Home Away From Home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Lutz, FL

Tampa Premium Outlets5 min drive
Advent Health Center Ice9 min drive
Saddlebrook Golf Course9 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Events are separate cost; price approved by host

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets are only allowed with host permission

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet fee of $50 must be paid with each pet under 50lbs

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lutz

Located in Lutz, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum and Museum of Science and Industry are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Grove at Wesley Chapel and KRATE Shopping Center. Advent Health Center Ice and Grand Prix Tampa are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lutz, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Premium Outlets - 5 min drive
Shops at Wiregrass - 8 min drive
Advent Health Center Ice - 9 min drive
Saddlebrook Golf Course - 9 min drive
Wesley Chapel District Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Subway - 5 min drive
Chick-Fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 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 50 lb 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).

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Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

15 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Margaret K.

14 April 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

,Lawrence H.

29 March 2024

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

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.

14 March 2024

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

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.

2 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

About the host

Hosted by ricardo

Founder Ricardo Foster is a retired U.S. Naval Officer. After serving with distinction for 28 years, Ricardo retired from the Navy in late 2018 and transitioned to a career as a real-estate investor, military consultant, and entrepreneur.

For nearly three decades, Ricardo has owned, mentored, and collaborated on fifteen business start-ups.

His newest focus is collaborating in partnerships with local government, business, and pilots to make aviation-focused outreach programs more accessible to traditionally underserved communities.

Why they chose this property

Want to support our mission while you vacation or host an event? We rent out our “Aero Pine Estate Venue”! This centrally-located 5-bedroom hangar mansion is a perfect Tampa overnight spot for aviation enthusiasts. A portion of Aero Pine Estate revenue funds the Infinity Aero Club aviation S.T.E.M scholarship programs for at-risk and under-served youth. Aero Pine Estate is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to our unique Aero Pine Estate Venue, a rare find in the Heart of a Private Airport runway surrounded by Royal Pine Trees. It offers a spectacular view of the Air Strip with private airplanes landing and taking off, creating a unique backdrop for wedding pictures.

What a magical place to tie a knot, have a birthday, graduation, family reunion, fly-off into the sunset or any other special occasion.

Lovebirds are welcome to arrive to your wedding in our small private plane, or fly into the sky right after your ceremony (at a nominal fee), or just take unforgettable pictures by our Vintage 1921 Pietenpol Air Camper and 1961 Cessna Aircraft (charge free).

We offer comprehensive variety of accommodations for parties with different needs, preferences and budgets. Handicap accessible. Venue Grounds hours: 11am-11pm (event hours depends on package purchased).