Clearwater is ok, but since most people end up staying in Safety Harbor, all your mates will be nearer to you. It makes a difference! Also, Clearwater is huge and widely spread out - if you took a room near the beach, for instance, your morning commute could be a great deal longer than you would think by purely looking at the miles involved - traffic is significant in Clearwater.
We'd often go out for drinks in Clearwater, esp as Safety Harbor is so small. But it's a very 'comfy' place to stay.
Pete
[quote name='octinomos' post='449159' date='Mar 30 2009, 01:34 AM']Renting a room in a house I found on craigslist - $700 pcm. Very nice place. Could have gone cheaper, but paid more for the privacy and quality. If you are going to go, get a place in Safety Harbor, not Clearwater.
Funkle, I have been saving for PSOM and *almost* have enough to attend for a year so I'm very excited. I had found your earlier review a while back and found it to be very helpful and inspiring and this one is just a great follow-up. So thanks!
I'm wondering why you recommend getting a place in Safety Harbor instead of Clearwater. Moving there for a year (or a little longer, with luck) is a big step so whatever you can tell me about Clearwater vs. Safety Harbor would be extremely helpful.
Thanks again!
Matt[/quote]