The Rico
A quietly luxurious coastal retreat — designed for the kind of stay that unfolds in weeks, not weekends.
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A winter address, rewritten.
The Rico is for the months when the north is gray and Florida is turning gold. From December through May, this fully renovated, two-bedroom, two-bath home becomes a private base for beach mornings, downtown afternoons, and long evenings under the pergola. Less than a mile from the Gulf, directly across from the Intercoastal Waterway, and a short drive from the restaurants and galleries of downtown St. Petersburg, it offers the warm, turnkey ease of a boutique hotel with the privacy of a house that is entirely yours.
A closer look.
Newly built, thoughtfully finished.
Every inch of the interior is brand-new. An open floor plan connects the living room to a bright kitchen anchored by a bespoke refrigerator and induction range — the kind of details that make cooking for weeks on end a small pleasure rather than a chore.
A tankless water heater delivers endless hot water. An in-unit washer and dryer means no laundry runs. It arrives fully furnished and truly turnkey — bring your books, your slippers, and your intentions for the season.
The best room is outside.
A generous backyard opens onto a pergola-shaded patio with a dining table set for six and glider chairs that invite long afternoons of doing very little. In the Florida climate, this is where much of your life will happen.
Rinse off after the beach at the outdoor shower — a small indulgence that changes how a coastal day feels.
The Gulf, one quiet walk away.
The Rico sits less than a mile from world-famous St. Pete Beach — close enough to walk, far enough to feel like your own quiet neighborhood. The Intercoastal Waterway runs directly across the street, and the surrounding blocks are made for slow evening walks.
A few thoughts on the stay.
Made for couples
The Rico is best suited to a couple — or two — traveling together, ideally 50 and up. Maximum four guests. It's a calm home, not a party house.
Preferred stay: two months or more
The home is designed for extended stays. Two months or longer is preferred; one-month stays are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pets, considered
We love a well-behaved travel companion. Pets are negotiable — tell us about yours and we'll take it from there.
Turnkey, top to bottom
Fully furnished, fully renovated, and stocked for real living. Arrive with a suitcase; leave with the season under your belt.
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