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

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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 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. 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. We have a Queen-size sleeper sofa in the formal living room as well.

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 course and a tennis club near by!

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

Check-in 4pm
Check-out 10am

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 heated to 86 degrees for an extra $25/day. Please let me know if you have any further questions.**please note that we were living in our house full time for the past few years, that is why there is a gap in reviews. Thanks.

Property manager

Patrick and Bonnie Sides

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking allowed using ash trays please

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
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
  • Florida State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.9 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.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

4/10 Poor

Carey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Earl W., Atlanta. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary Lou L., Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication! Lovely home!
Bonnie was most warm, friendly and helpful! A lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020