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Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets

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Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Place, Avila Golf and Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets

Our Lutz Cottage Apartment has two bedrooms, one bathroom and sleeps four in about one thousand square feet. It has a private entrance with a patio, grill and sitting area.

The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away. One of Dr Beach's top beaches is 25 miles away in one direction, and you can reach Disney or the Space Coast within a short drive the other way. The airport is about 20 minutes down the veterans....

The cottage apartment has groceries and shopping close by in several directions. Dale Mabry highway with more shops than an Indian bazaar is only two miles East as is the Veterans Expressway. Three miles South West is I-275, a quick jump to Downtown, Busch Gardens, USF, the airport, St Pete and Clearwater.

Our Lutz Cottage Apartment has one king size bed in the master bedroom and two twin beds in the guest bedroom.

When escaping the Florida heat, you can relax inside in the AC, and surf the web on our cottage WiFi, or watch Netflix movies on our 48 inch smart TV.

Out front, there is plenty of parking for your relatives on the driveway. Parking is the only aspect that the Lutz Cottage Apartment shares with the Lutz Cottage.....and there is ample.

The cottage apartment is fully equipped, so just bring your clothes and food. We supply paper towels, coffee filters, laundry detergent and more. We have laundry machines if you stay for a while or need to wash your soccer outfit..

If you are an exercise fanatic, there are very pleasant and quiet streets that are great for walking and if you are a glutton for punishment, jogging. There is a great five mile route that we routinely cycle here too.

For larger groups, we also have the Lutz Cottage, a large pool home next door with four bedrooms
VRBO Listing #781671

And our Tampa Cottage which can sleep seven with four bedrooms:
VRBO Listing #732919

And our Tampa Bungalow, a four bedroom, two bath home:
VRBO Listing #841872

Come and stay at our Lutz Cottage Apartment!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Check with me first before booking on pet rules.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require you to answer any questions we might have within the message system. Examples: # persons, # animals. Responses need to be timely.
Confirmation communication must be completed by: stay starts within [2 days: 2hrs] [6 days: 12hrs] [one month: 24hrs] further out, four days.
Pets and service animals are to be cleared with us before booking. Please provide the weight and breed of any animals you would like to bring.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets?

As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets on 28 Dec, 2025 start from S$177, 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 Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lutz Cottage Apartment - Beaches/Busch Gardens/Disney/USF/Pets located?

Located in Lake Magdalene, this apartment building is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve and AdventHealth Tampa 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.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

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

Happy with the rental

The location was perfect to visit family. We also appreciated the comfort and quiet of the neighborhood and the ability to prepare our own food. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Nice roomy clean

We very much liked this cottage. It was roomy and had everything me, my husband and 2 teens needed. We enjoyed our stay here very much. Owners extremely nice and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Jodi, It was good to have you and family, thank you for letting me know how your stay fared. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great place

Comfortable, cozy and just as described. Quiet and relaxing. The host was so thorough with instructions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2024
Thanks Kristen!
Verified

8/10 Good

lorraine K.

Comfort in Lutz

My husband and I enjoyed our stay in a well appointed apartment perfect for one or two people. The owner is an excellent host and endeavors to ensure that the apartment is clean, well-stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 78 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks Lorraine and Ray for staying for yet another winter with us! Jonathan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Loved the place and the area!

My husband and I (and our dog) stayed at the Lutz Cottage Apartment for the month of April 2017. It is very nice, just as shown in the pictures. We had everything we needed and more. Jonathan is a great host! He left us lots of information about the surrounding area, hiking, restaurants, etc. We had a small plumbing leak and Jonathan had it taken care of right away. It's when you have a problem that you know how good the service will be! We loved the apartment, the area, and would definitely recommend any property Jonathan owns! If we need another extended stay in the area, this will be our first choice!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Jean, it was good to have you and John stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

marcia h.

Liked: Check-in

Okay property

Nice price
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agi S.

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

Great place to stay!!!!!

We stayed at the cottage for 2 months while our new home was building built and loved it! Place is cozy, quiet and many amenities near by. Jonathan is a great host and responds back to any questions you might have almost immediately. Thank you Jonathan!!
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agi S.

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

Very comfortable cottage

We all loved it. We booked it for another month. Jonathan is a great host. Thank you
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Tampa Cottage

Very cozy. Super-clean. Close to near-by attractions such as Busch Gardens, etc. Really nice kitchen with all modern appliances and necessary pots and pans, etc. Jonathan was nearby to answer any questions. Nice neighborhood. We definitely felt safe. Linda and Don
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith a.

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

Everything was fine

Very nice
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2021
Keith, great to meet you and Linda! Enjoyed our chats.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Great stay

This was a great place to stay for my transition to Florida.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Glad to have you Michelle!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Quiet and cozy

My girlfriend and I had a very enjoyable month and a half stay at this location. It is quiet and peaceful with plenty to do nearby. Jonathan was great and extremely responsive. We ordered several packages from amazon and Jonathan made sure of taking care we received them. We would recommend this cottage to anyone staying in the Lutz area.
Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Anthony, I appreciated you and Megan staying! Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina R.

Great Property!

Nice place and Jonathan (the owner) was very accommodating.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you for staying Dina, Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorianne C.

Didn’t want to leave! Perfect house & owner is awesome ty!!

Clean, everything you need is there, large apt absolutely nothing to complain about
Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Dorianne and Sydnee, great to meet you, hope the new house is perfect! Thanks for staying with us. Jonathan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Holidays in the Sunshine State

Beautiful, quiet, property Privacy with all the amenities And the best part......we got to bring our fur babies Thank you Jonathan Happy New Year
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks for visiting Denise, Jonathan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

J G.

Convenient...

Our home for two months....centrally located between my work and my kids school....enjoyed the location and the home. Actually re-booked for another month coming up.
Stayed 50 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Great place for a long time rental!

We leave bed this cottage! It was a great space, and handled 3 men easily. Kitchen was complete with everything you would need! And, we loved that it had a grill! Nicely furnished, and linen were clean and fresh! I would rent it again if I was in the area!
Archival

8/10 Good

Natacha E.

Paradise

My family and I enjoyed the cottage. Felt so good to be away from the city life and around quietness. The cottage felt like home and everything in it to accommodate our stay. I definitely would recommend this vacation rental to anyone and would visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Natacha, thank you for staying with us! Jonathan
Archival

8/10 Good

Diane V.

Cottage Apartment fine; location pretty far out

The cottage is furnished well. Beds are comfortable; needs in the kitchen met fine. The internet was slow but Jonathan will planning to upgrade. The cable is basic at best-local stations and old reruns; no national news (ie CNN, CNBC, FOX etc), no sports (ESPN etc), no higher end cable stations (and I mean USA, hallmark, hgtv, etc). The place is close to a nice grocery store and access to the freeways is pretty easy. But there is no where to go without a significant car ride. Knowing that there is a nice pool area and we had no access was disappointing - I guess that is my fault for not realizing that a main house pool did not mean shared access. The deck is okay, but it is on a very busy street.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Very clean nice location

Good option for 1 to 2 people
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Overall, nice place

The apartment is decorated nicely. The king bed in the master is amazing. I would like to buy that same mattress. I wish there was a couch or recliner. I am short and the leather chair didn't fit me very well. However, the chairs were very good quality. The washer and dryer and TV were also nice quality. I wish the cable included CNN, FOX, MSNBC and ESPN, as we are news and sports junkies, however, it was nice to have Netflix available and we started a new series. The large patio is pleasant, comfortable and very private. We did not use the grill. Jonathan was readily available for questions and he gave good tips on walking paths, etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Judy, it was good to have you and Jack. We purchased a beautiful leather couch and then found that we could not fit it through the entry! Such is life.....
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Our stay at Lutz Cottage Apartment

The pictures and description were as described. Close to where our family needed to be. We were only there a week, but the location was convenient to the coast and a lot of restaurants in the area. Thanks, Jonathan, for a great stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Mike, it was good to meet you, glad we could park the u-haul too, and that the kids got settled. Thanks for staying, Jonathan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Terrific stay. Would stay there again!

The pictures and description were very accurate. Close to our family where we needed. Jonathan was very informative and available, but we didn't have any issues. The unit was clean, quiet, comfortable and private. He was even able to accommodate our later checkout--luckily for us there wasn't another occupant the same day we left. Thanks, Jonathan, for a great stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Paul, it was great to have you, and I am pleased I could work out a late leaving time for you!
Archival

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

Nice Property, Great Location

We stayed in the In-Law Apartment and had close friends stay in the Main House. The property is really nice and clean. We arrived Thanksgiving day and stayed for 1 week after that. The Main House kitchen faucet needs some work. There is very little water pressure and it took a really long time for the water to get hot, which made doing dishes an inconvenience, so we brought dishes to the apartment kitchen and did most of them there! The dishwasher in the main house did not close securely and thus, we were unable to use that at all. We had a few issues with the Wi-Fi yet Jonathan was able to take care of that right away. The location of the property, as far as going places around Tampa was great! The only down side to the location, in my opinion, is that the main avenue the house is located on is a very busy street with many vehicles going by most of the day, some possibly going a bit too fast! The good thing is that we were in the back part of the house most of the time, so really, the only time the busy street was an issue was when we were leaving the property to go some place. The screened in Patio/Pool area is fantastic and was our main hang out area! My only comment on the swimming pool (from a mid-westerner point of view) is that since the pool is not heated at all, an investment into a solar pool cover might be a great idea to help guests enjoy the swimming pool year round! In summary; the property is great, it served our purpose very well and is a convenient location for traveling around Tampa and other near by areas!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Clean, comfortable, quiet

We were only there a couple days but really loved the place. Quite charming and very comfortable. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ashley and Jonathan

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When folks stay with us, I see a lot of dynamics that give me and them enormous satisfaction:

I have seen families getting to spend time with each other or to unite and welcome a newborn in to the world. I see graduations being celebrated with great joy. I watch families come together to grieve the loss of a loved one. I have folks visit to take the kids to Bush Gardens, or to attend a conference. Some of my guests are here working on special projects.

Through it all, I do enjoy helping them be comfortable with their families and seeing them enjoy our home and the surrounding area.

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