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Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything!

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A wooden table with a white knitted placemat, a potted plant, and a decorative sign with a quote.
A covered porch with a rocking chair, a grill, and a sliding glass door leading to a living room.
Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted picture, and a decorative sign.
A beige sofa with patterned cushions and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Zephyr Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Zephyrhills, FL
  • Place, Zephyr Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything!

Hidden Gem right in town! Cute 1BR/1BA cottage sitting nestled in giant oaks on 4 acres. Front porch for sitting out and enjoying nature. Sits on wooded lot with a fire pit for evening fire or just relax on the comfy couch or chair and watch TV. All the things needed for a quiet getaway yet within driving distance to everything. Centrally located with 30 minutes of Tampa, Lakeland, Wesley Chapel.


Photo IDs will be required before check-in and ID must match one of the parties that booked the reservation.

NOTE: we do offer 3 short term winter RV sites on the property also and it is adjacent to the cottage with a lovely painted privacy fence separating it.

There are 3 outdoor cameras on cottage for your security as well as our home and a ring camera on the home facing out to driveway. Notifications are turned off at time of bookings.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place any bagged trash to cans at driveway. Turn AC up to 75.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unauthorized overnight guests without prior approval of owner ALL trash must be bagged and placed in can outside. NO LOOSE TRASH
No smoking in house or on covered porch.
4 outdoor cameras for security reasons only. Do not attempt to turn off or tamper with cameras or DVR in TV stand or your booking will be cancelled.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2281886vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Zephyrhills

Located in Zephyrhills West, a neighbourhood in Zephyrhills, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hillsborough River State Park and Colt Creek State Park, while The HiBrow Gallery and Dade City Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot are cultural highlights. Mirada Lagoon and Advent Health Center Ice are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Zephyrhills, FL

What's nearby

  • Zephyr Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 45 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 48 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Port of Tampa - 49 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 52 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Eatery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Great Catch - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet & Secluded yet short distance to everything! located?

Located in Zephyrhills West, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Zephyr Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Medical Group-Tampa Bay. Links at Lake Bernadette and Hillsborough River State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely charming, clean and well equipped Tiny House on a quiet private country setting close to amenities. Nicely decorated with front porch adds to the charm. Looking forward to going back again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just finished our 49 day stay at the hideaway and it was wonderful! It was clean and well stocked. Property was secluded but close to shopping and restaurants. Nice porch to relax and watch the wildlife. Jennifer and Greg were easy to communicate with and check in process couldn't have been easier. Thank you for sharing your lovely tiny home. We plan on another trip here next year
Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and got to play some pickleball lol. We always strive to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible. Hope to see you again!. Jennifer and Greg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2025
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this wonderful location. The host is welcoming and very response. The home is clean, comfortable and many small amenities are in place for your stay. We look forward to our next trip and staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominick D.

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

The best stay ever!

It was the most relaxing and enjoyable stay ever.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Excellent place.

Was just what I have been looking for. Secluded and yet close to everything, like restaurants and stores. Very clean.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

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

Very happy

Adorable and cozy house on secluded setting. Very clean with everything we needed We loved it and hope to be able to stay there again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Anniversary Get Away

We had an amazing time. The property was wonderful, and in the perfect spot for what we had planned for our trip. The owner was very friendly and available for anything we needed. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime. Jennifer and Greg
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

great place to stay

The property was modern, clean and quiet. Still, a short drive, (1/4 mile maybe) put us close to all the stores and services we wanted as part of our vacation. We would gladly stay here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make everyone's stay a relaxing one. Jennifer HOST
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaina T.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Beautiful fully equipped cottage in a serene setting but only minutes from stores/restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your review. We strive to make our little cottage as comfortable as we can and always welcome any suggestions for improvements or amenities. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Beautiful accomodations

Jennifer was easy to work with and the house was great. Very clean, well supplied and comfortable. Right in the middle of everything we needed to get too but also private and quiet We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make it as relaxing and comfortable as possible. We welcome you back anytime. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

Peaceful

Delightfully quiet with all the amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you for the kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime. Jennifer HOST
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred T.

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

Most enjoyable

It is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing, secluded get away. Just right for a couple, plenty to do in the surrounding area and near by. Looking forward to returning. The host was wonderful. The house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed your stay. We love hearing that. Always welcome returning guests. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

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

Perfect for couple

We needed extra space for family during the holidays and this was the perfect place. Cozy little space in a quiet secluded area. Easy to get to from Wesley Chapel which was where the rest of the family was. Hosts were easy to reach and check in several times to make sure everything was running smoothly with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorra T.

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

Perfect little hideaway

If you are looking for a quiet little home away from home this is your place! Has everything you need for a vacation getaway! After a long day of being out you can come home to your own little place and not have to worry about anyone else being around or being noisy! This was our second stay here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Best vacation

Couldn’t have been more satisfied with everything when we arrived. Off the beaten path, secluded, a great little getaway. Jennifer was great. Could not have been a better vacation
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you William for the great review. I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you again. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Sweet cottage

This cottage was just perfect for two people. Very clean, nicely furnished and decorated. It was the perfect home base for us as we were visiting various areas for the week. Don’t hesitate to book this if you enjoy quiet, casual and peaceful surroundings!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you Tina. So glad you found our cottage to your liking. We strive to make it a great stay. We hope to see you again. Jennifer HOST
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Peaceful and Perfect

My wife and I were moving our son for school and this was perfect spot. Clean and perfect location to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Great little one bedroom, one bath home in a country setting in the middle of town. Clean and comfortable perfect for two. Was a great home base for visiting the Zephyrhills area and family. So much nicer than staying in a hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
Thank you Karen, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and got to visit with family. We welcome you to return anytime. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great property and setting

Enjoyed our week at this quiet little home. Was in town working on my private pilot license at the local airport. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the close proximity to Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater. Will visit again when I’m in Zephrhills
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
So glad you had time to get lessons in and enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

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

Very cute little cottage, just a little different setting!

Nice experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you for the nice review. We strive to make every guests experience a comfortable one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peder d.

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

Peaceful getaway

Friendly responsive host. Clean house. With nice porch for morning coffee. Nice and quiet while still being close to amenities.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, we strive to make our guests comfortable and to feel at home. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage provides quiet & peacefulness just a stone’s throw away from the highly trafficked commercial area. The host provides EVERYTHING you could need in a stay away from home! Clean & well stocked. Communication was always timely, kind & helpful. (Be sure to pay attention to the host’s directions, not your GPS!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

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

A very pleasant stay

Tastefully decorated, super clean and comfortable cottage. Host is quick to answer and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The cottage is in a beautiful, serene spot, but be aware you'll need to drive slowly up the road to avoid potholes. I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Jacqueline, Thank you so much for the nice review. We are working on the road situation since it's shared with the school and their access to the barns. Hope to see you again. Jennifer HOST
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu H.

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

Comfortable Stay.

Nice location in town, yet with a "remote" feel. Quiet. Clean. Comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We strive to make it comfortable for our guests.

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Hagler

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My Name is Jennifer and I grew up on this property spending weekends here and then living here after I grew up. My late mother purchased the house in 2017 to have as quiet getaway in her later years of life. I have chosen to offer this to travelers now as a relaxing getaway while in Florida. My husband and I hope that others can enjoy it as much as she did. That is why it is aptly named "Jewel's Hideaway".

Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family since the 70's and wanted to keep it and let others enjoy it.

What makes this property unique

Nestled in the middle of town, most people dont know the property even exists.

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