Title: Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=45532619&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and furnished patio ## Photo gallery for Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF ![Interior - Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF (Lutz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45540000/45532700/45532619/8a25339f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF (Lutz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45540000/45532700/45532619/41e14fd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF (Lutz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45540000/45532700/45532619/9a164ec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF (Lutz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45540000/45532700/45532619/d8d348e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF (Lutz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45540000/45532700/45532619/b560ae5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront property in a private north Tampa setting. Enjoy expansive views of the serene lake from the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom's French door. This single-story home boasts a large kitchen with an over-sized island, adjacent formal dining room, spacious master suite with soaking tub and frameless shower. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF Luxuriously updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property located in a private setting on a lake with a newly constructed dock for fishing essentially in north Tampa! Enjoy quiet and idyllic surroundings, yet close to Busch Gardens (6.4 miles and 15 minute drive), USF/Moffitt Cancer Center (4.4 miles and 12 minute drive), and downtown Tampa (12 miles). Easy access to major highways (0.25 miles to 41 and 2.5 miles to highway I-275). The beautiful beaches of Clearwater are 36 miles and a 45 minute drive away. The home has been newly updated throughout with luxury features. Expansive views of the beautiful lake can be enjoyed from numerous large windows in the kitchen and living room and a French door in the master bedroom. The single story home features a large kitchen with over-sized island, adjacent formal dining room, a large living room with a baby grand piano, and a laundry room with state of the art washer and dryer. The spacious master bedroom has 2 king beds, a sitting area with sofa and lounge, and a large private luxury master bathroom with a soaking tub and a frameless shower all surrounded by beautiful travertine tiles. A large French door with views of the lake leads to a private new paver patio with lounge chairs. The second bedroom has two full beds, and has its own private bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 twin beds. All beds feature luxurious high-end thick mattresses as well as high quality bed sheets of at least 1000 thread count. There are 3 sofas in the living room, 2 of which are sleepable for adults and 1 for children. The brand new kitchen features an over-sized island, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, high-end stainless steel appliances including a 36 inch induction stove, and a wine cooler. Beautiful tile work throughout all 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. French pattern travertine tile floors in the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms, and high-end vinyl flooring in the bedrooms. There is a 65 inch smart TV with sound bar in the family room with cable TV. All bedrooms are also equipped with large smart Roku TVs (50”, 50” and 43”) including Netflix, news channels and many others. There is a Blueray/DVD player in the master bedroom as well. The house is located directly on a beautiful fishing lake, which is about 30-40 feet behind the back of the house. The covered lanai in the back of the house flows seamlessly from the living room and has a large wood patio dining set, where the guests can enjoy unobstructed lake view. There is a stained-concrete patio outside the lanai featuring a conversation set and a Weber grill. There is also a stone table and stone benches located close to the lake. Guests can enjoy fishing and watching abundant wildlife on the lake including ducks, eagles, herons and various types of exotic birds. The house is gated on both sides and there is room for 2 vehicles to park in the driveway, with plenty of parking outside the fence along the street. The house is secured in the front and back by 24/7 monitoring cameras, and the side and back yards are completely fenced. The house is wired with a state-of-the-art Nest smart thermostat. Tampa's weather is warm throughout the year. This is really an ideal place for a family gathering or an extended stay. The maximum number of people that should be at the property throughout your stay are the ones you have listed at the time the reservation are made. If extra people are joining you, you will need to contact us to let you know. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Netflix - Piano - Streaming services - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Furnished patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 accessible parking spaces - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107130000/107122200/107122193/2fb3b002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Craftsman Bungalow Retreat in Brilliant, Tampa, FL! 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All guests must purchase damage insurance through VRBO. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.119608,-82.46854&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7EsjDjcjvN%3FS%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40SBO%40OBQ%40QBQBOBQBODQBQDMDQDODQDODODOFODOFOFMFOFMFOHOFMHMFMHMHMHMHMHKHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJILKJKJGJKLIJILILILGJGLILELGLGLGNGLELENGLELCNELCNENCLCNCLCNANCNANALANCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FNBN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLDNBLDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLFLFJHLHLHJHJJLFJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJJJLHJHLJJHLHLFLHLHLHLFLFNHNFLFNDLFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDPBNDNBPBNBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40N%40R%40P%40N%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40N%3FR%3FPAN%3FP%3FPAPAPANARAPANCNARCNCPCPCNCNCPENCPENENEPENENGNENGNGNELGNGNILGNGLILILILGLILILKLIJILKJKLIJKHKJKJKJKHKJMHKHKHMHMHKHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFMFMDOFMDMDOBMDOBMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMCOCMCOCOEMCOEMCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMEMGMIKGMGMIMIKIMIKIKIKKMIKKKKKKIIKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOEOGOEOEOEOEQEOEOEOCQEQCOCOCQCQAOCSAOCOAQASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FHxWvmD_eiPUm_zWN0uDLIzHCu4=) Lutz, FL #### What's nearby - Avila Golf and Country Club \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 km - University of South Florida \- 11 min drive \- 11.9 km - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay \- 14 min drive \- 14.6 km - Port of Tampa \- 18 min drive \- 23.8 km - Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa \- 22 min drive \- 32.0 km #### Getting around - Tampa Union Station - 23 min drive - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk - ‪Plaza Tapatia - ‬3 min drive - ‪Los Chapos Tacos - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF? ### What time is check-out at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF? ### Where is Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Mark F. Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great ##### Mark F. Stayed 52 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### WLM Services G. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and location Mike was an amazing host. Any questions or concerns I had he was very quick to answer. The place had plenty of space for our large family. The house is stocked well with things you need. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area. ##### WLM Services G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abi L. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great place to stay for our family of 5 (plus a puppy)! Plenty of room and all the extras. Fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms had plenty of soap, shampoo and towels. Backyard was a wonderful retreat! My dog loved it out there and so did my son who enjoys fishing.Location was perfect for our trips to Moffitt, Adventure Island and Busch Gardens. Lots of amenities around this area. Quiet street and safe. Highly recommend! ##### Abi L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah e. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Beautiful property, definitely bring some bug spray since near lake. Personally in a wheelchair and was able to make it work. Would be wonderful for a big family gathering. Great fishing and scenery ##### sarah e. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Location Great location for us to travel between family in Seffner and Hudson. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay along with a relaxing view of the lake. Mike was very quick to respond to any questions. Hope to stay here again for our next family trip! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Savannah H. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay at the lake house Me and my family stayed at this wonderful lake house with an amazing lake view! Everything looked exactly as the pictures showed! The house definitely gives a chill relaxing vibe. I had some family come visit us and they loved everything about it! The owner would check in through the app just to make sure everything is going okay and to see if you need anything. The Owner also has a quick response time as well! I would definitely recommend people to this house! ##### Savannah H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie J., Burns Tn Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cute lake house getaway Our family enjoyed spending time together on the dock fishing. The house was spacious and beds were comfortable. Would stay again. ##### Laurie J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bryce L. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 90 day stay The location to Moffitt Cancer Center was excellent. Beds were very comfortable, we enjoyed looking out at the wild life, kitchen nicely laid out, lanai was very enjoyable. The host, Mike, was very responsive to our needs. Thank you Mike ##### Bryce L. Stayed 98 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette K. Feb 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Its really home away from home Everything was great just need more towel and dish but overall everything was excellent ##### Annette K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating graduation at USF Wanted to bring my family together to celebrate my kid graduating at USF. Place is perfect, 15 minutes from Yuengling Center, ample room, 3 bathrooms and a lake view that kept us in awe while we chatted , ate and celebrated together ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly W. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake front property My family came to visit local family and go to Busch Gardens and the beach. The home was very comfortable for all ages and convenient to all Locations. The owner was very responsive. I would definitely return. ##### Beverly W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M N. Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful surroundings We had a great family vacation. The small lake was full of wildlife and it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was just the right size for the 5 of us and very clean. Our only complaint would be while the couches are cute they are not comfortable. Other than that, I would highly recommend it. ##### M N. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan M. Mar 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for why we were visiting My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer and we realized that Moffitt Cancer Center was where we wanted her to get treated. We are not typically hotel people and were looking for somewhere with a little space. This home fit our needs perfectly and the host was flexible after we communicated that one of the treatments would take a little longer than anticipated on check-out day. Best regards to Mike and being super kind and patient given what we are going through. You will not regret renting this house if you want a place with a view, clean accommodations, and a place to cook your own meals. Ryan and Ashley ##### Ryan M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jon B. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A Mixed Bag There is much to like about this property. Its location on a small lake is attractive and convenient to shopping and Tampa area attractions. We enjoyed seeing many shorebirds, ospreys, and even sandhill cranes around the backyard. The house was clean and reasonably well equipped and the beds in the master bedroom were comfortable. Unfortunately, little else in the house was comfortable. There is no comfortable seating in the living room; the sofas are well beyond their useful life. The dramatically oversized island in the kitchen makes any work there difficult for one person and virtually impossible for two. The view of the lake from the back porch is obscured by dirty plastic sheeting that covers the screens. And while we were there, we experienced almostcontinuous systems failures. The sliding doors to the porch were jammed and unusable when we arrived. The clothes dryer failed completely and had to be replaced. The HVAC system first sprang a leak (outside) and then began a noisy vibration. The kitchen drain and garbage disposal clogged (through no fault of ours) and required major work to remove impediments in the drainage pipes. To his credit, the property manager Mike acted promptly to address each of these problems, but we lived in a regular state of repair. ##### Jon B. Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa F. Apr 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfortable This house was perfect for our family of four adults (parents and two adult offspring). Each bedroom had its own bathroom, two ensuite and one just across the hall. The rooms were spacious, especially the master bedroom. The beds were comfortable, too, with plenty of pillows. The backyard was beautiful, with a calm lake setting. Overall, the location was convenient, though there are two caveats: it's an older neighborhood with a mix of mostly older and a few newer homes, and the street is narrow so neighbors park on the street, including on the edge of the VRBO property and directly behind the driveway (making backing out a bit difficult). Second, there are railroad tracks very nearby. That didn't bother us in the master bedroom, but family members in the other bedrooms said they were awakened by train horns. Both were more minor inconveniences than major problems. The best things about the property were the sparkling cleanliness; the convenient, fully-equipped modern kitchen with icemaking refrigerator, island seating, and open floorplan; the lovely lakefront backyard; the pet friendliness (yay! Our sweet Cavalier enjoyed flopping down on the cool tile, and loved chasing lizards); the comfort of each bedroom having a TV, even if we never did figure out how to make the cable in the living room work; security cameras for safety; the lack of hidden fees (some VRBO owners add ridiculous charges like "additional guest" fees even when the number of bedrooms exceeds the number of guests); and the convenience of check-out (there were no elaborate requirements to strip the beds or perform other tasks that are typically included in cleaning fees). The location was convenient to Lutz, Carollwood, and north Tampa. ##### Alyssa F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DeLane H., Etowah, TN Apr 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice house The house was described well in the listing. It had everything we needed. The girls called it "The Alligator House" Communication with owner was easy and thorough. ##### DeLane H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patrick O. Apr 10, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Lots of space and if you like to fish you have the right place. Lots of space. Good appliances. Well equipped. Noisy air conditioning. Cushions for outdoor chairs and lounges were disgraceful. Very dirty. House needs a new front door. Sunlight shines through the seams. Fishing was great from the dock. Good location for sightseeing to various places. Quiet enough. Needs small row boat. ##### Patrick O. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evy A. Jun 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House was amazing lake front house.Bathtub is amazing my kids didn’t want to leave Excellent.. ##### Evy A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy P. May 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Landing spot Cute home with everything we needed AND a beautiful view of the water. Convenient to Publix and highway access. We had a brief stay while in transition to living in Tampa and it was a great spot. ##### Nancy P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric R., Jersey City, NJ May 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend family getaway The house was perfect for me and my husband plus my brother and dad. The lake in back creates a peaceful space and the open concept kitchen, living room and screened porch creates plenty of room. Communication with the owner was perfect. The only issues we have with the house is that the propane tank ran out while we were grilling and we didn’t see a back up tank. And the beds in the master bedroom were too soft for my taste. Otherwise, I recommend this house. ##### Eric R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. Apr 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just to say something about our stay in your home The house was very nice and secluded we had plenty of privacy. It was beautiful n comfortable n quiet. We had a great stay!!! ##### John M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. Mar 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous view This is a great place to unwind and relax on vacation with a great lake view. Close to USF and Busch Gardens. Roomy enough for a large group including your pet. Mike was very accommodating and quickly responded to questions. We will stay here again when we visit our college student. ##### Lisa A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### natasha f. Mar 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Excellent ##### natasha f. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zuleika P. Oct 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and comfortable sleep areas. No hassle, clean, spacious, overall a very pleasant and. ##### Zuleika P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas R. Oct 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome host,Great lakefront view House was comfortable,Plenty of space,Host was extremely helpful ##### Douglas R. 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