[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena, Family-friendly vacation home in Tampa with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485083/w1279h720x0y0-c65368f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485083/6daa8d54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485083/270-0b2aa779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485083/8bcf0b35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485083/19413f2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the Fabulous Florida feeling at this 5-star home, where you can unwind in a beautifully renovated kitchen and main bath or bask in the private tropical backyard with shaded patio and grill. With fast internet, Roku TVs, and a soundbar-equipped living room, this central location is perfect for exploring Tampa's best attractions like Busch Gardens & Adventure Island or downtown. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena, Check out the reviews for further proof.\* 5 \* home. Fabulous Florida feeling inside & outside. Come and soak-in what you expect Tampa Florida to be! \* Kitchen & main bath beautifully renovated January 2023. Two full baths, master split with private full bath. New furniture, new appliances, Roku TV's in two bedrooms and large flat-screen in living room with soundbar. Fast internet. Great private tropical back yard with shaded patio and grill. Security system and driveway for 3 cars. Location is central - Airport (25 mins), Busch Gardens & Adventure Island (15 mins), downtown (10 mins ), Bay beaches (20 mins), Gulf beaches (45 mins), USF & UT (15 mins ), Zoo (10 mins ). Hard Rock (15 mins), Ybor City (15 mins) Several great local restaurants minutes away. Please read reviews to see that this home is highly liked by all who have stayed here. Great home to return to after a great fun-filled day! Your owners, Syd & Berta will do our very best to make sure you're happy here. Check out City Pass for deals on entry to Zoo, Busch Gardens, and Aquarium and more! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Stereo - Streaming services - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside smoking ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30098600/30098544/w1279h720x0y0-67072874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### #1 LOCATION - Walk to Amusement Parks from PERFECT HOME, Great for Families 🏠 Terrace Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 138 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=30098544&PinnedHotelID=30098544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31963400/31963328/a62bcf78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aqua Villa – Charming 3BR/2BA Home, Private Pool, Lanai, & Smart Amenities Tampa - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=31963328&PinnedHotelID=31963328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63352200/63352130/51b81456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy House by Bush Gardens Temple Crest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews CA $195 CA $327 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=63352130&PinnedHotelID=63352130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37823900/37823833/e6fd38cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Tampa Vacation Home Tampa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=37823833&PinnedHotelID=37823833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64990000/64989400/64989339/w1747h1170x0y0-8c9ab0bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2/2 cozy home mins from Downtown Tampa, Ybor City, Amalie Arena ,Bucs Stadium! 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Host reserves the right to cancel the reservation if the guest is deemed not a good fit Owner has the right to evict any guest on the spot for behavior that's inappropriate in the owners opinion. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside smoking ## 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 ### Property is also known as Busch Gardens Comfortable Tampa Busch Gardens Comfortable FUN Beaches Downtown usf fun All Close Busch Gardens Beaches Downtown Events All Close Busch Gardens Beaches Downtown usf fun All Close ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.01275%2C-82.44077&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0GoLlo-fNFNvFMIWXrBUDhGSpNM=) Tampa, FL #### What's nearby - ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 4.1 km - Adventure Island - 7 min drive - 5.8 km - University of South Florida - 8 min drive - 6.8 km - Port of Tampa - 9 min drive - 9.7 km #### Getting around - Tampa Union Station - 14 min drive - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk - ‪Three Coins Diner - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hector's Mexican Food Truck - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rollin’ Mullet - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena, pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena,? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena,? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect for Families & Fun, minutes to ; Busch Gardens, Casino, Zoo, Arena, located? > This family-friendly Tampa vacation home is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Florida Aquarium and University of South Florida Botanical Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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