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

Holiday home in Tampa with private pool and kitchen

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Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Parking available

Place, Raymond James Stadium
Place, Tampa Convention Center
Place, Port of Tampa
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

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

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

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.

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

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. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island are not to be missed.

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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 3.5 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 - 4.9 km
Port of Tampa - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Lab Coffee - Heights - ‬19 min walk
‪Chanko - ‬2 min drive
‪Thee Burger Spot - ‬13 min walk
‪Eli's Bar-b-que - ‬13 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood?

As of 30 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Resort Style Oasis w/ Pool for Groups & Retreats in Tampa's Coolest Neighborhood on 10 November 2025 start from NZ$1,718.95, 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 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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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jen b.

29 September 2025

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

The property is perfect for a group! We really enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces and amenities. The host was really attentive and super easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this spot if you are traveling to Tampa with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

25 August 2025

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

Great house - very spacious with nice indoor and outdoor areas. Very responsive Host. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

24 September 2025

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

Everything was great, no issues whatsoever.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

24 June 2025

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

Family trip

Property was as advertised. Plenty of space for 3 families.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

Max O.

28 April 2025

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

Great stay!

This property is exactly as advertised. It’s spacious, clean, and the host is super responsive. It has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 7 beds, and 2 couches. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, and has a lot of newer homes on the block. Though it’s not walking distance to anything, the property is a 10-15 minute ride to most areas in Tampa, including the airport, casino, and Ybor. My group couldn’t stop raving about how awesome this place was and I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Eve M.

8 October 2025

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

Don’t let the outside fool you! Pulling up to the property to see it one might believe it is small, once inside the gate you have entered an outdoor oasis! Outdoor seating, pool, yard, grill, pizza oven, table and chairs, lounge chairs, swinging lounge bed … endless areas to relax and recharge. 2 buildings, which one to enter first? We chose the left where there is a full size fridge, stovetop, washer and dryer then bedroom with 2 twin beds, a full bath, smaller bedroom with king bed and then large bedroom with connecting bathroom with the most wonderful steam shower that was glorious! Onward to building 2! Enter the door and you walk into a fabulous kitchen with a large island with 4 stools, 2 sinks, Viking appliances…6 burner gas stove, dishwasher, huge refrigerator 2 microwaves and fully stocked with anything you might need to cook for a crowd! I was discovering something new everyday! A small step down had a sofa, dining table and a wonderful window seat looking over the front yard. To the right of the kitchen there is a barn door that takes you to a very comfortable long sofa, a Murphy bed and two more bedrooms! A full bed in one and a queen in the other and a bathroom. The house was clean, the yard was clean the pool was clean. There is a pool net to scoop out any leaves, a blower to blow them away from the pool deck. Big comfy leather furniture under the tiki hut with fans to keep you cool. We were there for a family wedding.. wish we had more time to relax there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kristen D.

9 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location

The property was mostly as described, was particularly beautiful outdoors and fit our party of 9 friends celebrating a bachelorette party. Unfortunately, we had several issues with our stay and experienced spotty resolution of those problems with the hosts. The turnover of the property prior to arrival seemed rushed and was incomplete with the outdoor half bath uncleaned and wet laundry in the dryer. The stocking of kitchen cookware, towels and toilet paper left a lot to be desired, especially for premium rental prices. Several appliances were not working or in the process of repair but were not disclosed prior to our stay. The inconvenience of having no working ice makers made the greatest impact. The pool house kitchen was nearly absent of kitchen equipment and the main kitchen was lacking compared to the listing’s description of a fully equipped private kitchen. The hosts accepted this feedback and express a desire to improve on their turnover and maintenance processes in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porsha T.

18 August 2025

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

A dream vacation and dream home! My family and I traveled from Mississippi to Tampa and we had the best time. Mr. Bryan and Mrs Amanda were THE BEST!From the moment leading up to check in til during our stay til check out! Everything was easy and relaxing. Their home was super clean. Traveling with the age group ranging from 16 to 70 was hectic in itself. Everyone is so particular on what they like and don’t. This house checks all the boxes. The house was clean. We had plenty of towels. The bed was super comfortable. The kitchen and the shower was my happy place. The kitchen was clean very spacious and everything was right at hand. We weren’t on top of each other. Everyone had their own space and privacy. The outside living and pool area was a dream. It’s carefully and creatively design with family entertainment I mind. They thought of everything. My husband grilled and it seemed like the best bar b Que he ever cooked. The shower in the master seen me 3 times a day atleast. It had a steamer in it and I just dwelled there. When we come back we are definitely staying here if they’re not booked up. I suggest if you’re looking to book go ahead and do it because it won’t last long. I have nothing but good things to say nothing negative because it weren’t any. Thank You Bryan and Amanda for a EPIC stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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4 bathrooms

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10/10 Excellent

jen b.

jen b.

10/10 Excellent

James C.

James C.

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Paul P.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Family trip

Amanda L.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Was just right for our group.

Chris S.

10/10 Excellent

Max O.

Great stay!

Max O.

8/10 Good

Milan C.

Great stay

Milan C.

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Perfect for family

Emma D.

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Business Group

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