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8/10 Good
Bridget N.
Mar 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great location and neighborhood
Bridget N.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Sunshine Retreat Minutes from Moffit, USF, and Busch Gardens
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Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Tampa, FL
- University of South FloridaPlace, University of South Florida3 min drive
- University of South Florida Contemporary Art MuseumPlace, University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum5 min drive
- Yuengling CenterPlace, Yuengling Center9 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)30 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Tampa
With a stay at this vacation home in Tampa (University), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of South Florida and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. .This vacation home is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.
What's nearby
- University of South Florida - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
- University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Varsity Tennis Courts - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Yuengling Center - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
- USF Baseball Stadium - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
- Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
- Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
- Mr Dunderbak's - 19 min walk
- Papa John's Pizza - 19 min walk
- Cracker Barrel - 20 min walk
- Wendy's - 15 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.
Sunshine Retreat Minutes from Moffit, USF, and Busch Gardens
Indulge in comfort in this 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home centrally located in Tampa. Situated near the University of South Florida and Busch Gardens, this unit features a spacious living area with a 50` Roku TV, 2 memory foam queen beds, as well as a 32` Roku TV in the master bedroom. A reserved parking spot is included at no extra cost. Take advantage of amenities like the community pool, game room, and gym. Need to work remotely? A designated workspace is provided for your convenience.
-ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING! VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED A 500 REMEDIATION FEE.
-QUIET HOURS - 10 PM - 8 AM
- NO GUESTS OUTSIDE OF RESERVATION
-ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING! VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED A 500 REMEDIATION FEE.
-QUIET HOURS - 10 PM - 8 AM
- NO GUESTS OUTSIDE OF RESERVATION
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
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 the bay
- Near the marina
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Gym
- Water park
- Theme park 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)
- Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
-ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING! VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED A 500 REMEDIATION FEE.
-QUIET HOURS - 10 PM - 8 AM
- NO GUESTS OUTSIDE OF RESERVATION
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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
Property is also known as
341217
Sunshine Retreat Minutes from Moffit, USF, and Busch Gardens Reviews
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Reviews
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6/10 Okay
Victoria G.
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very clean. It is a little tired, could use some updating. Access was easy. Very busy area. A lot of traffic.Only one bedroom had TV.
Victoria G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025