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Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF

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Gorgeous, single-level living in a quiet family neighborhood
Private, Salt Water Pool Oasis right outside the door!
Living area
Private kitchen
Relax to the sound of the birds chirping or the pool fountain.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Temple Terrace, FL
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Adventure Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

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

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom/3 bath home in beautiful Tampa, Florida! This gorgeous, single-floor home with screened salt water pool is adorned with the highest quality resort decor! Brand new, top-of-the-line mattresses for your comfort, new stainless steel appliances and gorgeous, new, fun furniture! This gorgeous home is convenient to all the fun Tampa has to offer and we are delighted to share it with you!

5-8 miles to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, USF and Moffit Center. Ybor City, Tampa International Airport, UT, Raymond James, Amelia Arena, Hard Rock Casino, the Straz Theater and many more exciting places are a short drive away. A short walk or bike ride away is the Hillsborough river, two parks, one with a boat launch and the gorgeous Temple Terrace Golf course and Country Club! This home is a half hour to 45 minutes away from world famous beaches and crystal clear turquoise water!

Our home is perfectly renovated and is fully equipped for your stay with everything that you need to feel right at home!! Our home is spacious with over 2,600 sq. ft of living space, all on one floor with no stairs. Perfect for those with limited mobility and small children. Spacious Bedrooms, Family Room and Gourmet Kitchen will please even the pickiest of people.

***Please Note***
We have 4 beds and 1 Sleeper Sofa. We sleep 8 people in bedrooms, 2 on Sleeper Sofa for a total of 10. The Master Bedroom has a King-size bed and the other three Bedrooms have Queen-size beds. The Queen-size sleeper sofa is in the formal living room area.

Our home is also just a few miles from wonderful entertainment, shopping and restaurants! There are many strip malls near-by as well as pharmacies, gas stations and grocery shopping. Be sure to visit Busch Gardens and Adventure Island with fun for all ages! Visit the many local beaches near by, rent a boat, walk along the piers, enjoy the many eateries, or go charter fishing. There is night life as well with live music! If you like to golf or play tennis, there are several golf courses and a tennis club near by!

We charge $200 per pet+. Please give us advance notice if you are bringing pets.

Check-in 4 pm
Check-out 11 am

Very quiet neighborhood near it all!! Take a relaxing stroll down the tree-lined family neighborhood or feel free to use one of our three bikes. Stop by the park or cruise around the golf course and take in the warm breezes or relax on our covered deck with a cool beverage while the children play in the crystal clear, salt water pool. You are near it all but you will feel like you are in your own Florida oasis!

Pets welcome with fee depends on number of pet and length of stay. Pool is heated to 86 degrees for an extra $25/day. Air temperature will directly affect the temperature of the pool. It is a pool, not a hot tub. We are not responsible for cold snaps which will impact the pool temperature, regardless of whether the pool heater is on or not. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks.

Property manager

Patrick and Bonnie Sides
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking allowed using ash trays please
NO SMOKING INSIDE (Ashtrays for outside only) No Diving! No swimming alone or while intoxicated No Dogs in pool No glass on lanai or near the pool.
No Parties or big gatherings Checkout-Wash, dry, put away towels, if time permits Strip all sheets from beds, put in washer and start if time permits
Close and lock all doors and windows All guests must pay for pets in advance of their stay. Put all trash in outside can Load and run dishwasher

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tampa

Located in Temple Terrace, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Tampa Riverwalk is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Travelling with kids? Make time for Florida State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Yuengling Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Temple Terrace, FL

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Adventure Island - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of South Florida - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Fresh Eats - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hibachi Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF located?

This family-friendly Tampa holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Museum of Science and Industry is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Final Four Trip with friends

Excellent place to stay for entire group. Bonnie made the entire reservation, check-in, check-out process very easy for us. The house had everything we needed and more. I would definitely recommend staying here and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place

Had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ranee K.

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

Family Vacay

Overall was a very great home! The pool was nice & to have it heated made it perfect for my granddaughter to take her first swim! The location of the home was more urban than we anticipated but never ran into any issues. My daughter and her husband spent NYE downtown at Armature works and had a blast! Driving to different locations was easy from the home! Overall great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Lacrosse Tournament

The house was great. Loved the layout and it was decorated for Christmas. Amenities and furnishings were top notch. Pool area could use a little power washing, but it was pretty private for being on a corner lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Great stay!

The owners did a wonderful job at making us feel welcome. They added little touches that you don’t usually see on vrbo homes. The kitchen was very well equipped and the general set up of the house was great. The back of the house looks out to a very pretty pool area and a large grassy and tree area that is home to the many birds along the nearby bird trail. Our dog loved her walks along the river front. The home is close to all amenities. The home has an ideal location. We will be back!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel O.

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

Hosts are the best people!

Communication is key and the hosts were extremely kind and communicative during an unfortunate event, fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Beautiful home close to Parks

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The home was warm, inviting and very spacious. There was plenty of items in the house for our use in the event we forgot something. The host communicated very well and responded promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl W.

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

Bonnie and Patrick are Outstanding Hosts. Their home is completely remodeled and is very spacious .

Our experience renting and staying at their property was easy and delightful! Recommend adding TV's in the smaller bedrooms. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn S.

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

Perfect location and lovely, accommodating hosts

Our visit to Florida was specifically due to a medical situation for a family member that was at Moffitt Cancer Center. The home was only 12 minutes away from the hospital and absolutely perfect for our family's needs. It is a large, very nice home that has absolutely everything you could possibly need along with the added bonus of the pool. The owners (and hosts) we so kind, compassionate and accommodating, which made our stressful situation much easier. We couldn't have asked for a better rental home situation and location than this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Paradise in Temple Terrace

My sister, daughter, son in law, son, and daughter in law and I stayed in the house at Thanksgiving for seven nights. The house was beautiful-looked just like the pictures. It was the perfect house for hosting Thanksgiving and entertaining the rest of our family. We loved the pool area, although it turned cold and we never had the opportunity to actually use the pool. The house was well stocked and had ample space for all of us. Any time we had a question or problem the hosts quickly responded to our inquiries. I would definitely stay at this VRBO again -hopefully with better pool weather the next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou L., Traverse City, MI

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

Great communication! Lovely home!

Bonnie was most warm, friendly and helpful! A lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Carey E.

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

Pool Was Green and Unusable

I reserved this house specifically for the pool, and upon arrival, the pool water was green.  When I first sent a message to the owners they said it had been tested and the water was fine.   The next day, when it looked worse, I actually sent a photo and the owners stated that was unacceptable and refunded me $200 for my week’s rental.  They did say they would get someone out to look at the pool and the following day the owner’s daughter showed up, to check it out, however, the pool remained green. They showed up one additional time as well. Finally, on the 5th day of the rental (we hadn’t been able to use the pool at all) the person who’d installed the pool showed up, and found that either the pool service or previous guests had not placed the filter basket correctly, so debris had gotten into the impeller and completely gunked the system up. The pool vacuum hadn’t been running, and only then began to move about the pool  He said the it would need to be re-balanced with chemicals before it was usable again as it was depleted of chlorine. Needless to say, we were not able to use the pool at all the entire week.  Considering I paid at last $100 more per day and stayed further from downtown Tampa just for the pool, I emailed the owners and asked for another $300 discount on my stay, which would have averaged out to about a $75 discount per night which is what I could have paid for a house closer to downtown (I was driving there twice a day, taking my daughter back and forth for a ballet school. The owners rather curtly informed me that the water had been professionally tested and cleaned before I arrived, and several times during my stay, and that the $200 was for my inconvenience. This was definitely not the case, as I never saw the pool service, and the pool installer specifically said it needed rebalancing.  I took a photo of the invoice that he left stating as such.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Great house!

Wow we had an awesome stay at this beautiful house. The description and pictures do not do justice to this house. Props go out to the owner, this house was outstanding. Our family’s stay was so memorable with the comfortable beds, cleanliness, full stocked kitchen and the pool area. (just to make a few) The owners made the whole checking process easy and headache free. They also where very attentive throughout stay and were available for inquiries. We had no issues, the home was very well prepped and maintained for our stay. Definitely will keep on our list for future stays and 100% recommend. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patrick and Bonnie Sides

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We are so excited to share our family homes with you! We have owned several vacation homes in Virginia, Delaware, Tampa, Bradenton and Miramar Beach in Florida.

We are dedicated to providing first-class accommodations for our guests. We have enjoyed the opportunity to make lasting memories for so many families in our homes!

We have lovingly cared for and enriched our homes over the years and we are now sharing them with all of you! Our homes are tranquil oasis and they are the perfect retreats for those who desire to still have conveniences nearby. Come and let us pamper you!

Please reach out with any questions that you might have and we will be delighted to hear from you.

May God bless and keep you and your family safe.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Tampa area from our first visit! With the gorgeous beaches, Busch Gardens, shopping, food to the amazingly friendly people, Tampa is the perfect place to be! We love our new home because we are able to transform it into a wonderful modern, hip and homey retreat for any family! We love the single-level design so that our aging friends and family can come and enjoy the accessibility that it offers them. We love how close it is to the beach, bay, shopping, entertainment and dining. Biking is one of our favorite pastimes so we have adult bikes for our guests to use. Our neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful. We can’t wait to share our home with other wonderful families whose memories of Tampa will last a lifetime!

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in the perfect location! Minutes to USF, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, the world renowned Moffit Cancer Center and a 45 minute drive to beaches and the Tampa Airport, etc. Close to everything, yet private and peaceful!

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