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Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Smart TV, ping pong
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Palm Harbor, FL
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tampa Bay Downs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!

The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor, Florida is one of our Poochella Villas vacation rentals that supports animal rescue. 20% of the proceeds from this home are donated to animal welfare organizations including Rescue Dogs Rock, Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue, the Harmony Fund, Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA), and Looking Glass Animal Rescue.
The House of Kraken is centrally located between the world renown beaches, the water sport and fishing destination of Lake Tarpon, and the activities and nightlife of Tampa.
The home has just undergone an extensive renovation and has 3 nice size bedrooms, all with king size beds, an additional full sized murphy bed in the living room , as well as 2 bathrooms. The open kitchen is well stocked with all your cooking essentials, including an additional beverage/wine fridge. There's indoor dining space for 8 connected to the living room with additional seating and a large smart TV (the home has 3 TV's total). The home also has an outdoor screened in Florida room that functions as a second living room, and right outside of there is an outdoor dining set that seats 6. The very private, fully fenced backyard backs up to a conservation area with no rear neighbors. It has an extensive patio area which also includes 4 lounge chairs, a propane bbq, and a spacious 16' above ground pool (that is not fenced so children need to be supervised at all times). Additionally, the garage space has been converted to a laundry and game room, with an arcade sized air hockey table and full sized ping ping table.
The House of Kraken is pet friendly and allows up to 3 dogs, any size, with a $100 pet fee. If pets are not disclosed before checking in, the pet fee increases to $200. We ask that you use the provided grey pet blankets on any furniture the pets will be on, if not used any excess cleaning charges will be passed on to the guest. Dogs must be crated if they are being left unattended, and cleaned up after in the yard. Pet feces in the home or yard are subject to a $100 fee. Pets are not allowed in the pool. The home is also non-smoking both in the house and the Florida room. Up to 8 guests can stay in the home, no events or parties allowed, and you must be at least 25 to book. For bookings over 28 days, a signed rental agreement is required.
This home is under pest control by a professional company, but in Florida's climate, insects are around throughout the year so please don't leave any of the doors open to allow for unwanted entry. This home features a Ring Doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, and the camera does not look into any interior spaces. There is also a security camera facing the pool, footage is only reviewed if an incident in the pool occurs. Tampering with cameras will lead to cancellation of reservation without a refund.

Distances to Attractions:
AL Anderson Park Boat Launch (to Lake Tarpon): 3 miles
Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp (to Gulf): 3.7 miles
Crystal Beach: 4 miles
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks: 5.5 miles
Fred Howard Park: 7.5 miles
Honeymoon Island State Park Beach: 10 miles
BayCare Ballpark (Phillies spring training): 11 miles
Clearwater Beach: 16 miles
Raymond James Stadium: 21 miles
Tampa Airport: 21 miles
Busch Gardens: 25 miles
Tampa Riverwalk: 25 miles
St Pete Beach: 27 miles
Weeki Wachee: 33 miles
Disney World: 94 miles
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Tarpon. An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes on foot from Lake Tarpon and a 5-minute drive from Anderson Park
As a guest of Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon!, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon! also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sara

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,547 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $150 fee for not cleaning up after dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Home is not childproofed, and pool is unfenced.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Welcome to The House of Kraken in Palm Harbor! Blocks from Lake Tarpon! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad B., Farmington

Host took three days to respond to VRBO mail.

Host took three days to respond to VRBO mail. We didn't know if we had a place to stay or not (major stress). The master bathroom tub drain backs up. Everything else was great.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Palm Harbor

Very clean, very comfortable and great communication with host
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome vacay

Nice house and neighborhood close to clearwater weeki wachi and the sponge docks kids loved the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cara S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and perfect fit for our family.

We absolutely love the set up and convenient location of the Kraken . Very nice neighborhood. We will absolutely be booking this for our family vacation again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Kraken House was a hit!

The whole family loved the house. Each room had it's own theme. The kids loved it. The pool was a hit with the kids. Our dogs loved the fenced in backyard. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day Vacation

My family had a great time and enjoyed our stay here. I would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring training

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The house had everything we needed for an awesome family trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., LaPorte

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little three bedroom

Needed a centrally located house so we could do Weeki Wachi, Clearwater Beach and Tampa with the daughters and grandkids. House was perfect location. Kids enjoyed the decor.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in quiet neighborhood

Absolutely loved our stay! The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Plus is it’s pet friendly so we could bring our fur child. Overall would highly recommend this house plenty of space for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023