10/10 Excellent
Chad S.
11 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location with an Exceptional Host – A Wonderful Stay!
Chad S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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Historic Pool Home (heated pool) in South Tampa.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tampa, FL
University of Tampa
4 min drive
Hyde Park Village
5 min drive
Tampa General Hospital
6 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Historic Pool Home (heated pool) in South Tampa.
Our historic pool home was originally built as a Church. We are 25 minutes from beautiful Gulf beaches, and only 1 hour from Disney. Busch Gardens is also less than half an hour away. Quick access to Raymond James Stadium. Enjoy our beautifully landscaped private pool, and walk to Starbucks and other local restaurants. Dogs (2 max) welcome with pre-approval from your hosts. We would love to welcome you to our comfortable home.
The space
House includes a kitchen, and open space living/dining room, laundry room, as well as ample outdoor space and a private pool. There are 2 bedrooms and a large full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs is a third (large) bedroom with a queen bed, and full-sized double fold out sofa bed. The upstairs bathroom is not separated from the bedroom. It contains a claw foot tub (no shower), sink, and toilet (which is behind a wall).
The outdoor space has ample seating and dining areas and a heated pool. There is also a garden area with a pet door and a gate.
Guest access
Guests will have full and private access to the entire house, including heated pool (for all season swimming).
Other things to note
Pool is heated for all season use. House trained dogs (2 max) are welcome with owner pre-approval.
The space
House includes a kitchen, and open space living/dining room, laundry room, as well as ample outdoor space and a private pool. There are 2 bedrooms and a large full bathroom downstairs. Upstairs is a third (large) bedroom with a queen bed, and full-sized double fold out sofa bed. The upstairs bathroom is not separated from the bedroom. It contains a claw foot tub (no shower), sink, and toilet (which is behind a wall).
The outdoor space has ample seating and dining areas and a heated pool. There is also a garden area with a pet door and a gate.
Guest access
Guests will have full and private access to the entire house, including heated pool (for all season swimming).
Other things to note
Pool is heated for all season use. House trained dogs (2 max) are welcome with owner pre-approval.
Property manager
Rachel May
Languages
English, Spanish
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tampa
Located in Tampa, this vacation home is near theme parks. Tampa Riverwalk and Westshore Plaza Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Florida State Fairgrounds and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are not to be missed. With motor boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Tampa, FL
What's nearby
- University of Tampa - 4 min drive
- Amalie Arena - 5 min drive
- Port of Tampa - 5 min drive
- Tampa Convention Center - 5 min drive
- Tampa Riverwalk - 6 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Steak 'n Shake - 16 min walk
- PDQ Tenders Salads & Sandwiches - 17 min walk
- Beef 'O' Brady's - 8 min walk
- Buddy Brew-Bay to Bay - 3 min walk
- Graze - 17 min walk
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Rachel May
I am a college professor and my husband (Doug) is a civil (coastal) engineer. I teach Latin American studies at the University of South Florida, and my husband works for a large engineering firm in Houston. Since we live in Houston these days, we love sharing our Tampa home with guests.
Why they chose this property
We are close to both the Gulf beaches (>30 minutes) and the Orlando theme parks (one hour). Our neighborhood is full of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, etc. We are also walkable to Bayshore Blvd. We have everything you need for a cozy relaxing getaway in Tampa.
What makes this property unique
Pool, family friendly neighborhood walkable to restaurants.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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