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#1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠

Family-friendly holiday home in Tampa with a water park

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Vacation Casa Villa
Living Room
Entertainment area
Open floor plan great for families and friends
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Adventure Island
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Place, Yuengling Center
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Blue bedroom

2 Single Beds

Green bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Pink bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Master bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠

*Owner's pre-clean to COVID standards. Check out the reviews for further proof.*

Caribbean style estate is large and designed for family & friends to enjoy and relax in while vacationing in the Tampa / Clearwater / St Pete community. Located across the street from Busch Garden's Adventure Island water park. You can walk to either park in minutes! This charming home has been completed remodeled, most everything is new from the roof to the hardwood floors. The furniture selection and floor plan design have all been well-thought-out to provide maximum relaxation. There are two master bedrooms, one of which has a full bath. Bathrooms are completely new and beautiful. Two bathrooms are important when gatherings are large. Home features a huge entertainment area surrounding the well-appointed kitchen. There are 3 flat-screen TVs; 50', & two 30' with soundbars. Cable TV and high-speed internet, Wi-Fi. There are 2 patios and a front porch with rocking chairs! Backyard is filled with tropical fruit trees; papaya, avocado, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, 4 mango trees. All fenced in to give you seclusion and peace.
Some of the most beautiful beaches in the country are 45 minutes away ( St. Pete beaches, Clearwater). Location is central to all Tampa's best attractions; Airport, Downtown, Ybor City, Seminole Casino, USF University, Stadium, & major highways (275 & 75). Check out City Pass for deals on entry to Zoo, Busch Gardens, and Aquarium.
Most importantly we will do our very best to ensure that you and your guest have a great stay here.
Sincerely,
Sydney & Berta Payne

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safe for children, totally fenced large backyard.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors.
Owner has the right to evict any guest on the spot for inappropriate behavior, based on owners opinion.
Maximum number of cars belonging to guest plus visitors 4.
Host reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the guest is deemed not a good fit

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tampa

Located in Terrace Park, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Travelling with kids? Don't miss ZooTampa at Lowry Park 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

  • Adventure Island - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Yuengling Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • USF Baseball Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madent Al-Taybat Roastery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Abu Naji Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Hot Dogs - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Royal Diaspora Coffee Co. - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠 located?

This family-friendly Tampa holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Adventure Island and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. University of South Florida is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 138 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L., WESTON

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

great place very close to Busch Gardens attractions

We had a great stay and the owners were very attentive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

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

Great house and Location

This house is great! Will definitely stay again if in Tampa! Clean and cozy! Communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Winter Getaway

We enjoyed an extended stay at this lovely place. Communication was excellent and location was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

A Girls Getaway

We really enjoyed our accommodations and the location. I would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Busch Gardens visit

This property was right next to Busch Gardens which was a great location for us since that was where we were headed. The property was spacious and clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The owners were friendly and easy to work with. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great location!

This property is in the perfect spot for access to the theme park and water park. Also very close to USF and lots of shopping and dining options. The owner was easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property and spacious. Very close to Busch garden
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

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

Review

Nice older home and good location to Busch gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hernando M.

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

Wonderful

Great host. Nice and confortable house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Navy vs. USF weekend

Came to town to watch grandson’s USF Cheer Team perform at the Raymond James Stadium. This house very near USF and we couldn’t have been more pleased in the accommodations. Sydney and Berta great hosts and we plan on coming back since this is his Freshman year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W., Naples USA

Awesome home and great owners!

Thanks so very much for your excellent service and lovely home. It was an awesome visit. Happy New Year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B., Englewood, FL USA

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

Great house, great location, and great host!

Our family stayed in this house to attend a nearby dance competition. The house had plenty of room and a great backyard for the children to play. It was clean and perfect for our weekend. Thank you Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina G., West Palm Beach

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

Great home near Busch Gardens

Just awesome. Large house with plenty of room for 5 adults. Beautiful outdoor spaces. Walking distance to Busch Garden (we walked home for lunch). Close to main roads, restaurants and grocery stores. Full kitchen with all you need to cook a meal. Truly a great experience for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Spring Break 2022

AMAZING!!!! I was a little worried about it being so close to 2 amusement parks, but there was no excessive noise or traffic. The star fruit tree out back was delicious. Sydney and Berta were a gem and very easy to contact, if needed. We felt very comfortable staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAREN A.

OUR WEEK IN TAMPA

We enjoyed our week's stay. Home was quite lovely and as portrayed. It was quite comfy - almost like home. We enjoyed the add on screened in porch and the front veranda, too. Had our morning coffee out on the front veranda each day. All went according to plan. Would have preferred a neighborhood where we could have walked around more as we were not there for amusement parks but would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Great Clean Home!

The home was big. We had two couples and could have easily had two more couples and/or children with us. It was a great location and a very private home with a large back yard. The home was very clean, which is especially important during this time. We had everything we needed and the owners were very responsive, helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend staying here. Thanks for sharing your home with us. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

julie B.

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

Best place for large family

When we arrived host met us at housw with fresh fruit from the yard, answered any questions we had and showed us around. The beds were comfy and house large enough for everyone to have their own space. The back yard was amazing. Had a 3 yo who loved catching lizards. There were 8 of us who came in for a concert. Could not have been happier. Would definitely recommend. Owners very pleasant and courteous. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Doug C.

Disliked: Communication

Special circumstance warrant no compassion.

My visit was arranged last minute at the passing of my dad for my wife and five adult kids. Unable to find care for my animals on such short notice (less than 48 hours) I requested if the owner would either accommodate my dogs or allow me to cancel to find a place that did allow dogs. Both reqests were denied. My wife was unable to attend the funeral, due to the ridgid and uncompassionate decision by the owner. I do not recommend this host for that reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebrena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is great and close to parks and usf university
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myyonna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like Home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had four couples and plenty of space for all of us and the place was super clean and landlords very easy to work with. Would definitely stay again and highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Super Clean and Plenty of Room

We had 6 adults and a toddler to attend my son's graduation and also to spend a day at Busch Gardens. The house was impeccably clean and fresh and had plenty of space for everyone. Communication was great with the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jochen S.

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

Great place close to Bush Gardens

Great place on walking distance from Bush Gardens. So it was perfect for us. The owner was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Vacation

Stayed here with my family for a few days. The house was exactly as described, great location if you are going to either amusement park in Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sydney Payne

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OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT STAY .

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION* YOU CAN WALK TO BUSCH GARDENS & ADVENTURE ISLAND and easily get to All the Best Beaches and Restaurants. Tampa and Clearwater/ St. Pete city attractions are all right near here too.
Starting out from & returning to this home will make your day even better. Owners Sydney & Berta Payne will make sure everything regarding the house are taken care of.

What makes this property unique

"HOME FEELS LIKE HOME ANYWAY FROM HOME WITHOUT ANY STRESS" ; clean, quiet, centrally located.
PEOPLE HAVE FUN AND RELAXATION HERE !

Languages:

English, Spanish

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