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#1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠

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Vacation Casa Villa
Living Room
Entertainment area
Open floor plan great for families and friends
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Adventure Island
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Blue bedroom

2 Single Beds

Green bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Pink bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠

*Owner's pre-clean to COVID standards. Check out the reviews for further proof.*

Caribbean style estate is large and designed for family & friends to enjoy and relax in while vacationing in the Tampa / Clearwater / St Pete community. Located across the street from Busch Garden's Adventure Island water park. You can walk to either park in minutes! This charming home has been completed remodeled, most everything is new from the roof to the hardwood floors. The furniture selection and floor plan design have all been well-thought-out to provide maximum relaxation. There are two master bedrooms, one of which has a full bath. Bathrooms are completely new and beautiful. Two bathrooms are important when gatherings are large. Home features a huge entertainment area surrounding the well-appointed kitchen. There are 3 flat-screen TVs; 50', & two 30' with soundbars. Cable TV and high-speed internet, Wi-Fi. There are 2 patios and a front porch with rocking chairs! Backyard is filled with tropical fruit trees; papaya, avocado, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, 4 mango trees. All fenced in to give you seclusion and peace.
Some of the most beautiful beaches in the country are 45 minutes away ( St. Pete beaches, Clearwater). Location is central to all Tampa's best attractions; Airport, Downtown, Ybor City, Seminole Casino, USF University, Stadium, & major highways (275 & 75). Check out City Pass for deals on entry to Zoo, Busch Gardens, and Aquarium.
Most importantly we will do our very best to ensure that you and your guest have a great stay here.
Sincerely,
Sydney & Berta Payne

Property manager

Sydney Payne
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safe for children, totally fenced large backyard.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors.
Owner has the right to evict any guest on the spot for inappropriate behavior, based on owners opinion.
Maximum number of cars belonging to guest plus visitors 4.
Host reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the guest is deemed not a good fit

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tampa

Located in Terrace Park, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Travelling with kids? Don't miss ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yuengling Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of South Florida - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sultan's Sweets - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Serengeti Overlook Café - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠 located?

This family-friendly Tampa holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. University of South Florida is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 129 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Safe space to recover

I use the house to recover from treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center. It was clean comfortable and safe, new appliances.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Beth M.

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

NCAA women’s final four

Overall property was nice. Cannot walk to any restaurants or stores. One upgrade suggested is provide coffee, more toilet paper especially with size of group and perhaps small shampoo, conditioner and soap. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

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

Great house and Location

This house is great! Will definitely stay again if in Tampa! Clean and cozy! Communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia D.

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

Perfect place to stay!

The house is super comfortable, spacious, and peaceful. Everything works well and is organized keeping your possible needs, and comfort in mind. If we ever need to stay in Tampa again, this is the first place that I will check for availability. The owner was very attentive and kind.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great place

Hostess was spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Getaway with our children and grandchildren

We wanted to visit the Zoo and Busch Gardens. This house was close to both and allowed us to stay in a house together. The house was perfect for us! Plenty of room and very clean. The host was responsive and immediately answered any questions we had. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melba K.

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

Great place!

Was the perfect location for us. Met family for Thanksgiving and made several trips to Bush Gardens, Having a full kitchen, we were able to prepare meals and save money not eating out, 5 min to Publix. Clean and had everything we needed. Outside space and seperate den were perfect for kids. Very comfortable! Great host and will definitely stay when we visit Tampa.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio P.

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

Comfortable Home

Sidney was a very attentive host. The house was clean and comfortable. I enjoyed having the outdoor space. Although my stay was for business it was close to entertainment if you are traveling with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea A.

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

Weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck F.

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

Great stay

Overall a great home to rent.Very clean and in the middle of everything you need.The host was very polite and cared about our stay which says a lot.You won't regret choosing this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erma B.

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

Awesome

House was amazing owners were extremely welcoming and house has all dishware and towels one may need. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Awesome Stay!!

This property is perfect! It is located within walking distance to 2 major attractions in Tampa. The owners of the property are absolutely wonderful. Great communication!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Winter Getaway

We enjoyed an extended stay at this lovely place. Communication was excellent and location was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Navy vs. USF weekend

Came to town to watch grandson’s USF Cheer Team perform at the Raymond James Stadium. This house very near USF and we couldn’t have been more pleased in the accommodations. Sydney and Berta great hosts and we plan on coming back since this is his Freshman year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L., WESTON

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

great place very close to Busch Gardens attractions

We had a great stay and the owners were very attentive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Busch Gardens visit

This property was right next to Busch Gardens which was a great location for us since that was where we were headed. The property was spacious and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The owners were friendly and easy to work with. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis W.

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

Tampa Stay

WE would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

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

Awesome stay really room for many.

Very clean, lots of space, great location to Bush Gardens and College for events.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian A.

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

Great place

We felt like we were at home we will definitely be back if it's available Thank you for letting us stay at your house
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Nice Place

Property was easy to find and in a great location. Communication with property management was easy and they were very accessible. Enjoyed the place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Well Pleased

Everything was wonderful, from A-Z, including the fact we had box fans for white noise sleeping as we are accustomed to at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

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

Review

Nice older home and good location to Busch gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek G., Jacksonville, FL

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

Wonderful family accomodations!

We had a great stay this weekend for our daughter's graduation from USF! The property is spacious, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect, just minutes away from USF and the host could not have been more helpful. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia E., Jay

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

Great Getaway home

We only stayed 2 nights but it was an excellent choice for us. Plenty of room and close to the port. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great location!

This property is in the perfect spot for access to the theme park and water park. Also very close to USF and lots of shopping and dining options. The owner was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sydney Payne

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OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT STAY .

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION* YOU CAN WALK TO BUSCH GARDENS & ADVENTURE ISLAND and easily get to All the Best Beaches and Restaurants. Tampa and Clearwater/ St. Pete city attractions are all right near here too.
Starting out from & returning to this home will make your day even better. Owners Sydney & Berta Payne will make sure everything regarding the house are taken care of.

What makes this property unique

"HOME FEELS LIKE HOME ANYWAY FROM HOME WITHOUT ANY STRESS" ; clean, quiet, centrally located.
PEOPLE HAVE FUN AND RELAXATION HERE !

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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