We came with our son and his young family to the area so that their 3 children, 3 year old twin boys and their 9 month old baby brother, could meet their great grandparents in person. My parents live about ten minutes from Blue Gecko.
The rental arrangement was perfect: my husband and I stayed in the studio apartment and my son and his family in the house. Both places were charmingly decorated: appealing to adult tastes, yet whimsical for younger tastes. Clearly the owners are grandparents: toys and children's books as well as other items were available! The house and studio apartment were immaculate and well equipped.
Our host was attentive and good at communicating with me before and during our stay. When the local power went off our first night there, he verified the problem with the provider and gave us more details about what was going on. He was ready to contact them directly if the problem had persisted, but thankfully we didn't have to wait too long before we had power again.
Safety Harbor is a great town in a quiet area. Tampa and several beaches are nearby. Philippe Park, one of my favorite places in the Clearwater area, is about a ten minute drive from the rental.
My family had a great time in Florida, and Blue Gecko was a big part of that!