St Pete Escape w/ Patio & Yard: 6 Mi to Beach

From the second we walked in, it was obvious the hosts had thought of everything. The house was perfect for our group of seven. The open layout gave everyone plenty of room without that cramped, tripping-over-each-other feeling you sometimes get with group trips. There was space to hang out together and space to disappear when you needed a breather — exactly what you want. We were in town for a wedding, so we were constantly coming and going — driving, Ubering, making multiple trips throughout the weekend. The location could not have been more convenient. Easy to find, easy to get in and out of, and no stress whether we were pulling up in a car or hopping out of an Uber at the end of a long night. The backyard was great for the group, but the screened-in patio was our spot every morning. Coffee out there became our daily ritual — quiet, relaxed, and honestly one of the highlights of the whole trip. Inside, the kitchen was fully stocked and totally ready to go. No hunting around for basics or making do without something — it was all there. The whole house just had that comfortable, lived-in feel that made it easy to settle in right away. All in all, it was exactly what a group trip home should be — easy, comfortable, and the kind of place you actually look forward to coming back to at the end of the night.

Really nice house and a great fit for our party of 6 adults and 3 children. The screened in porch was a nice bonus, and we also enjoyed the outdoor patio areas. The location was excellent, with easy access to everything you need in St. Pete.

Unfortunately, the experience with the local host was very disappointing. I was given their number to arrange payment for the pet fee, and when I called, they were so unprofessional that I assumed I had the wrong number and hung up. They then texted me saying, “You could’ve said you had the wrong number, how do you raise your children,” which was completely inappropriate. I later found out it was in fact the correct number. We were also not left with enough toilet paper or dishwasher tablets. It took 3 days and contacting Evolve directly before someone finally came by, but they brought dish soap instead of dishwasher tablets, which was not helpful. The house itself could also use some attention. Several chairs were broken, one curtain rail was hanging off the wall, and a bathroom light did not work. These issues definitely put a damper on the stay. I also noticed that a previous review mentioned some of the same maintenance concerns a year ago, which makes it seem like they have not been addressed. For the price, I would have expected the property to be better maintained. There were also several baseboards missing in the kitchen, and some of the TVs did not have remotes. One other issue was the number of mosquitoes inside the house. We live in Florida, so we are no strangers to mosquitoes, but I have never seen so many inside a home before.