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# 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community

Family-friendly cottage in Tampa with free parking

![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544700/98544611/82969d3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544700/98544611/4094f60a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544700/98544611/9ad9ee0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Amenities
-   Policies
-   Location

2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community provides amenities like a playground and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

5.6

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82992 sq ft

## Popular amenities

-   Pool
    
-   Washer
    
-   Fireplace
    
-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Kitchen
    
-   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.

### 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community

Family-friendly cottage in Tampa with free parking

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free cottage has an arcade/game room and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a microwave, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.

Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and video-game consoles. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

-   Outdoor pool
    

### Parking and transportation

-   Free offsite parking
    
-   Free self parking on site
    

### Family friendly

-   Free crib
    
-   High chair
    
-   Playground
    

### Kitchen

-   Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    
-   Dishwasher
    
-   Ice maker
    
-   Microwave
    
-   Oven
    
-   Paper towels
    
-   Stovetop
    

### Bedrooms

-   4 bedrooms
    
-   Bedsheets provided
    

### Bathroom

-   2 private bathrooms
    
-   Bathtub or shower
    

### Living spaces

-   Fireplace
    
-   Living room
    

### Entertainment

-   TV
    
-   Video game console
    

### Outdoor areas

-   Barbecue grill
    
-   Patio
    

### Laundry

-   Laundry detergent
    
-   Washing machine
    

### Work spaces

-   Laptop workspace
    

### Comfort

-   Air conditioning
    
-   Ceiling fan
    
-   Heating
    

### Pets

-   No pets allowed
    

### Suitability/Accessibility

-   Smoking not allowed
    

### Services and conveniences

-   Iron/ironing board
    

### Things to do

-   Arcade/game room
    
-   Billiards/pool table
    

### 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)
    

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[apartment\]

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## 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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

### Property is also known as

Convenient Tampa Home Lanai Pool

Convenient Tampa Home Lanai Patio

Gorgeous Tampa Home Lanai + Private Pool!

2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community Tampa

2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community Cottage

2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community Cottage Tampa

## About the area

Temple Crest, a neighborhood in Tampa, is home to this cottage. 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 Adventure Island. Traveling with kids? Make time for Florida State Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Yuengling Center.

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### What's nearby

-   Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
    
-   Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
    
-   Yuengling Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
    
-   University of South Florida - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
    
-   Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
    

### Getting around

-   Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
    
-   Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 21 min drive
    

### Restaurants

-   ‪Wawa - ‬20 min walk
    
-   ‪7-Eleven - ‬18 min walk
    
-   ‪Annapurna Rasoi - ‬18 min walk
    
-   ‪Madent Al-Taybat Roastery - ‬2 min drive
    
-   ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬20 min walk
    

## Frequently asked questions

### Does 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community have a pool?

> Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

### Is 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much is parking at 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community?

> Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

### What time is check-in at 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community?

> Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM.

### What time is check-out at 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community?

> Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

### Where is 2 Mi to Busch Gardens: Retreat in Scenic Community located?

> This family-friendly Tampa cottage is located in Temple Crest, within 3 mi (5 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Florida State Fairgrounds and Museum of Science and Industry are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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