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Pool
Bathroom
Room
Living area
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Popular LocationH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center10 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of South Florida11 min drive
  • Popular LocationBusch Gardens Tampa Bay15 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)25 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

East Pool Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pool Bedroom

1 King Bed

SW Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets

The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away. One of Dr Beach's top beaches is 25 miles away, and you can reach Disney or the Space Coast within a short drive. The airport is about 20 minutes down the veterans....

Our Lutz Cottage has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and sleeps eight in about two thousand square feet. It has a pool with a screened lanai with grill and covered sitting area -- so the mosquitoes will not carry you away as you enjoy the great Florida climate.

If you are the out-doors-y type, this is where you would sip your wine. If you are Canadian, this is where you would swim in the dead of winter while Floridians would not dip a toe in the water for six months!

Within walking distance is our Tampa Cottage, a four bedroom, two bath home that sleeps seven which large groups can rent too:
VRBO Listing #732919

And next door, our Tampa Bungalow, a four bedroom, two bath home that sleeps six:
VRBO Listing #841872

So if you have twelve golfing friends who each want their own bedroom, we have three houses that fit the bill!

The cottage has groceries and shopping close by in several directions. Dale Mabry highway with more shops than an Indian bazaar is only two miles East as is the Veterans Expressway. Three miles South West is I-275, a quick jump to Downtown, Busch Gardens, USF, St Pete and Clearwater.

Our Lutz Cottage has two king size beds and four twin beds in four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

You will love the master bathroom with its whirlpool tub, glass shower and his and her sinks.

Your guests can slum it in the spare bathroom while you enjoy the bubbles in the the jet tub. Now, don't turn on the switch to the whirlpool until the water in the tub is three inches over the back jet, or there will be a cleanup on isle nine as the water will shoot clear out of the tub!

You must agree to be smarter than the tub!

Sitting out on the lanai by the pool, you can look out at the large back yard and the trees, and if you want to throw a ball or walk the dog, this would be the place to do it.

When escaping the Florida heat, you can relax inside in the AC, and surf the web on our cottage WiFi, or watch Netflix movies on our 48 inch smart TV.

Out front, there is plenty of parking for your relatives on the driveway.

The cottage is fully equipped, so just bring your clothes and food. We supply paper towels, coffee filters and more. There is a tea kettle and a laundry room with a washer/dryer and ironing board if you stay for a while.

If you are an exercise fanatic, there are very pleasant and quiet streets that are great for walking and if you are a glutton for punishment, jogging. There is a great five mile route that we routinely cycle here too.

We have a 35 plus page custom manual detailing area attractions, beaches, restaurants and information about the house for you when you arrive.

Come and stay at our Lutz Cottage!

Property manager

Ashley and Jonathan

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised in the pool area.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please describe each animal you wish to bring.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke on the lanai.
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lutz

This holiday home is located in Lake Magdalene, a neighbourhood in Lutz, and is near theme parks. 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 Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. 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

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 10 min drive
  • University of South Florida - 11 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 14 min drive
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 14 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets located?

Located in Lake Magdalene, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Grand Prix Tampa and Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host, Great Property & Great Location
Jonathan was very responsive and his home and pool were immaculately maintained!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Winter Escape
I wish I had planned a longer stay. The place was plenty spacious, and I loved being out on the lanai, still a little too cold for swimming, but quite relaxing and pleasant. Lots of great food and activities all around. Owner was exceptionally helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Lutz
Perfect property for our intergenerational family stay over Christmas. All the amenities of home. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host and fantastic property!
This property was just fantastic. Very well-maintained clean, and well furnished. We couldn’t ask for more and will definitely return to rent at this property again. The host was just as wonderful as a PROPERTY and could not be more helpful. We highly recommend both!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred L., Gainesville, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Like Home
Our Company Travels a lot & we have stayed in Many VRBO . Jonathan & His wife have several we have used while working in the area . They always make sure Our crew is well taken care of. Its hard to work away from your family so Its great to find an owner who understands and goes above & beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and pool!!!
We enjoyed our stay at the house. Great location and my kids lived in the pool. Jonathan was a wonderful host!
Stayed 79 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Hicksville, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Location and premise was outstanding, very nice clean house, more than enough space for us and for the price. Close to everything we needed and privacy deluxe. Jonathan, the owner was very responsive and courteous and we couldn't be happier. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House! Great Pool!
Very clean house in a great location. The pool is amazing, along with the outdoor grill space. Kids loved the pool and all of the space to play in the house.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value
This was a good value. Jonathan the property manager was extremely attentive to our needs. It’s an older home and is as pictured.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet neighborhood and roomy house.
Had a good time and house worked out great. Parking for a trailer was good and secure. Outside pool and grill area was great. Wished it was warmer so we could of swam.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruben O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good vacation
Amazing vacations

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
We enjoyed our stay here the host was wonderful and helpful very clean and tidy house adequate amenities. I would definitely recommend this place and the location is off the beaten path but close to everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

George M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs Improvement
We stayed not as a vacation but of necessity while our home was under repair. Two issues 1.). The rugs were dirty so my wife rolled them up. The floor was dirty underneath to the point that one had to wear shoes or wash your feet. 2.). The internet connection was slow and weak. The under lying carrier was Spectrum. Their speed is both substandard and as a cable service the node is shared and the lag time long. Additionally the WiFi router is old and slow. As such I was partly able to compensate by adding my own WiFi router. As I was working remotely during the stay that was necessary.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Ball Ground

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property owner was very friendly and most concerned that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 69 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Decor is a little outdated but condo is clean and was perfect for our weekend of golf!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay over Christmas
Everything was fantastic. Jonathan was an amazing host who communicated incredibly well. Location makes it easy to get to just about anything in the Bay area. Hope to book again.

10/10 Excellent

leslie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Lutz Cottage
This is the second year we have stayed at the Lutz Cottage. It is perfectly located to get anywhere in the Tampa area. There is plenty of space and the outdoor pool area is lovely. Jonathon is great at communicating with us and answering any questions. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dena A., Chester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed.
This was a fantastic property! There was plenty of room everywhere. We had a wonderful time in the pool and using the outdoor grill. The kitchen was very spacious. All the beds and seating areas were comfortable. There were plenty of plush towels. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cora F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful
During our stay we had an electrical issue. The owner was very very helpful and very prompt. The issue was quickly resolved. The home was lovely and in a nice location. Perfect fit for our family.

8/10 Good

Jean K., Columbia, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy for a large family
This house was clean and comfy. We had a family of 4 adults and 4 teenagers and this was the only house in the area with 4 twin beds. Owner was very responsive. Would rent here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Excellent accommodations. Pool was awesome (watch the wet tile). We will be staying again. Loved it😊

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed
My bridal party and I stayed here and it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sigurdur K., Reykjavik, Iceland

Great
Very nice

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Great stay!
Close proximity to Tampa and all the attractions. Pool was nice to come back to after a long day. Kitchen is well equipped. Owner is super easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Lutz cottage
We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family and as advertised. It was centrally located and we enjoyed several of the beaches. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ashley and Jonathan

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When folks stay with us, I see a lot of dynamics that give me and them enormous satisfaction:

I have seen families getting to spend time with each other or to unite and welcome a newborn in to the world. I see graduations being celebrated with great joy. I watch families come together to grieve the loss of a loved one. I have folks visit to take the kids to Bush Gardens, or to attend a conference. Some of my guests are here working on special projects.

Through it all, I do enjoy helping them be comfortable with their families and seeing them enjoy our home and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

Beautifully located...

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English
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