The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Private pool
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Tampa, FL
Babe Zaharias Golf Course
Place, Babe Zaharias Golf Course
20 min walk
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
18 min drive
Raymond James Stadium
Place, Raymond James Stadium
23 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Sofa bedroom
1 Double Futon
Twin bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Full bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Half bathroom
Toilet
Half bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool
Charming cottage-like house on the lake in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Enjoy the sunsets from the deck or watch the birds from the spacious living room as your family swims in the pool or goes for kayaking on the lake. Golf courses and stores are within walking distance. This 3 bedrooms, 1 full and two half bathroom house is in a perfect location, close to USF, Bush Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Moffitt and downtown areas, while still providing privacy and peaceful nature typical to Florida.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Tampa
Located in Lake Magdalene, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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 ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Yuengling Center or Raymond James Stadium. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
Port of Tampa - 27 min drive - 22.6 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 13 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Circle K - 14 min walk
Dunkin' - 20 min walk
Caribbean Trade - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool?
As of 6 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$235, 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 Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming, lakefront cottage-like home with pool located?
Located in Lake Magdalene, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Natures Boot Camp, University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and AdventHealth Tampa are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property is dated and dowdy but having said that it is fully equipped with all one could need, 1st rate AC control unit, good shower, thoughtfully owners have left all previous renters spices, condiments etc. Gin and Tonic on the back deck overlooking the lake, wonderful place to stay. Owner responsive to a couple of minor niggles, all very satisfactory.
We all enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. We met the neighbor next door he was mowing his lawn, he was very nice and so helpful. The house is a charming little home that is a bit older but perfect for us. The owners are awesome and responded very quickly to my texts. The only things we found wrong was an open chip bag with chips in a drawer in the kids room and hair in the shower. I messaged the owner and she was fantastic. She took the information and was very sweet in her response and very positive. I hope to visit again and when I do, this is the place I want to stay.
Tawnya K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Edgar C.
16 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall It was OK
The first impression was not as good as when days passed. It was clean but not neat. The pool is useless not clean. But our employees go there just to sleep and cook some dinner maybe... so it was OK.
Edgar C.
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Additional cleaning was needed. Guests left piles of dirty dishes in the sink and piles of trash in the house. The pool has a timer that operates filter automatically. It didn't help that they turned pool filter off and they did not notify us that pool needed attention.
We had a great time here. The house is very inviting. We had no problem making ourselves at home. The location is perfect when coming to Tampa. I loved the view from the deck. I could of watched the wildlife for hours. If we stay in Tampa again I will definitely be booking here again.
Comfortable. Convenient (our son lives less than two miles away.) The lake is lovely to view while having coffee or reading outside. There clearly has been a bug problem there and the owner had clearly had an exterminator in before we arrived. However, we stayed for five weeks and by the end of the fifth week bugs were appearing in one of the bathrooms. I’ve told the owner that we’d love to stay there again but would insist that an exterminator come while we are there if our stay is longer than four weeks.
John C.
Stayed 37 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tara B.
4 September 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Good afternoon . I wanted to let you know that we will be leaving today. We ended up renting a hotel for the remainder of our vacation.
I know we are paid until Tuesday but honestly we are very disappointed with the house. The house itself is cute but there are bugs everywhere, counters, dressers, etc…. Plus large water bugs we keep finding randomly around the house. My kids are freaking out including myself.
We have to leave everything inside the fridge so no bugs crawl into anything. We also have to keep our clothes in bags. The bed pillows are so old and yellow. The shower curtain is so disgusting.
It’s obvious that mostly anything in the house was from the dollar store but even if that’s true - things should be replaced or provided. The cheese grater is so rusty I didn’t dare even try to touch the toaster.
The kitchen accessories are extremely poor. There are empty cabinets with broken kitchen tools, an entire cabinet with only covers to plastic $ store Tupperware’s, rusted kitchen gadgets, the water dispenser from the fridge is “green molded.” Would have been nice if there was a sign saying do not use.
Also There is only “one” pot. Not even a small pot to boil water? So anything that has to be cooked needed to be done one at a time. No bowls etc to serve a dinner…. And whatever is here is broken.
And my kids found a rusty nail in your pool.
The canoes / which we didn’t touch absolutely did not look like they were in working order. I would definitely not risk putting my kids in them.
We left your home in excellent condition & placed all the dirty towels inside the laundry basket on the washer. The house temp we set to 78. And We never used the middle room. The right thing would be to refund a portion of my stay.
But we will see how that turns out.
And NO REPLY 5 days later.
Tara B.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Csilla
Me and my husband are professors at the University of South Florida. We love nature, animals and to travel the world.