Dolphin Resort - Palm Harbor, FL

You don’t always book the vacation of your dreams in a palatial, waterfront estate, but when you do, make it this luxurious, 6,000-square-foot, six-bedroom home, spread over three levels and across two wings. The home has a boat slip with access to the Gulf of Mexico (Southerland Boat Ramp and boat rentals nearby). You’ll probably spend most of your time at home, but if you venture out, you’re an easy drive to Tarpon Springs for authentic Greek food or Dunedin and Honeymoon Island for a beach day. Pop Stansell Park is just across the road and features a playground, as well as paddleboard and kayak rentals. For ultimate ease, kayak rentals can be delivered straight to your house. You're also walking distance to downtown Palm Harbor's restaurants and bars.

At home, your outdoor space encompasses multiple waterfront decks wrapping the entire length of the home, a covered lanai for when you’re seeking shade, a huge, sunny patio with inviting chaises, a sparkling pool, pool spa, basketball hoop in the driveway, and a sandy area with a fire pit, perfect for evenings under the stars. For the ultimate view stretching out to Caladesi Island, step up to the widow's walk for a jaw-dropping panorama.

Inside, you'll find the same spectacular waterfront views from every room. Entertainment options are endless - high-speed WiFi, streaming-capable TVs - including a large, projection-screen TV in the game room, an X-box, a pool table, a Ping-Pong table, and board games if you’re seeking lo-fi fun. The family chef will be thrilled with the chic, fully updated kitchen, which features an enormous standalone island, stainless steel appliances - including two ovens - and a wine fridge. With several dining tables and seating at a separate breakfast bar, there’s plenty of room at mealtime. Two living rooms and the game room offer lots of room to relax, and the game room features a mini-fridge, so you won’t even have to head back to the kitchen for a drink.

Finally, at the end of the night, take your pick of six bedrooms, most with direct deck access and several with luxurious, spa-like bathrooms. Guests of the primary suite on the top floor will love the swoon-worthy soaking tub. But before bed, grab a chilled bottle out of that wine fridge and step back out to your pool deck to toast your amazing good luck at booking a vacation you’ll remember forever. Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp is one mile away, and you'll have paddleboarding and cycling available within walking distance, plus Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail two miles away, the perfect spot for a jog or a bike ride. Innisbrook Golf Resort is four-and-a-half miles away.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Streaming services are available with guest accounts.
• A double futon in the study offers extra sleeping space.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is parking available in large driveway for up to six vehicles.

State/province permit number: DWE6216912

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.