| there's also a 3-bedroom cottage with a private pool. parking is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the grounds feature seating areas, a private beach with a gazebo, and a fishing dock. set on the beach, this collection of vacation cottages is 9. 9 miles from fort de soto park. surrounded by lush tropical foliage, the straightforward 1-bedroom cottages offer full kitchens and patios, plus pull-out sofas, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. some have whirlpool tubs and/or views of the gulf of mexico
Tampa International Airport 37 min
The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum) (20 min)
Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels. Sunset Beach (16 min)
White-sand beach with turquoise water, a pavilion & a boardwalk over the dunes, plus sunset views. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (21 min)
Fishing pier stretching across Tampa Bay offering sunset views & myriad species of catch 24/7. Shell Key (1 min)
Barrier island with a shorebird preserve, plus white-sand beaches & snorkeling spots. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (18 min)
Natural retreat with abundant wildlife, trails, picnic areas, a gift shop & scenic tram tours. Fort De Soto Park (18 min)
Beaches, camping, trails & a historic fort in a vast park spread over multiple connected islands. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (24 min)
Former military base is now an endangered wildlife preserve accessible only by water. Great Explorations Children's Museum (23 min)
Nonprofit museum offering 18,000 sq. ft. of hands-on exhibits & workshops aimed at kids. Sunshine Skyway Bridge (29 min) Chihuly Collection (19 min)
Unique sculptures by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly, plus glass-blowing demonstrations. Upham Beach Park (12 min)
Wide, white sandy beach backed by dunes, known for dolphin sightings & light surfing. Morean Arts Center (19 min)
Free-entry contemporary art gallery showcasing local & international work & offering classes. North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park (27 min)
Vast white strand known for its broad tidal pool, sand dollars & a pirate ship-themed play area. Museum of Fine Arts (21 min)
Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography. Sunken Gardens (22 min)
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & wildlife shows. | 
