Experience the Majic, History, Diversity & FUN of Ybor City / Tampa at The Rainbow Carriage House. Built by your hosts Mark & Carrie West, a gay couple together for 45+ years. Original built for Family and Friends. Today is being shared with you.
This 1,500+ sf ft second floor 2-bedroom apartment is new construction but you would never know. During covid Mark & Carrie carefully salvaged parts of their Tampa 1890 Cigar Forman home, before the new owner demolished it. Repurposing doors, molding/trim, tin ceiling, archways, wall paneling & more. Adding in all the modern conveniences like, cable TV, wifi, outside cameras, central heat & air, micro wave, toaster oven, DW, coffee bar, washer dryer etc etc. There is a node to Local Ybor Artis and Mark’s very own art works. Outside you will find a patio area with a fire pit &bamboo butterfly garden. 2 designated off street parking spaces. All this with a classy wink to the LGBTQ+ Rainbow.
Your Hosts Mark & Carrie live on property in the main home. LGBT advocates their entire life together. For 29 years they were owners and operated 9 Gay Pride stores in Tampa, St Petersburg, Gulfport and Orlando. In 2007 started the GaYbor District Collation in Historic Ybor City. Carrie is the founder and current President of Tampa Pride. People call Carrie the mayor of Ybor. Both are happy to answer all your questions while respecting your privacy.
Location, Location, Location. Located at 3510 E 8th Ave. One block north of Ybor City’s 7th Avenue which was “Designated One of Americas 10 Great Streets” in 2008 by the American Planning Association. You are 10 blocks from the World-Famous Columbia Restaurant. A $5 to $10 uber ride to Ybor City, Water Street, Cruise Ships & Downtown Tampa. There are so many new experiences here waiting for you.
We look forward to sharing our comunity and guest home with you.
Mark & Carrie West
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