Located in Lowry Park Central, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Port Tampa Bay and Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like wildlife walks.
Benchmark International Arena - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 13 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Viet Haus - 16 min walk
7-Eleven - 19 min walk
Blind Tiger - 10 min walk
Lowry Parcade & Tavern - 14 min walk
La Perrada Colombiana - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!?
As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! on 20 September 2027 start from NZ$1,729, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Central Perk Retreat | Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! located?
Located in Lowry Park Central, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of New World Brewery and Q-Zar Tampa. AdventHealth Carrollwood and Kindred Hospital Bay Area - Tampa are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed at this house for 4 days, 2 adults and 2 children (ages 12 and 14). The house is as advertised. Quiet neighborhood and felt safe. Close drive to the zoo, and about 20 mins from downtown. The communication was great, check in smooth.
Great place to stay in Tampa. Stayed while moving daughter into UTampa and found location convenient to the school (10-15 mins) with many shopping and restaurant options within a short drive. House was clean and comfortable. Pool was nice and neighborhood felt safe. Great communication with host. Will likely stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kindra W.
11 October 2026
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This is my honest opinion and hope it don't totally discourage others because the host is an excellent communicator. Never had to wait on an 24 hrs response. Our purpose for stay was for a funeral. For the most, we was in and out of home. The location is not what I imagined where this home would be and it's not my preferred home for a vacation. The home is an older home and much smaller than I thought. The home was clean and fully supplied to your needs. I appreciate that. One helpful hint, I have elderly parents that need a walk in shower. However, it's located upstairs and they couldn't climb stairs. That was my fault for not asking. Also, because of an older home, we had a few pest problems. The host did contact me back for that, The pool furniture also need to be updated. Other than that, we made it work for the occasion.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing our excellent communication, the cleanliness of the home, and how well-equipped it was. We understand your visit was under difficult circumstances and extend our condolences to your family.
For future guests, we'd like to clarify that our listing accurately represents the property's location, square footage, photographs, and layout. The home features two downstairs bedrooms, including one conveniently located next to a bathroom, as well as an upstairs walk-in shower. While we understand the home and neighborhood may not have matched your personal preferences, these details are available prior to booking.
Regarding accessibility, we always encourage guests traveling with individuals who have specific mobility needs to contact us before reserving so we can help determine whether the accommodations are suitable.
As for pests, Florida's subtropical climate means occasional insects can find their way indoors, even in meticulously maintained homes. We have regularly scheduled professional pest-control services and promptly address any concerns brought to our attention. An occasional insect is not necessarily indicative of a cleanliness or maintenance issue.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pool furniture and continually assess opportunities to enhance our guests' experience.
We're pleased you found the home clean, fully stocked, and our communication exceptional. We work hard to maintain our properties and accuratel
It is a great location and very quiet neighborhood. I really enjoyed our stay there. We also had a family pass during the stay so it helped that the place was homie and comfortable
Very pleased with our stay. Everything went as smooth as could be
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Robin B.
29 March 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pool area needed to be swept, which I did . And a big glob of hair and dirt in upper shower. Manager was very responsive to take care of shower. Pool that I swept had no problems the whole week. Overall was a good experience. The zoo was wonderful and very close.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thanks for the feedback. As we let all guests know this time of year, pollen is a huge problem. We are nearing the end of the season but in the height it's impossible to keep what looks like dirt off the deck and out of the pool even with a screen. Im sorry you were disappointed and mistook the pollen for dirt but theres just nothing we can do about it until after season which we fully pressure wash each deck.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alicia B.
20 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Mirrors, and heat to the pool, more towels, and outlets that work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 February 2026
Hi Alicia, during your stay the weather was unusually cold, which can definitely affect the pool temperature. As we mention in our listing, when the ambient temperature drops below 50 degrees, the pool heater can’t always maintain the usual 85–87 degrees—it’s unfortunately just how the systems work.
Regarding the mirrors, we aren’t able to provide full-length ones anymore since each time we’ve added them, they’ve been broken. You’ll find mirrors available in both the bathrooms and bedrooms.
As for the outlets, the home has been set up with standard outlet access throughout, and we provide power strips and charging devices to make it easier for guests who need more connections
We came in town to visit kids at USF It was a great house with a great layout. It was a perfect place to spend time together. So much better than a hotel
Very nice place to stay. Neighborhood so/so but no worries at all Lots of space, great accommodations, nice back yard Owners very informative and very accessible.
House was clean check was a bit extreme. I kind felt like they were taking down to me
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
I'm not quite sure what that means? All of the communication we had was automated messages to provide you with information regarding the house. Not sure how that was talking down to you. There was no other communication outside of that glad you had a pleasant day and if you had any concerns we would've appreciated you bringing them to us
House was very nicely decorated and the pictures online were spot on. Everything we needed, was there. Spacious rooms, very nice pool and great to have the washer and dryer. Super easy to get to from the airport. For a populated residential neighborhood, it was very quiet. Would recommend.
We booked this home last minute, as our other rental canceled. Booking on short notice was a stress free experience. The home is as pictured and we loved playing in the pool. Perfectly located between Raymond James Stadium and Busch Gardens.
This place was great. My first experience with VRBO and it didn’t disappoint. The host had a sweet binder with a lot of great things to do. It was well stocked with things we would need. The decor was very tastefully done. Beds were comfortable as well. We really enjoyed the pool. We also enjoyed the convenience of the zoo.
Decorated well. Master on second level, however it was separated pretty well with a king bed and a queen bed. It was perfect for a small family traveling with other guests downstairs. The pool was nice, good space. Inside space was very cozy. It was perfect for our needs.
The house was just as depicted in the pictures, it truly exceeded all my expectations! The pool was clean and perfect and the rooms were nice and beds were comfortable. You have all the necessary comforts of home , from the kitchen to the bathrooms and laundry area! Laney was available for any questions and made sure we had everything!! Thank you again !
The house was nice and clean. The property managers were good to work with. The pool area is small but perfect for a few people. The neighborhood is very questionable. If you decide to stay check out Bo’s ice cream shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2024
Sarah! The house is in the city limits of Tampa and is a block from ZooTampa. It may not be what you are used to but is a nice family area. It is not suburbia by any means but it is also not a bad section like Ybor or East Tampa.
Property manager was very nice in working with the amount of people in our party and my request. responding to me pretty quick when ever I had a question I had prior to our stay