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Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views!

Tons of patio furniture and a HEATED POOL!

High end furnishings! This Crate and Barrel table is stunning!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81201 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tampa, FL

ZooTampa at Lowry Park
‪6 min walk‬
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
‪8 min drive‬
Raymond James Stadium
‪8 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views!

About this space
Welcome to Zen at ZooTampa — your private oasis in the city!

This 3BR/2BA retreat features a heated pool, spacious screened lanai, and stylish interiors for ultimate relaxation.

Just steps from ZooTampa, minutes to Downtown, Seminole Heights, Armature Works, and Raymond James Stadium. Perfect for families or friends seeking a central spot with resort-style vibes.

We have 2 other pool homes within 2 blocks!

Managed by: FlipMyBnB Vacation Homes
The space
This home has it all! Recently renovated, we have created a beautifully thoughtfully decorated space for you and your guests!
3 bedrooms all with real beds, there is also a daybed/sofa for additional sleeping in the living area.

Tv's are located in the Living room, master bedroom and queen bedroom.

The kitchen has been fully equipped for you to whip up a quick bit or a holiday feast!
The pool is screened and HEATED year round! The outdoor space is huge! We have added a large sectional outdoor sofa as well as a gas grill and dining space!

Come one, come all and retreat, relax and get your zen on!

This home combines modern comfort with Zen-inspired touches.

🛏 Bedding Configuration

1 King – Master Bedroom

1 Queen – Guest Bedroom

2 Twins – Guest Bedroom

1 Twin Day bed plus Memory foam folding bed – Living Room

Highlights

Heated pool + screened lanai w/ outdoor dining

Fully stocked kitchen for family meals

TVs in living room + master and queen bedrooms

Stylish, comfortable furnishings

Walkable to ZooTampa + minutes to Downtown

While there is no charge for the pool heat, there are some restrictions. Please see below.

All House Rules are listed in the Vacation Rental Agreement as well as our "Welcome Guide" all rules are strictly enforced. They are common sense items but have the need to spell it all out(mostly since every rule has been born from someone doing something stupid : )

We do have cameras on side front side and rear with cloud recording. While we do not monitor cameras at any time, we will refer to footage in the event of a problem or neighbor complaint

Property Managed By: FlipMyBnB Vacation Homes

COPYRIGHT DISCLOSURE: All content and text in this listing is the intellectual property of FlipMyBnb, Inc. It may not be copied, used or modified in any listing without our written consent. This includes the listing title, description, the space, guest access, House Manual, House Rules, other things to note, Getting around as well as ALL guest communication prior to, during stay and post stay.

Property manager

Laney Lesko

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you have used the folding bed or pack n play please leave open upon check out.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

-This is a quiet residential area. I expect my guests to respect the neighbors. -No loud guests or disruptive behavior.

See Welcome guide for full list of house rules. ALL rules are strictly enforced.

No Smoking on Property. No production or social media "influencer" shoots without fee and prior consent.

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tampa

Located in Lowry Park Central, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Adventure Island and Florida Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tampa, FL

What's nearby

ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Raymond James Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Adventure Island - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Port of Tampa - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 15 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Lowry Parcade & Tavern - ‬13 min walk
‪Bamboozle Cafe - Seminole Heights - ‬2 min drive
‪Heights Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tampa Zen Escape Heated Pool + Family Oasis with Rhinoceros views! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 3 mi (5 km) of ZooTampa at Lowry Park, AdventHealth Carrollwood and Kindred Hospital Central Tampa. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

14 Jul, 2025

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

Great Place to Stay

The house was very clean and bright. We loved the pool and lanai area. The kitchen had everything you could need to prepare meals. Very convenient location to easily reach many attractions and areas and the neighborhood was very quiet. Great communication and details from the property management company, probably the best we've ever experienced. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

6 Aug, 2025

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

Check-in was super easy and intuitive. The communication was efficient and to the point. Love that. We have stayed at numerous renttin the past and this was by far our favorite. It met all of our family needs and was an exceptional value. The AC was a life saver in the Florida heat as was the pool. We enjoyed being able to make a full pot of coffee in the morning as we like to get up early and hit the ground running. The neighborhood was very quiet, yet surrounded by many great places to eat and visit. Close to the zoo and Busch Gardens. I can't imagine what they could have done to make our stay better.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

13 Feb, 2025

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

Perfect for our family

The house and pool were great. The location was great for its proximity to what we went to (airport, mosi, aquarium, busch gardens).

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Wedding stay

We chose this property due to the central location of all things wedding we would be parcipating in while in Tampa and the pool. The house was clean and well stocked. The pool was wonderful and beds comfortable.Communication was great for checking in/out. We would stay at this property again. Communication

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

25 Feb, 2025

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

Great house! Comfortable beds

There were 6 of us from 9 to 77. Plenty of room for everyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

19 Jul, 2024

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

Had A Great Stay!

We had a great time! Home was very nice. Perfect for our family of 4. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Zoo Tampa

House was nice and clean. Location was convenient to everything

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Tampa Fun

We had a great stay here with family! We had a great time spending time together and being able to have meals together and swim together most nights! It was also close the Busch Gardens which we went to while there!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

19 Feb, 2023

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

Home away from home

My family and I enjoyed the property had everything we could ask for and was conveniently located to everything. Loved watching the rhinos on our walks down the street

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

D S.

7 Jan, 2023

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

Great time

Everything was great, we had a really good time. The kids were so exited to see the zoo right next to our house :)

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Chattanooga

21 May, 2023

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

Great place!

It was a cute house in a quiet neighborhood. It was clean, well-stocked, comfortable beds, and the pool was a great addition! Communication was quick and helpful, even when the internet was out at no fault of the owner. We were impressed. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan B.

14 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute home in a quiet neighborhood right next to Zoo Tampa. It was about a 10 minute walk from the front door of the house to the entrance of the zoo which was great for our family. We went every morning to the zoo with the kids to play and see the animals. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for our family of six to cook breakfast lunch and dinners. The pool was well maintained and a whole bunch of beach towels were provided. The pool deck was a highlight of the property. It’s very private and has enough room for all to sit and relax by the pool or under cover when it rains. The property manager gave very clear instructions for check in and check out and it was very simple and easy for us as guests. One piece of critical feedback I will provide is the electrical recepticals are in need of some maintenance. There was one in the main bedroom that was non functional. One in the dining room was so loose that it could be jostled out of the workbox. And generally things that were plugged in around the house didn’t stay in the outlets because of wear on the contacts. This issue wasn’t a huge problem and overall we had a good stay. We would book here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Comfortable home and close to Tampa Zoo

This was a clean roomy 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the amenities for making our stay very nice. Pool is totally screened in which was such a welcome relief after the hot attraction visits. Having the home close to the Tampa Zoo made it easy for our visits.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amberlee K.

28 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

This home was perfect. Clean with plenty of space. Pool was perfect to entertain kids in thee evening or between activities. Kitchen had all equipment needed. Ac was perfect in the high temps.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

24 Jun, 2023

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

vacation

Very much enjoyed our time at the zoo. Everything was as pictured. Loved the pool. Only wish would be for grab bars in the shower.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff E.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Nice and clean

This unit is pretty nice and has been updated. AC kept the house consistent and is nice that it’s central AC instead of noisy standalone units.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmer J.

27 Apr, 2023

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

A week on Patterson, next to the zoo

House was clean and neat, the pool was perfect. Property manager helped my daughter get in to the house after I ended up stuck on a plane and out of communication. The neighborhood was a little less than we imagined from the website, but there were no issues. We would happily stay there again and would not hesitate to recommend the house to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Panama City, Florida

2 Jan, 2024

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

Great Location

We loved how close we were to the zoo. The house itself was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. The backyard was conveniently fenced so the kids were able to play. The weather turned too cold for us to get in the pool. If it was heated, it wasn’t warm enough for me. Everything about this place however would have me rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Nice Home with a great backyard oasis

We were in town for medical reasons as a family member had surgery at a hospital in Tampa, so this worked out well for us to have a home environment to relax at. The pool was nice, and the backyard oasis was quiet and relaxing. It is directly across the street from the Zoo, so you can smell the Zoo which caught us off guard, But I wouldn't hold that against the home, it was clean, decorated cute and the host was very responsive. They stock the coffee bar which was awesome! We felt safe at all times, and had no issues. I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Charline K.

23 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not in great condition

This house needs a lot of maintenance. The floors were dirty when we arrived. Trim work is battered. And the patio/lanai was in rough shape. Branches and cobwebs everywhere, moss overgrowth around the pool, and the roof was caving in from holding tons of water. We didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor space due to caution tape being wrapped around the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael T.

30 Mar, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Great Location for Busch Gardens and Zoo

We mostly enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was great, as it is right next door to Zoo Tampa and within 10 minutes to Busch Gardens. Our kids loved the pool and the covered back yard was a great place to spend our evenings. The outlets in the primary bedroom were frustrating as they are loose and not capable of holding a plug to charge devices. The primary bathroom's toilet is quite awkward, but a minor gripe overall. The guest bathroom is quite nice and recently updated. The cleanliness of the property could have been better. Communication with the host was adequate for our needs. Overall an okay place to stay. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Derek K.

6 Aug, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bad rental. Bad bad bad

Too much to list here. We submitted a formal complaint to VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

amber k.

15 Oct, 2021

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

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everything was clean. only things we had like two frogs but no biggie we just caught them and took them back outside

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

24 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space

The house is nice. The pool is great; the neighborhood is pleasant and being near the zoo is a great perk. We enjoyed our stay. My only complaint is that the check-in process was a mess. The check-in guide says you'll get a door code but we didn't. When we tried to reach VRBO, they couldn't reach the owner so we had a hard time getting in. It was very late when we arrived but not having a back-up plan for how to get in when people may be arriving on a late flight (as we were) was disconcerting and made arrival fairly stressful.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey E.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Relaxation

I brought my mother from Ohio down to Florida to have a time of relaxation and time with us. My father passed away in May of this year and we wanted to just get her out of the house and have some fun. The house was amazing. My mother was so surprised by how beautiful it was. (She has never stayed in a VRBO home before). She had a great time and relaxed in the pool. She said it was something that she really needed. The home was very clean and had all the cooking ware and dishes we had needed. I will definitely be back in one of your homes again. Thank you so much for allowi g us to stay at your place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023