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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Lutz, FL
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5 min drive
Cheval Golf and Country Club
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Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bunk Bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom
2 King Beds
Middle Bedroom
2 Double Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
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About this property
Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF
Luxuriously updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property located in a private setting on a lake with a newly constructed dock for fishing essentially in north Tampa! Enjoy quiet and idyllic surroundings, yet close to Busch Gardens (6.4 miles and 15 minute drive), USF/Moffitt Cancer Center (4.4 miles and 12 minute drive), and downtown Tampa (12 miles). Easy access to major highways (0.25 miles to 41 and 2.5 miles to highway I-275). The beautiful beaches of Clearwater are 36 miles and a 45 minute drive away.
The home has been newly updated throughout with luxury features. Expansive views of the beautiful lake can be enjoyed from numerous large windows in the kitchen and living room and a French door in the master bedroom.
The single story home features a large kitchen with over-sized island, adjacent formal dining room, a large living room with a baby grand piano, and a laundry room with state of the art washer and dryer. The spacious master bedroom has 2 king beds, a sitting area with sofa and lounge, and a large private luxury master bathroom with a soaking tub and a frameless shower all surrounded by beautiful travertine tiles. A large French door with views of the lake leads to a private new paver patio with lounge chairs. The second bedroom has two full beds, and has its own private bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 twin beds. All beds feature luxurious high-end thick mattresses as well as high quality bed sheets of at least 1000 thread count. There are 3 sofas in the living room, 2 of which are sleepable for adults and 1 for children. The brand new kitchen features an over-sized island, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, high-end stainless steel appliances including a 36 inch induction stove, and a wine cooler. Beautiful tile work throughout all 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. French pattern travertine tile floors in the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms, and high-end vinyl flooring in the bedrooms.
There is a 65 inch smart TV with sound bar in the family room with cable TV. All bedrooms are also equipped with large smart Roku TVs (50”, 50” and 43”) including Netflix, news channels and many others. There is a Blueray/DVD player in the master bedroom as well.
The house is located directly on a beautiful fishing lake, which is about 30-40 feet behind the back of the house. The covered lanai in the back of the house flows seamlessly from the living room and has a large wood patio dining set, where the guests can enjoy unobstructed lake view. There is a stained-concrete patio outside the lanai featuring a conversation set and a Weber grill. There is also a stone table and stone benches located close to the lake. Guests can enjoy fishing and watching abundant wildlife on the lake including ducks, eagles, herons and various types of exotic birds. There is also a 2 person kayak for your use and enjoyment during your stay!
The house is gated on both sides and there is room for 2 vehicles to park in the driveway, with plenty of parking outside the fence along the street. The house is secured in the front and back by 24/7 monitoring cameras, and the side and back yards are completely fenced. The house is wired with a state-of-the-art Nest smart thermostat. Tampa's weather is warm throughout the year. This is really an ideal place for a family gathering or an extended stay.
The maximum number of people that should be at the property throughout your stay are the ones you have listed at the time the reservation are made. If extra people are joining you, you will need to contact us to let you know.
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Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
ID verification with possible background check required upon request.
All guests must purchase damage insurance through VRBO.
Important information
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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 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 deadlock
About the area
Lutz
Located in Lutz, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Port of Tampa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit 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.
Avila Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Grand Prix Tampa - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Cheval Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Northdale Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
TPC of Tampa Bay - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 23 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
IHOP - 5 min drive
Lutz Petroleum - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF on 7 Jun, 2026 start from S$279, 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 at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxurious Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt Cancer Center/USF located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Joseph's Hospital - North and AdventHealth Tampa. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very clean. Very quiet. Comfy beds. Very equipped kitchen. Nice grill. Our teenagers and tween boys enjoyed it all. Great for fishing and exploring nature that visits the lake. I highly recommend. Close to Zoo, Busch Gardens, FL Aquarium, etc.
Meredith W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Hi Meredith - We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and caught plenty of fish while you were there!
Best regards,
Mike
My husband and I had a wonderful week here. Mike our host is the absolute best. My husband enjoyed fishing and even though it’s not mentioned in the information there is a very nice kayak that my husband used almost every day. This place is fantastic. We were very pleased with everything from the kitchen to the bedrooms and beyond. Very quiet and peaceful. You will love the yard and outdoor furniture. It was way more than just the two of us needed but would be great for a large family. The bed in the master bedroom room is amazing. The best we have ever slept on at any other VRBO. And there are two king size beds in the huge master bedroom. We hope to return again soon.
The house had a cozy feel but very spacious, could sleep 12, my grandson loved the lake and caught a few fish, I think my dog loved the back yard the most, she had an awesome time, as did we. It was 15 minutes away from Busch gardens. Thank you, would recommend
Mike was an amazing host. Any questions or concerns I had he was very quick to answer. The place had plenty of space for our large family. The house is stocked well with things you need. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
This was a great place to stay for our family of 5 (plus a puppy)! Plenty of room and all the extras. Fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms had plenty of soap, shampoo and towels. Backyard was a wonderful retreat! My dog loved it out there and so did my son who enjoys fishing.Location was perfect for our trips to Moffitt, Adventure Island and Busch Gardens. Lots of amenities around this area. Quiet street and safe. Highly recommend!
Beautiful property, definitely bring some bug spray since near lake. Personally in a wheelchair and was able to make it work. Would be wonderful for a big family gathering. Great fishing and scenery
Great location for us to travel between family in Seffner and Hudson. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay along with a relaxing view of the lake. Mike was very quick to respond to any questions. Hope to stay here again for our next family trip!
I thought that this place would be the perfect place for my 97-year-old father. His 93-year-old sister lives in Tampa. It didn't disappoint, and I'm a hero for finding the place. Everything was spotless. There is a TV in every bedroom and 3 full bathrooms. It was spacious, so nobody got in anybody's way. My only regret is that we didn't get an Uber to get there. We rented a car and didn't even leave the place until it was time to go to the airport. Everything that could be needed is nearby, and the neighborhood is nice, quiet, and peaceful. The lake is teeming with fish, and I caught the biggest fish that I have ever caught in my entire life. This is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway.
Willie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2025
Hi Valerie- We are so glad to hear that and your family enjoyed your stay at our lakefront retreat!
Best regards,
Mike
Wanted to bring my family together to celebrate my kid graduating at USF. Place is perfect, 15 minutes from Yuengling Center, ample room, 3 bathrooms and a lake view that kept us in awe while we chatted , ate and celebrated together
Me and my family stayed at this wonderful lake house with an amazing lake view! Everything looked exactly as the pictures showed! The house definitely gives a chill relaxing vibe. I had some family come visit us and they loved everything about it! The owner would check in through the app just to make sure everything is going okay and to see if you need anything. The Owner also has a quick response time as well! I would definitely recommend people to this house!
The location to Moffitt Cancer Center was excellent. Beds were very comfortable, we enjoyed looking out at the wild life, kitchen nicely laid out, lanai was very enjoyable. The host, Mike, was very responsive to our needs. Thank you Mike
My family came to visit local family and go to Busch Gardens and the beach. The home was very comfortable for all ages and convenient to all
Locations. The owner was very responsive. I would definitely return.
We had a great family vacation. The small lake was full of wildlife and it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was just the right size for the 5 of us and very clean. Our only complaint would be while the couches are cute they are not comfortable. Other than that, I would highly recommend it.
My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer and we realized that Moffitt Cancer Center was where we wanted her to get treated. We are not typically hotel people and were looking for somewhere with a little space. This home fit our needs perfectly and the host was flexible after we communicated that one of the treatments would take a little longer than anticipated on check-out day. Best regards to Mike and being super kind and patient given what we are going through. You will not regret renting this house if you want a place with a view, clean accommodations, and a place to cook your own meals.
Ryan and Ashley
Ryan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Ryan and Ashley - we are so glad that you enjoyed the property and that it worked out perfectly for your visit to Moffitt Cancer Center. We are always happy to accommodate late check out and early check in requests whenever possible, and are particularly happy that we could accommodate your late check out request so that Ashley could finish her treatment. We hope that Ashley is doing well and welcome you to stay with us again in the future.
Best regards,
Mike
There is much to like about this property. Its location on a small lake is attractive and convenient to shopping and Tampa area attractions. We enjoyed seeing many shorebirds, ospreys, and even sandhill cranes around the backyard. The house was clean and reasonably well equipped and the beds in the master bedroom were comfortable. Unfortunately, little else in the house was comfortable. There is no comfortable seating in the living room; the sofas are well beyond their useful life. The dramatically oversized island in the kitchen makes any work there difficult for one person and virtually impossible for two. The view of the lake from the back porch is obscured by dirty plastic sheeting that covers the screens. And while we were there, we experienced almostcontinuous systems failures. The sliding doors to the porch were jammed and unusable when we arrived. The clothes dryer failed completely and had to be replaced. The HVAC system first sprang a leak (outside) and then began a noisy vibration. The kitchen drain and garbage disposal clogged (through no fault of ours) and required major work to remove impediments in the drainage pipes. To his credit, the property manager Mike acted promptly to address each of these problems, but we lived in a regular state of repair.
This house was perfect for our family of four adults (parents and two adult offspring). Each bedroom had its own bathroom, two ensuite and one just across the hall. The rooms were spacious, especially the master bedroom. The beds were comfortable, too, with plenty of pillows. The backyard was beautiful, with a calm lake setting.
Overall, the location was convenient, though there are two caveats: it's an older neighborhood with a mix of mostly older and a few newer homes, and the street is narrow so neighbors park on the street, including on the edge of the VRBO property and directly behind the driveway (making backing out a bit difficult). Second, there are railroad tracks very nearby. That didn't bother us in the master bedroom, but family members in the other bedrooms said they were awakened by train horns. Both were more minor inconveniences than major problems.
The best things about the property were the sparkling cleanliness; the convenient, fully-equipped modern kitchen with icemaking refrigerator, island seating, and open floorplan; the lovely lakefront backyard; the pet friendliness (yay! Our sweet Cavalier enjoyed flopping down on the cool tile, and loved chasing lizards); the comfort of each bedroom having a TV, even if we never did figure out how to make the cable in the living room work; security cameras for safety; the lack of hidden fees (some VRBO owners add ridiculous charges like "additional guest" fees even when the number of bedrooms exceeds the number of guests); and the convenience of check-out (there were no elaborate requirements to strip the beds or perform other tasks that are typically included in cleaning fees). The location was convenient to Lutz, Carollwood, and north Tampa.
Alyssa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Alyssa - We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at our peaceful lakefront property in Lutz. We hope that you come back and stay with us again.
Best regards,
Mike
The house was described well in the listing. It had everything we needed. The girls called it "The Alligator House"
Communication with owner was easy and thorough.
DeLane H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi DeLane- we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at our lakefront property! Hope to host you again sometime.
Best regards,
Mike
Verified
6/10 Okay
Patrick O.
10 Apr, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lots of space and if you like to fish you have the right place.
Lots of space. Good appliances. Well equipped. Noisy air conditioning. Cushions for outdoor chairs and lounges were disgraceful. Very dirty. House needs a new front door. Sunlight shines through the seams. Fishing was great from the dock. Good location for sightseeing to various places. Quiet enough. Needs small row boat.
Cute home with everything we needed AND a beautiful view of the water. Convenient to Publix and highway access. We had a brief stay while in transition to living in Tampa and it was a great spot.
Nancy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Nancy- glad you enjoyed your stay at our lakefront property!
Best regards,
Mike
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