Part 1: Gram's Place, Tampa, FL - Great alternative Hostel

Named after and dedicated to Gram Parsons, Gram's Place down in Tampa, Florida is a great hostel with an international flair. We stayed there in late April 2006. It's two houses connected, shaded by large trees, has several wooden platforms on top of the roofs where you can chill, and got several double, group and bunk bed rooms, common kitchen and showers, a jacuzzi, bar area, and, most importantly, an old upright piano, several guitars.
It's an inexpensive, great little place to hang out, make music and a great base camp to hit the beaches from.
I put a little video together. Since I couldn't use Gram Parsons' music, I used some raw material recorded privately around that time. This is Part 1.
PS: Mark Holland, who was the founder and soul of "Grams Place", passed away in Nov 2007. It's now being managed by his brother.

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[chartreannie]

above there i hope you feel great near your icones of music take a good whiskey shoot 4 me (wild turkey if u can ) XXX i feel a call evey november im thinking of u wait to see u back once 4 sure buckwheat

[dca9385]

I met a very dear friend through you Mark.

I miss you and I miss Brenda ooh soo much. That was a very special time in my life and I thank you! I know you both are resting peacefully.

[MDMILITARIA]

I got sloshed many a time on those barstools.

[medicinesocks]

has the place remained open? my partner norm used to live in tampa. after he moved north to be with me, a new england gal, we went to visit his old stomping grounds and we stayed here with my young son adam. mark was so gracious and sweet, he made us all feel right at home. adam loved the jacuzzi and the cat. i hope & pray mark and gram are jammin out together now with all the other grievous angels. bless their souls

[Orangelazaruspete]

Yes unfortunately he passed away. I will not say how as it's not important. He was devoted to Gram Parson's music and memory. An Angel Grieves. RIP Mark.

[barlowesgrill]

My husband and I visited a few years ago. Did Mark Holland die?  I didn't know. So sad.

[2139kismet]

there is no better spot in tampa. you will be missed, mark, but your spirit will live on in the gift you left us . peace out. daisy

[2139kismet]

the best spot in tampa...a hidden treasure...you will be missed, mark, but your spirit will live on in the place you created for all of us to enjoy

lynne (daisy)

[apophisy]

i've been there, i stayed in the Adventure room!

[GosforthMan]

Am considering this as a honeymoon homebase. Looks quite kool.