One of a Kind Fully Renovated Historic Boathouse with TRIZILLION dollar views!!

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2111.5 sq m

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Odessa, FL

Westfield Citrus Park
‪11 min drive‬
Raymond James Stadium
‪22 min drive‬
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
‪26 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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Deck or patio

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Balcony

About this property

Florida's Most Unique Vacation Getaway Destination!

One of a kind fully renovated historic boathouse. This one bedroom 2 bath (one with a private outside shower) Villa sets directly ,not next to, but DIRECTLY OVER the water which provides for unique, unbelievable, million dollar views. The VILLA has a 360 degree lower deck where you can simply step out the sliding glass doors and fish (poles provided), canoe (canoe provided), swim, play ping pong, feed the ducks and fish, or simply relax while taking in all that, fresh water lake living has to offer. The upper deck is 180 degrees and is directly off the master bedroom, where you can enjoy your morning coffee, evening cocktails or just watching a romantic sunset and, of course, the master has a brand new king bed for your comfort. The lake is totally surrounded by beautiful trees that put on a colorful show, each day, as the sun rises and sets, and it has its own private beach. The property has it's own shuffle board court and over one acre of beautiful property which is located in a rural setting but surrounded by million dollar homes, which offers seclusion as well as total security. The villa is located just 15-20 minutes from Tampa International Airport,25 minutes from Raymond James Stadium and Yankee/Steinbrenner Stadium , 40 minutes to Philly's spring training facility, 45 minutes to Clearwater Beach, 45 minutes to downtown Tampa and Ybor City , 30 minutes to Busch Gardens and 1.5 hours from Orlando's amusement parks. There are no less than 15 golf courses within 20 minutes from the villa including TPC Of Tampa Bay, all of which are open to the public. There are far too many activities , nearby, to mention but please feel free to write us for more information about specific activities.

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Bob & Cathy Hayes, owners

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No feeding the birds or other wildlife on the decks

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Odessa

Located in Odessa, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or George M. Steinbrenner Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Odessa, FL

What's nearby

Westfield Citrus Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
Raymond James Stadium - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
University of South Florida - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 26 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Elevation Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
‪Florida Cracker Fish Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Pye Road Meadworks - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of a Kind Fully Renovated Historic Boathouse with TRIZILLION dollar views!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of a Kind Fully Renovated Historic Boathouse with TRIZILLION dollar views!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of a Kind Fully Renovated Historic Boathouse with TRIZILLION dollar views!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One of a Kind Fully Renovated Historic Boathouse with TRIZILLION dollar views!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Rogers Park, Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve and Keystone Lake. Northdale Golf Course and St. Joseph's Hospital - North are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

17 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing and relaxing vacation

Took long weekend to escape Boston weather and do some fishing and relaxing with my wife (I fished, she relaxed). This place was excellent for both. The decks were amazing as was the view from the bedroom. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Great location as well.For those interested in fishing- I went out on the canoe much of the day and caught about a dozen fish in 2 days- all largemouth bass. I use lures but there is a bait shop nearby. All were under 2 pounds, but I lost one that I was sure was bigger. The fishing pressure is very low, I didn’t see anyone else out on the water fishing, which made them easier to catch.There is a small channel which connects this lake to Rock lake and I had some luck there as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter W.

27 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience and lovely home!

The location, experience, and house itself were all perfect. Easy access to everywhere you need to go in the Tampa metro but it feels secluded and private. The views are STUNNER and the owner is extremely accommodating to all needs of the guest. We highly recommend if you are looking for a private getaway with easy access to everything in the bay area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

16 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene

Very quiet and serene. Loved spending time on the dock reading, fishing, and grilling. Boathouse was clean and comfortable and we loved all the windows with screens. Neighborhood was quiet and pedestrian friendly. Hosts were accommodating and easy to contact. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boathouse on the lake

It was just as we hoped it would be. Wonderful to wake up looking out onto a lake. Huge master bedroom, although no door on master bathroom. Nice and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope K.

22 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Quiet, clean. Friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

18 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

We loved our stay in the lake. The views were amazing and the home was perfect. We look forward to the time when we can stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

15 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Local Getaway Gem

Loved this place! So serene and quiet. Girls getaway and we couldn’t have found a better place to escape our lives! Just gorgeous and stunning view!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

27 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful

absolutely stress free living

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathi H.

28 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R with family

Had a good time at this property. We were able to take a walk every morning around the neighborhood. Fished every day. Caught and released two fish the first day. We didn’t have any luck feeding the fish. The turtles would periodically pop up to say hello. We took the canoe out one evening. The last morning an otter swam by the dock. Spectacular views!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

1 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Couples Getaway

There are actually only a handful of properties in Florida where you are actually over the water like this. The hosts were great and more than accommodating. The property is peaceful, and in a nice area. There was a nice outdoor grill and canoe to paddle around the lake. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, this place won’t disappoint.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin M.

8 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great peaceful getaway

Away from it all yet close enough to restaurants and anything you might need

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

31 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, Scenic Getaway

We had a wonderful visit at this property. It is even better than the pictures! Check-in was super easy. Owners email info ahead of time and give you a great background on the property and where to find essentials. Upstairs bedroom extremely spacious, good for couples, wonderful ceiling fans, abundant storage space, fabulous panoramic view, but no door on the upstairs bathroom, if that matters to you. Nice overhead shower. Fishing poles, fish food, laundry, ping pong, canoe, life vests, huge bbq grill, bonus outside shower, 2 flat screen tv's, tons of movies, great sound system for music...A/C works GREAT! In the summer, it gets stifling outside in the afternoon, but there are very effective shades on all the windows and doors to keep the sun out. The best part of all is the PANORAMIC VIEW of a beautiful lake that is peaceful and quiet. 2-story decks allow for many ways to enjoy the views. Great for walkers and runners, bucolic and safe neighborhood that is off the beaten path, but not far from restaurants, grocery store, bait shop, coffee, etc. Super comfy chairs on the first floor for reading and enjoying the view. Ground level has 1/2 bath, which is especially nice for visitors. Things to consider: Would not recommend this property for anyone with very young children - there are no railings on the back deck and an unsupervised child could EASILY fall into the lake (shallow, 7.5 feet or so at the max). Stairs are steep up to the bedroom, as well as steps everywhere on the patio, so those with mobility issues like myself need to consider this. Parking is on the grass about 30 yards from the front door. Overall, this was a fabulous place and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Highly recommend it and hope you and yours enjoy your experience as much as we did!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benoit P.

10 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best experience

This property is amazing and truly a gem. Beautifully located, well lit, with modern equipment, good air conditionning, access to a beautiful lake. I've been using VRBO for a while and I can say this is one of the best - if not the best - place I've had the pleasure to enjoy.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

12 May 2019

Beautiful lake-front property

Neighborhood is lovely and serene. Interior and exterior of the boathouse are great, it’s well suited for a solo or couples getaway. The deck overlooking the lake was my favorite part. Couldn’t figure out where the light switch for the outdoor lights was, though! Nonetheless, a nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

John F.

10 May 2019

Odessa Boat House

Country atmosphere close to City of Tampa. 30 minutes to Beach, 15 minutes to Race Track. 20 minutes to International Mall. All on non congested roads. Very nice community and very private. Fishing from back deck was so much fun. Stairs a little steep for older couples but view from bedroom was so relaxing.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

25 March 2019

Beautiful renovated boathouse literally on the lake

Lovely, fully equipped 1-bedroom house built directly on the water. Even though the area is semi-residential, the lake and the houses around it seem to be set off in their own secluded area that makes you feel you're in more of a wilderness area. The upper deck is a great seating and lake-viewing area, and the lower deck has a great shaded 4-person table (had breakfast outside every day!) You can easily fish from the lower deck, and the fish LOVE to bite on bits of bacon on the hook! The hosts were great, and responded immediately to a inquiry about a deck umbrella being available. The only negatives I encountered were that the WiFi is terrible - it uses a repeater that's meant to make the internet connection from the adjacent house available, but it's just a little too far away to provide a robust connection. As I had some online meetings and work I had to do, this was a big enough problem that I had to travel several miles away to leach a hotel's internet connection a couple of times. The other small negative was that while the house was in general very clean, some of the cookware had dried food on it and needed to be scrubbed pretty hard before use. There are also some things you should note before you arrive... - The owners mention in their initial email that the water is hard well water, but that's not the half of it - it smells/tastes terrible! Fine for bathing, but the first thing I did after the first night was to get a couple of gallons of bottled water for drinking, cooking, coffee, etc. - The bedroom takes up the entire second floor and the upper floor bathroom has no door, but is really just a an alcove off to the side of the bedroom, so there's no real privacy. If you're a totally sharing couple, then no problem, but if you need a bit of privacy in the bathroom, then it's best to use the one downstairs. It also means that when the upper bathroom is used at night, it floods then entire room with light. - Lastly, both floors have many windows and sliding doors that allow for fantastic view from inside, but they don't have black-out drapes or shades, just blinds built into them. Consequently, during the day the bedroom cannot be made very dark (and for some reason the window directly above the head of the bed has no blinds at all). So unless you enjoy waking at dawn, I recommend bringing sleep masks :-) All told, a wonderful space - will definitely look to stay there again sometime!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Richard M., N. Tonawanda ny

11 March 2019

More suited to younger people.

TV was a slight problem in the beginning, but the owners cleared the problem up in a timely fashion. Furniture could be an issue, and needs to be addressed. Not much you can do with the early morning birds. Little squaky. Great Location! Beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Braden B.

11 March 2019

Great getaway on a peaceful and beautiful lake

We stayed at this lovely home while visiting Florida to see Yankees spring training games, which were just a quick 25 minute drive from the house. The house is comfortable, clean and accommodating. The lake is quiet and beautiful, with endless action from the surrounding wildlife, including birds, fish, turtles and more. It is a great place to relax and unwind, but also offers plenty to do. Bob and Cathy were responsive and accommodating, I would highly recommend booking a stay at their home.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

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Hosted by Bob & Cathy Hayes, owners

Why they chose this property

This unique ,fully renovated ,boathouse property is literally like no other!!!

What makes this property unique

This is a one of a kind property!!! A unique fully renovated boathouse.

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