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5 Rooms • Great Location • Red Haven Retreat

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

5 Rooms • Great Location • Red Haven Retreat

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Welcome to the Red Haven Retreat, where USF spirit meets Busch Gardens thrills!

My 5 room/2 bath home is perfect for hosting larger groups. The house is situated in a prime location within minutes to all attractions and for beach goers and golfers alike, an ideal escape for all travelers.

YOUR STAY INCLUDES:
• 5 private rooms (5 queen beds)
• 2 full bathrooms, 1 ensuite
• Spacious fenced yard
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Free WiFi (~500 Mbps ↓↑)
• Smart TV entertainment
• Secure and safe environment
• Minutes to USF/Busch Gardens
• Close to I-275, I-75, and I-4
• Hotel-like quality & cleanliness

OTHER FEATURES YOU'LL APPRECIATE:
• Full-sized washer and dryer with starter packs of detergent
• Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors
• Dedicated work space
• Large table and chairs for dining
• Philips SceneSwitch 3-setting light bulbs
• Ceiling fans in all but two rooms and central AC throughout
• Coffee machine with starter packs of coffee, sweetener, and creamer
• Starter rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and trash bags

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:
• Stay longer, save more!
• Nightly rate based on standard occupancy rate, additional occupancy fees may apply.
• Hourly rates may apply for early check-in or late check-out.
• Bugs/other wildlife: It is not uncommon to encounter insects such as palmetto bugs or wildlife in a tropical climate. While we do take all preventative measures to keep critters out, there is the possibility that one may come through an opening. Please try to keep doors closed and do not leave food or drinks outside, or in your vehicle, to help keep any possible insects and wildlife away.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Tampa

Located in University Square, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday 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. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyride - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • beach near Montu - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 16 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Angora Mediterranean Grill - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.8

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 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our night before cruise stay for our group of 10!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TANIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved that it was near to Bush Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zya H.

The amenities in the shower qa
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
This guest's reservation resulted in significant issues, including property damage (broken coffee table and shower damage), marijuana left in the home, and a party with dozens of unauthorized guests—clear violations of my house rules. The home is professionally cleaned and documented with photos/videos between each stay, confirming it was in pristine condition prior to check-in. The guest ultimately took responsibility and paid for the damages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as listed and Leon was awesome. Made sure our stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated proactively
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim l a.

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

Clean and Cozy

The property is super clean and cozy. The amenities are modern and comfortable. The location was perfect for our trip to Busch Gardens. Restaurants were nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a retreat thats nice, in a quiet neighborhood and close to EVERYTHING this is the home for you! Food, Busch gardens, are five minutes away!Leon was professional and on point! Came by to ensure me and my family had everything we need!Book this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

AC/DC weekend.

It was perfect for our group. Gave us the space we needed and it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great! The house was very clean, it had everything we needed ( towels, toiletries, etc.) The kitchen had everything we needed including spices! The neighborhood was clean and very close the popular restaurants and every store you we needed for any kind of shopping! The host was very nice and always responded immediately! Close the FSU and Bush Gardens. 10 out of 10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

connie w.

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

Family celebration

We really enjoyed our stay...the property was nice and clean. The host was very accommodating and the area was quiet. I will definitely revisit this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review. Look me up if you're ever in town again.
Verified

8/10 Good

jason h.

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

Tampa BMX

The house was nice , everything worked and was clean.Had a nice time and no complaints with the house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A S.

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

Five-Star Stay in a Spacious Home!

We had an amazing stay at this cozy home! The house was incredibly spacious, perfect for our group, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy. The location was fantastic—close to everything we needed, yet in a peaceful setting. The home was well-stocked, clean, and had all the amenities we could ask for. The host was responsive and made the entire process smooth and easy. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSIE G.

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

Leon Host

This place was amazing. Great location to the Busch gardens park. It was more than what i expected. Very comfortable. The home was very clean. Stayed 4 nights in July 2024
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Great Location

House is close to the highways. There are many restaurants in the area. House is very clean. Appliances are modern. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
It was a pleasure to host you. Come by again if you're ever in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

Exactly what was described. Very clean and great value. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Home away from home

Leon was prompt to reply and comunicated well and made check in easy . Myself and my crew of welders enjoyed having there own rooms and clean comfotable queen size beds . We where tired after long days of work , and looked farward to a quiet night sleep .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Darla J.

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

Uneasy in neighborhood

We arrived at the property feeling uneasy about the surrounding neighborhood, which is economically depressed. We could see vagrant / un-homed people sleeping behind shopping carts within sight of the driveway. There were more groups of vagrant / un-homed males just around the corner from the property. I was traveling with my children alone. I did not feel safe staying in this property. I contacted the owner to inform him that I would not be staying for my reservation due to feeling unsafe in the neighborhood. I asked the owner to consider refunding the cleaning fee only, since we would not be using the space and didn't even enter the home. He refused to refund the cleaning fee even though he would not have to have the property cleaned. The owner admitted that previous guest had the same concerns upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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