seabird is located in dunedin, florida
On ward island off honeymoon island

45min from Tampa Int. Airport (TPA)
or St. Pete/Clearwater Airport (PIE)

10 minutes to Downtown Dunedin
20 minutes to Clearwater Beach
45 minutes to St. Petersburg

Ward Island is a quiet, small waterfront neighborhood just off the causeway. A short walk to award-winning sunsets, the best grouper sandwich in Dunedin and untouched-ish natural beauty.

some of my favorite local spots, could be yours, too:

• Rent a bike and cold brew from Kafe Racer and bike the Pinellas Trail

• Ferry ride to Caladesi Island — one of Florida’s last untouched natural beaches

• Walk to breakfast at Brendas on the Causeway

• Got kids? The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an experience! Home of Winter the dolphin, star of the movie Dolphin Tale.

• Steve’s Produce

• Walk, bike, or bring your dog to Honeymoon Island

• Grab a chair and a beer and catch the sunset across the street

• Explore Downtown Dunedin, featured last year in Southern Living

• Brunch at the historic Columbia Restaurant in Sand Key — drive through Spring Break captial, Clearwater Beach on your way

• Happy hour jazz or rooftop cocktail at The Fenway Hotel

• Fish tacos at Old Bay Cafe, Carvor’s Fish House, or right next door at Frenchy’s

  Seabird sits on Ward Island, land originally occupied by The Micocosukee (pronounced me-cah-sue-kee) were originally part of the Creek Nation, then migrated to what we now call Florida before it became part of the United States. They were once part of the larger Seminole Tribe. Today the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians are two of three federally recognized Seminole nations. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is the only Tribe in America who never signed a peace treaty. More information can be found here and semtribe.com.

  In acknowledging the hardship and contributions of the indigenous people and their ancestors, we honor them past and present in order to create an inclusive and equitable space for all. 

  In addition to recognizing Seabird’s first people, we also pay gratitude to the land, water and its living beings that continue to nurture us. 

F.A.Q.s:

But…it’s Florida
Right. I would argue that Dunedin is a very liberal-adjacent, hippie, friendly Gulf Coast town. While I am a white, cis-woman I think people of any lived experience would feel comfortable here and have an enjoyable time. If you see a Trump 2024 flag, no you didn’t.

Do I need a car?
Not really! Uber and Lyft are everywhere, and you could take one from the airport to the house and then walk or bike everywhere else. It would be easier with a car which you could also rent easily at the airport. There is also the local company, Two Girls Transport :)

On a scale of 1 - maximum chic, how chic are the digs?
Many rentals you might see online have kitschy beach decor, but I pride myself on a minimalist, clean aesthetic with an artist’s touch. I grew up sailing this beach, so a lot of decor in the house is from that life. Everything is new to 2024!

Do you provide beach stuff?
Yes! There are beach chairs, an umbrella, beach towels, and sunscreen here for communal use.

Make it a party!
The Hampton Inn is walking distance off-island with rooms starting at $200/night.

How much?
Email me at ajmatheny@gmail.com for rates, availability, and any other questions!