A Hofbauer harbor home...in the midst of a nature preserve.

Our Dunedin coastal cottage is on a large corner lot surrounded by 
multi-million dollar homes, old fashioned red brick roads and a 
circular driveway made of shells.  The home is on a very quiet, 
pedestrian friendly street with very little vehicular traffic.  
Throughout the park-like yard there are various sub-tropical palm 
trees and native Florida birds. (The photograph above, of the Heron 
bird, was taken from the front porch of the home).

A stone's throw away is a neighborhood park with awesome views of 
the multi-colored sunsets, Clearwater Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico, 
Caladesi Island and Honeymoon Island.  Across Clearwater Harbor, as 
night falls, you can see local wildlife roosting. The stunning views 
will take you back in time 100 years to the days when Florida's 
coastline was more populated with seagulls than people.
Yes, pelicans, sandpipers, ospreys, manatees and dolphins are part 
of everyday life here!

This Dunedin home (just north of Clearwater beach) is located one 
small block from the historic Pinellas trail and Hammock Park, 3 
miles from Caladesi & Honeymoon islands, 1 mile from a public Golf 
course, Tennis courts, and two marinas, 5 miles from Clearwater 
beach and 8 miles from Tarpon Springs. 

Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands (just north of Clearwater beach) are 
the most exotic of the Gulf Coast beaches, containing nature 
trails,  more than 200 varieties of indigenous plants, sea-grass 
beds, sand dunes, flocks of wading and shore birds and fish.  The 
unspoiled beauty of these undeveloped barrier islands offers a 
glimpse of Florida the way it looked centuries ago. It's no wonder 
that Caladesi Island has been nationally ranked the second best 
public beach in the country (just behind a beach in Maui, Hawaii). 

Three Pinellas County beaches (Caladesi Island, Fort DeSoto and Sand 
Key) consistently rank among the top 20 beaches, of all the beaches 
in the U.S. Additionally, Clearwater beach is ranked 5th best beach 
in the U.S.  Our coastal cottage is minutes from all these beaches.

Enjoy the serene, tropical coastal living our home offers, just 5
minutes away from Clearwater beach (without having to experience the
beach congestion and noise).
 
Email us today and start enjoying the spectacular Gulf views and 
relaxing sunsets in a peaceful tropical setting. 

Treat yourself! Take pleasure in experiencing the warm, gentle 
breezes of the Gulf. This nature preserve awaits you...

This attractively decorated home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 
living room, family room, and a sunroom (all new furniture 
throughout the entire home).

The coastal home sleeps 7 comfortably.  The master bedroom has a 
new king size bed,  a new 32 inch flat screen cable T.V., a high 
definition DVD player and a tranquil view of the swaying palm 
trees.  The second corner bedroom has two new twin beds and a 
similar view of the Florida palms.  The family room has two new 
sofas, one of them is a queen size sofa bed.  The family room also 
contains a new 50 inch flat screen cable T.V. and a large movie 
collection.  The sunroom has a new twin sofa bed (this room also 
doubles as a miniature library with a wide variety of books).  The 
living room has a new Hemingway-style sofa, loveseat and chair. 

Cookouts and gatherings with family and friends are encouraged!  The 
home includes a large gas barbecue grill in a covered patio with a 
table and 6 chairs.

A newly remodeled kitchen with all new appliances including a new 
dishwasher, microwave, stove, refrigerator, coffeemaker and toaster. 

My husband, the photographer, has his Florida photographs on
display throughout the home. 

The home also includes:
Central air conditioning/heating
Free unlimited phone calls nationwide.
Wireless high speed internet service.
Free use of 3 adult bicycles(Raleigh bicycles, like new).
Two new high definition TV's with extended cable (cable broadband -
premium channels).
Two new DVD players/stereo with a large movie collection. 
New cookware, silverware, dishes, house wares, etc.
Ceiling fans with palm blades
New linens and towels provided (beach towels too!)
Beach chairs, beach umbrella & Igloo ice chest on wheels 
Iron and Ironing board
New Washer/Dryer
One car garage
Terrazzo floors 
Lawn service provided

Sorry, no smoking and no pets.

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* Collect seashells by the seashore.
* Watch the pelicans dive for fish from Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.
* Enjoy a stroll along Hammock Park, a 75 acre nature preserve (one 
small block away from the home).
* Experience downtown Dunedin's historic charm with eclectic shops, 
antique stores, art galleries, coffee shops and upscale boutiques. 
(Rated as one of the most walkable communities in the U.S.) 
* Dine in any of the quaint, downtown Dunedin restaurants. 
(Voted Best restaurant row in Pinellas County by the St. Petersburg 
Times).
* Rollerblade, jog, walk or bicycle ride for miles on the Pinellas 
trail (a 47 mile recreational trail full of healthy fun and 
friendly people. The trail links some of Pinellas County most 
picturesque parks, scenic coastal areas and residential 
neighborhoods). 
* Kayak along the Gulf or rent a boat and go fishing for the day or 
jet ski on the harbor.
* Ride the 'beach trolley' and tour all the beaches in the area.
* Visit the sponge docks of Tarpon Springs and enjoy delicious, 
traditional Greek food. There's also the Tarpon Springs Corvettes & 
Collectables showroom/museum where you'll find more than 100 
American cars from the 1920s, '30s and up.  
*Watch the most visited air show in the U.S., just 45 minutes away, 
at the Lakeland airport.  The Lakeland Sun 'N Fun Airshow is 
scheduled every year in the month of April. Join aviation 
enthusiasts, of all ages, spend hours watching vintage aircraft, 
aerobatic demonstrations, ultralight activities, experimental and 
World War II aircraft. 
* Catch some Major League baseball - enjoy spring training with the 
Toronto Blue Jays at Dunedin's Knology Park (5 minutes away) or the 
Tampa Bay Devil Rays at St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field (25 minutes 
drive) or the Philadelphia Phillies at Clearwater's BrightHouse 
Field (15 minutes from the home).
* Watch Michael Andretti and some awesome racing in St. Petersburg 
during the weekend of the Honda Gran Prix (March/April 2008).
* Play golf year round at any of the 3 major golf resorts or 40 other
golf courses. Hob-knob with PGA's best golfers during the Tampa Bay 
Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead 
Course (March 2008).
* Be inspired by internationally hailed art masters at world class 
museums such as the downtown St. Petersburg's Museum of Fine Arts or 
the Salvador Dali Museum or just enjoy some of the local beach art.
* Be captivated by top notch entertainment when Broadway touring 
companies perform their versions of such hits as 'Annie', 'Sweet 
Charity' or 'Chicago'. 
* Shop the malls of Tampa,Clearwater and St. Petersburg(outlets too!)
* Experience Tampa Busch Gardens (30 minute drive), or Disneyworld, 
MGM and Universal Studios in Orlando (90 minutes away).
* Enjoy the nightlife of historic Ybor city in Tampa or downtown 
Dunedin's lively night clubs.
* Visit the animals in the Lowery Park Zoo (60 minute drive).
* Play or enjoy watching tennis - Frenchy's 14th Annual Gumbo 
Tennnis Classic will be held November 2008 at the McMullen 
Tennis Complex in Clearwater. Over 400 tennis players participate in 
this event. 

The home is located 20 minutes from St. Petersburg/Clearwater 
International Aiport and 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport.

Special discounted rates available for rentals of 2 months or more. 
  
Monthly rates (not including taxes & cleaning fee)...
$3500 per month December thru March (30 day minimum rental)
$2800 per month April thru November Or $1500 per 2 weeks (14 day minimum rental) 

The prices above do not include a $500 refundable security/damage 
deposit, a $100 departure cleaning fee and a 12% Florida 
sales/hospitality tax.  The security/damage deposit will be refunded 
within 14 days after departure, assuming no damages have occurred. 
Half of the rental balance to be paid at the time of booking and 
the remaining rental balance paid in full no later than 3 
weeks prior to the beginning of the rental time.  Last minute 
bookings are also sometimes possible.