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Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard!

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, stereo
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

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

Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard!

This Jungle themed two story house sits nestled amongst gorgeous ancient oak trees in Old Seminole Heights Florida. It includes an upstairs master suite loft with a skylight, two downstairs bedrooms, and an additional room with two twin beds, sleeping up to 10 people total with a full bath on each floor. Just one mile south of the Hillsborough river, known to be the next trending spot in Tampa. 9 minute drive to downtown Tampa. Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Just minutes from Busch Gardens, Raymond James Stadium, Ybor City, museums, theme parks, beach’s, nature walks, ports and the airport. St Pete beach is under 30 minutes away! Davis Island dog beach is about 12 minutes away.

You will have a unique and authentic one-of-a-kind experience. I leave plenty of appliances, cooking oil, spices and utensils for guests. Fully loaded kitchen you can actually cook in! Make memories with the family. Or enjoy a zen, meditative escape, overflowing with plants. Private self check in. Free parking for up to 4 vehicles.

Fully fenced in back yard space has a screened in patio and sun deck with lounge chair for tanning or star gazing at night (bring your yoga mat!) a covered carport with outdoor sectional seating, two hammocks, Pilates reformer machine, outdoor gym workout equipment, and 200 square feet of turfed game space with corn-hole and games for all ages. Family and dog friendly!

GAMES: Newly added air conditioned detached themed game room! Open space for twister, karaoke, bingo, giant Jenga, arts and crafts, and a projector for movie theater style entertainment that connects to your laptop! The yellow shed is full of bikes and helmets for guests as well. :)

LICENSE NUMBER: DWE3913425

Property manager

Tara Sheridan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Map
Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Three Coins Diner - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard! located?

Located in Tampa, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Florida Aquarium and University of South Florida Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Zen Jungle House by Busch Gardens with Bikes, Game Room & Fenced Yard! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

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

Excellent stay!

Great place. Very communicative owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great Host, Cute Property

Tara is terrific, the house is quaint and in a great centralized location. House is equipped with all the things you need for a trip. It was a great quiet stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauran G.

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

10/10

We had an amazing stay at this property! The home was perfect for our group of 7, with plenty of space both inside and out. The location was also fantastic—close to everything we needed in Tampa. The host was extremely accommodating and even allowed us a late checkout the morning of departure, which made our departure much more convenient. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-located place in Tampa for a large group. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

We enjoyed our one night stay.

We enjoyed our one night stay, would return again in the future. Very easy to check in no issues, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shandy C.

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

Spent the night before our cruise

We used this place to stay the night before our cruise the next morning. It was close by and my husband was able to suttle us in groups to the port. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

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

Awesome place to stay

The place was pretty nice, clean and it accommodate all of us. Plenty of extra towels, overall our stay was awesome and I recommend the place for a big group to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

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

Great price for a comfy stay

Our stay was really good overall. The house is much smaller in-person then it is in the photos, but there are a number of rooms/bed so there is plenty of room to sleep. The neighborhood was a little out of the way and a little run down, but we felt safe in spite of that. Check in and check out was quick and easy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

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

Christmas Stay

The Jungle House was perfect for our week long Christmas reunion. There was more than enough room for six adults, one teenager, and a child. Location was great for every we site we wanted to see, quiet neighborhood, and a great host. Tara even got a jungle theme Christmas tree for the occasion!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

As advertised

Everything was great! Tara made the whole process so easy. We had to make some changes as our stay got closer and she worked with us so graciously. I would recommend "The Jungle" and we will stay again if we have opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Night before our cruise

This was the perfect place to stay before our cruise! The pictures are 100% accurate. The outside is super cool as well. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Storm getaway

We had a great time even though we were going to get away from the strom and storm surge. The house was great it had all we needed and it held up wonderful especially in the hurricane. Tara was an awsome host. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Beautiful Home

The home was absolutely beautiful and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

New Years Eve Family Busch Gardens

The house was fun and a great setup. Loved all the plants and the backyard. Very comfy beds. Perfect for what we needed, to be close to the park!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great stay fun aura

We stayed for three nights for a USF graduation. Lots of rooms for everyone to spread out and lots of little nooks. Outdoor area was wonderful and we wish it hd been a little warmer to enjoy. Publix very closeby if you need something. Loved all the plants!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

15th birthday trip

We choose this house for my daughter's 15th birthday celebration. We spent the day at Busch Gardens and had a short drive to the house. There was 10 of us and there was plenty of room for everyone. We live on the other coast, so it was nice to not have to drive all the way home after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Very nice home.

This home is very well kept. It has live plants in the home which gives you an “at home” feeling. We were glad to have a full kitchen, even though we didn’t really cook anything. The neighborhood was quiet. The yard has nice nooks for sitting and enjoying the night air.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Nice place with plenty space

We just needed a place to stay for 1 night after our cruise while we waited for our flight the next day. We had 7 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room for all of us to sleep comfortably. Host stayed there in an RV in the driveway but we never saw or heard from her at all and she answered questions in a timely manner. My only advice for the host is to leave more detailed check out instructions as there weren't any at all so we just cleaned up, put trash by the front door and left all bedding as it was. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alara N.

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

Cute and convenient location!

This property was really cute and eclectic and everyone was able to find a comfortable place to sleep. We attended a concert at Raymond James stadium and were able to get back to the vrbo very quickly and easily. The showers were a bit older but that’s to be expected in a historical neighborhood. The only issue we had was that upstairs at night when it rained, the sound made from rain drops hitting the skylight was so loud it woke us up even though it wasn’t raining that hard although I don’t know if that issue can be mitigated I’m guessing it has to do with the material of the skylight window, just something to be aware of. Overall we felt safe and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great location for getting around!

We had never been to Tampa and this house was a fantastic place to be our home base! It’s close to everything without having to get on any freeways. There is also a fantastic food scene that is all within ten minutes. The house has a cool layout with a bedroom and bathroom upstairs and then three bedrooms downstairs with the living space in the middle of everything. There were some games under the tv that we took advantage of and the whole place has a relaxing vibe to it. The neighborhood is quiet at night and you get woken up by singing birds in the morning! The only negative thing would be if it rains heavily at night. My husband and I slept upstairs where there is a wonderful sky light, but I think some things may have been falling on it from the tree during a bit of rain and wind at night. It was pretty loud and kept waking us up. Otherwise it was a great room to stay in! Tara was terrific about getting any questions I had answered quickly and in a super friendly manner :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

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

Jungle Roar

Cute property, love the layout and theme was awesome. Close to Busch Gardens. We had issues with front bedroom TV and upstairs werent working. I would prob add white noise or sound machine due to local noises
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda V.

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

Fun house, cute neighborhood

Stayed for a short visit after getting in from a cruise. Short drive from cruise port. Owner is quick with message responses and very accommodating. Our younger kids loved the fun backyard and decor of the house. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024