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Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a window with blinds, and a welcome sign on the wall.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a house with a porch, and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a large mirror, and artwork on the walls.
A covered patio area with a grill, a door, and a stone accent wall.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6912 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, New World Brewery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, new world tampa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New World Music Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

With a stay at this vacation home in Tampa (Sulphur Springs), you'll be a 3-minute drive from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and 5 minutes from University of South Florida. .This vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • New World Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • new world tampa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New World Music Hall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Latina - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven

A renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bath North Tampa pool home for up to 6 guests, five minutes from Busch Gardens, ZooTampa and Adventure Island. The heated pool sits in a fully fenced backyard, and the house has a 70-inch TV, TVs in every bedroom and 1 GIG Wi-Fi.



The living room, 6-seat dining table and kitchen share one open area, so the group gathers around the L-shaped couch and the 70-inch TV. Out back, a fully fenced yard wraps the heated pool, a poolside seating area and the charcoal grill. Three bedrooms share one full bathroom.



BEDROOMS & BATHS (3 BR / 1 BA)

★ Bedroom 1: king bed, full-length mirror closet, drawers and its own TV

★ Bedroom 2: queen bed, mirror closet, bedside tables and lamps, smart TV

★ Bedroom 3: two twin-over-full bunk beds, drawers and a smart TV; the kids' room

★ The home sleeps 6 across the three bedrooms, so the bunk room leaves a spare bed or two for flexibility

One full bathroom for up to 6 guests: bathtub, shower, double sink, vanity mirror and toilet.



KITCHEN & DINING

★ Full kitchen: refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, pots and pans, baking sheet, dishes, wine glasses and grill utensils

★ Spices and pantry basics are stocked

★ Dining table seats 6, a few steps from the couch

★ Full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room



OUTSIDE

★ Private heated pool with a seating area beside it (heating is an optional add-on, $35 per night)

★ Charcoal grill and an open patio area for evenings outside

★ Fully fenced backyard where kids and dogs can run

★ Driveway parking for up to 3 vehicles



EXTRAS

★ 70-inch smart TV in the living room and Samsung TVs in every bedroom

★ 1 GIG Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection for streaming and remote work

★ Beach chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing



BEST FOR

★ Theme-park weeks: Busch Gardens, ZooTampa and Adventure Island are all 5–10 minutes away

★ A family of six, with the kids in the bunk room and parents in the king

★ Bucs and Lightning weekends, with Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena under 20 minutes

★ Work trips that need fast, wired internet and a pool to come home to



MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF

★ You need two bathrooms. Six guests share one tub-and-shower bath.

★ You expect free pool heat. Heating is $35 per night for the whole stay, added at booking, and cannot be switched on mid-stay.

★ You are planning a party. This is a residential street with exterior cameras and a 3-vehicle limit.



GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)

★ Busch Gardens: 5–9 min

★ ZooTampa at Lowry Park: 5–8 min

★ Adventure Island: 5–10 min

★ Downtown Tampa: 9–16 min

★ Amalie Arena: 10–18 min

★ Raymond James Stadium: 12–18 min

★ The Florida Aquarium: 12–20 min

★ Tampa International Airport: 16–22 min

★ Ben T. Davis Beach: 16–22 min

★ St. Pete–Clearwater Airport: 22–35 min

★ Tropicana Field: 26–35 min

★ St. Pete Beach: 35–55 min

★ Clearwater Beach: 35–60 min



BEFORE YOU BOOK

Your smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check, which takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".



We manage 100+ homes across Tampa Bay and answer messages in minutes. We'd love to host you.



GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

★ Setting: a residential street in North Tampa. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am; please keep noise respectful, especially at night.

★ Pool heat: optional at $35 per night for the whole stay, added at booking. The electric heater raises the water 15–20°F above the day's low, so a 50°F morning means roughly 65–70°F water. It cannot be changed mid-stay, so request it before arrival.

★ Bathrooms & beds: a king room, a queen room and a room with two twin-over-full bunks share one full bathroom for up to 6 guests.

★ Pets: dogs welcome, up to 3, $150 per pet. Please disclose pets before arrival; undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.

★ Fees: the base rate covers 4 guests, then $15 per extra guest per night. Early check-in or late check-out is $50 each when available. Lost & found shipping is $100. Cleaning beyond our standard service may be charged.

★ After booking: a short rental agreement and ID check. The booking guest must be 25+. No parties or events, no smoking. Local guests within 50 miles, please message us first.

★ Parking: no more than 3 vehicles on the property. Exterior security cameras are active outside.

★ Beach gear: beach chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing.

Questions about any of this? Message us before you book; we reply in minutes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 912 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

* Shipping L&F: $100. * Pet fee: $150/pet. *Pool heating fee: $35/night. *Base rate covers up to 4 guests. $15 per additional guest/night.
* After the reservation is made, a rental agreement and credit card authorization must be signed for Emperor Rentals LLC.
* NO smoking inside the property ($500 FINE) * We have a "FIRM" VRBO cancellation policy. * Unscheduled late checkout: $50 per 30 minutes

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: We allow up to 3 dogs, $150 pet fee per dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Heated Pool, 5 Min to Busch Gardens | 3BR Sleeps 6, Sunlit Pool Haven Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Clean and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It was a wonderful stay!

Thank you Mark! It was a wonderful stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place!!!

Very nice place!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house was very nice

We were very happy with our stay. The house was very nice and accommodations were awesome. Would definitely be back for another stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Great stay, house was clean, and close to everything we needed! Included the basic necessities, and we were comfortable our entire stay. All neighbors were quiet or very nice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean highly recommended!

Very nice place very clean highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was Great

Such a great stay, recommend 100%. The house is beautiful and we felt like home, the pool is great. Not to far from beaches and a lot of food options around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very cleaned

We enjoyed our stayed. Very cleaned and the kids enjoyed the swimming pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place

Wonderful place, just like the pictures. The host is kind and responds promptly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was just like the pictures very nice and clean with amenities, and great communication with owners. We loved the pool and convient location next to Busch Gardens, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and cozy

This was a great place to stay. Very clean and cozy, beds comfortable, good location. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent house

Super comfort, excellent communication with the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house!

Awesome house! Well stocked and very modern.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Hosts went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. Very caring and attentive
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Immaculately clean

A beautiful home located in a great place that's close to everything. The pool was amazing, the house was immaculately clean and communication was good. We will be visiting again, we loved it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good experience. Cute house. Conveniently located. Great host:

Good experience. Cute house. Conveniently located. Great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and has everything you need.

Great little place off the interstate. Only took us 5mins to get to Busch Gardens. We loved the communication and the hospitality offered by the Host. Very clean and has everything you need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday to see family in the area. The property management company, Emperor Rentals, was fantastic! The house was great, but the management company made the experience even better. They are the best property management company in the State of Florida that I have ever worked with through VRBO. In fact, we appreciated their superior service so much that we booked another house for the Christmas holiday through them. I would highly recommend any property managed by Emperor Rentals. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house is beyond clean and comfortable.

The house is beyond clean and comfortable. The beds are comfortable, the amenities are wonderful, and the area really isn't that bad. The location is great, so close to attractions. The back yard is spacious with the pool and very awesome for those traveling with pets. Would definitely book again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fast responsive host

Very clean floors, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms! Fast responsive host! Nice back yard! Great location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

Great communication from host. Beautiful home with modern design and cozy feel. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House was perfect!

House was perfect! Very clean with unexpected amenities like bluetooth speaker in the bathroom. Definitely recommend it and will use again if we come back to Tampa
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The place is great, everything you need is supplied.

The place is great, everything you need is supplied. Cozy living room, open kitchen with everything just like home. Pool was great just the right size not to deep kids enjoyed. So close to Busch Gardens and Walmart market is just down the street for groceries. Host was very attentive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sell/Quade

Very clean and everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We loved this place.House is good ,clean.Everything you need at home .Family friendly.Overall great all .Great communication.Warm welcoming.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️