About Us - Splashy Ventures

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About Splash Ventures

We’re Beth and Terry.

Terry is the Splashy Ventures handyman, with a construction company and a background in custom homebuilding. Beth handles the numbers as a former CIO, financial planner and investment consultant. On Beth’s frequent trips to St. Petersburg for business, she daydreamed about opening a B&B on the beach. When it came time to leave the finance world, though, she went with vacation rentals instead—skipping the early wake-ups and daily breakfasts, but keeping the fun of helping people enjoy their vacations in her favorite places. Since 2002, the Splashy portfolio has expanded from Florida’s Gulf Coast to a boutique offering of rentals in Austin, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, and Marlborough, New Zealand. As property managers, we want guests to love the places we love. Take advantage of our treasure trove of local recommendations we’ve gathered over the years from guests, friends, and our own favorite experiences.

Proactive maintenance.

We know the properties we represent inside and out. We know their quirks, and how to look out for problems before they happen. Our job is to make sure guests check into a rental that makes a “wow” first impression. Once a homeowner puts their vacation rental property in our hands—or a guest puts their vacation in our hands—we take full responsibility for a seamless experience for everyone. When a problem arises, our instant mission becomes: how do we fix this? (And after 15 years in vacation rentals, we have become expert problem-solvers.)

We Love Our Guests

We’ve build solid relationships with guests who return year after year and refer friends and family to our properties. And our guests are some of our best teachers. Many lessons we’ve learned since 2002 have come from simply listening. We’ve also found that when we present properties that are welcoming and well-cared-for, guests are more likely to take care of them in return. Renting a home is not like renting a faceless hotel room—guests can see a reflection of you when they step inside. And it helps that we never blindside guests (or homeowners) with surprise fees. Contact us at 727-744-1617 for info!

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Wonderful property! Splashy Ventures property rentals never fail to please! Interior is comfy & cozy with tons of character - exterior front a charming cottage feel - backyard gives you the feel of a tropical paradise! Beth & Terry are the best & are always available if you have questions or need anything taken care of! Great time in Gulfport once again! Be back in April!

Did you read all those positive reviews? Yes? Then just book this place because you will love it. This team has gone above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. We have had the opportunity to stay in many home rentals and this one is in the top of our list. Thanks Splashy Ventures for making Gulfport a perfect vaca spot.

We traveled with our dog for a return to Gulfport for holiday festivities.
We keep coming back to Dolphin House because we know it will be clean, neat, well stocked with kitchen amenities and very comfortable. It also is within walking distance of Beach Street, waterfront and the Veteran's Park. The small yard is great for our small dog, and the house is large enough that I could hold video meetings for work in the front and not disturb my wife in the living room.
We will return in the spring.

Can't speak highly enough of Elizabeth the host, the communication prior, during and after the stay was top notch, the property was incredible and a hidden gem in a beautiful part of the world. We will definitely come back to stay and very much look forward to some more time at St Omer Hideaway.