Place, University of South Florida Botanical Gardens
6 min drive
Adventure Island
Place, Adventure Island
6 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
About this property
Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!
Stay in one of Tampa's best. Enjoy the comfort of this beautiful Busch Gardens home. Early risers, don't be surprised if you hear the Busch Gardens lions grunting in the still morning air. Make your vacation everything you dream it should be. Close to EVERYTHING; Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, USF, VA Hospital, Shriners Hospital, Moffit Cancer Center, Advent Health Hospital, all within 1-2 miles. Restaurants, shopping, major roads, beaches, downtown, sports arenas all so close.
Open and airy, this home is decorated in bright colors with hints of a beach theme throughout. You will not regret choosing this as your home away from home.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
About the area
Tampa
Located in Tampa Overlook, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Channelside Bay Plaza is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, cycling and birdwatching.
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Adventure Island - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Zambia Smokehouse - 2 min drive
Zagora Café - 17 min walk
Dragon Fire Grill - 15 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 11 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! on 29 May, 2026 start from S$157, 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 Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Busch Gardens Pride Rock So Close to Everything!! located?
Located in Tampa Overlook, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of South Florida. University Mall and Adventure Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was absolutely perfect! Most of all the host was very pro active, and hospitable, gave us lots of tips in the vicinity and also made our check in and out process very smooth! Had very clear instructions! We had a great time! The Air Condition was perfectly working for the weather and we were comfortable! Everything was clean and the bedding was extremely comfortable and gave us a good night sleep! The vibes of the home by Itself was great! Bless the host and the home for our beautiful stay!
Joel was a wonderful host. The house is located right next to Busch Gardens, which made visiting the park extremely convenient. It’s also close to everything we needed. As a small suggestion, a few kitchen upgrades would make the stay even better. I ended up purchasing some ceramic bowls during my stay to enjoy my comfort food. Thank you, Joel, for your hospitality—we had a great stay!
Joel, our host, was very thorough, very accommodating to some specific requests. The house was as advertised; clean and spacious enough for 3 guys. The coffee and water availability was icing on the cake!! Would return for a longer stay next time.
Very cute little house with a great floor plan! Everything was clean and the host was very helpful. House instructions were easy to follow. We very much enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Clean home. Had everything we needed. Communication with host was excellent. Answered our questions and addressed our concern. Home location relieved some our our stress due to it being so closed to McKinley Hospital (about 1.5 miles).
Centrally located near Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, Riverwalk, Yuengling Brew Haus, Spring Training ballparks, etc.Host was attentive and had great suggestions of current events
The home itself was perfect for all of us and close to Busch Gardens. Great restaurants such as World of Beer and Yingling Kitchen. Neighborhood seems a little sketch but quiet.
The house was in a perfect location for our Busch Gardens trip. We were able to leave our car and walk to the park quite easily. We met the owner as he let us park prior to check in, he was super nice and very helpful. House was simple but perfect for us, clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Steve F.
9 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Such gardens stay
Home was ok. Older home. Comfortable. Easy to get to Busch and various restaurants. The home did have cable in living room and master bedroom. No tvs in other bedrooms. Ac worked great.
We were in town for a volleyball tournament. The house was extra clean, and we had everything we needed for meals and bedding. It was about 17 minutes from downtown Tampa We would stay again.
Debbie V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2024
Thank you Debbie. It was a pleasure being your host. I hope you'll come back and stay again. You're always welcome here.
The house is quite cute. Comfortable and accommodating. We were close to many activities and not far from the airport. Joel gave clear instructions to enter and leave. The house is clean and welcoming. Thanks!!
Feather M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Heather P.
8 Mar, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Joel was an incredibly kind and helpful host. Communication was great and he truly went out of his way to be accommodating, which I really appreciated.However, the property itself did not meet our expectations. While I completely understand and am fine with an older property, we did run into some concerns. Some of the dishes appeared to be dirty, which was disappointing when trying to prepare food.The biggest issue for us was the location. The surrounding area did not feel like a great neighborhood to us. The house across the street had bars on the windows, and at night it was quite loud with a lot of people walking by and talking loudly down the street.Because of this, even though we had booked two nights, we actually decided to head home after the first night once our competition was finished instead of staying the second night.Joel himself was wonderful and very kind, but due to the cleanliness concerns and the location, we personally would not choose to stay here again. I do wish previous reviews had mentioned more about the surrounding area so we could have made a more informed decision..
Joel was an excellent host and offered many options for activities and things to do in Tampa at this time of year!
Property was in excellent condition very clean.
Would definitely stay there again if we visit Tampa!
Thanks Joel.....
George L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
Thank you George. It was great meeting you all and having you stay with us. You were the perfect guests. Please come back anytime you’re in the Tampa area. You’ll always be welcome here.
We travelled to Tampa to watch our daughter play in the Tropical 7s Rugby Tournament. We were close to everything we needed and Joel was a fantastic host. Recommendations on things to do, food and on how to enjoy our down time were very appreciated. House created an atmospbere for us and our adult kids to reconnect and just be together with space and all the comforts of home. We wull definately be back.
I will admit, when we first pulled into the neighborhood we were scared. It definitely looks sketch, but were pleasantly surprised that it was nice and quiet. The house was immaculate and just as described. Joel was amazing to work with and offered all sorts of great tips and suggestions for the city. Very conveniently located to USF and lots of restaurants and shopping. You can watch the fireworks from Busch Gardens right in the front yard! If we are back in the area, we would stay again!
Kristin H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2024
Thank you Kristin. It was great having you stay with us. You were such great guests! Glad you enjoyed the fireworks I don't think you can beat just stepping out in your yard to see them. And I’m always glad to help anyway I can with suggestions to make your stay more pleasant. Please come back anytime. You’re always welcome here.
We had a wonderful stay in Tampa. Joel was a super host! His communication and kindness truly stood out above other VRBO properties we've rented. We had all the information we needed to check in/out easily - he even recommended activities for us in the area and accommodated a schedule change for us gracefully.The house was very kid friendly and had so many thoughtful accommodations to entertain our little ones - kids books and games, a little table and chairs, exercise room, backyard space.Location-wise, we could have walked to Busch Gardens and UCF. It was very easy to drive to: the zoo, Dinosaur World, and downtown. Great location.We highly recommend this property for a family trip to Tampa. Thank you Joel, you rock!
no n.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Joel Laws
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests