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Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!

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Come on in!!!! Relax!!! Enjoy!!! We're glad to have you as our guests.
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All the utensils you need to cook your meals are included.
Enjoy your meal while planning your next adventure.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!

Stay in one of Tampa's best. Enjoy the comfort of this beautiful Busch Gardens home. Early risers, don't be surprised if you hear the Busch Gardens lions grunting in the still morning air. Make your vacation everything you dream it should be. Close to EVERYTHING; Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, USF, VA Hospital, Shriners Hospital, Moffit Cancer Center, Advent Health Hospital, all within 1-2 miles. Restaurants, shopping, major roads, beaches, downtown, sports arenas all so close.

Open and airy, this home is decorated in bright colors with hints of a beach theme throughout. You will not regret choosing this as your home away from home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Tampa

Located in Tampa Overlook, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Channelside Bay Plaza is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, cycling and birdwatching.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Skyride - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University Mall - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$213, 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.

How much is parking at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! located?

Located in Tampa Overlook, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of South Florida. University Mall and Adventure Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was fantastic and the house all everything we need for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel was great to work with and very good with communications and suggestions of places to eat and visit. Very close to Busch Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel was an excellent host—leaving clear instructions and giving us suggestions of things to do and places to eat while in Tampa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hema S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely perfect! Most of all the host was very pro active, and hospitable, gave us lots of tips in the vicinity and also made our check in and out process very smooth! Had very clear instructions! We had a great time! The Air Condition was perfectly working for the weather and we were comfortable! Everything was clean and the bedding was extremely comfortable and gave us a good night sleep! The vibes of the home by Itself was great! Bless the host and the home for our beautiful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Joel was very helpful; he gave us great advice in getting the CityPASS to a few of the attractions and saved us money.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything worked and the place was clean, the neighborhood was a bit of a worry but nothing happened.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Baochau H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel was a wonderful host. The house is located right next to Busch Gardens, which made visiting the park extremely convenient. It’s also close to everything we needed. As a small suggestion, a few kitchen upgrades would make the stay even better. I ended up purchasing some ceramic bowls during my stay to enjoy my comfort food. Thank you, Joel, for your hospitality—we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joel, our host, was very thorough, very accommodating to some specific requests. The house was as advertised; clean and spacious enough for 3 guys. The coffee and water availability was icing on the cake!! Would return for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Spring Break

Great Stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location. It was clean. Any issues they were taken care of Immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aresha T.

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

Beautiful!

Everything was beautifully! Smelled amazing! And very comfortable home!Joel was very attentive and gave us all the good spots to go to!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute little house with a great floor plan! Everything was clean and the host was very helpful. House instructions were easy to follow. We very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean home. Had everything we needed. Communication with host was excellent. Answered our questions and addressed our concern. Home location relieved some our our stress due to it being so closed to McKinley Hospital (about 1.5 miles).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

The family had an amazing time

The house is close to everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Base camp

Centrally located near Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, Riverwalk, Yuengling Brew Haus, Spring Training ballparks, etc.Host was attentive and had great suggestions of current events
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Busch Gardens home

The home itself was perfect for all of us and close to Busch Gardens. Great restaurants such as World of Beer and Yingling Kitchen. Neighborhood seems a little sketch but quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Such gardens stay

Home was ok. Older home. Comfortable. Easy to get to Busch and various restaurants. The home did have cable in living room and master bedroom. No tvs in other bedrooms. Ac worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Location and Clean House

The house was in a perfect location for our Busch Gardens trip. We were able to leave our car and walk to the park quite easily. We met the owner as he let us park prior to check in, he was super nice and very helpful. House was simple but perfect for us, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Joel was an incredibly kind and helpful host. Communication was great and he truly went out of his way to be accommodating, which I really appreciated.However, the property itself did not meet our expectations. While I completely understand and am fine with an older property, we did run into some concerns. Some of the dishes appeared to be dirty, which was disappointing when trying to prepare food.The biggest issue for us was the location. The surrounding area did not feel like a great neighborhood to us. The house across the street had bars on the windows, and at night it was quite loud with a lot of people walking by and talking loudly down the street.Because of this, even though we had booked two nights, we actually decided to head home after the first night once our competition was finished instead of staying the second night.Joel himself was wonderful and very kind, but due to the cleanliness concerns and the location, we personally would not choose to stay here again. I do wish previous reviews had mentioned more about the surrounding area so we could have made a more informed decision..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Clean and comfortable

We were in town for a volleyball tournament. The house was extra clean, and we had everything we needed for meals and bedding. It was about 17 minutes from downtown Tampa We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feather M.

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

Cute Home

The house is quite cute. Comfortable and accommodating. We were close to many activities and not far from the airport. Joel gave clear instructions to enter and leave. The house is clean and welcoming. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

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

FAMILY SPACE

We travelled to Tampa to watch our daughter play in the Tropical 7s Rugby Tournament. We were close to everything we needed and Joel was a fantastic host. Recommendations on things to do, food and on how to enjoy our down time were very appreciated. House created an atmospbere for us and our adult kids to reconnect and just be together with space and all the comforts of home. We wull definately be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

March Trip

Joel was an excellent host and offered many options for activities and things to do in Tampa at this time of year! Property was in excellent condition very clean. Would definitely stay there again if we visit Tampa! Thanks Joel.....
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Super Clean and Convenient

I will admit, when we first pulled into the neighborhood we were scared. It definitely looks sketch, but were pleasantly surprised that it was nice and quiet. The house was immaculate and just as described. Joel was amazing to work with and offered all sorts of great tips and suggestions for the city. Very conveniently located to USF and lots of restaurants and shopping. You can watch the fireworks from Busch Gardens right in the front yard! If we are back in the area, we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

no n.

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

Super Host & Kid-Friendly Property

We had a wonderful stay in Tampa. Joel was a super host! His communication and kindness truly stood out above other VRBO properties we've rented. We had all the information we needed to check in/out easily - he even recommended activities for us in the area and accommodated a schedule change for us gracefully.The house was very kid friendly and had so many thoughtful accommodations to entertain our little ones - kids books and games, a little table and chairs, exercise room, backyard space.Location-wise, we could have walked to Busch Gardens and UCF. It was very easy to drive to: the zoo, Dinosaur World, and downtown. Great location.We highly recommend this property for a family trip to Tampa. Thank you Joel, you rock!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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