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Relax by the pool in a tranquil outdoor space with lounge chairs and a dining table.
Enjoy a peaceful stay in this two-bedroom house surrounded by mature trees and a well-maintained lawn.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dishwasher, and ample storage.
Relax in a spacious living area with a dining table and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with two ovens, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Temple Terrace, FL
  • Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

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A family-friendly stay in Tampa awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Adventure Island. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the water park and outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Temple Terrace holiday home include University of South Florida and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of South Florida - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 21 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Fresh Eats - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hibachi Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom/3 bath home in beautiful Tampa, Florida! This gorgeous, single-floor home with screened salt water pool is adorned with the highest quality resort decor! Brand new, top-of-the-line mattresses for your comfort, new stainless steel appliances and gorgeous, new, fun furniture! This gorgeous home is convenient to all the fun Tampa has to offer and we are delighted to share it with you!

5-8 miles to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island, USF and Moffit Center. Ybor City, Tampa International Airport, UT, Raymond James, Amelia Arena, Hard Rock Casino, the Straz Theater and many more exciting places are a short drive away. A short walk or bike ride away is the Hillsborough river, two parks, one with a boat launch and the gorgeous Temple Terrace Golf course and Country Club! This home is a half hour to 45 minutes away from world famous beaches and crystal clear turquoise water!

Our home is perfectly renovated and is fully equipped for your stay with everything that you need to feel right at home!! Our home is spacious with over 2,600 sq. ft of living space, all on one floor with no stairs. Perfect for those with limited mobility and small children. Spacious Bedrooms, Family Room and Gourmet Kitchen will please even the pickiest of people.

***Please Note***
We have 4 beds and 1 Sleeper Sofa. We sleep 8 people in bedrooms, 2 on Sleeper Sofa for a total of 10. The Master Bedroom has a King-size bed and the other three Bedrooms have Queen-size beds. The Queen-size sleeper sofa is in the formal living room area.

There are a total of 4 tv's, one in each of the following rooms...
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
2 Guest Rooms

Our home is also just a few miles from wonderful entertainment, shopping and restaurants! There are many strip malls near-by as well as pharmacies, gas stations and grocery shopping. Be sure to visit Busch Gardens and Adventure Island with fun for all ages! Visit the many local beaches near by, rent a boat, walk along the piers, enjoy the many eateries, or go charter fishing. There is night life as well with live music! If you like to golf or play tennis, there are several golf courses and a tennis club near by!

Check-in 4 pm
Check-out 11 am

Very quiet neighborhood near it all!! Take a relaxing stroll down the tree-lined family neighborhood or feel free to use one of our three bikes. Stop by the park or cruise around the golf course and take in the warm breezes or relax on our covered deck with a cool beverage while the children play in the crystal clear, salt water pool. You are near it all but you will feel like you are in your own Florida oasis!

Pets welcome with fee depends on number of pets and length of stay.
We charge approx. $200 per pet. Please give us advance notice if you are bringing pets.

Pool heat is an extra charge of $25/day. Pool can be heated to 86 degrees. Air temperature will directly affect the temperature of the pool. It is a pool, not a hot tub. We are not responsible for cold snaps which will impact the pool temperature, regardless of whether the pool heater is on or not.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Thanks.

Property manager

Patrick and Bonnie Sides

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking allowed using ash trays please

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and dry all towels and robes (if used). (tip: wash beach towels the night before checkout to save time)
Start washing sheets if time permits Thanks!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

The closest beach to Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF is Ben T. Davis Beach (19.6 km).

Does Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF have a pool?

Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF has a heated pool and a pool.

Does Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

No, Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Retreat with Private Caged, Salt Water Pool, 4 Bd/3 Ba, Near Busch Gardens & USF Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property

We had an amazing family vacation at this beautifully renovated home! With adults and kids in tow, the spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout was perfect for us all. The screened in pool was a hit with the children as well as us grown children at heart and the amenities, including the well-equipped kitchen and TVs in every room, kept everyone entertained. The location near Busch Gardens, water park, and the quiet neighborhood added a peaceful touch. The host was accommodating, and we loved the pet-friendly option. Highly recommend this gem for a family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spacious Home

We were visiting Tampa for a long weekend to celebrate our mother's 77th birthday. The home was beautiful and spacious. Everything was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed the screened in crystal clear pool. The home had many amenities and extras that we do not normally see that was very much appreciated. The owner we very friendly and responsive. The food was fantastic at Craft riverboat dinner cruise, Ajisai, Jackson's Bistro and Eggs Up Grill. We would not hesitate to return and stay at this home again. Thank you Bonnie and Patrick for for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Short stay

Dealing with the owners was pleasant and easy. They were very quick to respond to any inquiries we had throughout our stay. House was great with lots of room for our group of 8 and had everything you could need. Pool heater happened to be broken but the owners very quickly responded and not only didn't charge us for it, they also provided a refund for the inconvenience. Outside could use some TLC to match the inside of the house, although this doesnt affect your stay in anyway.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin W., Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness

Temple Terrace Family Retreat… PERFECT!

We had a family get together for Easter weekend, and this house was perfect. A very nice pool area, screened in and shaded, a beautifully decorated house with 4 nice bedrooms and 3 baths. What really made it special were the extras: pool toys for the kids, foosball table, croquet set, bikes, all of the cooking tools and extras… all the way down to a junk drawer in the laundry room. The location is very close to Busch Gardens, and it is easy to get access to the rest of the Tampa area. And it’s less than 1/4 mile to 2 different playgrounds, and a park along the Hillsborough River. They even have a pack and play and highchair for the baby. I HIGHLY recommend this retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Final Four Trip with friends

Excellent place to stay for entire group. Bonnie made the entire reservation, check-in, check-out process very easy for us. The house had everything we needed and more. I would definitely recommend staying here and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The owners did a wonderful job at making us feel welcome. They added little touches that you don’t usually see on vrbo homes. The kitchen was very well equipped and the general set up of the house was great. The back of the house looks out to a very pretty pool area and a large grassy and tree area that is home to the many birds along the nearby bird trail. Our dog loved her walks along the river front. The home is close to all amenities. The home has an ideal location. We will be back!
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ranee K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Overall was a very great home! The pool was nice & to have it heated made it perfect for my granddaughter to take her first swim! The location of the home was more urban than we anticipated but never ran into any issues. My daughter and her husband spent NYE downtown at Armature works and had a blast! Driving to different locations was easy from the home! Overall great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in Temple Terrace

My sister, daughter, son in law, son, and daughter in law and I stayed in the house at Thanksgiving for seven nights. The house was beautiful-looked just like the pictures. It was the perfect house for hosting Thanksgiving and entertaining the rest of our family. We loved the pool area, although it turned cold and we never had the opportunity to actually use the pool. The house was well stocked and had ample space for all of us. Any time we had a question or problem the hosts quickly responded to our inquiries. I would definitely stay at this VRBO again -hopefully with better pool weather the next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lacrosse Tournament

The house was great. Loved the layout and it was decorated for Christmas. Amenities and furnishings were top notch. Pool area could use a little power washing, but it was pretty private for being on a corner lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and lovely, accommodating hosts

Our visit to Florida was specifically due to a medical situation for a family member that was at Moffitt Cancer Center. The home was only 12 minutes away from the hospital and absolutely perfect for our family's needs. It is a large, very nice home that has absolutely everything you could possibly need along with the added bonus of the pool. The owners (and hosts) we so kind, compassionate and accommodating, which made our stressful situation much easier. We couldn't have asked for a better rental home situation and location than this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hosts are the best people!

Communication is key and the hosts were extremely kind and communicative during an unfortunate event, fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home close to Parks

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The home was warm, inviting and very spacious. There was plenty of items in the house for our use in the event we forgot something. The host communicated very well and responded promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pool Was Green and Unusable

I reserved this house specifically for the pool, and upon arrival, the pool water was green.  When I first sent a message to the owners they said it had been tested and the water was fine.   The next day, when it looked worse, I actually sent a photo and the owners stated that was unacceptable and refunded me $200 for my week’s rental.  They did say they would get someone out to look at the pool and the following day the owner’s daughter showed up, to check it out, however, the pool remained green. They showed up one additional time as well. Finally, on the 5th day of the rental (we hadn’t been able to use the pool at all) the person who’d installed the pool showed up, and found that either the pool service or previous guests had not placed the filter basket correctly, so debris had gotten into the impeller and completely gunked the system up. The pool vacuum hadn’t been running, and only then began to move about the pool  He said the it would need to be re-balanced with chemicals before it was usable again as it was depleted of chlorine. Needless to say, we were not able to use the pool at all the entire week.  Considering I paid at last $100 more per day and stayed further from downtown Tampa just for the pool, I emailed the owners and asked for another $300 discount on my stay, which would have averaged out to about a $75 discount per night which is what I could have paid for a house closer to downtown (I was driving there twice a day, taking my daughter back and forth for a ballet school. The owners rather curtly informed me that the water had been professionally tested and cleaned before I arrived, and several times during my stay, and that the $200 was for my inconvenience. This was definitely not the case, as I never saw the pool service, and the pool installer specifically said it needed rebalancing.  I took a photo of the invoice that he left stating as such.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Wow we had an awesome stay at this beautiful house. The description and pictures do not do justice to this house. Props go out to the owner, this house was outstanding. Our family’s stay was so memorable with the comfortable beds, cleanliness, full stocked kitchen and the pool area. (just to make a few) The owners made the whole checking process easy and headache free. They also where very attentive throughout stay and were available for inquiries. We had no issues, the home was very well prepped and maintained for our stay. Definitely will keep on our list for future stays and 100% recommend. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Earl W., Atlanta. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonnie and Patrick are Outstanding Hosts. Their home is completely remodeled and is very spacious .

Our experience renting and staying at their property was easy and delightful! Recommend adding TV's in the smaller bedrooms. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou L., Traverse City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great communication! Lovely home!

Bonnie was most warm, friendly and helpful! A lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020