Larelle House is a Queen Anne Victorian three-story residence constructed in 1908 by Nimrod Longley for his bride, Anne. Longley, a hardware salesman, and Anne traveled from St. Louis to reside in St. Petersburg where he soon became involved in investing in orange groves and real estate development. In fact, in addition to building Larelle House, Longley built the house right next door on the left hand side. Longley established himself as a town visionary and leader in the new community who played an extensive role in the early development of St. Petersburg. Nimrod and Anne lived in the house until Anne’s death at 74 years of age in 1915. Longley resided here for 4 additional lonely years, until he rejoined Anne in 1919 at the age of 82. Guests may visit Nimrod and Anne’s gravesites in nearby historic Greenwood Cemetery in Roser Park. Guests approach Larelle House via an old cobblestone street and enter through a custom wrought-iron gate, cross a manicured lawn and climb the front steps to the wide verandah furnished with Florida-style wicker. Upon entering the house, Guests will find themselves in the front parlor with a windowed sunroom to the right and a handsome study to the left. The study features an imported mahogany coffered ceiling and working gas fireplace for warmth on cool evenings. Down the hall is the dining room where bountiful, scrumptious breakfasts are served. Straight ahead, the grand staircase leads Guests from the front parlor to the four large Guest rooms on the second floor, each with their own private bath. All Guest rooms are exquisitely decorated and furnished with period antiques. The main hall leads to a two-storied rear porch and down an exterior wooden staircase to the rear garden and romantic gazebo with hot tub. The innkeepers and resident kitty cat reside on site on the third floor. But don’t be too shy to request a side trip through their quarters and up a ladder to experience the widow’s walk and take in the views of Tampa Bay.