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✨ What guests are saying
AI summary of 67 Airbnb guest reviews
Guests consistently praise the walkable location, with many noting the short stroll to downtown St. Petersburg, local coffee shops, restaurants, and a charming nearby lake and park. The colorful, eclectic decor draws repeated enthusiasm, with reviewers describing the space as fun, cozy, and well-appointed. Hosts receive frequent mention for being responsive and communicative, and several guests appreciated complimentary wine. A handful of reviewers flag limited street parking as an occasional inconvenience worth noting.
All 67 of this home’s guest reviews
“We had a great stay, and were able to walk into downtown St Pete which was great! Very close to a cute park as well, with free street parking. Neighborhood is cute, quiet and safe. Would definitely…”
“Great location”
“I stayed here with my friend and it was a great experience. The host was communicative, checked in and provided necessary information about the stay, the local area and things to do. The place was…”
“Very cute little apartment located within walking distance of downtown St Petersburg. I was here alone, visiting my daughter who lives in the neighborhood. I felt very safe. The bed was super comfy…”
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Escape to The Twisted Tulip, an enchanting romantic retreat nestled in the heart of walkable Uptown St. Petersburg, Florida. This intimate micro studio charms couples with a private garden courtyard and a fully equipped kitchen, offering a bold, art-filled sanctuary unlike any other vacation rental in St. Pete. Book now and discover why this one-of-a-kind hideaway keeps guests coming back. Couples wanting a romantic escape to The Twisted Tulip, a curious and intimate micro studio in walkable Uptown St. Pete. Perfect for couples, this bold, romantic hideaway blends eclectic charm with modern comfort. Featuring a private fenced patio, it's a one-of-a-kind stay for two, just minutes from downtown, art, and beaches. Experience a vibrant, art-filled getaway designed to inspire and delight. Welcome to The Twisted Tulip, a maximalist micro studio curated with eye-catching décor and creative touches for an unforgettable experience. Saturated in vibrant hot pink and illuminated by a crystal chandelier, this space is designed for the adventurous or romantic at heart. Whether you're here to explore the arts or relax in a space as unique as you, this is your perfect home base. Inside, you'll find: A cozy queen-size bed with vibrant, comfortable linens. A well-equipped kitchenette featuring an oven, microwave, Keurig coffee machine, toaster, and wine glasses. An inviting seating area with a Smart TV for relaxing evenings. A small dining set that doubles as a dedicated workspace for your travel needs. Step outside to your own exclusive small yard—a private, fenced patio with bamboo walls and charming string lights, creating a perfect outdoor space to unwind. You will have complete and private access to the entire studio and its attached private courtyard. A private entrance with self-check-in allows for a seamless and flexible arrival. Please note that the main backyard is reserved for other guests. We kindly ask that you keep the gate to their yard locked to ensure privacy for everyone. Security: For your safety and to ensure a peaceful environment, the property is equipped with exterior security cameras and noise decibel monitors. These devices do not monitor any private interior spaces. Laundry: A washer and dryer are shared with other units and are available for your use upon request. Florida Climate: Florida’s warm climate means you may occasionally see bugs or lizards, especially in summer. This is normal for the area, and our home receives monthly professional pest control to ensure your stay is clean and comfortable.
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Guest reviews from Airbnb
“We had a great stay, and were able to walk into downtown St Pete which was great! Very close to a cute park as well, with free street parking. Neighborhood is cute, quiet and safe. Would definitely stay again!”
“Great location”
“I stayed here with my friend and it was a great experience. The host was communicative, checked in and provided necessary information about the stay, the local area and things to do. The place was clean, fun and very convenient for exploring downtown. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a unique experience in a quiet area close to downtown happenings. Thank you for a wonderful stay.”
“Very cute little apartment located within walking distance of downtown St Petersburg. I was here alone, visiting my daughter who lives in the neighborhood. I felt very safe.
The bed was super comfy and the decor was charming.”
“The description of the unit is wildly misleading. While the hosts have made sure it qualifies as a “private” unit with a private entrance through the side gate and no shared “living spaces,” quite literally the unit is shared with the main house. It is a converted porch, which honestly adds charm and wasn’t the problem for us. The problem for us was positioning this unit as a private “romantic getaway” while simultaneously listing the main house as family friendly. The main house had multiple families staying above and beside us, with several children screaming and running and crying throughout the days. The walls are so paper thin, that we could hear all the families on vacation next door were saying, including their coffee orders. This is not the place it appears to be online, and the price is way too high. We could not even open our window at any point because it directly looks upon the front patio of the main house, which appeared to be a primary living space for that unit.”
“Truly enjoyed my stay at the property. Hey Vacay was always responsive and provided extremely clear and accurate instructions for everything—even giving a helpful forewarning about potential reptilian roommates. Sure enough, a tiny lizard stopped by the shower to welcome me to St. Pete before quickly moving along! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. As a solo traveler, I felt safe throughout my stay and appreciated how easy everything was from check-in to check-out. I would absolutely stay here again 😊”
“The area was great very close to everything in St. Petersburg (5 -15 minutes away from all the hotspots). The parking was a little bit of a hassle sometimes having to park far from the Airbnb unless we were lucky. Other than that it was a great spot with the cutest pond and park across the way. Inside was so cute and comfortable, perfect for a small getaway. The hosts were very responsive and friendly.”
“As someone who has never been to this area I’m so happy we chose this spot! Minutes away from restaurants, night life, walking areas, shopping and most of all the pier!”
“This was a wonderful stay in a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood. I loved the cute little park, coffee shop, and wildlife in the park.”
“Great location! Easy to find. Walkable. Quiet.”
“It was wonderful! loved how great it was.”
“We loved the space and fun decor. Host was super responsive and helpful. Thanks for having us!”
“Overall very good airbnb in North Downtown St Pete! Parking was relatively easy. I had no issues finding the unit and getting inside. There were only 2 things that I feel affected my stay and I don’t know if I can even consider the hosts at fault for this. I was woken up at 6-7 am everyday by someone running in the unit above where I was staying. Sounded like a little child. I’m not sure if this other unit is being used as an airbnb as well or what the situation was, but very difficult to sleep with such disruptive noise coming from above. The other thing was there was a lot of mosquitoes in the unit even though I made sure to quickly close the door behind me each time I had opened it. I don’t even know where they were coming from but I woke up with several bug bites after the first night of my stay. I didn’t notice any other bugs though - just mosquitos. I still thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the twisted tulip.”
“This is a great location in St. Pete. Cute local coffee shops within walking distance.”
“Fantastic Location! Walkable to gray restaurants, coffee shops, the Beach, the Pierre
Highly recommend this area and this Airbnb”
“Loved this spot! The decor is super fun, colorful, a ~vibe~ and it worked for what I was looking for on this trip! It's a small, cozy place, but it had everything I needed -- a great shower with good water pressure and hot water, a comfy bed, and fun decorations from wallpaper to hung art.”
“The Twisted Tulip was one of my FAVORITE stays in St. Pete! This space was so cozy and truly felt like home away from home. I really appreciate all of the small, intricate details that give it the eclectic style it has! The hosts were absolutely phenomenal, so easy to communicate with, and very attentive to us during our stay. We 1,000 % would recommend staying at the Twisted Tulip, and we cannot wait to be back!!”
“Such a vibrant little studio! The eccentricities were full of affirmations and the color scheme was so bright and cheerful! Very walkable to downtown, street parking was easy to find, and lots to do in downtown St. Pete. Cheaper than a hotel and will definitely stay here again on our next trip down!”
“Really unique experience and was super comfy and personal. We had a lovely time!”
“Absolutely loved my weekend stay at Twisted Tulip. Such and adorable space, great location and loved thw outdoor space as well.. so many songbirds! would def recommend and stay again!”
“What a fabulous space and surrounding neighborhood! We agreed that we wished we had stayed longer. The bnb is adorable and fun, the host was responsive and kind; the bottle of wine they left us was such a lovely and appreciated touch, especially after a long day of travel. Would absolutely recommend staying in this beautiful, cozy, incredibly clean spot!!!”
“It's a cute little place to stay. It is a converted porch, which was fine, but we didn't realize that until we got there. We experienced cold weather, so the heater they had in there didn't keep the place very warm. The location is great. Everything is within walking distance.”
“Gorgeous place that was perfect for my solo trip exploring St Pete. Close to everything, and every little detail was very well thought. Loved it!”
“This stay was absolutely beautiful! Fun and colorful while still feeling very cozy and relaxed! Downtown is walkable and so fun! Loved The Book Lounge if you’re looking for some good drinks, great snacks, or a new read! Very close to Round Lake for a peaceful walk! The host was very helpful and responsive!”
“We had a great stay here! The place was very clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. Everything we needed was provided, which made the stay easy and enjoyable. The host was friendly, responsive, and made check-in and check-out very smooth. The location was convenient and quiet, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Overall, a wonderful experience. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others.”
“A nice, private place to unwind and relax on our vacation! Cute and unique decor and made it more fun than a boring hotel room! We would stay again if we come back without our kids again!”
“Very much enjoyed our stay here! Perfect for two people. Close to downtown St Pete which is convenient. Highly recommend staying here and would love to come back.”
“so so so cute. i come to st pete all the time and wont be staying anywhere else!! round lake is a dream to hang at, enjoy a lovely walk to and from dinner in perfect florida weather. seriously top tier and suppperrrr cute.”
“Great options for a quick trip to St Pete and incredibly easy walk to and from the downtown area”
“Very cute place in a trendy historic neighborhood.”
“The Twisted Tulip was exactly as it was depicted in the pictures. No doubt that they put a good spin on making you feel you are in a fantastical type of place. It was fun to have such a unique experience. It is not a large place though so we would recommend only 1-2 people stay there at a time. It seems like this area in Florida requires a great deal of attention due to all of the foliage so a recommendation would be keeping the outside area a bit cleaner. It is decorated equally as unique as the inside but could use further maintenance. We would tell anyone who wants to stay in a quiet and happy place, this is a great choice.”
“the twisted tulip looked just like the photos — a beautiful + unique space! i loved the decor, it made my trip feel a lot more fun. the space was clean + had all amenities i needed for a comfortable stay. the neighborhood was cute and felt safe. if you’re staying here, i totally recommend the quick walk up to flatbread and butter for coffee!! :)”
“Enjoyed my stay! The host was very responsive to questions, and the space is such a beautiful and fun vibe!”
“loved our stay!! most adorable, eclectic spot in the heart of st pete! cute lake around the corner, perfect for a picnic!”
“This was such a cute comfy place to stay. I will be coming back. :)”
“The decor was fun! Cute patio. Nice shady neighborhood with a coffee spot within walking distance. Parking was tight but we managed to find a spot within a reasonable distance each time.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t fully enjoy the space due to the overwhelming chemical smell throughout. I was hoping it would dissipate at some point, it did not. Upon returning home, I had to wash my pillows as the heavy odor clung to them. In addition, there’s a very unpleasant smell in the bathroom, which I’m guessing is mold but smells like dirty socks. I made the contact person aware and they said they’d let the owners know.
The biggest issue we had was being woken up by a strange man entering the apartment around 7:30am. Turned out to be the maintenance man, honest mistake, but we didn’t find this out until an hour+ later as he didn’t say anything at the time and it took a while for the contact to respond.
All considered, our stay was a mixed bag.”
“Loved our stay! The property was beautiful and super close to downtown. The hosts were super responsive. Would stay again!”
“Great cute place”
“We had such a great time in St. Pete! The location is perfect- walkable to cafes and breweries, and also a short uber/drive to downtown and the beaches. We will be back!”
“The space was exactly as pictured! Incredibly decorated and clean. The area is adorable with a charming park right around the corner with a gorgeous banyan tree. The only down side is limited storage for clothes and limited parking. Other than that this is an excellent stay worth the visit!”
“This was a super fun place to stay…it just made me happy. Everything you need is there, and probably more. Lots to do, many places walkable and everything else is close by. I loved all the roaming ducks!”
“This was one of my favorite Airbnb’s I’ve ever stayed in. It felt like a wonderland. It was so cozy, some days I didn’t even want to leave the house! It’s supplied with everything you need and the Champaign was a nice and thoughtful touch. The patio is also adorable. Communication with the hosts was very easy. I love how the place is tucked away. Parking was a breeze while I was there. It was awesome being able to walk to the park across the street and flatbread & butter. Location was awesome. I give it an all around 10/10.”
“Such an adorable spot to stay, and great location! would definitely stay again! Host were very helpful and kind!”
“Wow what a cute place!!! I absolutely loved how adorable this place was! I will definitely stay here again!”
“The place was colorful and happy. Perfect for a mom and daughter trip!”
“This place is a short walk from the best part of Down Town St. Pete! I walked to Poshe nail salon one morning, just a 7 min. walk and there was a star bucks right next door. Literally was singing Up Town Girl to myself the whole way back lol. My husband and I walked about 15 minutes to the AMC movie theater two days in a row, Faye stopping for Happy Hour at Boccus! Can’t beat their prices and atmosphere. Plus you get to build your own charcuterie! We saw two movies, and took the Sun Runner to St. Pete beach on our last day. We set up our chairs in front of Coconut Charlie’s and popped in and out of the ocean to get drinks and snacks there. Loved the live music! The sun runner was a 10 min walk from here, and then about 25 minutes to the beach. Honestly can’t beat the convenience. This place was so colorful and cute! Screams Pink Pony Club!!”
“This place is super cute and in a fantastic location right by downtown St. Pete. We loved that it was so close to the park where we saw lots of birds and wildlife! It was also great being less than 20 minutes away from several beaches! If you stay here I would highly recommend walking a block down to get coffee and breakfast and Flatbread and Butter- fantastic pastries/food and coffee as well as lovely baristas.”
“Great location, just a quick uber to downtown st Pete! Unique spot for couples looking for a quick getaway”
“Great spot for our sister trip! Loved the area lots to do! The cutest details and quiet neighborhood.”
“What a great place! Super cozy and trendy. All the decor is so fun and makes for a relaxing and joyous stay. So many thoughtful touches like complimentary wine, plenty of cooking supplies, coffee pods, and teas. The bed is super comfy, the outside seating area was so spacious and enjoyable.
Whenever I had an issue the host was super communicative and fast.
Only downside is the street parking gets a little hectic but absolutely manageable 💖”
“Very clean and cozy! Love the decor and an amazing location. Will stay again”
“Looks exactly like the photos! Exactly what I needed as a solo female traveler looking to explore the city, not over-pay, but also enjoy the spot! Very unique, cute and affordable. Host is very timely on responding and even gave a complementary bottle of wine!”
“Super cute place! Very clean and cozy when you get inside, it has everything you need in it for a comfortable and budget friendly stay!(: will definitely be coming back”
“We had a wonderful stay at the Twisted Tulip. The location was perfect—a peaceful neighborhood just a short 15-minute walk to downtown, where we enjoyed great restaurants and live music. We especially loved being able to stroll down to the lake and unwind. Thank you for hosting us and making our visit so enjoyable!”
“Close to the Tampa blues festival. Easy parking . Great comfortable bed.
Hot water was plentiful Loved the funky environment !”
“The stay was great! Very clean, cute, quaint space that was easily accessible to everything downtown st. Pete had to offer.”
“This place was so perfect! My friend and I chose it because the decor really matched our ‘Moms Weekend Off’ girls trip vibe, but we were pleasantly surprised by the location, friendly host, accessible street parking, and ease of check-in/check-out. The space is fun and totally functional for two people. The bedroom is quite literally on the porch of a separate Airbnb, so you can hear everything that happens outside of that door, but the curtains and blinds made it visibly private. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to sooner than later!”
“Spectacular design! I liked a lot the maximalism and all the pink and fuchsia details! The flat actually looks even better in real life than on photos! It’s recently renovated, has anything one might need for a vacation including coffee machine with coffee pods. All in pink, of course 😉
The location is walkable distance from the heart of the city. 20 mins to the pier or to the Central Ave. If you’re into craft beers, definitely go and checkout the local breweries. They all are located along the Central ave.
Also, there’s a nice cafe with breakfast bagels literally 2 minutes from the unit near the lake.”
“This place was adorable! If you want to feel like you jumped down the rabbit hole and ended up in Wonderland, you’ve come to the right place. Everything was so cute and thought out down to the smallest decoration. The location felt safe, the place was clean, bed was comfortable. The patio was quiet and a nice little private space. The hosts were responsive and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again and definitely recommend it to anyone.”
“Perfect stay in St.Pete! Such a cute and fun home in a quiet neighborhood.”
“Exactly like the photos, great location!”
“Quaint & small stay, perfect for a couple looking to adventure around the city. Very walkable location, was close to down town.”
“Nice rental in a terrific neighborhood, close to park and dining.”
“Wonderful place to stay!!! Great location, responsive host and very clean. Would definitely stay again :)”
“Great and beautiful small place! The space was clean, cozy, and well-designed, making it perfect for a relaxing stay. The host was very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable and charming getaway!”
“Thanks for hosting! The place was super cute and quirky, great for a fun trip!”
“Super cute space! Still smelled a little like paint but it was very clean and cozy. They did inform us that we were the first guests ever so we understand about the paint smell. Host was very responsive and left a handwritten note. Definitely a hidden gem! Walking distance and a beautiful lake a few steps away. Love love love”