The Nest--Because birds of a feather flock together​

​The Nest

An eco friendly and affordable nest to roost in while visiting Clearwater and Dunedin.   Co-ed style dorm and private rooms.    Free loaner bikes.  Bus stop outside of the entrance.  Full kitchen, gas grill, fire pit area, onsite laundry facilities, dvd library.  Five miles from Clearwater Beach and one mile from downtown Dunedin.    

Amenities 

  • ​Free wifi and cable
  • Free loaner bikes
  • free onsite parking
  • community fire pit and gas grill
  • Drum Circles!!!!!
  • Bus stop near entrance
  • Organic Gardens
  • Friendly local staff
  • Blocks from Pinellas bike trail
  • Bathroom cleaned daily




​ The feel of old style Florida with a whimsical, eco friendly edge.  Sunset House is a short 5 miles from Clearwater Beach and 1 mile from downtown Dunedin.  This two story house built in 1923 is surrounded by organic, tropical, permaculture style gardens.

​A fun and casual atmosphere our hostel guests often become extended family.  
Our rooms feature a homelike environment with a full kitchens.  Bathrooms are cleaned daily with organic detergents.  We provide linens and towels.  Onsite pay per use laundry room.  24 hour onsite staff work hard to make your vacation the best.
 
The garden has a community patio with gas grill and fire pit.  We love music and can often be talked into impromptu drum circles and open jams. 
We are committed to sustainable practices. Onsite composting, recycling, upcycling, rain water harvesting, soil restorations and native wildlife.  Sunset House and Gardens is a certified wildlife habitat.  We are home to the endangered Monarch butterfly as well as native birds and plants.
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Situated in the City of Clearwater nestled under giant oak trees.  There are two bus stops near the entrance off Sunset Point Rd.  Five miles to Clearwater Beach and 7 miles to Honeymoon and Caladesi Island.  Walk-able and bike able downtown Dunedin is minutes away.  Often called delightful Dunedin it features great cafes, pubs and artist boutiques.  The Pinellas trail runs right through it.  Heading north on the trail take stop at Weaver and Hammock park then head to the Dunedin Causeway.  Visit nearby Tarpon Springs for the best Greek food this side of Athens and its historic sponge docks.

Beaches-Clearwater boasts a few of the best beaches in Florida.  

Clearwater beach is the ultimate sun and fun beach.  Pure white clean as a whistle sand, gentle gulf currents and everything from uber cool Shepard's bar to playgrounds and nightly sunset festivals Clearwater beach has it all.

Honeymoon Island state park and Caladesi Island are natural gems.  Honeymoon and neighboring Caladesi Island were originally part of a large barrier island that split in half during a hurricane.  They are home to many native birds, nesting sea turtles, osprey and mangroves.  I highly recommend renting a kayak on the causeway and paddling to Caladesi.

Although these two beaches are the closest to Sunset House, Fort Desoto Beach, Madeira Beach, Sand Key Beach and Fred Howard state park are within Pinellas County as well.





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Reviews!
"Vicki's place is very homely, high value, comfortable and friendly place. Most importantly Vicki is very reliable and accommodating - will somehow manage to find a solution to your urgent requests. I will highly recommend this place"

"Lovely clean and homey place. The garden is lovely area is very hippie and cool. Good location for getting to Clearwater beach and around the area"

"The hostel was in a divine garden, a clean and safe place near public transportation and not far from a waterfront park. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive.
This was a wonderful 1st for me. I had never stayed in a Hostel before completely by myself. I met some wonderful people. I never felt unsafe or alone. The Location was quiet, and right in the middle of lots to do. Clearwater, Dunedin, & Safety Harbor are all within a 15 minute radius drive. Right at the end of Sunset point is the sidewalk that runs right long the water, such a peaceful view, & was a great way to start my day. The property itself has Beautiful Whimsical gardens that Vicki & Dave work on endlessly. The house is clean, linens are clean, beds are comfortable. Just know when booking that bed #5 is a Bunkbed. It is very comfy once you get in it. It's just very high off the floor & railing around it makes it hard to get into. Vicki is very sweet & accommodates any way she can. I would Definitely stay again."

"Great place, well worth trying out for the community and welcoming feeling!"

Vicki and Dave were awesome!!!! It's the best hostel I've ever stayed in the US - the hostel was homey, clean, comfy, grounds were absolutely beautiful with sustainable and edible vegetation all throughout; wonderful evening lights around the grounds, and the 2-bed/bunk per room was a perfect set-up!!! The hostel was fully detailed once a week and additionally cleaned more frequently as required and necessary. Vicki has a great binder that covered any question one might have with regards to the hostel, tourist attractions, suggested fabulous jaunts, and public transportation info. I could never have asked for a more relaxing stay and ambiance, as well as, forging friendships than @ Sunset House!!!! Thank you for a very memorable stay, Vicki and Dave!!!! I'll definitely recommend and stay here again!!!!