Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Parking available

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Tampa, FL

Tampa Riverwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Raymond James Stadium
‪5 min drive‬
Port of Tampa
‪7 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Kentucky Star, an exquisite, private resort-style retreat nestled in the vibrant heart of Tampa. This luxurious sanctuary is ideal for large groups or families, offering two meticulously appointed guest houses, each with its own fully equipped kitchen. The first house features three elegantly designed bedrooms, while the second boasts two spacious bedrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort for all guests. Multiple inviting spaces are designed for both social gatherings and quiet moments of solitude, catering to every need and mood.

As you step through the grand courtyard, you are welcomed into a lush tropical paradise. The centerpiece is a generously sized, heated in-ground pool, perfect for year-round enjoyment. For outdoor dining and entertaining, a fully equipped kitchen and expansive dining area await, complementing the culinary spaces within the guest houses. The sprawling yard, encased in a serene canopy of palm trees, offers a variety of unique features: native American chickee huts scattered across the landscape provide cozy hideaways, while sun loungers and a tranquil swinging bed create the ultimate setting for relaxation. Additional conveniences include a poolside bathroom, ensuring comfort and ease throughout your stay. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to offer an unparalleled experience of relaxation, luxury, and privacy.

Property manager

Amanda Scoblick

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

16 people max in the house at any time - No parties, including any loud noise outside past 9pm, and a maximum of 3 cars on the property.

You and anyone using the property during your stay accepts and assumes all risks involved in or related to the use of the property including the pool.

Pool is heated to 83 degrees. Temperature can be increased upon request for an additional charge of $10 per degree per day

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 and birthday parties) 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

About the area

Tampa

Tampa Heights, a neighbourhood in Tampa, is home to this holiday home. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a top attraction not to be missed.

Tampa, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Riverwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Raymond James Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
University of Tampa - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Tampa Convention Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Port of Tampa - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 11 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪King State - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
‪Brew Bus Brewing - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood located?

Located in Tampa Heights, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Armature Works, Tampa Riverwalk and Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Convention Center and University of Tampa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

24 April 2025

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

Women’s Final Four in Tampa!

We rented this house to stay together as former college basketball teammates in Tampa for the Women’s Final Four weekend and it exceeded our expectations. The check in was seamless and the set up was perfect for our group! When you walk in there’s an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven with a dining table and then it opens to the pool area which is very spacious and tropical (there is a bonus treehouse area in the back that our group used for morning yoga). To the right is the main house which has a large kitchen living room and dining table perfect for the entire group to get together each morning. This side has 2 bedrooms a bathroom and the Murphy bed. Back outside when you walk in to the left there is another house with laundry and a fridge as well as 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has doors that open up to the pool and features a steam shower that everyone took turns using because it was nice! This house truly has everything - even an additional outdoor bathroom and shower to use by the pool. The host was great for our group to continue to make memories 10 years after college and we can’t wait to return to visit one day! Highly recommend this property

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachery A.

22 April 2025

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

Great location and set up for group gatherings.

Perfect Location for my brother's bachelor party, and was able to grill and spend a lot of time by the pool to save money on days/nights out eating.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

22 April 2025

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

Great Experience

We had an amazing stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

20 February 2025

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

Was just right for our group.

Beautiful outside courtyard with many places to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

2 January 2025

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

Business Group

Great customer support.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

21 October 2024

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

Perfect for family

A perfect getaway for our family with friends. A little bit too far from shops without a car but Uber worked perfect instead!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

5 August 2024

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

Amazing Property!

Incredible experience with friends over the weekend. The backyard feels like you stepped out of the city and into a tropical getaway. Very close to the popular Armature Works and the Tampa River Walk. Very clean, easy check in process.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Milan C.

17 June 2024

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

Great stay

Great stay, made use of all amenities. High end kitchen and grill for home cooking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

7 May 2024

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

Perfect for Graduation

We stayed Friday -Monday for my daughter's grad from U Tampa. House comfortably fit our group of 10. Hosts were very responsive, including bringing a blanket at 9:00 on a Friday night. Small critique - need more glasses (plastic for pool area), a little more substantial blankets on bed, lower the door on the pool lavette. Master bath was AMAZING! I think everyone took at least one steam in our shower! And tikki hut with leather couches was THE hang out spot (nice and cool under there). Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

26 February 2024

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

Golf Weekend

We (four adult guys age 50+) stayed for 2 nights for a golf weekend in Tampa. Convenient locating to golf, restaurants and airport. House was great - recently updated. Indoor and outdoor areas were great. Will stay again on next trip to Tampa!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Scoblick

Bryan is a Tampa native with years of hosting experience and works in property restorations and development. Amanda is a New York transplant, living in the Tampa Bay area for over a decade, working in production and is dedicated to making positive changes in the community.

Why they chose this property

Riverside Heights and "The Heights" in general in Tampa is a collection of historice neighborhoods with an ever present growth of the best family and private owned restaurants, bars, cafes and venues. Centrally located, one can easily access Ybor City, Raymond James Stadium, Water Street, Armature Works and more in just 10 minutes or less, while other areas of interest like USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, Lettuce Lake Park, Hillsborough River State Park, Busch Gardens and Adventure Island are within 15-25 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Kentucky Star offers two separate guest houses, each with their own kitchens and unique bedrooms and bathrooms, which share the central swimming pool and outdoor space. The entire property is rented as one, so it is perfect for groups or families who wish to have some privacy but remain together as a group. Great for retreats as well, there are specific areas or yoga or meditation, and for corporate of business travelers there is enough separation to remain private yet many social areas to be shared. It's extremely unique for the area and the location is unbeatable!

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Living Room 1

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property