Lakefront Penthouse • Pool + Gazebo • Sleeps 10

Welcome to the Lakeside Retreat's Penthouse Suite: our ‘air-themed’ sanctuary with unforgettable Lake Seminole views! This 4 BR/ 2BA suite encompasses the entire 2nd floor footprint and is 1 of the 4 rentable units in the Lakeside Retreat quadplex estate; where you can rent 1, 2, 3, or all of them! Newly renovated with modern design details, this is the perfect place to unwind and retreat into nature with friends and family. LAKE OR BEACH? Who says you have to choose! Our unique multi-unit building rests on a ⅓ acre right on Lake Seminole, while still being a quick drive to some of the country’s best Gulf Coast beaches: Indian Rocks Beach (6 miles), Madeira Beach (6.1 miles), & Clearwater Beach (10 mi miles). During your stay, be sure to take advantage of our SHARED pool and gazebo, which are private to this estate. With unparalleled Florida nature at our doorstep, we couldn’t resist drawing inspiration from Mother Nature herself. Each unit in the building is thoughtfully designed around one of the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire, & Water). This listing focuses on Suite #4, our 2nd floor, air-themed ‘penthouse’ unit. Please reach out if you are curious about staying in any of the other suites or renting the full Lakeside Retreat! This 2nd floor suite includes: 4 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms 1 King bed, 3 Queen beds, and 1 Double bed Private Amenities: in-unit laundry & screened in balcony Sleeps up to 10 To honor the element of air, we were inspired by the whimsical Florida skies and birds around us. The oversized windows and elevated lake views bring in the surrounding natural beauty, which complements the design of this serene space. Whether you’re waking up to a colorful sunrise over the lake, watching the herons and ibises overhead, or enjoying the fire pit under the stars–there’s no doubt the expansive Florida SKIES are unforgettable here. MODERN TRANQUILITY “It was a great, low key place to gather and bond” - Adam You’ll immediately feel at ease when you enter this spacious suite. Light, bright, and casually stylish - this is the kind of waterfront property where you feel free to birdwatch or fish off the seawall – or spend a relaxing evening in just enjoying the beautifully designed space. Kickstart your mornings with a coffee at the Bistro table overlooking the grounds. Entertain and prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen. There’s seating for 4 at the island and an open dining area that seats 8. Afterwards, take in the scenery on the screened in balcony or lounge in the luxe living area. BEDROOMS AND BATHS “There were a lot of thoughtful touches” - Jennifer When you enter upstairs, you’ll find the Primary wing: which includes a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry to the right. The bathroom has a beautiful rainfall shower and a double vanity with plenty of counter space. The spacious Primary bedroom has lots of natural light, a delicious King bed, and even a little office nook with some wonderful views. It is stunning when the plumeria trees are in bloom! The second bedroom, with a Double bed, is right off the open Living/Dining area. Here you’ll wake up to the most amazing sunrise views right outside your window. Though this room is the only room without a TV, the views provide its own form of entertainment. This room also has its own closet and extra floor space for morning stretches. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are off the same hallway - Bedroom 3 has two Queen beds and Bedroom 4 has a single Queen bed, showcased by a stunning accent wall. The bedrooms are connected by a Jack & Jill bathroom and have a walk-through closet for extra storage space. The bathroom has a bathtub with a rainfall style shower head and double vanity sink. In all of our bedrooms, we conveniently placed USB charging stations by the beds. Want to sing along to your favorite song in the shower? Both bathrooms have Homewerks Bluetooth speaker fans! SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES “Such a peaceful place to stay! I loved being surrounded by nature” - Jessica The outdoor space is really the key to why you’ll love this place! In the backyard we have a BBQ grill, a fire pit, a large pool, a shaded picnic area, and a raised gazebo - right on beautiful Lake Seminole! The gazebo offers picturesque views of the lake and the entire backyard, perfect for cool drinks and catching up - while keeping an eye on the smaller vacationers enjoying the pool. Beside the gazebo there’s a lovely picnic area under the shade of a large banyan tree. This is also a fantastic area for bird watching! Borrow our illustrated guide and binoculars if you are interested in identifying egret, heron, and other wildlife. At the other edge, you’ll find the fire pit. Bring some firewood and s’mores to fully utilize this spot, or enjoy it as it is under the tall palm trees. RECOMMENDATIONS Looking for a beach day? Just head west! We are centrally located to many beaches, including Madeira Beach. We recommend starting the day at Sweet Brewnette with a delicious specialty coffee and breakfast before soaking up the sun with your toes in the sand. Later, you can head Caddy’s or John’s Pass for that quintessential Florida vacation vibe. John’s Pass offers a wide variety of excursions such as dolphin tours and jet ski rentals! Looking for something more off-the-beaten path? We highly recommend a guided kayak tour of Shell Key. This was awarded one of TripAdvisor's 2022 Best of the Best experiences IN THE WORLD.. You will have unrestricted 24-hour access to your unit. Guests will receive a unique PIN for the front and upstairs doors, which activates from arrival through departure date. This is a second floor apartment with no elevator and guests will have to use stairs to access the space. The entire upstairs unit is yours to enjoy, but please be aware there are 3 units downstairs below you. The backyard space is private to our property and is shared by guests staying at any of our 4 suites. Driving Distance: 5 Minutes to grocery stores and restaurants 35 minutes to/from the Tampa Airport (TPA) SUN & SAND Indian Rocks Beach (5.7 mi / 12 min) - 8th Ave Beach Access, Madeira Beach (6.1 mi / 12 min), John’s Pass (7.9 mi / 15 min), Clearwater Beach (10 mi / 22 min) – frequently ranked #1 beach in the USA! EXPLORE NATURE Florida Botanical Gardens (3.1 mi / 7 min), Lake Seminole Park & Boat Launch (3.9 mi / 9 min), Pinellas Trail Access (1.5 mi) ATTRACTIONS Studio Movie Grill (2.9 mi / 7 min), Splash Harbour Water Park (5.3 mi /11 min), Pier 60 Park (9.9 mi/ 21 min) BREWERIES Rapp Brewing Company (4.6 mi / 9 min), Big Storm Brewing (7.4 mi / 17 min) HIT THE LINKS: Largo Golf Course (3.8 mi / 10 min), East Bay Golf Club (5.5 mi / 13 min), The Par Pub (golf simulator) (4.4 mi / 11 min) VENTURE OUT: 30 minutes to Downtown St. Petersburg 37 minutes to Tampa Riverwalk/Downtown Tampa 45 minutes to Shell Key Preserve We appreciate you taking the time to read our following Guidelines/Info! Please consider them when choosing us as your booking of choice. SHARED GUEST EXPERIENCE As a reminder, there are 4 units on this property. We ask that everyone follow the Golden Rule and treat other guests with respect to ensure a great experience for all! EARLY/LATE CHECK-IN To maintain top-notch hospitality and quality cleanliness throughout the property, we cannot guarantee early check-ins or late check-outs. However, please reach out in advance and we will check availability. PARKING You have 4 parking spaces available in the FRONT roundabout driveway only. Overflow parking directions are available upon request. Please note: the BACK parking is reserved for our downstairs suites' guests. Kindly do NOT park in the back lot, the side driveway, or on the grass to ensure the best guest experience for everyone on site. SMOKING Please NO smoking inside the home and in the shared common areas (ie. the pool, gazebo, and fire pit) when other guests are present. Smoking is allowed only on your suite’s outdoor balcony with the doors and windows closed.