"If we took a holiday / Took some time to celebrate / Just one day out of life / It would be, it would be so nice" -Madonna, Holiday
Yes, folks. Holiday, Florida, is as much fun as it sounds. It's a suburb of the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater trinity of cities and has a population of 22,403, according to the U.S. census. The population does spike and dive quite a bit, as a lot of snowbirds come down to Florida for winter to escape the cold and snow. Holiday gets hot and humid weather about 10 months out of the year, so that's something to consider if a move here is on the horizon.
Like we said, Florida gets hot, hot, hot for much of the year, so keep that in mind when you're looking for places for rent in this area
"If we took a holiday / Took some time to celebrate / Just one day out of life / It would be, it would be so nice" -Madonna, Holiday
Yes, folks. Holiday, Florida, is as much fun as it sounds. It's a suburb of the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater trinity of cities and has a population of 22,403, according to the U.S. census. The population does spike and dive quite a bit, as a lot of snowbirds come down to Florida for winter to escape the cold and snow. Holiday gets hot and humid weather about 10 months out of the year, so that's something to consider if a move here is on the horizon.
Moving to Holiday
Like we said, Florida gets hot, hot, hot for much of the year, so keep that in mind when you're looking for places for rent in this area. Obviously, moving in the summertime will be a little more taxing (okay, sweaty) than in the winter when the days are a bit cooler. However, you'll also have more places to choose from in your apartment search, as the aforementioned snowbirds will have flown (okay, run) for the hills by then. Look for places that have central A/C, so you can live without cursing the Sunshine State each day. Stick with these tips, and it shouldn't be hard to relocate to Holiday.
What you'll need
Renting here is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Hop online and start poking around to find apartments using an apartment locator. You'll find there's a decent amount of rental properties on the market, and the cost of renting here is much lower than the rest of Florida! It's sort of a renter's paradise (no, really!) or a holiday (har, har) from the usual apartment-search grind. Be sure to gather all your documents and paperwork before you embark on your hunt. You'll want to have copies of your ID, credit report, bank statements, pay stubs, letter of employment and references ready to present to your landlord to avoid the hassle of scrambling around looking for everything after the fact. You'll also want to bring your checkbook along to put down a deposit once you've found the right place. Show up empty handed and you'll leave the same way--without keys or lease in hand.
Neighborhoods
Holiday is bordered by the City of Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, Trinity and the Gulf of Mexico. It's divided up into a few different neighborhoods with distinct vibes. Here are some of them:
Anciote: Anciote is right along the Gulf of Mexico and encompasses Key Vista Nature Park. There aren't a whole lot of homes here (can you say flooding?). Still, you can find a few gems if you're interested in living this close to the water (brave, aren't you?).
Fairfield Street/Domino Drive: This area is smack in the center of town and includes quite a few subdivisions, including the Holiday Lake Estates. You'll find a lot of rental units in this part of town as well as convenient shops and restaurants nearby. Who can survive without them?
Forest Hills: Pushed back into the eastern corner of Holiday, Forest Hills is a quiet suburban oasis with golf courses, shopping centers and plenty of available housing for renters and buyers. It's a nice option if quiet doesn't drive you batty.
