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# Escape from the Winter Blues

Riverfront vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna

## Photo gallery for Escape from the Winter Blues

![Exterior - Escape from the Winter Blues (Sun City Center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/e3aa6121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Dining - Escape from the Winter Blues (Sun City Center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/a13ebc5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Escape from the Winter Blues (Sun City Center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/52543ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper - Escape from the Winter Blues (Sun City Center)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/8759066d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of Sun City Center, this home offers a warm retreat for up to 4 guests. Enjoy access to the Rec Center's indoor and outdoor pools, golf course, and full-equipped gymnasium. The nearby cities of Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota offer fine dining options and beautiful beaches.

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Escape from the Winter Blues

Enjoy our home in Sun City Center during the winter month of November, December, January, February, March, and April. We have accommodations to suit 4 individuals, with two twin beds and a queen sized bed. The Rec Center includes indoor and outdoor pools, golf, full equipped gymnasium and several activities and clubs which will keep you occupied. All of this is included for your seasonal rental.  
The house is located less than 40 minutes from the bustling cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Located in these cities are some of the finest restaurants and beaches in the state.   
This is an over 55 year community so one member of the party must be at least 55 years of age. No children are allowed to stay more that 1 week on the premises.NO pets are allowed and smoking is NOT permitted in the house. Photographs are available upon request. A $500.00 refundable damage deposit is required   
  
## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Pool/Spa

- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car required
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Netflix
- Streaming services
- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Lanai

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: No smoking. Loss of security will occur.

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service

### Location highlights

- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Next to a golf course
- On a river

### Things to do

- Golf
- Gym
- Heated pool
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

### Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: no pets allowed, whatsoever.

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Note from host: minimum stay for children is no longer than 7 days

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking. Loss of security will occur.

## 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

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 required for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Escape from the Winter Blues Sun City Center

Escape from the Winter Blues Private vacation home

## About the area

Located in Sun City Center, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Tampa Bay and Little Manatee River State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Florida Railroad Museum Willow Yard and Manatee Viewing Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sun City Center Community Tennis or East Bay Raceway Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sun City Center travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Center.dx9857)

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Sun City Center, FL

### What's nearby

- ![Sunset landscape Lake Morton at city center of lakeland Florida	](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184814/2df87c26-bad6-4999-9d69-c6a84fce87aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sun City Center Library  
8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- ![Aerial photo Port of Tampa Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127884/01fb7c9f-75f0-485d-89b4-3ff16670be26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Port of Tampa  
30 min drive \- 43.1 km
- South Bay Hospital  
18 min walk \- 1.6 km
- Gannon University Ruskin Campus  
3 min drive \- 3.1 km
- Sandpiper Golf Club  
3 min drive \- 2.1 km

### Getting around

- Tampa Union Station  
27 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)  
36 min drive

### Restaurants

- Wawa  
4 min drive
- RaceTrac  
5 min drive
- McDonald's  
3 min drive
- McDonald's  
4 min drive
- Wendy's  
4 min drive

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