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Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF

Spacious and perfectly located, this non-smoking home is minutes from Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, USF, downtown Tampa, and Tampa Zoo. Ideal for families, friends, or those working remotely.

Fully equipped with all the essentials, it’s your home away from home. An independent addition with a separate entrance is attached to the back of the property. Strictly no large gatherings, unregistered guests, loud music, or indoor smoking.

First vehicle parks free. $15/night for a second vehicle.

Book your stay today! For stays longer than 7 days, please inquire first.

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House Rules

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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 # 4176670vb
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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tampa

Sulphur Springs, a neighbourhood in Tampa, is home to this holiday home. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Check out an event or a game at Yuengling Center, and consider making time for Adventure Island, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Adventure Island - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of South Florida - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 12 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 15 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Three Coins Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF on 10 Jun, 2026 start from S$211, 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 Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Home near Busch Gardens / Adventure Island / USF located?

Located in Sulphur Springs, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, University Mall and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. University of South Florida and Tampa Riverwalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madalin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice little place to stay! Nothing too fancy, but very comfortable. You can tell thought was put in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for our quick weekend trip to Busch Gardens. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was super clean, host very friendly and attentive, fast answering. Very smooth check in, easy instructions. Some of the reviews do talk about the neighborhood but in my opinion it wasn’t bad at all and I did not feel unsafe at any point, you can see people around the street, houses with their lights on etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything we could possibly need was available through this VRBO & we were very pleased with our stay.John was a great host.Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was smaller than expected but cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Marcus L.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The site says wonderful location. That's a lie. Also could not get house. Code didn't work. So thankfully all parties did agree for a full refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pamela M.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior of the property is exactly as depicted, it is bright and clean, however there is nothing family friendly about this location. The area is extremely crime ridden and unsafe. If you've seen the move Friday ... Like that but worse. You will hear groups of people walking down the road talking loudly about you & your vehicles & guests. Unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your review. As you pointed out the listing is accurate and we appreciate your honesty there. The 1 star does not however reflect the listing but your opinion about the surroundings and the safety of the listing, the latter of which we disagree with, as previous reviews attest. If the listing were as you depicted it, we would not receive many excellent reviews. The only safety issues we have ever had were because guests threw a party at our listing, violating our house rules, not due to external factors, which we do not control anyways. We continue to assess how to improve the listing and will take your feedback into consideration. Thank you again for choosing to book with us. John
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not what I expected!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Host was very good at giving all the required information. The house cute, the neighborhood not so much. The place was clean but the bathroom grout was old and black. There were loose floor tiles in master and the bath. No dishwasher is a turn off. We boiled water to wash before we used dishes That being said we only stayed 1 night after a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2025
Hi Barbara, thank you for your feedback and for letting us know what you experienced. I’m glad the check‑in information was helpful and that you found the house cute, and I’m sorry the neighborhood and some aspects of the home didn’t meet your expectations. We take the items you mentioned seriously. Our team follows a strict cleaning checklist before every guest, but we hear you about the bathroom grout and the loose tiles. We did replace the bathroom grout before our next guests. We will fix the loose tiles in the next few days. The listing does not include a dishwasher, and we’ll make that clearer in the listing description and photos, so future guests aren’t surprised. Thank you again for staying with us. John
Verified

4/10 Poor

Summer L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Host was was easy to contact and quick to respond. The pictures of the property was very deceiving. The property didn't seem safe. There was a terrible smell throughout the house. This house needs a lot of updating. It wasn't clean. The bed was hard as a rock. We didn't stay the second night that was booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2025
Hello Summer, I’m sorry your stay didn’t meet your expectations—especially around the smell, feeling unsafe, and the bed comfort. We take these concerns seriously. For transparency, our team follows a strict cleaning checklist before every guest and the home was cleaned prior to your arrival. Our listing photos accurately reflect the space as it is and are kept up to date. After your stay we completed a professional deep clean and odor treatment, made additional ambiance improvements. We’re also planning cosmetic updates to address the items you mentioned. Thank you again for staying with us. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Amazing host/Comfy beds

John was amazing the best host I’ve ever dealt with, if I ever come back to Tampa i definitely will rent w him, he was very helpful, kind, quick response and all around great person. The beds were very comfortable and we are very picky about our beds. The neighborhood wasn’t the greatest but never felt uncomfortable, especially w locked fence yard. Thank you John for being an amazing host and going out of your way to make us feel comfortable A+++
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2024
You are among the best guests we've ever had. You also were kind and understanding during Hurricane Milton when it disrupted everyone's plans.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was very clean, fully stocked kitchen made such a big difference in our stay. The home was spacious and very comfortable. Will definitely look for this home again when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2026
You were perfect guests we recommend to any host. Thank you!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dennis G.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

gokulakrishnan v.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
We are surprised by such a low rating, which suggests something out of our control affected your stay. We have the listing cleaned and ready for all our guests, and while we don't get things right 100% of the time, we cannot understand why you gave us the lowest rating. Kindly give us a private feedback as we always do our best to improve. Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Rossen

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I am a mixed salad of the sort. Born and raised in Switzerland (Geneva to be exact) I come from a Puerto-Rican and Norwegian family and am now the parent of a Cuban-(Swiss)-American child. My Cuban better half talked me into hosting when I knew nothing about it. It has turned out to be a wonderful experience and our unique multilingual and multicultural personalities lend themselves nicely to welcoming you to our humble cozy listing.

Why they chose this property

This is an upcoming neighborhood, extremely well located and in high development. It is close to everything you'll need, the University (USF), the parks (Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Tampa Zoo), the interstate (I-275), Tampa Downtown (10 minutes away by car).

What makes this property unique

With a simple design and a cozy atmosphere, you'll enjoy a quiet stay and the flexibility to go anywhere you like. It is spacious and can accommodate your group.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish

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