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9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Tampa, FL

Adventure Island5 min drive
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center5 min drive
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay5 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)22 min drive

Most relevant reviews

4/10 Poor

The home was going through a remodel and quite visible. You would have to got outside then enter the wash room (in the g...

Kimberly T.

Feb 8, 2021

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy & Spacious Tampa Home- 5 min to Busch Gardens

Cozy, spacious, & renovated 3 bed, 2 bath home.

Located in North Tampa and central to every must-see Tampa attraction. Close to a variety of restaurants. 2 min to USF, 5 min to Busch Gardens & Adventure Island, and 10 min to Lowry Park Zoo. A convenient 15 min drive to Downtown Tampa, Channelside, Ybor City, & Hard Rock Casino.

Also close to:
- Raymond James Stadium
- Tampa Convention Center
- Amalie Arena
- Tampa International Airport
- Museum of Science & Industry
- Florida Aquarium

Home features a tall privacy fenced backyard with tree house and trampoline (please use safely, as we are not liable in case of injury). Ideal for families with kids.
There are THREE cameras on the OUTSIDE Perimeter of the House.
Absolutely NO CAMERAS INSIDE the Home.

Kitchen has a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and sink. There is also a Keurig Coffee machine with cream and sugar for you to enjoy!

We also provide access to our laundry room so that you may wash and dry your clothes. Washing products are provided for you.

Our TV in the living room allows you to link your Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime account so you can stream & enjoy.

Guest have access to the entire property except the garage. House and back yard are for your enjoyment. Enjoy the Florida weather!

Although we do not live on the property we are located within minutes. We can have as much or as little interaction as the guest would like. You will have the ability for a self check in, but we are happy to meet you at the house for check in if you would like.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

Tampa

This holiday home is located in University Square, a neighbourhood in Tampa. Tampa Riverwalk and International Plaza and Bay Street are 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. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed.

Tampa, FL

What's nearby

University of South Florida - 4 min drive
Adventure Island - 5 min drive
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 5 min drive
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 5 min drive
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 16 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
‪Miller's Ale House - ‬17 min walk
‪Portillo's Tampa - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & Spacious Tampa Home- 5 min to Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & Spacious Tampa Home- 5 min to Busch Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & Spacious Tampa Home- 5 min to Busch Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & Spacious Tampa Home- 5 min to Busch Gardens located?

Located in University Square, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University Mall and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Adventure Island is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

9.0

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Kimberly T.

8 Feb 2021

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not quite family friendly

The home was going through a remodel and quite visible. You would have to got outside then enter the wash room (in the garage). If you’re a visitor that’s quite uncomfortable especially if you’re new to the area, and you have a access to the garage from the house (locked for the owners convenience). The sofa and loveseat was quite warned, not conductive for cleaning. I don’t think Persian rugs should be used in this type of setting. I notified the owners of issues of clogged tub and water leaking from the tub handles. I think the house needs a little more TLC. The neighbors were nice, and the owner’s left thorough instructions. I felt a bit of unease, just felt there might be hidden cameras in this house.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H., Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

19 Jan 2021

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

Great location for visiting Busch Gardens

We enjoyed staying here. The home was spacious and clean. When we visit Tampa again, we will definitely see if this home is available. It's just minutes from everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

lina j.

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Christmas in Tampa

So we arrived at 9 pm. The code for the box that held the keys was wrong. I sent multiple massages through the app per instructions. I received a reply 30 minutes later with the correct code. The house clean and the kitchen was large. No Small pots if you like to cook. Large back yard. Master shower drains very slow. Overall ok stay

10/10 Excellent

Ruben G.

23 Mar 2020

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

Superb Stay

Great place close to everything including Busch Gardens. Quiet neighborhood, big house, felt good about the owners....

4/10 Poor

Cari E.

1 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Needs updating/poor neighborhood

The first day arrived, leaking toilet, contacted owner through message no response for 24 hous after another contact. Also had burnt out outside light, let owners know. Was never addressed as we were told. We felt unsafe in the area, no outside lights. Locked ourselves in once there. The floors and walls were run down. Screens all ripped and damaged.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Lake City, FL

20 Oct 2019

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

Great place and close to USF

Everything was just as listed. Water was not as warm as I would have liked but overall I recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

9 July 2019

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

Great property!

Our family stayed at this property during a recent vacation, including 2 days at Universal. Great experience!! House overall is excellent, plenty of room and clean. Convienent access to highways and shopping, restaurants. The water pressure was a bit low and hot water took awhile to come through. Otherwise a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Raul B.

25 June 2019

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

Just excellent

Clean. Very easy check-in. Just minutes away from Bush Gardens. Very recommend. Only little point to improve, if you try to use the both bathrooms' showers at the same time the water pressure is very low.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Edna V.

24 Apr 2019

NCAA tournament

I was very disappointed when my friends and I pulled up to the house. It was in a low income section of Tampa and for 3 women over 50 that was pretty scary. When we entered the house it smelled old like mildew. I did contact the owner and she offered to bring some something over she had ordered to help with the odor but I declined. I went out and purchased some candles and that helped. The house was clean but it is an old house.The outside needs to be painted or maybe powered washed. The living room, bedroom and bathroom furniture was nice. Beds were comfortable. The is only one TV in the whole house so if you like watching tv in bed forget that. There were marks in the floors (which looked like marble floors) where something was removed, the shower rod was rusty in the back bathroom, washcloths very thin and rough. There were plenty of towels and they were in good condition. Several washcloths had stains on them. My friends and I never use the back porch or yard because the screen in the back was torn. You had to go outside to get to the washer and dryer so we never used them. Our expectations must be very different from the previous renters. I have rented from VRBO for over 15 years and this is the first time I have stayed in a place that I felt unsafe, although nothing happened. There were metal bars on the windows and I can see why, The previous reviews posted were all 5's which was misleading to me. I will do a better job next time in researching the surrounding community before booking property. We enjoyed the NCAA tournament experience and going to the beach. This review is not to deter others from renting but to give renters a clearer picture so that they will not be blind sided as we were. This was our first trip to Tampa and if I return I know to rent on a different side of town. The owner was nice and responded to any questions I had. I am just use to something different when I vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

21 Jan 2019

Convenient to the Moffitt Cancer Center. Sosun was very helpful and accommodating!

I live in Athens, GA. I rented this house in order to be with my sister, who loves in Fort Myers, while she was receiving treatment at Moffitt. It was a perfect spot for reprieve between multiple daily appointments.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josseline A.

22 Oct 2018

Had a great stay and comfortable.

Very nice home and beautiful. Everything was clean. We were really comfortable staying there. Owner responded quickly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

don d., Killeen

30 Aug 2018

We loved it.

Everything was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christy F., Crawfordville

29 June 2018

Great Place!

The house was very clean and comfortable. Everything has been updated and decorated very nicely. The furniture, beds and linens were very comfy. I was very pleased with the overall experience. The house is conveniently located to Raymond James Stadium, Busch Gardens and Lowery Park Zoo.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

17 May 2018

Clean, comfortable, and spacious

We had a great experience during our stay last weekend. The house was clean and comfortable. Living areas and all 3 bedrooms offered plenty of space. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans, dishes, etc. Close to Busch Gardens and many restaurant options. The owner was pleasant and promptly answered all communication before, during, and after our stay. Would stay at this property again. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cherly S.

7 May 2018

Thank you!

The home was very cozy, beds were all comfortable, very spacious place. We appreciated having a home away from our home. Some of us was a little creeped out about what appeared to be “live” cameras around the outside of the house, which made us question if they were inside the house (our assumptions), yet overall we appreciate the comfy furniture and space.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018