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Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens

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Vauted Ceilings
Master Bedroom
Relaxing screen room....with hot tub...
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Place, Avila Golf and Country Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

East Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

West Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens

Our Tampa Bungalow sleeps seven with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

It has travertine floors and cavernous cathedral ceilings and is about 2200 Sq feet of relaxing, cool Florida living.

When you are not indoors, you can relax in the screened porch with a glass of wine. It is screened so that the Florida State bird, the mosquito will not carry you away.

If you want to exercise, you could grill a steak out on the patio, or do some clothes washing in the laundry room.

The Bungalow has two king beds and three twin beds spread out over four bedrooms.

The location is very convenient to Downtown, Busch Gardens, USF, Moffit, Clearwater, Disney and most of central Florida. The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away. Perfect!

In three miles, you can be on I-275, and in two miles, you can be on your way to the airport on the Veterans Expressway.

Just around the corner is a great, quiet road that is convenient for walking and (god forbid) jogging. If you are going to jog, let me know so I can pour a gin and tonic, and come and watch.

We have plenty of room to roam for the kids and pets. Our bungalow is pet friendly.

We supply linens and bedding, bath towels, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, hand soap, coffee filters....just bring your clothes and food. We will not complain if you don't bring your clothes, so just bring food!

We have two excellent Publix grocery stores very near by, and Dale Mabry with it's hundreds of restaurants is two miles West. Yes, you cannot escape two local Walmart super centers either.

On a rainy day, you can watch Netflix or cable on our smart TV, or you can surf the web and throw youTube videos to the tv for the family to marvel at!

It takes about 20 minutes to downtown, 25 minutes to the Airport, 25 miles to the nearest top DR Beach pick for the famous Florida beaches. We are seven miles to Busch Gardens, USF and Moffit, 13 miles to the convention center and generally within easy access of most of central Florida.

We have owned the Tampa Bungalow since 2008, and it is a very nice, comfortable home.

Come and stay with us!





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require you to answer any questions we might have within the message system. Examples: # persons, # animals. Responses need to be timely.
Confirmation communication must be completed by: stay starts within [2 days: 2hrs] [6 days: 12hrs] [one month: 24hrs] further out, four days.
Pets and service animals are to be cleared with us before booking. Please provide the weight and breed of any animals you would like to bring.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Lutz

Located in Lake Magdalene, a neighborhood in Lutz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Yuengling Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including motor boating, birdwatching, and whale-watching.
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Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • Avila Golf and Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Port of Tampa - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 26 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 27 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens on Apr 17, 2026 start from $201, 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 Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens located?

Located in Lake Magdalene, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve and AdventHealth 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Enio D.

Great 4 bedroom

Clean well stocked kitchen and ample parking. Great golf vacation place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Well kept and very clean planning on staying again

Close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Enjoyable stay

We stayed in the bungalow for 2 months while our new home was being built. Convenient location, well appointed home and Johnathan was extremely responsive and pleasant. Overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 84 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

York Bridge C.

Excellent Corporate Rental

We used this home for a corporate stay. Home was great and owner was easy to work with.
Stayed 73 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Comfortable, well equipped and accomodating

Jonathan has been a great host, by being easily accessible and responsive to any needs that arose. The beds are comfy and kitchen was well equipped . We were very to be comfortable in the Tampa Bungalow while our home was being renovated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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

Great relaxing get away.

This quaint bungalow in Lutz Florida was perfect for us as it was central to everything, no problem getting around what so ever. Loved the relaxing evenings in the hot tub. Neighborhood was very quite and safe. The owner Joanathan was great. Very easy to work with.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Oscar S.

Research

My wife and I and my parents enjoy this facility we utilized it for our one week of research around Tampa area for our next move and for their retirement great place to stay for the week
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brody K.

It's quiet and a good getaway place

Everything was clean and nice! Looks just like the pictures! Grill was a nice thing to have and everything was taken care of. Jonathan did a great job of addressing any issues that came up. Definitely a home away from home kind of vibe
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dana r.

A wonderful place

The home was like a home away from home owner was nice as can be I would love to come back for a longer stay.you could not ask for better had everything for you in this home. Very close to Busch gardens just where we wanted to be .I have a handicap child and he enjoyed the home thank you Johnathan from the ramos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was nice area and house was perfect size but it has plumbing issues in both bathrooms and cockroaches mainly in kitchen ,kitchen and bathrooms definitely need to be updated
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great home, wonderful host!

I can’t say enough great things about this home and our host Jonathan. His house was clean, well stocked with everything we needed, and in a great location. It was perfect upon our arrival and we didn’t have any problems during our extended stay. The icing on the cake was how great Jonathan was. He is an excellent communicator and was super kind. We had to extend our stay several times and he was extremely gracious and understanding about our last minute requests to extend our visit. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you Jonathan!
Stayed 62 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Exactly as advertised, great spot.

Very rustic appearance on the outside but inside is a perfect bungalow. We had 5 guys coming down for a golf trip and Jon only had 4 beds at the time of booking. He took the time and money to add a 5th bed, and then of course our 5th guy broke his arm 3 days before the trip and we ended up with only 4. Jacuzzi tub in screen house saved my trip as my back flared up. Tub was nice and clean and being a swimming pool owner I do get worried about hot tubs turning into "human bacteria frappes" if water is not maintained and balanced - this was as far away from that as possible. pool water was nice and clear and clean. It is a bit tricky to find but after finding it's easy. Jonathan was very communicative, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I'd recommend to anyone to stay here. Access to highways is a five minute ride, downtown Tampa about 20 minute ride.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann H.

Refreshing retreat!

Excellent service and personal attention, combined with professional and thorough management made our stay at this Tampa bungalow perfect for our circumstances. I contacted Jonathan late one afternoon with a last-minute booking request when our original rental lost its air conditioning. Fortunately, this lovely place was available and we were settled in within a couple of hours. It is spacious and comfortable and homey. Jonathan is very easy to work with and it is obvious that he cares about the comfort of his guests. Having all the bedrooms on one floor was especially convenient for us, as my mom was recovering from surgery. While the openness of the floor plan was great for her managing a walker (as well as providing a light and airy atmosphere), I can imagine that it would be equally appealing for any family with children of all ages. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together, but easy to walk down the hall to the privacy of individual bedrooms, too. The kitchen is well-designed and opens to the living area, which is very nice for all guests. We stayed for a week but could easily imagine being comfortable there for several. The location is perfect, also, as it's an easy drive to any destination in Tampa, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby without having to fight city traffic. Thank you, Jonathan, for providing a nice place during a challenging time for us. I highly recommend your Tampa Bungalow!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

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

Work Crew of 5

Crew of 5 men. Plenty of room. Host was very communicative. Expectations Before, During, and Check out process was shared via PDF. I was able to prep the crew before arrival, Took photos before and after. During the stay was excellent reported by the crew. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris K. S.

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

Wonderful.

very nice place the location was gret near other family. I waould like to return to same area another year.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

5 month stay

I was here while my home was being remodeled and there is not one request that wasn't handled in an efficient, timely and friendly way by Jonathan and his staff. I had to extend my stay twice and with Jonathan I was confident that it wouldn't be a problem. Thanks, neighbor!
Stayed 151 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Bungalow Chapter

We retired in December of 2018. Found Jonathan’s Bungalow through VBRO. A big part of our new chapter is our dog Bristol. Property offered Bristol plenty of area for Bristol to play fetch! Our granddaughter didn’t get to visit this trip but she would have liked to play on the playground set! The Bungalow is spacious with very comfortable furniture. Jonathan swiftly took care of any minor issues, With the help of Paul, (maintenance) & Ron (hot tub). We would’ve booked for 2020 but....already taken. Thank you Jonathan and family.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Host is awesome! Great place! Awesome location

Jonathan was such a great host. Communicate with me from the start. This was my first use of VRBO and we will use it a lot more now. When we come back to Tampa we will stay here again
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H C.

Nice place

Even though it was a business trip my crew and I enjoyed every minute in this hause really relaxing place mr jonathan its a really nice guy i had a big truck and trailer and he work with me so we had enough space to park definitely he deserves five stars thank you
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Usha R.

Excellent place to stay!

Very well kept property. Peaceful and quiet location
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

A beautiful, clean, relaxing place to rest

My parents and I visited Tampa for Spring Training. This cottage was conveniently located to the Steinbrenner park, grocery stores, and the Gulf. It was spotless, and we enjoyed staying in such a clean place. The kitchen was very well-stocked with pots, pans, etc. for those who enjoy staying in to eat. We enjoyed the hot tub and screened-in porch too. Jonathan was an extremely helpful and responsive host. We could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

nice house

house was clean and serviced all your needs
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Densie K.

Well situated, quiet, and close to local amenities. An exterior, screened-in, hot tub living space.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this cool and welcoming home. We also greatly appreciated the thoughtful attention of our host, Jonathan. A lively group of four adults and two babies, we comfortably staged our Florida adventure from the safety of this well appointed bungalow. Spacious, clean and tastefully decorated, there were ample towels and comfortable linens. The washer/dryer unit in the garage was key, and the hot tub became our evening gathering place where we laughed over the events of the day. In addition, our granddaughter was thrilled by the playground next door. :D We highly recommend this vacation property and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Nice property

We spent over a month while our home was being remodeled. It was a great place to stay. We got to experience new restaurants and adventures we had not done yet. Thank you Jonathan for the hospitality.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Buffy B.

Owner A Dream To Work With

Unfortunately, Hurricane Irma canceled the trip for me and my friends, but Jonathan remained ever patient with us as we worked through our sadness. While we were not able to stay at the home and cannot; therefore, give a review of the house itself, please let this serve as a review of the owner. He is patient. He had everything ready for us. He is a very quick and thorough communicator. You will always know the status of your stay (even if you cannot come). Thanks, Jonathan! Really appreciate all you did in preparation of our stay and so sorry we couldn't make the trip. We were looking forward to this trip so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Ashley and Jonathan

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When folks stay with us, I see a lot of dynamics that give me and them enormous satisfaction:

I have seen families getting to spend time with each other or to unite and welcome a newborn in to the world. I see graduations being celebrated with great joy. I watch families come together to grieve the loss of a loved one. I have folks visit to take the kids to Bush Gardens, or to attend a conference. Some of my guests are here working on special projects.

Through it all, I do enjoy helping them be comfortable with their families and seeing them enjoy our home and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

Well located....

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