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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video library
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Place, Avila Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheval Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Prix Tampa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lutz

With a stay at this apartment in Lutz (Lake Magdalene), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. .This apartment is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Benchmark International Arena and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Tampa Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Avila Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cheval Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Grand Prix Tampa - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • TPC of Tampa Bay - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • University of South Florida - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a video library, cave exploring nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Check with me first before booking on pet rules.

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Comfortable, cozy and just as described. Quiet and relaxing. The host was so thorough with instructions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

marcia h.

Okay property

Nice price
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Agi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

keith a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was fine

Very nice

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Spring HIll Florida

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

10/10 Excellent

Dina R.

Great Property!

Nice place and Jonathan (the owner) was very accommodating.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2018

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

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

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Jean T., Vermont

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

James S., Inverness

Very clean nice location

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Birmingham

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!

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!

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

A Wonderful home away from home!

I spent over a month in the Lutz Cottage and was very comfortable. Complete with all the amenities and appliances including a private patio for great barbecues. Jonathan is a fantastic host. I would highly recommend this property or any of Jonathan's properties for an enjoyable stay in Tampa.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2016