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Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a grey floor.
An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small side table, and a door with a circular window.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a door, a wall-mounted light, and a framed quote on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom

Take a walk or an Uber to Busch Gardens or Adventure Island to get the adrenaline pumping. Enjoy live music & see fireworks from the private backyard equipped w/ grill & seating. 10 minutes from USF, MOFFIT, VA and Shriners Hospital. Stay inside lounging on the couch watching smart TVs or surfing the net on private WiFi. Hang out at the wine bar while your favorite meal cooks in the new chef's kitchen. Close to 1275, MOFFIT, USF,DINING, NIGHTLIFE, CASINO, YBOR, CHANNELSIDE.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties are an extra 200 fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
$75 extra fee for pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2833398
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Parties are an extra 200 fee
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Tampa

University Square, a neighborhood in Tampa, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Yuengling Center or Benchmark International Arena.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zagora CafĂ© - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom ?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom on Oct 12, 2026 start from $195, 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 Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Busch Gardens/USF. New remodeled Centrally located 2 Bedroom located?

Located in University Square, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from University of South Florida. University Mall and Adventure Island are also within 2 mi (3 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. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

It was exactly the kind of place we needed for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2024
Hi William. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing. Very quick to respond to all of my messages and questions!! House was perfect for what we needed. We were celebrating my 16 year olds birthday and spending weekend at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. Both were less than a 5 in drive. Great location if you are visiting theme parks! HardRock Casino was also less than a 10 min drive so that was an added bonus! We will definitely stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in Tampa

If you are going to Busch Garden, this is the spot! Clean and comfortable and we even saw the fireworks:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We really enjoyed our stay. Very close to Busch Gardens. They house was very clean and host was very responsive. Had a great time and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Location

This home near USF and Busch gardens is perfect for a stay in Tampa. Close to downtown with a fenced in yard for our dog to explore. Great location to watch the fireworks and drone show on the weekends. Host is very attentive and goes out of his way to accommodate any reasonable requests. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Jaredd was a great host! We were there for work for 3 months. Jaredd was very helpful telling us the places we needed to see. His home was perfect for us.
Stayed 67 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2023
Thanks Bud. You guys are welcome back anytime. mahalo 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable, close to amenities and amusements, well equipped.

It was a pleasant experience. Enjoyed the outside fenced area and grill provided. Beds comfortable. Nicely remodeled house..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2022
Thank you Karen for the positive feedback. It was a pleasure to host you. The backyard is my favorite too! You are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tampa vacation

This was a very nice remodeled home. Clean and quaint little 2 bedroom 2 bath house located right next to Bush Gardens. Great location for many Tampa attractions. Communication with the host was very easy and property was easy to find. All and all great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tampa house near USF

My son was attending USF for one semester, so my husband, son and I stayed at this property. The owner was very responsive to my calls. The property location was excellent. It was a very short drive from USF, and there were lots of restaurants and attractions nearby. We had a very comfortable stay for four months.
Stayed 118 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2025
Thanks Regina. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!! I look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hospital

Property was very convenient to Moffit Cancer Center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

This is a great place to stay, my entire family of five was very happy, comfortable and we felt like at home. It is a nice remodel home and the welcome sign had me at hello.. For us the location and the nice fenced backyard were an added bonus. The host, Jaredd, was very responsive and made the entire process from the beginning to the end very pleasant. Thanks, Jaredd!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2022
Hi Carmen. Thank you for the positive feedback. You and your family are welcome home any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute comfortable stay

Nice little house right by Busch Gardens. We were able to Uber to the park for way cheaper than it would’ve cost to park there. We also did the 45 min drive to Clearwater beach. Communication with the host was easy and timely. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we visit the Tampa area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Thank you Alecia. Im glad you enjoyed your stay. You and your family are always welcome back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Busch Gardens

The house was clean and well supplied. The beds were very comfortable. If you’re going to Busch Gardens, you can’t get any closer than this. You can see the roller coasters and hear the screams. The neighborhood is only fair but appears to be improving. The WiFi and the tvs worked well. Communication with the owner was good. We enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Host

Jerred was gracious and responsive. He helped me out with a major date mixup and made it possible for me to stay at his rental. Would highly recommend him as a host! Thx Jerred for helping me out of a major mixup! Until next time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House of Champions

My husband and our 4 daughters were down for a volleyball tournament and our place was exactly as described!! Jerrard allowed us to not only check in early but also check out late due to the tournament ending later than expected!! The house was clean, smelled great and had all the amenities we needed. The house had plenty of space for our family of 6 and our dog. Great fenced in backyard as well. Thanks Jerrard for making our stay awesome and for allowing our champion to rest easy!!! We would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean, Comfy, Convenient

We were in Tampa to visit family over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. We arrived very late the first evening, and the owner/manager Jarred was great at providing all the info we needed, even answering questions at midnight and later. This is not a 'resort' location, it's a quiet neighborhood of hard working families, however the location was convenient to everything we wanted, and we were able to view the Busch Gardens fireworks and drone lightshow from the front yard! My only caution is this: the beds are NOT
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

C’est bien

Très beau séjours, Propriétaire très gentil. Mais les meubles sont du pour être remplacer, salon , lits et dans la cour arrière.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jaredd Smith

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My name is Jaredd and I love to travel and host, creating a nice vibe with stylish finishes with a focus on cleanliness comfort and functionality

Why they chose this property

Walking distance to Busch Gardens. c
Centrally located to USF and Hospital. Completely remodeled stylish home in the middle of everything Tampa has to offer

What makes this property unique

See and hear Busch Gardens from your front yard. Enjoy Busch Gardens nightly fireworks show from private backyard. Across street from Adventure Island. Close to Casino Ybor City Museum Zoo dining and shopping

Languages:

English

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