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Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven

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At Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven, you can look forward to a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6912 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven

  • A renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath North Tampa pool home for up to 6 guests, five minutes from Busch Gardens, ZooTampa and Adventure Island. The heated pool sits in a fully fenced backyard, and the house has a 70-inch TV, TVs in every bedroom and 1 GIG Wi-Fi.



    The living room, 6-seat dining table and kitchen share one open area, so the group gathers around the L-shaped couch and the 70-inch TV. Out back, a fully fenced yard wraps the heated pool, a poolside seating area and the charcoal grill. Three bedrooms share one full bathroom.



    BEDROOMS & BATHS (3 BR / 1 BA)

    ★ Bedroom 1: king bed, full-length mirror closet, drawers and its own TV

    ★ Bedroom 2: queen bed, mirror closet, bedside tables and lamps, smart TV

    ★ Bedroom 3: two twin-over-full bunk beds, drawers and a smart TV; the kids' room

    ★ The home sleeps 6 across the three bedrooms, so the bunk room leaves a spare bed or two for flexibility

    One full bathroom for up to 6 guests: bathtub, shower, double sink, vanity mirror and toilet.



    KITCHEN & DINING

    ★ Full kitchen: refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, pots and pans, baking sheet, dishes, wine glasses and grill utensils

    ★ Spices and pantry basics are stocked

    ★ Dining table seats 6, a few steps from the couch

    ★ Full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room



    OUTSIDE

    ★ Private heated pool with a seating area beside it (heating is an optional add-on, $35 per night)

    ★ Charcoal grill and an open patio area for evenings outside

    ★ Fully fenced backyard where kids and dogs can run

    ★ Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles



    EXTRAS

    ★ 70-inch smart TV in the living room and Samsung TVs in every bedroom

    ★ 1 GIG Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection for streaming and remote work

    ★ Beach chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing



    BEST FOR

    ★ Theme-park weeks: Busch Gardens, ZooTampa and Adventure Island are all 5–10 minutes away

    ★ A family of six, with the kids in the bunk room and parents in the king

    ★ Bucs and Lightning weekends, with Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena under 20 minutes

    ★ Work trips that need fast, wired internet and a pool to come home to



    MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF

    ★ You need two bathrooms. Six guests share one tub-and-shower bath.

    ★ You expect free pool heat. Heating is $35 per night for the whole stay, added at booking, and cannot be switched on mid-stay.

    ★ You are planning a party. This is a residential street with exterior cameras and a 3-vehicle limit.



    GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)

    ★ Busch Gardens: 5–9 min

    ★ ZooTampa at Lowry Park: 5–8 min

    ★ Adventure Island: 5–10 min

    ★ Downtown Tampa: 9–16 min

    ★ Amalie Arena: 10–18 min

    ★ Raymond James Stadium: 12–18 min

    ★ The Florida Aquarium: 12–20 min

    ★ Tampa International Airport: 16–22 min

    ★ Ben T. Davis Beach: 16–22 min

    ★ St. Pete–Clearwater Airport: 22–35 min

    ★ Tropicana Field: 26–35 min

    ★ St. Pete Beach: 35–55 min

    ★ Clearwater Beach: 35–60 min



    BEFORE YOU BOOK

    Your smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check, which takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".



    We manage 100+ homes across Tampa Bay and answer messages in minutes. We'd love to host you.



    GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

    ★ Setting: a residential street in North Tampa. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am; please keep noise respectful, especially at night.

    ★ Pool heat: optional at $35 per night for the whole stay, added at booking. The electric heater raises the water 15–20°F above the day's low, so a 50°F morning means roughly 65–70°F water. It cannot be changed mid-stay, so request it before arrival.

    ★ Bathrooms & beds: a king room, a queen room and a room with two twin-over-full bunks share one full bathroom for up to 6 guests.

    ★ Pets: dogs welcome, up to 3, $150 per pet. Please disclose pets before arrival; undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.

    ★ Fees: the base rate covers 4 guests, then $15 per extra guest per night. Early check-in or late check-out is $50 each when available. Lost & found shipping is $100. Cleaning beyond our standard service may be charged.

    ★ After booking: a short rental agreement and ID check. The booking guest must be 25+. No parties or events, no smoking. Local guests within 50 miles, please message us first.

    ★ Parking: no more than 3 vehicles on the property. Exterior security cameras are active outside.

    ★ Beach gear: beach chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing.

    Questions about any of this? Message us before you book; we reply in minutes.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 912 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

* Shipping L&F: $100. * Pet fee: $150/pet. *Pool heating fee: $35/night. *Base rate covers up to 4 guests. $15 per additional guest/night.
* After the reservation is made, a rental agreement and credit card authorization must be signed for Emperor Rentals LLC.
* NO smoking inside the property ($500 FINE) * We have a "FIRM" VRBO cancellation policy. * Unscheduled late checkout: $50 per 30 minutes

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: We allow up to 3 dogs, $150 pet fee per dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sulphur Springs, a neighborhood in Tampa, is home to this vacation home. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Florida Aquarium and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. Visit our Tampa travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A roller coaster with passengers at the top, surrounded by trees.
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium with a large advertisement and a parking garage.
    Raymond James Stadium
    15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • New World Music Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • new world tampa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New World Brewery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station
    12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Krispy Kreme
    14 min walk
  • Tierra Latina
    17 min walk
  • Wendy's
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven located?

Located in Sulphur Springs, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and University of South Florida. University Mall and Babe Zaharias Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was Great

Such a great stay, recommend 100%. The house is beautiful and we felt like home, the pool is great. Not to far from beaches and a lot of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Clean and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was a wonderful stay!

Thank you Mark! It was a wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place!!!

Very nice place!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house was very nice

We were very happy with our stay. The house was very nice and accommodations were awesome. Would definitely be back for another stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Great stay, house was clean, and close to everything we needed! Included the basic necessities, and we were comfortable our entire stay. All neighbors were quiet or very nice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean highly recommended!

Very nice place very clean highly recommended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very cleaned

We enjoyed our stayed. Very cleaned and the kids enjoyed the swimming pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place

Wonderful place, just like the pictures. The host is kind and responds promptly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was just like the pictures very nice and clean with amenities, and great communication with owners. We loved the pool and convient location next to Busch Gardens, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and cozy

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and cozy, beds comfortable, good location. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday to see family in the area. The property management company, Emperor Rentals, was fantastic! The house was great, but the management company made the experience even better. They are the best property management company in the State of Florida that I have ever worked with through VRBO. In fact, we appreciated their superior service so much that we booked another house for the Christmas holiday through them. I would highly recommend any property managed by Emperor Rentals. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent house

Super comfort, excellent communication with the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house!

Awesome house! Well stocked and very modern.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Hosts went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. Very caring and attentive
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Immaculately clean

A beautiful home located in a great place that's close to everything. The pool was amazing, the house was immaculately clean and communication was good. We will be visiting again, we loved it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good experience. Cute house. Conveniently located. Great host:

Good experience. Cute house. Conveniently located. Great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and has everything you need.

Great little place off the interstate. Only took us 5mins to get to Busch Gardens. We loved the communication and the hospitality offered by the Host. Very clean and has everything you need.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house is beyond clean and comfortable.

The house is beyond clean and comfortable. The beds are comfortable, the amenities are wonderful, and the area really isn't that bad. The location is great, so close to attractions. The back yard is spacious with the pool and very awesome for those traveling with pets. Would definitely book again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fast responsive host

Very clean floors, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms! Fast responsive host! Nice back yard! Great location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

Great communication from host. Beautiful home with modern design and cozy feel. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House was perfect!

House was perfect! Very clean with unexpected amenities like bluetooth speaker in the bathroom. Definitely recommend it and will use again if we come back to Tampa
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The place is great, everything you need is supplied.

The place is great, everything you need is supplied. Cozy living room, open kitchen with everything just like home. Pool was great just the right size not to deep kids enjoyed. So close to Busch Gardens and Walmart market is just down the street for groceries. Host was very attentive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sell/Quade

Very clean and everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We loved this place.House is good ,clean.Everything you need at home .Family friendly.Overall great all .Great communication.Warm welcoming.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️