Dunedin
Charming vacation rentals in Dunedin, FL
Dunedin, Florida is a charming waterfront town on the Gulf Coast with Scottish heritage, craft breweries, a thriving downtown Main Street, and direct access to the Pinellas Trail and Honeymoon Island State Park. Located in Pinellas County along the Intracoastal Waterway, Dunedin is where art, nature, and coastal living come together — and it makes for an unforgettable Florida vacation destination in the Tampa Bay area. Known for its walkable Main Street lined with independent shops, art galleries, pet-friendly patios, and family-owned restaurants, Dunedin has a personality all its own. Dunedin is home to Florida's oldest craft brewery (Dunedin Brewery, established 1996), the spring training grounds of the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark, and a thriving local arts scene anchored by the Dunedin Fine Art Center. From Dunedin, you can bike or walk the Pinellas Trail right through downtown, kayak the Intracoastal, or take a short drive across the Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island State Park — then catch the passenger ferry to Caladesi Island, consistently ranked among the best beaches in America. Our Dunedin vacation rentals let you experience this one-of-a-kind coastal town like a local, with full kitchens, free wifi, air conditioning, king beds and sofa beds, private balconies, heated pools at select properties, and easy on-site check-in. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a long-stay monthly rental, Dunedin, FL offers the perfect mix of coastal charm, walkable downtown culture, and Gulf Coast natural beauty. Tampa International Airport is just 25 minutes east, making Dunedin an easy and welcoming Florida Gulf Coast home base. Book now to secure your dates.
Small-Town Charm, Big-Time Appeal
Dunedin's walkable downtown is lined with independent shops, art galleries, and more craft breweries per capita than almost anywhere in Florida. Grab a pint at the original Dunedin Brewery (Florida's oldest craft brewery), explore the weekend art market on Main Street, or stroll the tree-lined streets and soak in the Scottish-heritage atmosphere. Dunedin is also one of the most pet-friendly towns on the Gulf Coast — dozens of cafes, breweries, and boutiques along Main Street welcome leashed dogs. It feels like a coastal village, not a tourist destination — which is exactly why Dunedin vacation rentals book up so quickly.
Nature at Your Doorstep
From Dunedin, Florida, you're just a short Dunedin Causeway drive from Honeymoon Island State Park — one of the most beautiful natural beaches on the Gulf Coast and home to a dedicated off-leash pet beach. Take the ferry from Honeymoon Island to Caladesi Island, consistently ranked among America's top beaches, and explore miles of pristine, undeveloped Gulf shoreline. The Pinellas Trail runs right through downtown Dunedin for biking, walking, or rolling to neighboring Clearwater and Tarpon Springs. Kayak launches, fishing piers, and the Dunedin Marina are all within walking distance of many of our Dunedin vacation rentals.
Spring Training and Year-Round Events
Dunedin is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark — one of the few Florida towns where you can catch major league baseball practice in an intimate ballpark setting. Beyond baseball, Dunedin hosts a packed calendar of festivals, including the famous Dunedin Highland Games, the Mardi Gras parade, the Dunedin Wines the Blues festival, and a weekly farmers market on Main Street. There's always something happening in Dunedin, and it always feels authentically local — never touristy.
