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Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

2 King Beds

Middle Bedroom

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF

Luxuriously updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property located in a private setting on a lake with a newly constructed dock for fishing essentially in north Tampa! Enjoy quiet and idyllic surroundings, yet close to Busch Gardens (6.4 miles and 15 minute drive), USF/Moffitt Cancer Center (4.4 miles and 12 minute drive), and downtown Tampa (12 miles). Easy access to major highways (0.25 miles to 41 and 2.5 miles to highway I-275). The beautiful beaches of Clearwater are 36 miles and a 45 minute drive away.

The home has been newly updated throughout with luxury features. Expansive views of the beautiful lake can be enjoyed from numerous large windows in the kitchen and living room and a French door in the master bedroom.

The single story home features a large kitchen with over-sized island, adjacent formal dining room, a large living room with a baby grand piano, and a laundry room with state of the art washer and dryer. The spacious master bedroom has 2 king beds, a sitting area with sofa and lounge, and a large private luxury master bathroom with a soaking tub and a frameless shower all surrounded by beautiful travertine tiles. A large French door with views of the lake leads to a private new paver patio with lounge chairs. The second bedroom has two full beds, and has its own private bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 twin beds. All beds feature luxurious high-end thick mattresses as well as high quality bed sheets of at least 1000 thread count. There are 3 sofas in the living room, 2 of which are sleepable for adults and 1 for children. The brand new kitchen features an over-sized island, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, high-end stainless steel appliances including a 36 inch induction stove, and a wine cooler. Beautiful tile work throughout all 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. French pattern travertine tile floors in the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms, and high-end vinyl flooring in the bedrooms.

There is a 65 inch smart TV with sound bar in the family room with cable TV. All bedrooms are also equipped with large smart Roku TVs (50”, 50” and 43”) including Netflix, news channels and many others. There is a Blueray/DVD player in the master bedroom as well.

The house is located directly on a beautiful fishing lake, which is about 30-40 feet behind the back of the house. The covered lanai in the back of the house flows seamlessly from the living room and has a large wood patio dining set, where the guests can enjoy unobstructed lake view. There is a stained-concrete patio outside the lanai featuring a conversation set and a Weber grill. There is also a stone table and stone benches located close to the lake. Guests can enjoy fishing and watching abundant wildlife on the lake including ducks, eagles, herons and various types of exotic birds.

The house is gated on both sides and there is room for 2 vehicles to park in the driveway, with plenty of parking outside the fence along the street. The house is secured in the front and back by 24/7 monitoring cameras, and the side and back yards are completely fenced. The house is wired with a state-of-the-art Nest smart thermostat. Tampa's weather is warm throughout the year. This is really an ideal place for a family gathering or an extended stay.

The maximum number of people that should be at the property throughout your stay are the ones you have listed at the time the reservation are made. If extra people are joining you, you will need to contact us to let you know.

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ID verification with possible background check required upon request.
All guests must purchase damage insurance through VRBO.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lutz

Located in Lutz, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Port of Tampa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of South Florida - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Yuengling Center - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 23 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grand Prix Tampa and AdventHealth Tampa. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient Location

Great location for us to travel between family in Seffner and Hudson. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay along with a relaxing view of the lake. Mike was very quick to respond to any questions. Hope to stay here again for our next family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bryce L.

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

90 day stay

The location to Moffitt Cancer Center was excellent. Beds were very comfortable, we enjoyed looking out at the wild life, kitchen nicely laid out, lanai was very enjoyable. The host, Mike, was very responsive to our needs. Thank you Mike
Stayed 98 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie J., Burns Tn

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cute lake house getaway

Our family enjoyed spending time together on the dock fishing. The house was spacious and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Celebrating graduation at USF

Wanted to bring my family together to celebrate my kid graduating at USF. Place is perfect, 15 minutes from Yuengling Center, ample room, 3 bathrooms and a lake view that kept us in awe while we chatted , ate and celebrated together
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

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

Beautiful lake front property

My family came to visit local family and go to Busch Gardens and the beach. The home was very comfortable for all ages and convenient to all Locations. The owner was very responsive. I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Mixed Bag

There is much to like about this property. Its location on a small lake is attractive and convenient to shopping and Tampa area attractions. We enjoyed seeing many shorebirds, ospreys, and even sandhill cranes around the backyard. The house was clean and reasonably well equipped and the beds in the master bedroom were comfortable. Unfortunately, little else in the house was comfortable. There is no comfortable seating in the living room; the sofas are well beyond their useful life. The dramatically oversized island in the kitchen makes any work there difficult for one person and virtually impossible for two. The view of the lake from the back porch is obscured by dirty plastic sheeting that covers the screens. And while we were there, we experienced almostcontinuous systems failures. The sliding doors to the porch were jammed and unusable when we arrived. The clothes dryer failed completely and had to be replaced. The HVAC system first sprang a leak (outside) and then began a noisy vibration. The kitchen drain and garbage disposal clogged (through no fault of ours) and required major work to remove impediments in the drainage pipes. To his credit, the property manager Mike acted promptly to address each of these problems, but we lived in a regular state of repair.
Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M N.

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

Peaceful surroundings

We had a great family vacation. The small lake was full of wildlife and it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was just the right size for the 5 of us and very clean. Our only complaint would be while the couches are cute they are not comfortable. Other than that, I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great house for why we were visiting

My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer and we realized that Moffitt Cancer Center was where we wanted her to get treated. We are not typically hotel people and were looking for somewhere with a little space. This home fit our needs perfectly and the host was flexible after we communicated that one of the treatments would take a little longer than anticipated on check-out day. Best regards to Mike and being super kind and patient given what we are going through. You will not regret renting this house if you want a place with a view, clean accommodations, and a place to cook your own meals. Ryan and Ashley
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

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

Clean and comfortable

This house was perfect for our family of four adults (parents and two adult offspring). Each bedroom had its own bathroom, two ensuite and one just across the hall. The rooms were spacious, especially the master bedroom. The beds were comfortable, too, with plenty of pillows. The backyard was beautiful, with a calm lake setting. Overall, the location was convenient, though there are two caveats: it's an older neighborhood with a mix of mostly older and a few newer homes, and the street is narrow so neighbors park on the street, including on the edge of the VRBO property and directly behind the driveway (making backing out a bit difficult). Second, there are railroad tracks very nearby. That didn't bother us in the master bedroom, but family members in the other bedrooms said they were awakened by train horns. Both were more minor inconveniences than major problems. The best things about the property were the sparkling cleanliness; the convenient, fully-equipped modern kitchen with icemaking refrigerator, island seating, and open floorplan; the lovely lakefront backyard; the pet friendliness (yay! Our sweet Cavalier enjoyed flopping down on the cool tile, and loved chasing lizards); the comfort of each bedroom having a TV, even if we never did figure out how to make the cable in the living room work; security cameras for safety; the lack of hidden fees (some VRBO owners add ridiculous charges like "additional guest" fees even when the number of bedrooms exceeds the number of guests); and the convenience of check-out (there were no elaborate requirements to strip the beds or perform other tasks that are typically included in cleaning fees). The location was convenient to Lutz, Carollwood, and north Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Matt M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeLane H., Etowah, TN

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

nice house

The house was described well in the listing. It had everything we needed. The girls called it "The Alligator House" Communication with owner was easy and thorough.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lots of space and if you like to fish you have the right place.

Lots of space. Good appliances. Well equipped. Noisy air conditioning. Cushions for outdoor chairs and lounges were disgraceful. Very dirty. House needs a new front door. Sunlight shines through the seams. Fishing was great from the dock. Good location for sightseeing to various places. Quiet enough. Needs small row boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evy A.

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

House was amazing lake front house.Bathtub is amazing my kids didn’t want to leave

Excellent..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

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

Landing spot

Cute home with everything we needed AND a beautiful view of the water. Convenient to Publix and highway access. We had a brief stay while in transition to living in Tampa and it was a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric R., Jersey City, NJ

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

Weekend family getaway

The house was perfect for me and my husband plus my brother and dad. The lake in back creates a peaceful space and the open concept kitchen, living room and screened porch creates plenty of room. Communication with the owner was perfect. The only issues we have with the house is that the propane tank ran out while we were grilling and we didn’t see a back up tank. And the beds in the master bedroom were too soft for my taste. Otherwise, I recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Just to say something about our stay in your home

The house was very nice and secluded we had plenty of privacy. It was beautiful n comfortable n quiet. We had a great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Gorgeous view

This is a great place to unwind and relax on vacation with a great lake view. Close to USF and Busch Gardens. Roomy enough for a large group including your pet. Mike was very accommodating and quickly responded to questions. We will stay here again when we visit our college student.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

natasha f.

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

Weekend getaway

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zuleika P.

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

Beautiful home and comfortable sleep areas.

No hassle, clean, spacious, overall a very pleasant and.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Awesome host,Great lakefront view

House was comfortable,Plenty of space,Host was extremely helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

A Time to Relax and Enjoy

I had a business trip to Tampa, and we flew in a few days early. My wife daughter in law and 2 grandkids. Decided to give this place a try. Our flight landed in the morning. Mike (owner) allowed us to check in early, which was a great help. My grandson was excited seeing the water and dock. I had asked Mike if there was any fishing gear - and he left a fishing rod for us. My grandson fished off the dock and caught some decent bass. They all went to Busch Gardens (a short drive away) while I relaxed and did some work. I took a break and caught a couple very nice bass. It was all very nice. Beds were comfy, grill was clean and worked great, kitchen had what we needed. I would definitely stay again. My only regret: We didn't stay long enough... A big thank you to Mike. Any questions, he answered right away. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

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

Very nice property

This home perfectly accommodated our family. We enjoyed the backyard with the lake view. Our stay was seamless from the checkin process, prompt communication from the owner, convenient location. beautiful home, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Danette K.

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

Short Stay!

We enjoyed the house. There were 6 of us who was attending a conference. One of the girls suggested having a blender added to the kitchen and also larger pots and bowls for mixing. I was really disappointed with the yard. It was creepy and didn't dare walk out the to dock. Maybe better yard service would be great. Everything else was great! We go back next year and wouldn't mind renting the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

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

Its really home away from home

Everything was great just need more towel and dish but overall everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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