target, Wall-Mart and the mall within 5-8 
miles... too many things to list!  Convient, convient, convient!

We are both actual native Floridians ... born and raised!  We have 
chosen this area to retire because of its atmosphere, variety of 
offerings, affordability, climate and central location.  Come, check 
it out if you haven't already.  You won't be disappointed.  Our 
renters for the last two winters have actually purchased in the area.

If you do come, and you do smoke, we ask that you be considerate of 
those coming in the future (perhaps with little ones and/or those 
with asthsma or allergies) and limit your smoking to outside.  

Thank You.

Central Air & Heat                        Local Phone Service
Cable TV (2 Televisions)                  VCR &  DVD
Stero w/ CD Player                        Fully Equipped Kitchen
Linens, Towels, Beach Towels              Microwave
Gas Barbecue Grill                        Dishwasher
Jacuzzi Tub In Master                     Coffee Maker
Washer & Dryer in Garage                  Umbrella For Shade On Dock
Outdoor Patio Set                         Dining Room Table Seats 4 maybe 5
2 Fishing Poles                           Breakfast Bar if more seating is needed
Family Board Games & Water Toys!

Below are photos of the house.  If you are interested in more 
photos, I will be happy to e-mail them to you.  I can also include 
some of the nearby beach, restaurants, boat ramp etc... I just 
didn't want to post them and have you think they were "within view 
of the property."  I feel that would be misleading.  They are all 
very close by however... within 3-5 miles!


Sleeping:    Master has 1 Queen Bed + 1 Day Bed w/ Spring Up Trundle 
                  Which Equates to a King Size Bed
                  Second Bedroom Has Two Twins
                  Two Very Comfortable Couches in Living Room
                  One Couch in Family Room

Day trips are endless --- There are boat rentals, deep sea fishing, 
sailing, canoeing, sea kyaking, river kyaking (with manatees in the 
winter months), scuba diving (Gulf as well as springs), wind 
surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, eco tours, shelling, shrimp 
docks, tiki bars, historic Tarpon Springs and its sponge docks, 
SunCruz casino cruises, $1.00 bowling, mini golf, shopping, flea 
markets, numerous restaurants, movies, and live theater.  You are 
only 15 minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs Water Park (mermaid shows) 
and their kyaking & canoing outpost, 45 minutes from the Tampa Int'l 
Airport and Busch Gardens, about 90-120 minutes from Disney, 
E.P.C.O.T., Universal Studios, MGM, Sea World, Wet-n-Wild 
and all the other Orlando attractions.  

Not that you would want to spend your time in Florida dealing with 
back problems or in the hospital...but we are only 5 minutes from 
the Bonati Institute (for back pain).  The Bayonett Point Hospital 
is only 1 minute past that!

If you are unfamiliar with the area, we will be happy to send you 
information on your interests ahead of time.  This way you are able 
to make any necessary reservations early.

Did We Miss Anything?? !  

Call us with any questions... It can't be far away!!!

April to December:  $650 per week + 9% tax and $65 cleaning fee
   Weekly         (Additional $25 per person over 4 people)

              Discounts for monthly rental as follows:

January to March - Monthly  o n l y.  


1-2 months=$2,100/month (includes cleaning every other week) + 9% tax
3-4 months=$2,000/month (includes cleaning every other week) + 9% tax
5-6 months=$1,900/month (includes cleaning every other week) + 9% tax

(Additional $100 per person per month over two people)


Pricing includes all utilities, phone, cable TV and lawn service.


Reservations:  $500 for monthly / $250 for weekly 
  Security     Non-refundable as a reservation fee.  It becomes your
               security deposit upon entering the house.  It will
               be refunded within two weeks of your leaving the house
               in acceptable condition with all its amenities in
               tact.  Due at the time of booking.

      Note:    This fee is non-refundable, however we would apply it
                   to a re-scheduled vacation date.

 
All monies are to be paid in U. S. dollars and must either be 
certified or received enough in advance (18 days) prior to your 
arrival date.

                       *****  P. E. T. S.   ***** 

Pets are premitted with an additional $100 security deposit and an 
additional $25 cleaning fee.  (No aggressive breeds, puppies or 
kittens please!)  Back yard is fenced and pets would be expected to 
be kept on a leash when out front.  Florida is a state which has 
Leash Laws.  If bringing a cat, you must supply your own litter box.