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Country Luxury, Tampa, Disney,1 Acre Fenced Yard, Pet Friendly Tampa, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 172388

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Location: Tampa, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (Tampa Bay - 15 min to Busch Gardens, 45 min to Disney)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)

With over 2200 sq. ft. of living area, your vacation home boasts a large kitchen displaying exquisite granite and marble counters and pillars with two eat-in counter tops, a formal dining area and walk-in pantry large enough to serve as an eating area for pets.

Enjoy the 50" big screen TV in the cozy living room and the 60" bigger screen TV in the master bedroom! The two bedrooms and bathrooms are over-sized for plenty of personal space while creating a private get-away of comfort. Get your best night's sleep on the king size beds with memory foam in both bedrooms! One bedroom also has a futon for sitting, or it can be converted into a full size bed. Custom tile and stone designs through-out the house compliment the natural sunlight coming through six skylights, including a skylight in each bathroom shower. Large laundry room has large-capacity washer and dryer, in-wall ironing board and a small clothes steamer.

A six-foot privacy fence surrounds the back and side, and a four-foot picket fence compliments the front of this expansive dog-friendly 1 acre yard. Perfect for dogs, complete with pet doors that fit pets up to 100 pounds (they can go outside as they please while you explore Florida!) The outdoor hot tub and shower (hot showers outdoors in the Florida sun or under the stars are heavenly!) is only steps away from the sliding glass doors in each bedroom. Challenge your friends to a game of billiards on the outdoor pool table, cook on the gas grill and eat a relaxing dinner on the patio while you enjoy the breeze through the palm trees.

There is no swimming or fishing permitted in our relaxing Koi pond filled by an 8 foot high waterfall; affectionately named "Rejuvenation Falls" and the "Healing Pond" - they will melt your stress away! And don't forget to enjoy the outdoor fire pit on a cool winter night; sit by the fire and enjoy the calming sounds of the waterfall all at once.

Be sure to eat at least one breakfast or lunch on the "Tree House" deck. A short trip up the stairs brings you onto a deck snuggled into a large oak tree; you'll feel like you're in a tree house! Hot summers catch some nice cool breezes on the deck, shaded in oak leaves with a nice view of the Koi pond.

Park two+ cars in the large garage; there is also room on the 1 acre property to park boats, RVs and trailers without restriction. It is centrally located so that it is a wonderful "hub" where you can visit one-tank-trip destinations, or take a few days to explore further down either coast of Florida, being only a mile from I-75 and less than a mile from I-4, you can travel virtually anywhere in the state! Your pets will not have to be kenneled, as they will have the luxury of pet doors and a 1 acre fully fenced yard.

If you enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming, lovely Lake Thonotosassa is only a 5 minute drive! Take a nice afternoon walk, or a drive a few blocks to the famous Cracker Barrel restaurant, located near the Flying J Travel Plaza (get gas before every trip, it has one of the lowest prices in town) and the number-one rated Lazy Days RV Park.

We hope you enjoy our vacation home as much as we do!

MORE PICTURES BELOW & EVEN MORE ON OUR WEB SITE!

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer: Large Capacity "HE"
    • Dryer: Large Capacity
    • Linens Provided
    • Garage: Two+ Car Garage
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: 1 Acre Yard allows parking without restrictions.
  • Beds
    • King Bed (2) : Memory Foam Mattresses
    • Convertible Bed: Full Size Futon
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV: 50" and 60" TVs!
    • DVD (2)
    • VCR
    • Video Library: Many DVDs to choose from.
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library: CD Jukebox plays through-out house and outside!
    • Private Hot Tub: And Outdoor (Hot & Cold) Shower!
    • Pool Table
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: Marble and Granite counters, Trash Compactor
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator: Spring-fed water from your tap!
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane
    • Deck/Patio
    • Balcony
  • Communications
    • Telephone
    • Free Long Distance
    • Broadband Internet
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
  • Other Amenities
    • Large Dogs Welcome, 1 Acre Completely Fenced Yard, 6 Foot Privacy Fence in Back Yard, Koi Pond and Waterfall, Outdoor Firepit, Marble Granite & Tile through-out home (no carpet!)
  • Suitability
    • Pet Friendly: Well-Behaved Dogs are welcome and will enjoy Pet Doors and the 1 acre fenced yard! No size limit.
    • Not Suitable for Children: Koi Pond, may have sharp corners, not child-proofed
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21
    • Smoking Not Allowed: If someone sees you smoking, they will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action!
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
    • Zoo/Wildlife Park
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Waterskiing
    • Parasailing
    • Jet Skiing
    • Shelling
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Biking
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Hunting
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Racquetball
    • Basketball Court
    • Antiquing
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Horseshoes
    • Horseback Riding
    • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Other Activities
    • 45 Minutes to Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World; 30-45 Minutes to Beaches; 20 Minutes to Tampa Bay Bucs Stadium; 15 Minutes to Busch Gardens, Tampa Aquarium and Florida State Fair Grounds; 5 Minutes to Lake Thonotosassa; 2 Minutes to Cracker Barrel Restaurant

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$185-225/night .. Weekly and Monthly Rates at http://www.brandyoliver.com
Cleaning Fee, Optional Hot Tub Fee, and FL Taxes Apply.






Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 1993

We are Joe, Brandy and "Bear Puppy" and we live in Florida and Arizona. Our love for nature, animals, clean water and the luxuries of life like the hot tub, outdoor shower, outdoor pool table and big screen TVs help us enjoy every minute at the FL Vacation Home. We've owned the property since 1993 and have put our heart and soul into its design and unique qualities. We hope you love it as much as we do :).

Why the Owner Chose Tampa

We purchased this property by placing a bid on a foreclosure advertisement in the paper (back in 1993, before foreclosures were popular). At that time it was a small ranch house, just over 1,000 sq. ft. But the oak trees were beautiful on the acre lot, and the water-well dipped into the Zephyrhills spring water aquifer, so there is spring water from the tap. We couldn't resist! Over the next 15 years we gutted the house and built it to suit our needs with two over-sized bedrooms and bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and skylights with tile, marble and granite everywhere. The 6,000 gallon Koi pond in the backyard is completely home-made and we love how relaxing it is. We used to have four large dogs and a cat. Due to their old age, we now have one dog and she loves the doggie doors through out the house. It's really great to share our home with people who will enjoy it as much as we do. It's also wonderful to hear stories about the dogs enjoying the acre yard, doggie doors and Koi pond.

The other thing we really liked about the property is location, location, location! It is in a rural area, yet it is 2 minutes to the highway. We even give you the back-road directions to Busch Gardens (just 15 minutes away, 20 minutes on the highway) - and Disney is just 45 minutes away. If you want to go to the beach, just drive across the beautiful causeway and you can experience sandy white beaches in less than an hour. Or swim or boat at Lake Thonotosassa, just 5 minutes away.

We miss it when we're not here, but we are so glad that others can enjoy it too!
Brandy & Joe and Bear Puppy

 

Property Photos

Guest Comments (5)

  • 07/22/08
    Positive Rating
    Brigitte, Michael and Furkids , Coral Springs, FL
    • Brandy and Joe, We just wanted to say thanks and that we had a really good and relaxing time. If you guys are still renting the house out next year, we will be back. Renting the house with animals allowed is a fantastic idea. The animals had a good time also. Thanks, Brigitte, Michael, Kaiser, Casey, Gypsy and Kona (cat) :-)
  • 04/16/08
    Positive Rating
    Jack and Sheila Sills , Orillia, Ontario, Canada
    • We have just returned from spending a month in your vacation home and had a wonderful time. Your pet friendly home was absolutely perfect for us, giving "our boys" lots of fenced yard to roam without us having any worry. Mango Dog Park, which we visited every day, was just the icing on the cake! The house was perfectly situated as a base for visiting tourist attractions but it was also very relaxing just to sit beside the Koi pond or in the hot tub and soak up the beautiful sun. We really hated to leave but hope to visit again soon.
  • 02/24/08
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Just wanted to let you know that my girls and I had a GREAT time staying at your home in Tampa. Thank you for sending the deposit back so quickly... We can't wait to head back South! We're hoping to head that way after school is out. We'll be in touch about that. I'm sending a few pictures that we took. I hope they come through ok. Thanks again and we'll be in touch soon!
  • 12/24/07
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Thanks for letting us stay in your wonderful vacation home,and we are so happy that it is pet friendly. It is the best place for the pets and they are part of the family and we can spend Christmas with them. Lisa- Marie, Maximilian, Andreas and Katrin and our furry family members Benny, Rucky and Sunny
  • 05/01/07
    Positive Rating
    Pat and John , Michigan
    • Wow! We highly recommend this vacation home! It sure beats staying in a hotel. We especially like having LOTS of room and LOTS of privacy; and since it is located so close to both I-4 and I-75, it is easy to get to wherever we want to visit. Shopping is convenient, also. The Koi pond and fire pit is a special treat, and we sit out there every night. You have made this a wonderful vacation home. Thanks!

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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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