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15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!

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Your living room with real driftwood on the wall, surrounded with photographs.
More real driftwood and luxury Simmons bedding in bedroom #1 of three.
A courtyard with a fire pit and picnic table, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a white fence.
Your kitchen has everything you need for a meal success..
The dining room has a tree feel to it with the wood table and nature pictures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!

Welcome to Driftwood Castle-A three bedroom apartment that will inspire you with tactile nature, and mesmerize you with the legendary black and white prints of one of Florida`s most preeminent landscape photographers, Clyde Butcher. Enjoy sipping coffee in the mornings in the peaceful courtyard outside, all while being just ten minutes from Tampa Airport and downtown Tampa and it`s famed Riverwalk, fifteen minutes to Cypress Point Park Beach, and five minutes from Raymond James Stadium.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2311806
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in Tampa, this vacation home is in the city center. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cigar City Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Status Night Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Armature Works - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alessi Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cacciatore & Sons - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Driftwood Castle: firepit, beach 15 min?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftwood Castle: firepit, beach 15 min on Aug 4, 2026 start from $213, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit! located?

Located in MacFarlane Park, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tampa Riverwalk, Raymond James Stadium, and Tampa Convention Center. Tampa Bay and Benchmark International Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described

Clean, easy check in process. Perfect for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Annisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for game day!

Wonderful communication with the hosts! They were very kind and accommodating. Our stay was brief but the perfect place to lay our heads after Buccaneers Monday Night Football
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Comfortable

The host was very responsive. Parking was a bit of an issue as neighbor across road was not pleasant even though we followed the hosts parking directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, responsive, fairly priced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice people. Clean place. Good location for the football game.

Clean place. Good location for the football game!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, quiet stay for an overnight trip.

This was great for an overnight stay for the Bucs game. Close to everything, quiet neighbors, and the hosts were helpful and kind. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly owners, quick to respond

Great place, we will use them in the future when we are working out of our Tampa office!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tariq M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

It was a nice stay quiet neighborhood fun experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by John and Jill

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We are a couple that love to cook together, and love to share the Tampa we call home with those just stopping in. Helping others support the local businesses we frequent, and experience the parks and beaches and unique place around this gorgeous, light filled city is what wakes us up in the morning...

Why they chose this property

Jill has put her best ideas in incorporating each of these spaces, and making them unique and inviting.

Languages:

English

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