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Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor

Family-friendly holiday home in Tampa with a water park

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Plenty of counter space and great morning light. Well organized and equipped.
Dining Room with bar counter passthrough to Kitchen.
Large comfortable sectional sets the scene as you enter Casa Grande.
Double Twin Bedroom 1.
Bathroom, Tub/ Shower with lots of shelving for unpacking toiletries.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Tampa Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor

Located less than a mile from Centro Ybor on a quiet street, Casa Grande is a beautifully renovated 1908 split bungalow featuring two spacious bedrooms. El Apartamento, a charming 1/1 situated just behind Casa Grande, is also available for rent.

The sun drenched front porch offers plenty of seating overlooking a picket lined front yard. Street parking available. Keyless locks make for easy excess. Check-in is a breeze. We’ve taken the time to pay attention to the details making sure you have everything you need for a fantastic stay.

Centrally located in Ybor's Historic Landmark District, 7 minutes to downtown and less than 5 to the highways. Spacious and thoughtfully equipped for all of your holiday needs. Great for small families, couples, friends, & business trips.

My brother Kyle and his pup Meera live on the adjacent lot. They have a separate entrance from Casa Grande on the east side of the property. You will share the detached laundry room.

VM Ybor is a historically and culturally rich neighborhood. Conveniently located just outside of the city proper and 10 blocks from Centro. VM is up and coming. Casa Grande is in a safe area and our neighbors have been a part of the community for decades. Please do your diligence on Ybor's history and the VM neighborhood when booking your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Return thermostat to 78°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests not listed on the reservation will not be allowed on the property unless plans have been made with the host.
Respect Casa Grande and our neighbors.
We ask that you please be mindful of noise and music on the deck and front porch after 10PM. Smoking outside only.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tampa

Located in Ybor City, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Florida State Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Benchmark International Arena - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port of Tampa - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Florida Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 7 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SpookEasy Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Segunda Central Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Raddish Grocer - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor located?

This family-friendly Tampa holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ritz Ybor, La Casita House Museum and Orpheum Theater. Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa are also within 3 miles (5 km). Tampa Union Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Cozy comfy bungalow

•Convenient location•super cute updated rental•so clean (which we greatly appreciated)•supplied extras, that were nice to have on hand•host is responsive and easy to contact Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starr L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mel is fantastic! Excellent & fast communication. Great location for our Metallica concert this weekend. Beds were comfortable. Loved cooking on a gas stove! Thank you Mel for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tami F.

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

Clean, Communication

The place was excellent. It was clean, contacted the owner without any problem. Always available. Perfect home for our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Awesome!

Awesome and very nice place to stay! Close enough to Uber wherever. Very good communication with the host, I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jon S., Bonita Springs,Fl,USA

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

Everything but fabulous!

4 adult men arrive at the house to find a man living in the garage 6 ft away from the house. All four beds had hair in them! Not one hair, lots of hairs, not one bed all four beds in three different rooms! You wouldn’t find this acceptable anywhere or with anyone. The neighborhood most homes have bars on the windows. Not a safe area? After listening to some locals I would guess not! We moved out immediately! The Host said the guy living in garage her brother. The hairs in bed we would find in hotel rooms. I spend 3-4 nights a week in hotels 3 months a year working and never found hairs in the bed! Fabulous is not how we would described this property! For four adult men not being comfortable staying in this house, moved out and went and stayed in hotel rooms is saying a lot! If you want clean house without hairs in your bed, host found this to be acceptable, we didn’t! A neighborhood you could feel comfortable, safe walking around. Look for another property! Nothing Fabulous at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin B.

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

Great Spot

Charming, Sweet and great location !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Clean, lovely, and great communication.

The bungalow was perfect for us. Mel was a treat to work with and made our stay simple. The place had everything we needed, and was decorated vey well. Id absolutely stay there there any time I am in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL N.

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

Casa Grande is Awesome

Very nice house well maintained, close to I-4 and Downtown. Very quiet neighborhood. The house have everything you need and a lot of space .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great stay in YBor!

Simply put, this is one of the best rental properties I have stayed in! It was very nicely updated, roomy, clean, and had everything you could need and more! The kitchen was well stocked down to the spices. Plenty of games, cards, books, extra towels…even sunscreen. Uber to downtown Tampa was easy and reasonable. A few other reviews talked about the condition of the area. It is an old, historic neighborhood in a city. You will find narrow streets and some run down homes sitting next to million dollar properties. Nothing about Casa Grande felt unsafe for four women traveling together.The host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with! If I could give this 10 stars, I would!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Amazing spot!!

The house was well maintained, great location, and extremely accommodating hosts. 10/10 recommend this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach E.

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

Great Gasparilla!!

Mel was very accommodating and the house is amazing! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

a few nights for a business event

clean and nicely appointed home in fun area. short walk to restaurants and night life and the trolley to downtown. very responsive and helpful host and will stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naeema F.

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

This house has everything!

I recently stayed at an exceptional bungalow that truly exceeded all my expectations. This house had everything you could possibly dream of; from birthday candles to soft, plush towels, no detail was overlooked. The cleanliness and organization of the space made it feel inviting and comfortable, which is often hard to find. The neighbors were friendly, and the overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I have stayed in some lavish properties before, but this place felt like home. It was thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials, yet it never felt cluttered. I can't recommend this property enough! I will definitely be returning for another .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Lovely spot!

Fabulous restoration of this historic property. So welcoming and well-appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon R.

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

Excellent!

The host seemed to have thought of everything we would need. The kitchen was well-stocked with an intuitive layout, the sitting areas were comfortable with blankets and footrests available for lounging, everything was clean and communication was excellent. We also liked that other guests had left recommendations for dining and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Great Experience..!

This was overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend this location.. it was close to everything you needed.. restaurants, groceries, pharmacy, beaches, water… and my favourite cigar / whiskey bars. 8 minutes from Ybor’s main strip which is a must experience. Thanks again.!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Beautiful quaint home!!

After reading the reviews i was a little worried about the highway noise, but it wasnt an issue at all. The house is beautiful and im sure for a longer stay would've been fantastic. We were there just for 2 nights but loved it. So spacious and beautifully decorated. La Segunda bakery was so close that we walked to go get breakfast and it was a true latin bakery. LOVED IT!. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Mel was great and answered right away when we had any questions. Awesome stay. Loved the chickens and roosters around the neighborhood. Made me feel at home 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., United States

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

Ybor House

Clean and cozy. Very well appointed in a cute neighborhood. Convenient to everything! Host was very engaged via text. Had no need to call.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Ybor and Downtown Tampa Visit

Super cute home located close to historic Ybor with easy options to get to downtown Tampa. Perfect for activities during the day and then cooking or chilling at home in the evening. Mel, the host, is super helpful and a great communicator!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

demere m.

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

Short stay with the kids

Super close to the aquarium and kids museum/riverwalk. Host is awesome. Fantastic communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby H.

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

Cigar Heritage Festival

Great property. Clean and close to Ybor, but not within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Would stay again

The home was exactly as pictured. We only stayed 2 nights, but the neighbors to the left were super friendly, the owner was responsive and we were not far from Busch Gardens or Clearwater. The only thing is that the owner’s brother lives in the back in a separate property and that wasn’t disclosed until after we booked, but it wasn’t an issue. We just used the front porch, which was big and comfy. My family loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great for ladies weekend

3 generations of our family stayed here for a ladies weekend. We had coffee on the patio in the morning, shopped in the area and rode the streetcar from Ybor City to the Tampa convention center and back. Mel was so welcoming and the house was spotless and relaxing. Decor was stylish and fun and we loved the meme game. Lots of board games and supplies for a comfortable home away from home stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful craftsman house with so much charm. Excellent communication with host, very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Kelly

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I love people, new places, and adventure. I own an Interior Design Studio downtown. Once upon a time, I was a yacht stewardess traveling the high seas working with crew from around the globe to bring top-notch hospitality services to our guests. I love that I can offer people a great experience right here in Tampa. Live the life you love, Love the life you live.

Why they chose this property

Casa Grande offers a true sense of hygge. A quiet haven to explore a new city, short walk the trolly and Centro, Downtown’s nightlife, a great food and bar scene, plus lots of art and history. Whatever brings you to the Tampa Bay area you appreciate the convenient location to everything!

What makes this property unique

Our home was built in 1908 and is part of the National Landmark District, VM Ybor. You can walk to the heart of Ybor City in less than 1o minute or catch a trolly to downtown! Our community park one block East offers a huge pool and splash pad as well as Pickle Ball courts.

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