A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Balcony
Private pool
Waterpark access
Dog-friendly
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Explore the area
Tampa, FL
Lake Carroll
Place, Lake Carroll
12 min walk
809 Lounge, Restaurant & Grill
Place, 809 Lounge, Restaurant & Grill
5 min drive
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
19 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa
Carroll Cove is a renovated single-level 5-bedroom, 2-bath Carrollwood home for up to 16 guests with a private heated pool and fully fenced yard. A game room, playroom, fireplace and 8-seat table make it a fit for two families, reunions and monthly work stays.
Carroll Cove is a single-level home. The living room, dining table and kitchen run together in one open space with a direct view of the pool. The group gathers on the L-shaped sectional around a 65-inch smart TV, or around the wood-burning fireplace on cooler evenings. Five bedrooms sleep 16, and the game room and kids' playroom keep the younger crowd busy.
BEDROOMS & BATHS (5 BR / 2 BA)★ Bedroom 1, king suite: king bed plus a twin-over-full bunk, ensuite bath, walk-in closet, smart TV, room-darkening shades. Sleeps 4.★ Bedroom 2: king bed, large closet, smart TV, room-darkening shades. Sleeps 2.★ Bedroom 3: queen bed plus a twin-over-full bunk, smart TV. Sleeps 4.★ Bedroom 4: two twin-over-full bunks, smart TV. Sleeps 4.
★ Bedroom 5: king bed plus a bunk bed, smart TV, room-darkening shades. Sleeps additional guests toward the home's 16-person capacity.Sleeping math: king suites, a queen room, bunk rooms, and a new fifth bedroom with a king bed and bunk bed = 16 guests. 2 full baths for up to 16 guests: the ensuite has double sinks, a bathtub and a shower. The second bath is a tub-and-shower combo shared by the other three bedrooms. Fresh towels and toiletries are provided.Full-size washer and dryer in the home, available around the clock.
KITCHEN & DINING★ Full kitchen with a prep island: stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, blender, bread maker and ice maker★ Dining table seats 8, set between the kitchen and living room★ Pots, pans, baking sheets, spices, pantry staples, wine glasses and grill tools are stocked
OUTSIDE★ Private heated pool, open daily 8 AM to 10 PM; pool heat is a $35-per-night add-on★ Sun loungers and outdoor furniture around the pool deck★ BBQ grill and an outdoor dining area for cookouts★ Fully fenced backyard★ Private parking in a 2-car garage plus the driveway
GAME ROOM & EXTRAS★ Pool table, ping pong table, arcade games and board games★ Children's playroom, with a pack 'n play and high chair on request★ Indoor wood-burning fireplace★ Dedicated workspace with an Ethernet connection; Wi-Fi at 500+ Mbps★ 65-inch smart TV with premium cable in the living room, smart TV in every bedroom★ Dogs welcome, up to 3 (50 lbs each), with a pet fee
BEST FOR★ Two families sharing: a king room for each set of parents, bunks for the kids★ Reunions and multi-family trips that want one house, one pool and one dinner table★ Busch Gardens weeks, 15 minutes away★ Monthly work stays, with a wired workspace and a 2-car garage
MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF★ You need more than 2 bathrooms; this is a single-level home with 2 baths shared by up to 16 guests★ You are planning a party. This is a quiet residential neighborhood with quiet hours 10 pm–8 am.★ You want to swim after 10 PM, or expect a warm pool in winter without paying for heat
GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)★ White Trout Lake: 5-minute walk★ Lake Carroll and Scotty Cooper Park: under 10 minutes★ Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: 15 minutes★ Tampa International Airport (TPA): 16 minutes★ Downtown Tampa: 20 minutes★ Clearwater Beach: 40 minutes
BEFORE YOU BOOKYour smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check; it takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".
We manage 100+ homes across Tampa Bay and answer messages in minutes. We'd love to host you.
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
* We have a "FIRM" VRBO cancellation policy. * Base rate covers up to 8 guests; additional guests are $15 per person, per night. *Pool heat: $35/night
* After the reservation is made, a rental agreement and credit card authorization must be signed for Emperor Rentals LLC. * Pet fee $150 per pet/stay.
* Late checkout without prior approval is charged at $50 per 30 minutes.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2943552
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Tampa
Located in Carrollwood, a neighborhood in Tampa, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Traveling with kids? Make time for Florida Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
809 Lounge, Restaurant & Grill - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Raymond James Stadium - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
Port Tampa Bay - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Culver's - 10 min walk
Foxtail Coffee - Carrollwood - 11 min walk
Outback Steakhouse - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa?
As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa on Oct 27, 2026 start from $407, 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.
Is Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carroll Cove | Heated Pool | 5BR Sleeps 16 | Carrollwood, Tampa located?
This family-friendly Tampa vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of AdventHealth Carrollwood and Hindu Temple of Florida. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Grand Prix Tampa are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Perfect location for our golf trip. Place was clean & as presented in the description/photos. Lots of good restaurants within a 10 minute drive. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 11, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review! Glad the location worked well for your golf trip and that the property was clean and as pictured. Happy you enjoyed the nearby restaurants — we’d be glad to host you again.
Could not recommend highly enough! Perfect location for what we were looking for. Fun and clean and accommodating. Also only a short drive from golf, casino, downtown, bay, and airport. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear the place was super clean — our housekeeping team works incredibly hard and this kind of feedback makes their day. The location at 10319 Lake Carroll is truly one of our favorites and we are so glad you enjoyed it. We would love to host you again anytime — you are always welcome back!
Beautiful place. Beautiful neighborhood. Fast responses would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, Anthony ! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the home and the neighborhood, and that our quick responses made your stay even better. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rico R.
Dec 9, 2022
Perfect location
Had a great stay. Perfect location.
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2022
Thank you so much,Rico , for staying with us! We would love to welcome back you anytime at Emperor Rentals.
The house is so perfect for a large group. The hosts are quick to respond with anything we needed and so kind. The house is like the pictures. Very clean and organized.
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 29, 2025
Thank you so much, Alfredo, for your wonderful 5-star review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that the house was perfect for your large group and that you found everything clean, organized, and just like the pictures. It’s great to know our team’s quick and friendly communication helped make your stay even smoother.
We love hosting groups and families looking for a comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped home, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another great stay!
❤️ Emperor Rentals 👑
The home has everything needed for large groups and great organization by the hosts.
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 15, 2025
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it! The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business. Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason R.
Dec 13, 2022
Great place
It was a great place to stay and Mark communicated very well and was prompt with his actions when I informed him about a minor detail with the house. I recommend staying there.
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2022
Thank you so much, Jason, for staying with us! We would love to welcome back you anytime at Emperor Rentals.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Derrick S.
Dec 13, 2022
Excellent
Excellent home and location..
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2022
Thank you so much, Derrick, for staying with us! We would love to welcome back you anytime at Emperor Rentals.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
Jan 17, 2023
Great open space
Great open space, fit our large group comfortably, clean and well taken care of. Easy highway access, 15 minutes from airport, 25 minutes from downtown
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2023
Thank you so much, Mike, for staying with us! We would love to welcome you back anytime at Emperor Rentals.
The property was clean and had everything my group needed for an enjoyable stay. I really enjoyed the fact that there was a never a shortage of clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it! The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business. Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
We had a family of 13 & it was perfect The kids loved the pool & the fact that toys for the beach ,Chairs & a umbrella was there for us to take to the beach. It was the perfect spot to get to everything. Thanks for making our stay Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much, Winston , for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it! The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business. Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
The house was perfect for our family. Spacious living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The pool and outside are very aesthetically pleasing.
We enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much, Christine, for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it! The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business. Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
The house was just as described on the listing. We had 10 people and there were more than enough rooms/beds for everyone. Quiet neighborhood and the kids loved the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 30, 2022
Thank you so much, Kim, for staying with us! We would love to welcome back you anytime at Emperor Rentals.
We very much enjoyed our stay. The
Home was bigger than expected. It was clean, well equipped, and comfortable. Everyone enjoyed the extra large pool. We had a few problems, but overall, I would recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dawn G.
Jan 20, 2023
I would highly recommend renting from Emperor Rentals.
We had a great experience! If we needed anything Mark was quick to respond and take care of what ever we needed. I would highly recommend renting from Emperor Rentals.
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2023
Thank you so much, Dawn, for staying with us! We would love to welcome you back anytime at Emperor Rentals.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Devon C.
Feb 15, 2023
House was clean and welcoming
Everything was smooth from booking to check out. House was clean and welcoming. Comfy beds and nice outdoor area. Kitchen had everything we needed, plenty of towels. Mark was very responsive kind and helpful in his communications.
It is very nice that there is a Publix within a 5 min walk as well as several takeout choices. It was a great choice for our group to congregate.
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 15, 2023
Thank you so much, Devon , for staying with us! We would love to welcome you back anytime at Emperor Rentals.
All was great. This would only apply for my visit. The parking and getting yo front door was hard with 90 year old
The lighting in the 2nd “master” was not convenient having the main light on a string
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us at Emperor Rentals. We would love to welcome you back anytime! We're grateful for guests like you and we appreciate your feedback. We'll continue to work hard to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. Thank you again, and we hope to see you soon!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cearra R.
Jan 15, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cleanliness
The house was just older, needed a lot of updates and fixing
Wasn’t as clean as it should’ve been
Windows couldn’t even open
This is a nice place to stay, but it is not luxurious
The location is great, and the property is, for the most part, as described. However, the house is old and tired. Understand, I would stay here again, and it was appropriately priced. Communication is outstanding. The pool may be the best-maintained feature. While the house was clean, it cannot be described as luxurious. It is comfortable and suitable for most people looking to rent in Carrollwood. Simply, the listing oversells the place. If you are looking for a place for a large group in Carrollwood, this is great. If you are looking for luxury, you will be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 23, 2025
Hello Graham, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the location, communication, and pool. We appreciate your honesty and will take your comments into consideration to improve our guests’ experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
❤️Emperor Rentals 👑
The property was beautiful. There were plenty of very comfortable beds, coffee and snacks provided in the kitchen, basics in bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, soap), an abundance of towels and lots of garage and driveway space. The neighborhood was quiet and wonderful to walk through (very safe/neighbors were friendly). I had a 2 and 4 year old so was happy to see there were no decorations in reaching distance to worry about protecting and there were high bolts on the back slider that led to the pool. The manager responded to all my texts immediately and helped with everything including wifi passwords (that were already listed in the initial info). It was within walking distance to a grocery store and several restaurants and a quick drive from all the attractions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much, Kelly, for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it! The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business. Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
We were here for my daughter's graduation from USF.
Very nice house in a great quiet neighborhood and close to shops/dining etc. Nicely maintained pool, and outdoor area. Amenities galore, we were all pleasantly surprised to find ALL the basics, in the kitchen we had spices, paper towels, soap, foil, to name a few. Bathrooms were all equipped with shampoo, conditioner, body bath, floss picks, Q-tips to name a few. All the important basics were included! Only suggestions for improvement are a couple of maintenance items (broken closet doors) but the ONLY thing this house was lacking was another bathroom which based on the spaciousness, we saw the possibility for this improvement. Management was super communicative and allowed us late check out. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much, Donna , for taking the time to leave this fabulous five-star review. This is so amazing, we greatly appreciate it!
The fact that you choose Emperor Rentals is an honor to us. We want to express how much we appreciate your business.
Thank you once again for booking and choosing Emperor Rentals! ❤️
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica V.
Nov 19, 2022
Wow what an experience at this home!
First let’s talk about how beautiful the home was ,very spacious inviting and very cozy . The rooms were made for comfort and had great lighting from the outdoors .We had a guest of 8 but it can truly serve 16 people (easy) . The kitchen is an open concept style and provides beautiful natural lighting from the ceiling (yes i said ceiling ) from the windows and the linial doors . The kitchen is also equipped with everything you can possibly need . Although the pool was cold it is an opportunity you do it want to miss up . It was refreshing as well as relaxing . The master bedroom has a walk in closet a nicely renovated bathroom with a (tub jacuzzi ) and sliding doors that leads you to the pool and patio. This Also brings great lighting into the room . Everything seemed to be upgraded for style comfort and luxury . Are you planning on going to the Aquarium, Stadium , Museum or Busch Gardens?? Or maybe your a foodie and wanted to try different types of food .No fear because everything is literally within 20 min distance most restaurants are within walking distance. Very nice quiet safe neighborhood so if you wanted to take a stroll you’ll be please to find that your neighbors has nothing to share but smiles (very friendly neighborhood ) . Mevon and Mark were awesome host responded to me in just minutes they were active in our stay with constant communication and was very accommodating to my family and I needs.You do not need to have second guess this beautiful home . My family and I will be comming back !!
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2022
What an amazing review Jessica! We are so so happy you had a great stay with us! Please come back to Emperor Rentals anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Francisco S.
Dec 15, 2022
perfecta cómoda
perfecta cómoda las recomiendo 100 %
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 15, 2022
Thank you so much,Francisco , for staying with us! We would love to welcome back you anytime at Emperor Rentals.
About the host
Hosted by Emperor Rentals LLC
Emperor Rentals is a Tampa-based short-term rental company, rated 9.6 across 77 properties.
We're local, available 24/7, and respond to every message within 15 minutes. We speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Why they chose this property
Carroll Cove stands out for one simple reason: it has everything, and nothing is an afterthought.
The private heated pool and fully fenced backyard give families and groups a resort-quality outdoor experience without leaving the property. Inside, the entertainment lineup has a pool table, ping pong, arcade games, children's playroom, and an indoor fireplace. The fun doesn't stop when you come in from the pool!
The home sleeps 14 across four thoughtfully configured bedrooms, with smart TVs and room-darkening shades in every room. The kitchen is stocked beyond the basics: blender, bread maker, ice maker, spices, and BBQ utensils included. Free 500 Mbps WiFi and a dedicated ethernet workspace mean remote workers and large groups stay connected without issues.
Add a single-level layout with no stairs, lake access within the neighborhood, and professional 24/7 management from Emperor Rentals, and you have a home that's genuinely hard to beat at this capacity.
What makes this property unique
- Free 500 Mbps WiFi + dedicated ethernet workspace
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Central air conditioning throughout
- Single-level home - no stairs
- Lake access within the neighborhood
- Pet friendly
- Exterior cameras, noise monitors, and smoke detectors active on property