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Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.
A staircase with alternating dark and light wooden steps, white walls, and a white handrail.
A modern kitchen with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall displaying a series titled 'Desperate Lies'.
A modern outdoor living space with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a black tiled backsplash.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyride
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, New World Brewery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in Temple Crest, a neighborhood in Tampa, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Check out an event or a game at Yuengling Center, and consider making time for Florida State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Skyride - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • New World Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • new world tampa - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • New World Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Fire Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5 on Jan 4, 2027 start from $192, 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 Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tampa Escape Near Busch Gardens & USF Sleeps 5 located?

Located in Temple Crest, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1.9 mi (3 km) from University of South Florida. New World Brewery and Adventure Island are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Instructions were very thorough and place was clean and spacious. Great for quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2026
Thank you Sofia! It was a pleasure hosting you and your guests. We welcome you to come back anytime! Thank you for being a wonderful guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay and will be back the next time I visit tampa again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable, had one issue with a toilet, Dana had it repaired promptly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 21, 2026
It was my pleasure Dan. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I hope you enjoyed the football game. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and the hosts were even better! We had a great stay and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you all! Thanks for your kindness. We look forward to you coming back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well decorated. Appliances are great and kitchen well appointed. Close to Busch Gardens. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place!I would rate 100% but I take 1% away for crumbs on the couch and dust on living room furnitures.Other than that everything was better than what we have expected. I’d strongly recommend this place! Thank you Dana for everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2026
My pleasure! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I’ll be sure to revisit my expectations with my team. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful townhome, clean, updated and fairly close to Busch gardens as well as many restaurants (yum yum buffet is great nearby) but it’s in a shady neighborhood. I was told don’t walk around at night in the area and have to agree. The culdesac itself where the town home resides is quiet and no issues. We walked places during the day and saw sketchy people but also normal families / tourists so there was no issue. Busy street nearby so just be careful and aware. The host is very responsive and helpful. Would stay there again if visiting Busch Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the townhouse, found it clean and updated, and appreciated the convenient location near Busch Gardens and local restaurants. We also appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness and hospitality. As with any area, we encourage our guests to remain aware of their surroundings, especially along the busier nearby roads at night. With USF, Busch Gardens and Islands of Adventure we get a lot of visitors to the area. We’re happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back the next time you visit Tampa! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2026
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great town home close to bush gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana was wonderful! Super sweet and had very clear super easy instructions. The house is lovely inside, will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and comfortable. The host Dana was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2026
Thank you Sandy! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. The property was absolutely spotless. It felt like it had been very recently renovated with brand new TVs & appliances throughout the home. The A/C was great and will get you through those hot Tampa summers. Incredibly close to Busch Gardens. Simple check in & check out. Dana, the host, is a great communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2026
Thank you Evan! It’s a pleasure having you and your family as guest in our home. Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and exactly as pictured. The host was easy to communicate with before and during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 7, 2026
Danielle, it was great hosting you all. Happy to hear you enjoyed the home and the hockey game.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 16, 2026
Thank you Mike! It was a pleasure hosting you. Feel free to come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed here for a recent trip to see our daughter play softball at USF. Everything went smoothly and the unit was really nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2026
Eric we appreciate kindness and welcome you all back anytime! Thanks for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, nice condo, convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you Leah! So glad you all enjoyed the townhome. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. 🤍
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Very clean and well taken care of and had everything we needed, including coffee. The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable, I cannot speak to the other bed because we did not use that room. We were centrally located close to everywhere we needed to be for the visit. The neighborhood is a bit run down, all neighbors we interacted with seemed very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was beautiful and very clean. It was perfect for our needs to the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you Amanda! It was a pleasure hosting you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute reservation for my daughter and I, and could not be happier. Hosts were so welcoming and communicated from start to finish. Clean and comfortable home. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2026
Thank you Eddie! It was a pleasure hosting you and your daughter. Please come back anytime! - Dana
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and easy to access
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy access and very clean

Great location to Busch gardens and super clean. Very professional and friendly communication with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Blake, thanks for being a great guest. Excellent communication and kept the house looking great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a week and a day here. Our host was very helpful; sending information ahead of time and also being very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. It was our “home base” while we did site seeing and also attended a couple spring training games during our stay. The house was more than spacious enough for the two of us, and even fine for accommodating a couple friends who stopped by while we were there. It was very clean and had all the basic needs of “home”. We cooked in several evenings and the kitchen had all the cooking and dining utensils needed. Overall, it was a great experience and we would rent this property again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 25, 2026
Thank you Tim! It was a pleasure hosting you all. I appreciate you all being so kind. We would welcome you all back anytime. So glad you all opportunity to see all the great parts of Tampa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Affordable

Very nice townhouse close to USF, Busch Gardens and Moffitt Cancer Center. Dana was a great host, easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Robert, I’m so glad we were able to be there for you and your wife. Wishing your wife a speedy recovery
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