My husband and I have been coming to St. Pete for 8 years now and stay for a month. For a studio apartment, it is incredibly cozy, comfortable, bright & airy, and well-equipped with all the essentials. It even has a washer/dryer, which is a must for long-term stays.
What made our month-long stay at Little Pearl truly RELAXING was that 1) it was very clean; 2) its "beach" decor/ambiance was not only pleasing but also lovingly and meticulously put together; 3) it has a porch - small but sufficient - where you can get some sun in the morning or have drinks in the afternoon; 4) it's a leisurely walk to the park/beach/Pier/farmer's market/cafes (so we hardly used our rental car); and 5) it's particularly conducive for "work from home", which I had to do on this trip.
But, more importantly, what made our stay MEMORABLE was Ann, our landlady. Our interaction with her was so easy; she responds promptly & professionally. And she was warm, generous, outgoing, down-to-earth, and so accommodating with all our little requests. And lastly, she was genuinely welcoming, and so was Percy, her adorable dog.
We would come and stay at Little Pearl anytime!!! :)