Title: Escape from the Winter Blues - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape from the Winter Blues Riverfront vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/e3aa6121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/8ce106e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/8759066d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/52543ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57670000/57665000/57664982/a13ebc5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - 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 - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105553700/105553635/w1021h768x3y0-759f479b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful golf course view. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.718676,-82.36167&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ytehDlguuN%3FQ%3FO%3FS%40O%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40OBQ%40QBOBQ%40QBOBQDQBODOBQDODODODQDMFQDMFODOFOFOFMFOHMFMHMHOFMHMHKHMJKHMHKJMHKJKJMJIJKJIJKJKJGLKJILIJGLKLEJINIJELGNGLGLGLELENELENELCNELCNELCNCNALCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FLAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLDLFLFNFLFJDLHLHLFLHJFLHJHLJJFJJJJJHJJJHJLJJHJJLHJHLJJHLHJHLFLHNHLFLHNFLFLFNFNDNFNDLFPDLDPDNDNDNBPDNBNDPBPBN%40PBPBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%40R%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FNAP%3FRANAPANCRANCNCRANCNCPEPCNEPCNENENENEPELGPENGLEPGLGNGLGLINGNIJINGLILILIJKLIJILKJILKJKJKHKJKJKHKJKHMHKHMHKFMHMHMFMHKFMDOFMFMFMDMDODMDODMBODMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%40MAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOAOCMCOCMEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEMGMGOGMEKGOIKGMGMKKGMIKIMIKIKKKIKKKKKIKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIKIMIMGMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGMEQGMEOGQEMEQEOEOEOCOEQCOEQCQCOAOCSCOAOCSAOAQAO%3FSAQAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oIf2wsLwXQh59CfK5o_yP6eou1Y=) Sun City Center, FL #### What's nearby - Sun City Center Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 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 - Port of Tampa - 34 min drive - 46.5 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 - ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Escape from the Winter Blues have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Escape from the Winter Blues? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape from the Winter Blues? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Escape from the Winter Blues located? > Located in the heart of Sun City Center, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sun City Center Library and South Bay Hospital. Sandpiper Golf Club and Gannon University Ruskin Campus are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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