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Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa

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Living area
Big Buck Hunter arcade game

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Odessa, FL
  • Place, Crescent Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old McMicky's Farm
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. The Getaway is located in a private, gated, residential community, and only minutes from the Veterans. Our private shaded streets have a 10 MPH speed limit as they meander through growths of century old Oak trees. Our multi-acre park offers guest shady grassed areas under rustling cypress trees for picnics. The park features a Volleyball Court, Fishing Dock, Boat Ramp, Swimming Area, Horseshoe pit and a playground. The home is a walking distance away from the lake it is not lake front.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2639743vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Odessa

Odessa is home to this cottage. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Safford House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at TPC of Tampa Bay and Tournament Players Club Tampa Bay. Consider Old McMicky's Farm for a night out or Lane Glo Bowling if you're travelling with kids.
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Odessa, FL

What's nearby

  • Crescent Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Old McMicky's Farm - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Keystone Lake - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • TPC of Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 36 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Huey Magoo's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lake Retreat • Kayaks + Family Fun • Gated Community Near Tampa located?

This family-friendly Odessa cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crescent Lake and Old McMicky's Farm. Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve and Keystone Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property. Clean, safe, peaceful. Good Location with lots to do. Would defiantly stay there again on future visits. Hosts were the best, great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful neighborhood and accommodations! Everything you need is there. It was neat and clean. I would love to stay there again and will tell any friends that will be in the area that this is an absolutely adorable cottage and a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val S.

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

Great place!

Great place and hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place. Quiet gated cozy. Photos are super accurate which sadly is uncommon on this app. Host was responsive to questions and was able to accommodate a last minute request of mine with no hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little house was perfect for my families needs. It is well stocked and very conveniently located in town, close enough to anything you need to venture out for and yet the property is perfectly nestled away in a quaint little old Florida neighborhood. Check in was without incident and conversation was effortless with our host. The children loved having that great big yard to play in while we prepared dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good, the cottage was clean, The location was great, all the stores were within 2 mile away. The lake and playground area was within walking distance. The hosts were easy to commute with. Would stay there again.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were only there for a single night. Property had all we needed. Very nice neighborhood. Appreciated having access to the kayaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

bart b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners responded very quickly to all our questions. The house needs some upgrades. The house is fine for a couple of nights but not a place I would stay for a week or more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

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

Fun Lake house

Great space to spread out while on holiday. Awesome communication and quick responses. Really had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

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

Home

Felt like home , no stress
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna B.

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

Wedding

We needed a place to stay while attending a wedding. This was the perfect place. Very cozy but roomy. We felt safe in the gated community. The host provided information about restaurants and things to do. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TeresaM W.

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

Nicely furnished property, great location.

Nicely furnished property, comfortable and roomy for two. Also enjoyed screened in porch. Delightful, walkable neighborhood. Enjoyed fishing off the neighborhood docks. Owners very responsive. Great location, close to many daily activities (parks, nature preserves, fishing, beach, golf, city life).
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

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

Beachway

Very nice! We had a few issues with figuring out how fans worked, how air conditioning worked. Bed was ok. Bathroom needs a grab bar but I’m told that will be coming when remodeled. Host attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Winter 2023

It is a nice quit community , we had a couple small issues when we got there and they took care of it the next day . The owners are friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had . People in the community are friendly also . we would go for a walk and everyone would stop and talk to us . We would stay here again . Thank you
Stayed 94 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sufficient Rental

Check in was difficult because the property gate code did not work. Our flight was delayed due to Florida storms nearly four hours, so we were late arriving. The host did not answer the phone. It took nine hours to make a two hour flight to Florida and then the code didnt work. Very frustrating. The description leaf me to believe the house was on the lake. It is not. It is at the front of the community, not near the lake. The house was fine, floors are very soft in areas. The keurig didnt work either, we were planning to use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Hi Cindy, I apologize you didn’t have a great stay with us. As far as check-in, at 4:30 you told us you were delayed. We never heard from you after that as to when you were landing or arriving. If we were aware it’d be close to 11:30 - midnight we could made better arrangements to get you through the gate. Also, we live near by and asks multiple time if you need anything please let us know, we would have been more than happy to supply a new K-cup machine if we knew it wasn’t working, there is also a regular Ninja coffee pot at the home with regular coffee that could have been used. The description of the home also states it’s walking distance to the lake not on the lake. We apologize you didn’t have the best stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna N.

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

A must stay!

At first I was looking to stay in Tarpon Springs area. Then came across this listing. I was sold with private beach at the lake note. When we arrived my husband's first reaction was anger at me. This anger lasted about 5 min. By the time we were leaving he was looking at listings to buy propery there. Inside was amazing - like beach feeling. Beds very comfy, kitchen all you need! Cherry on the top old style hunting game where my 4 year old wanted to keep playing and my husband and i had tournament as well. Property beyond amazing. Lake and beach - like in dreams! Mother in law stayed inside of the lake for 6 hours. Residents around very friendly. This is a must property if you plan to go to Tampa area. We went just for weekend. Saturday we spend at the lake, sunday beach. Beaches, tampa all close by. Host very nice and responsive! Kayaks available (had fun kayaking through 3 lakes). I promise you will not be disappointed. My husband who rather get a stroke than apologize and admit to being wrong did both! We all loved every single minute of our stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay at The Getaway! Thank you for the nice review! We’d welcome you and your family back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto O.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

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

Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon

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My husband and I fell in love with vacation rental homes during our honeymoon a few years back. We cruised down the Pacific Coast Hwy jumping around from town to town and finding vacation rentals along the way. We stayed at some great places and meet some amazing people. Our dream was to one day have our own vacation rental property and here we are a years later with two different vacation homes. I hope is that families make memories in our homes that will stay with them for a lifetime!

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