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Spaceous and elegant
Master Bedroom with en-suite bathroom
A great, open kitchen
Netflix, YouTube and all the digital TV our 50 inch Smart TV can provide.
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7230.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Private Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tampa Cottage - Hot Tub / Pets / Beaches / Busch Gardens / USF

Come and stay in our Tampa Cottage...

Our cottage has four bedrooms, located in North Tampa, within easy reach of both I-275 and the Veterans expressway.

You will feel like you are in the country when really, you are in Tampa, close to everything including the beaches, Busch Gardens, our Aquarium, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, Disney, Epcot, the space coast and so much more! The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away.

Your dogs will love running leash free in the private neighborhood while your kids play on the playground under the oaks....and you can listen to your home radio station through Alexa....or just ask her about the news and weather.

You will enjoy the close by, state of the art Publix grocery store (two of them) within two miles.

Your partner will like being able to reach many many restaurants in double quick time in any direction especially on Dale Mabry Hwy only two miles away.....

Hopping on the Veterans Expressway is a quick route to reach Tampa International Airport, only 25 minutes away, great when you need to ditch a relation in a hurry!

When your hips are cranky, and you need to walk, you will be pleased that there is a great set of quiet streets to walk on within a few hundred feet of the cottage.. our Tampa Cottage manual will show you the way!

When inside, you can revel in the lounge, cooled by the AC and fans while you watch Netflix on the 50 inch TV. You can fire up YouTube or cast whatever is on your laptop to the smart TV while surfing the high speed internet that our cottage enjoys.

Alexa, do I look good today? You will look good in our Tampa Cottage!

Our Tampa Cottage sleeps seven among a King size bed in the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second king bed bedroom and three twin beds between two bedrooms for the kid/parent/friend components!

If you are the out-doors type, you can sip wine on the patio while the significant other grills some juicy steaks on the stainless steel grill...not to say that the veggie burger is not lined up next to it, but you can work that out, can you?

If you stay for a while, enjoy the two car garage to drive into, and a washer and dryer to clean your laundry, or your guests laundry, or their guests laundry!

The spacious kitchen has a chopping block island and great spot lights so you can act like you are a gourmet chef, complete with a wine rack (bring wine!) and cork screw......while the family plays a board game on the kitchen table, or at the dining room table which accommodates six....

You will love your stay at our cottage, and by the time you leave, you will realize that you are LOVING it!

The cottage is fully equipped, just bring your clothes, food and toiletries for a great stay of any length!

You will want to bring kleenex with you, because your being will tell you not to leave, please stay here, live here, this is home, but at the end of your trip, your mind will tell you to go......so wipe away the tears, and bid a fond farewell to your Tampa Cottage, it's high speed internet, and all of it's fabulous comforts, and go, go home while promising to come back as soon as you can!

We will love to have you, come and stay at our Tampa Cottage!

Jonathan

We have a cool group of homes if you need additional options or accommodations:

Visit: http://tampacottage.com

Property manager

Ashley and Jonathan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair and pack-n-play available.
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Events

No events allowed
Contact with details for consideration.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets considered, describe each. Per pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require you to answer any questions we might have within the message system. Examples: # persons, # animals. Responses need to be timely.
Confirmation communication must be completed by: stay starts within [2 days: 2hrs] [6 days: 12hrs] [one month: 24hrs] further out, four days.
Pets and service animals are to be cleared with us before booking. Please provide the weight and breed of any animals you would like to bring.

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
Note from host: Contact with details for consideration.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lutz

Located in Lake Magdalene, a neighbourhood in Lutz, this holiday home is near theme parks. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's 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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Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • Avila Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of South Florida - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Yuengling Center - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa Cottage - Hot Tub / Pets / Beaches / Busch Gardens / USF pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tampa Cottage - Hot Tub / Pets / Beaches / Busch Gardens / USF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa Cottage - Hot Tub / Pets / Beaches / Busch Gardens / USF?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tampa Cottage - Hot Tub / Pets / Beaches / Busch Gardens / USF located?

Located in Lutz, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grand Prix Tampa and Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve. Northdale Golf Course and AdventHealth Tampa are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edmund S., Cambridge

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

Nice house in quiet neighbourhood

We enjoyed our stay in Lutz, the house was comfortable and Jonathan was a gracious and helpful host, making some great suggestions for places to visit. The house is set back from the road on a quiet plot, which we all found relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel S., Ruskin, FL

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

Work Crew of 5

Crew of 5 men. Plenty of room. Host was very communicative. Expectations Before, During, and Check out process was shared via PDF. I was able to prep the crew before arrival, Took photos before and after. During the stay was excellent reported by the crew. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyson F.

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

Would love to come again

Great place would stay again
Stayed 38 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred L., Gainesville, Florida

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

Great Property even better host

We could not have asked for a better stay. We will be booking this property again when we are in town. Thank you, Jonathon!
Stayed 125 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac U.

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

Great house with lots of dpsce!

Great house with lots of dpsce!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Loved the stay

The house was clean and in a great location. Jonathan was very accommodating and showed great hospitality! I would recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harold S.

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

Great Spring Trip/Cut Short

We checked into Tampa Cottage for a 39 day stay. It was roomy, clean and comfortable. It took only a short time for us to feel at home. On our first day there, Jonathan personally checked on us, offering assistance if needed. The location was perfect for baseball games, beaches, fishing excursions and good restaurants and sport bars. It offered plenty of space for friends and relatives scheduled in intermittently. Jonathan lent a hand a couple of times with minor needs. After the first three weeks, the covid19 pandemic put a halt to baseball,beaches and dining out. A deck with a very nice grill and a table for 7, gave us a great place to sit outside, read, exchange hoots with a pair of owls, as well as watch other birds, and enjoy nature and happy hour. Numerous books and access to many movies helped during the night hours. When it was recommended that we not even visit family, we reluctantly decided to return home a few days early. When Jonathan learned that one of the hotels we were scheduled into had closed, he graciously offered to help us find lodging. Tampa Cottage and Jonathan helped us make the best of an imperfect vacation.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Location

The property location worked out perfect for us as we had to vacate our home for renovations. This location was close enough to keep tabs on the work and still allowed for us to relax at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lust for Lutz!

This is an awesome house. Beautiful kitchen, nice hottub, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kathleen and LLoyd T.

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

Hospital appointment

It was a great experience Close to everything
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Great location, awesome house, extremely caring owner/manager!

We had a crew staying for 4 nights. They couldn't have been happier! The location is great! The house is very spacious and the kitchen is great for family gatherings and getaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Delaware, OH

Excellent rental

So many great amenities! I would stay here again. Great floor plan, huge kitchen, water softener and purification system just to name a few. Property is lovely and very well kept. Good walking area around the corner. Great horned owl, crested flycatchers, and lots of birds were fun to watch. Jonathan couldn’t have been more accommodating- great host! Central location to everything. About a half hour to Tarpon Springs, the Aquarium, Busch Gardens, Wiregrass and Outlet shopping. Fabulous place.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marty Y.

Beautiful home, great setting, wonderful owners

Thank you for a great stay --
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

LouAnn C.

Very nice house!. Quiet, private in a nice natural setting . Not far from Carrollwood in N. Tampa.

This house was perfect for us. Plenty of room. All of the amenities. The hot tub was very nice!!!! We definitely recommend staying here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Wonderful location!

We enjoyed our stay at the Tampa Cottage! The short drive to USF made it the perfect place to stay for our son's graduation weekend. The spacious great room and kitchen were perfect to visit and celebrate with family. The cottage was not far from the airport and also not far from some great restaurants and attractions. Jonathan was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Quite place with plenty of room.

The house was vary comfortable and there was plenty of parking as well. All the comforts of home. I would defiantly recommend this to anyone needing a place in north Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Enio D., Stoney Creek, Canada, Ontario

Great place for golfers to stay

Large house with well stocked kitchen great place for a golf vacation place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice P.

Perfect wonderful home

This house was perfect had 3 bedrooms on one side 4th on the other perfect for nana Huge kitchen large living room Great deck Perfect location and great price Would for stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Great stay. Very clean

Perfect location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dow B.

Highly recommend!

The house was spacious and very clean! Great spot for anyone looking for a place to stay in the this area!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LIsa R.

Perfect Stay

This was our second stay at the Tampa Cottage. It was the perfect spot to stay and catch up with family. Very close to dining and shopping. Clean & well maintained home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jean L., Saginaw, Michigan

Great location to get to just about anywhere in Tampa area.

This rental was perfect for our stay. You cannot ask for a better location to get to downtown Tampa or anywhere in the area. It is so close to connecting highways! The proximity to shopping & restaurants without having to go downtown was nice too. The home was clean and comfortable. There was plenty of space for everyone to share without being on top of each other. It was extremely hot during our stay, but we were nice and cool inside! The use of the garage was helpful when coming back to the rental in a downpour. Jonathan was very responsive when needs arose. The manual he made for places of interest/restaurants was very helpful. If I needed to stay in the Tampa area, but didn't need to be close the the hustle/bustle of downtown, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Awesome!

Jonathan responded promptly from the minute we set up reservation. He also made sure we were adequately accommodated during our stay. This house is large and very clean and comfortable, it was perfect! Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David L., Gulf Breeze, FL

Great Location, quiet and peaceful.

This property is in a wonderful location. The outdoor patio is peaceful, quiet and great place to relax. Jonathan was a great host. He showed us his honey bee farm. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jack d.

Guys hockey weekend

A few of a 50+ hockey team stayed here during a Wesley Chapel tournament. Clean 4 bedroom with lots of interior space. You won't feel cramped with 5-8 people. Large garage to keep car cool, BBQ on deck. Washer came in handy as we all went home with clean clothes. Easy drive to the new Florida Hospital Center Ice venue.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Ashley and Jonathan

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Hi, I am Jonathan!

This is a great neighborhood, a great city, and a place I love!

You will enjoy our Tampa Cottage as your home away from home.

Why they chose this property

Location Location Location: there is a 'good for the soul' feeling about the place.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests