10/10 Excellent
George H.
11 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for Gasparilla weekend
George H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Sophisticated Sanctuary by the Bay
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tampa, FL
- MacDill Air Force Base4 min drive
- Port of Tampa8 min drive
- Tampa Riverwalk9 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sophisticated Sanctuary by the Bay
Our historic yet modern home has all the luxuries anyone could want on their vacay or business trip! The ultimate prime location a block S. from Bayshore Beautiful in South Tampa is centrally located and minutes from all the hot spots. 5 minutes to Hyde Park Village, 9 minutes to downtown and Raymond James Stadium, 7 mins to Tampa General Hospital, and less than a mile to the famous Bayshore Blvd where you can bike or take a stroll along the bay. This is your home away from home... your peaceful oasis.
Enter into our cozy domain by a digital lock and store your suitcases away on our luggage racks provided in each room with plenty of drawers and hangers to store away your belongings.
Step into our kitchen for some Keurig coffee making. Our kitchen is fully stocked for all your cooking needs.
The backyard is a sanctuary by day where you can take a catnap on the bohemian hammock under the palms, and by night it turns into a magical garden with twinkling lights.
It's game on in our game room with our top of the line foosball table, hookey board, and plenty of other board games to choose from.
Or just stay inside and have a movie night. Grab your popcorn at our popcorn station and chill at our foot massager and soak up a great flick on several apps to choose from like Showtime, Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku live and more!
Wanna go out? Plenty of great restaurants just steps away like Italian, Mexican, and Japanese. And a few blocks away seafood on the Bay at the Salt Shack!
We're just a text away with any questions about your stay in Tampa Bay!
Enter into our cozy domain by a digital lock and store your suitcases away on our luggage racks provided in each room with plenty of drawers and hangers to store away your belongings.
Step into our kitchen for some Keurig coffee making. Our kitchen is fully stocked for all your cooking needs.
The backyard is a sanctuary by day where you can take a catnap on the bohemian hammock under the palms, and by night it turns into a magical garden with twinkling lights.
It's game on in our game room with our top of the line foosball table, hookey board, and plenty of other board games to choose from.
Or just stay inside and have a movie night. Grab your popcorn at our popcorn station and chill at our foot massager and soak up a great flick on several apps to choose from like Showtime, Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Roku live and more!
Wanna go out? Plenty of great restaurants just steps away like Italian, Mexican, and Japanese. And a few blocks away seafood on the Bay at the Salt Shack!
We're just a text away with any questions about your stay in Tampa Bay!
Property manager
kimberley bosso
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plenty of games for the kiddos and books
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please see pet fee.
Only well behaved pets please
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tampa
Located in Sun Bay South, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Florida State Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tampa, FL
What's nearby
- MacDill Air Force Base - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- University of Tampa - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
- Port of Tampa - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
- Tampa Convention Center - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
- Tampa Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
- Starbucks - 10 min walk
- Subway - 16 min walk
- El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carla G.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in South Tampa
Carla G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marsi K.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and Cozy
Marsi K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judy G.
14 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Judy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
colleen b.
13 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tampa Retreat
colleen b.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Courtney R.
17 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Relaxing South Tampa Home
Courtney R.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shay P.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!
Shay P.
Stayed 89 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug M.
1 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very nice clean, well appointed house.
Doug M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shan B.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home away from Home
Shan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
michelle f.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
michelle f.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin M.
13 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay here again!
Erin M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick
29 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Nick
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F., Altamonte Springs, FL
23 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Rebecca F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
16 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th anniversary
Diane B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith C.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Keith C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Doug G.
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Doug G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
kerry t.
26 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to stadium
kerry t.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken C.
23 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken
Ken C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paige R.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again !
Paige R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline I.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and serene!
Jacqueline I.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlton G.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place!
Carlton G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
20 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tampa Oasis
Nicole C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tarra D.
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Tarra D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
art F.
11 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience. Great attention to detail.
art F.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by kimberley bosso
Welcome.. when I'm not hosting your beautiful stay with us, you'll find me traveling the globe expanding my horizons. I love sushi, pilates, playing piano, learning French, singing, dancing, meditating, gardening, turning anything ugly into pretty and did I say music is my obsession?!
Why they chose this property
I put my heart and soul into this little historic gem from 1940. As soon as I saw this house I knew i could make it fabulous. It has a bit of everything. Elegance, sophistication, funky, eclectic, modern, cozy and tons of character!
We hope you love it as much as we do.
We hope you love it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
Each room is a theme with eclectic style, Popcorn station, foot massager, bohemian hammock, huge beams in master bedroom, foosball table and unique games, all the tv apps you can want, magical garden with lots of plants, flowers, and lights, lit pergola on the patio
Languages:
English, French
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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