This was a very charming place with a very charming hostess. It was great to be able to open the door to our cottage and not to have to worry about the dog ending up in the street (the whole compound is fenced), and, although our place wasn't on the water we were allocated a couple of chairs and an umbrella to sit out and enjoy the channel and dolphins. Sadly, after driving 3 days to get here we found out that the only off leash areas were about half an hour drive away. I can't fathom such a densely populated community without an off leash area within walking distance of everyone so this was very dissappointing and will keep us from returning as the point of driving was to get some heat over the holidays without boarding our dog.

It could use some updating without a doubt, our little cottage was a bit too stuffed with furniture, the kitchen and bathroom cabinets mostly didn't close, the stove seemed to only function of one heat level regardless of the cook's intentions, and the bbqs were too old and rusted out to use. As well, if you are intending to cook either bring your own supplies or ask Kathy if she squirrels away some good stuff. I brought some pots and pans and utensils but we bought a strainer (donated at end of the week) as well as a cutting board. I forgot a good knife and didn't expect to find one so I bought a new cheap one. Knife and cutting board went home with us - sorry. But, we accidently left the towels we had brought so we've added to the community there. Towels were provided but I wanted to bring old since we had the dog.

But, very charming. I'd recommend absolutely if you are travelling with a dog. Everyone will be comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in fishing cottage. Cathy is an outstanding hostess, personable and friendly. Cottage was clean and view was outstanding. So much better than a hotel room.
You can walk to most everything or very short drive. 2 blocks from Johns Pass. Your in the center of everything without all the noise that goes along with it. Changing Tides is pet friendly.

We live in the lower Florida Keys and were going to St Pete to look at a boat. Good friends had recently stayed at the Changing Tides with their two dogs and loved it. We were traveling with our Shih Tzu and as dog owners know a lot of hotels will take dogs now, but they are just that, hotel rooms & usually not as "friendly" as you would hope.

The moment we got there we were greeting by the owner, Kathy, who showed us around & immediately made us feel at home. She made us aware that our pet's comfort was as important as ours! The cottages are quaint & comfy and dog friendly. There are clean & neat covers on the couches that they can change out & wash after you leave if your dog is of the mind to make itself at home. The little resort is totally fenced in and she encourages you to have your dog off leash. Only friendly well balanced dogs may stay & my little 9 pound 11 year old was very relaxed as soon as he got there. It's as if they know it's a safe place to be! There is a nice grassy area (well lit) to the side of the cottages to "relieve" your dog, with a "poopbag" dispenser & trash can.

The area is lovely and Kathy was a wealth of information; were to go, eat, get groceries & bait. We were within 2 blocks of John's Pass & Boardwalk & across the street from the white sandy beach. Beautiful sunsets, fishing charters of every kind, dolphins in the water right off the docks!

We will definitely be back!! Oh, by the way, we bought the boat!

We recently stayed for the weekend Friday thru Sunday. We had never taken our pets on vacation and always felt somehow they would feel left out if we did. Well not here - I couldn't tell you who had more fun my parents, wife and I or the two beagles. What an awesome experience - the cottages are well equipped with anything you should need - a nice kitchen - we had a two bedroom cottage with a great covered patio that faced the courtyard - we made fast friends with the other guests as did our dogs. Ace the resident pet is friendly and accomodating and Kathy was awesome checking to see if we enjoyed our stay and giving is great tips on what is nearby. The location is perfect John's Pass is less than a 5 minute walk the Ft Desoto Dog Beach is a 10 minute drive down the road - there was literally something for everybody. We plan on making this a family event for years to come. Thank you Kathy and Changing Tides for a wonderful weekend :)