An enclosed air-conditioned porch/living room for lounging, dining and watching sunrises and sunsets covers the entire south face of the building.
There is also a large open deck with table and chairs on the north side. This deck overlooks a Tropical Garden - filled with jasmine and lush tropical plantings. We have placed a giant jacuzzi (8 feet in diameter, with a waterfall and lighting) in the privacy of this walled and locked garden.
Enjoy great sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico and sunrise over the Intracoastal waterway in Boca Ciega Bay while dining on our porch! The Gulf of Mexico is just a few steps to the west and Boca Ciega Bay with the Intracoastal waterway is just a few steps to the east.
Traders' Haven enjoys a great central location! Historic 8th Avenue, once listed in Ripley's as the shortest main street in America, offers several very unique galleries and boutiques, including Mountcastle International Trading, Co., Ltd. on the ground floor of the Mountcastle building. The Merry Pier is at the east end of our block offering fishing, tackle and bait, wave-runners, sunset cruises, deep sea fishing trips, and a great boat shuttle to Shell Island. Downtown St. Petersburg is just 15 minutes away. Restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and shops on our block are listed below.
Amenities include:
Giant Jacuzzi
Jasmine Tropical Garden
Computer with cable and wireless internet hub
Large washer and dryer,
Large kitchen and three full sized refrigerators
Ceiling fans
Deck furniture
Gas grill
Cable TV
Telephone
Private parking for three cars, a must at the beach!!
Our idea of a great day: Start with some time at dawn walking on the beach, watching the light change and smelling the sea. A little later return to 8th Avenue to the quaint Seahorse Restaurant -just a few steps from Traders' Haven at the Intracoastal end of our block, (or to the Hurricane or the Beach Concession, also on our block) for breakfast ... morning paper, seagulls screaming, and salt air - cannot be beat!! Fishing on the pier or a lazy day on the beach is always a delight. A long soak in the jacuzzi-spa and an afternoon nap in the shade in the garden is truly relaxing. Walking back to the beach for another fabulous sunset is a local tradition.
Ski:
8th Avenue has several restaurants, bars and some very interesting galleries and boutiques, including ours: Mountcastle International Trading Company, Ltd.
Restaurants on our block include: The Sea Horse, Black Palm, Banana Leaf on the Grille, Brass Monkey, Hurricane, Seaside Grille and Perk Fiction.
Galleries, Boutiques and Shops on our block include: Mountcastle International Trading Company, Ltd., Bamboozle, The Nature of Art Gallery, Paradiso, Little Room for Art, Evander Preston Jewelry, Salon on the Grille, U.S. Post Office – Pass-a-grille Branch, and the Merry Pier
The Tourist Trolley stops on our block, giving easy access to all of St. Pete, Treasure Island, Madeira, Redington Shores and Clearwater Beaches.
Golf:
And, a romantic dinner on the porch or deck or an evening out at one of the fine seafood restaurants nearby completes a great vacation day. Why drive anywhere, when you can have one perfect day after another right there on Pass-a-Grille??!!
You do not need a car! The Tampa International Airport is just 30 minutes away and the airport limo will drop you at our door.
Historic 8th Avenue (National Register), the shopping and entertainment district of Pass-a-Grille, is just out the front door at Traders' Haven. The Merry Pier across from the Seahorse Restaurant at 8th Avenue offers deep sea fishing, boats to Shell Island and Egmont Key, dolphin and sunset tours, jet-ski rental, and bait and fishing tackle.
Children all enjoy the adventure of taking the boat shuttle from the Merry Pier to spend a few hours on Shell Island.
Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:
