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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Golf
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home

Our private guest suite is an entire lower level of this unique 6000 ft² custom build hanger home located on North Tampa Aero park. It's great for a staycation, work from the home or family getaway into the heart of Florida with 40 min drive to the best world known beaches, 20 min to Tampa stadium, 1hr to Disney parks, 15 min to Bush Gardens and literally minutes away from the best newest Shopping Outlets, Malls, Movie Theater, Dining and Entertainment.

Our suite has it's own entrance for privacy and minimum interaction with other guests of the house. You will enjoy a huge living/dining area, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a fully equipped small kitchen. You're welcome to be a part of the Aviation community and visit our Mini Aeropark, grab a breakfast at the "Happy Hanger Cafe " right on the airport, and watch private planes taking off and landing right in the back yard. Book now and receive a free demo- simulator or 50% off airplane flight with your stay!! Ask Ricardo how!

We use a new cleaning protocol with cleaning supplies approved by the CDC between each stays to insure our guests safety!

Property manager

ricardo

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are only allowed with host permission

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events are separate cost; price approved by host
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Home Away From Home Lutz
Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Home Away From Home Private vacation home Lutz

About the area

Map
Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Premium Outlets - 5 min drive
  • Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel - 7 min drive
  • Shops at Wiregrass - 8 min drive
  • Advent Health Center Ice - 9 min drive
  • Saddlebrook Golf Course - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home 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 Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home located?

Located in the heart of Lutz, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Grove at Wesley Chapel, Lexington Oaks Golf Club and KRATE Shopping Center. Tampa Premium Outlets and Saddlebrook Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great location and cleanly property. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring with family
We stayed the following weekend over Easter & I have sent in that review. My comments are the same for this stay. Will return when in the area! Ricardo was wonderful to work with, easy to contact & quick response.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near family
The property was very easy to locate! Ricardo was most accommodating answered questions very timely. Our only disappointment was not being able to use the TV although Ricardo did try to solve the problem we were never able to use it. Ricardo controls the temperature and we had to finally have him turn off the AC as it was freezing in the unit. Area between the 2 bedrooms could use a lamp for more light and a grab bar in the shower would be nice. The location was very convenient to our daughter who lives in Stagecoach in Land-O-Lakes. We enjoyed watching planes take off & land & even breakfast at the “Hangar” restaurant just down the road. Will be back whenever we get back to visit our daughter. A highlight was to have Ricardo recognize us and say “hello” at church Easter Sunday morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

,Lawrence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
The owner was very personal and very helpful. Was very clean and easy to get to. Was very quiet there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The host, Ricardo, made our stay very comfortable. The location is by a private airport with a wonderful cafe down the road. It was very quiet and a perfect location for what we had planned during our stay. Ricardo is both inspirational and committed in all aspects to making guests feel welcomed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness
great host, clean but not quiet stay
We were notified of host having a new years party day of arrival, not prior to booking or we would have made other arrangements especially with having pets along with us.. "Apartment" is clean, host was very nice,showed us the property and invited us to his party. Being a downstairs residence you can hear everything above you and around you. We stayed 5 nights, the night of his party we came back "home" around 9pm but had to leave after about 30 minutes due to the noise above us and in the garage next to us and went to sit in a parking lot for 3 hours hoping the party would quite down by 1am to no such luck upon our return. He did send a text and apologize for the noise. It was New Years, understand that... but a heads up of the party would have been appreciated. The host was a very nice man, clean place, maybe we just were there at the wrong time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could use a toaster, some more towels and sheets.
Being a downstairs apartment was a bit noisy at times. Ricardo was an excellent host. Thank you
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied
We stayed here while visiting family nearby. Ricardo was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jose v.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT PLACE
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ricardo is a great host
Ricardo is an excellent host. His house is spotless and is conveniently located near Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Land O' Lakes. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a quiet place to enjoy central Florida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

Hurricane Ian
We were unable to stay due to Hurricane Ian. When the storm shifted, we were safer to stay in place than to travel to the VRBO. As others had been turned down after we booked, we were not eligible for any refund, including fees. We were offered 50% off a future stay but feel some discount on actual stay would have been more appropriate given the circumstances. Overall, we feel fortunate that our area was spared from Hurricane Ian as the loss would have been much greater than what we lost in this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place even better host
A beautiful property, where we stayed and enjoyed the airstrip and the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Service and communication
Ricardo was an excellent host. His patience with our questions and odd travel plans were great. House was very clean and location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
All we needed
We just needed a place to lay our heads at night while we were vacationing and this was perfect. The homeowner checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and was quick to answer some questions I had before booking. The location was convenient and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Excellent stay call We had a great time in this property. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

S H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very different experience, great place!
This place is very clean and well kept. The check in process was super easy and the host was in communication whenever needed. The bed in the master was very comfortable and the space in general felt clean and nice to spend time in. There are LOTS and I mean LOTS of places to get some food, supplies or gas nearby, less than 5 minutes away. The area is growing nearby and there was a lot of choices, including shopping. Its a 30 minute of less ride from all of the Tampa attractions. The coolest part of the whole experience was getting to watch planes land and take off right out the back, while just swinging on a hammock. Kids loved riding to airport and looking at other planes as well. Awesome place, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evah B., Bainbridge, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucky Lutz Stay
My family and I needed a place to stay while we were visiting family based in Land O' Lakes, and this place ticked all the boxes: clean, comfortable, easily accessible, and affordable! We loved staying here. There was a real coffee maker (not a Keurig)! Beds were very comfortable and Ricardo was a very gracious host! We were even able to see some air traffic which was really fun! Happy Hanger Cafe was a great place for breakfast and we dined there twice during our stay because it was just down the block from the Vrbo. Highly recommend for families or couples that would like a little extra space! Way better than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph A.

Nice neighborhood
Friendly
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place close to many attractions
like to place, here are some comments: could improve on outside lighting concerned about needing a key to get out of place. internet is not very good bed not good, mattress seemed old
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

TyRen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every instruction was clear to read, I loved the place I stayed at
Even it being on a private air strip it’s still very private and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., East Stroudsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Easy access, very clean and quiet. Nice neighborhood-especially for aviation enthusiasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES C., Plainwell MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot to use as a base.
Clean unit, great if you want to fly in, small runway in back of unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy fly in/out access
Ricardo was a wonderful host! The suite was very clean and comfortable. Our favorite part was the easy access to taxiing right up/from the house. My husband has always wanted to live in an aeropark, and this gave him a great first introduction! All around a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location.
Comfortable and quiet area yet convenient to highway, restaurants. Ricardo was very easy to communicate with. The bed was very comfortable. Happy with the stay and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute getaway
My wife and I needed a place to stay for a last minute trip and Ricardo took great care of us! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay. The suite was very cozy, clean and ready for our arrival. It is located right on a private airstrip and it was very interesting to see the different aircraft that would take off and land during the daytime. Communication was great before and during our stay and Ricardo was very responsive to any inquiries. Ricardo even gave us a tour of the on site hangar and showed us the planes for his aviation program. We learned that a portion of the property's rental proceeds help fund a non-profit aviation program for children...so staying there was a win-win for everyone! I would recommend this property to anyone, you don't be disappointed!! Thanks again, Ricardo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021