Is The Tampa Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Tampa Vacation Home located?

Situated in Tampa, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Adventure Island. Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and University of South Florida are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Tampa Vacation Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

2 January 2024

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

Cute and clean

Cute and clean place with plenty of room for the 4 of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff D.

27 March 2023

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

Nice clean property

This property is well cared for with low key furnishings that are comfortable. The kitchen appears very new and efficient. Neighborhood is a bit run down, with no apparent security issues. Property has recorded security cameras all around with signage. The house served our team well

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

29 January 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Family visit to Brandon, Fl

The houses is nice and clean with updates. However, the bed mattresses were extremely hard and made sleeping uncomfortable. The pillows were hard and the bed linen was thin and flimsy. Please invest more in the sleeping accommodations because adults need restorative sleep. We take vacations to relax and sleep is essential. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin H.

21 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs improvement

Things were a little dated as far as tvs and appliances, beds where not very comfortable what soever but the air was nice and cold wifi was good bathrooms need some plumbing work and showers need new shower heads water pessure wasnt right or something was just wrong with showerheads lots of ants and a couple a roachs but over all very nice place would return with issue fixed

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

23 February 2024

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

Nice house, Very responsive

Very clean place. Looked like it was recently renovated. I had a slight issue with the key pad when we first arrive but Yusnel picked up right away when I called and addressed the issue quickly. With 2 queen beds, bunk beds, and 2 full baths, there is plenty of space for a family. The only gripe I had was that the shower took a long time to heat up and wasn’t that hot As far as location, I wasn’t a fan unless the main purpose of your trip is to visit Busch Gardens. There were more fast food restaurants and mini take out shops then family style sit down restaurants. Also didn’t feel safe taking my little ones out for a walk. Other than that, Yusnel has a gorgeous house and was very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda P.

11 February 2024

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

Cute little house sketchy area

House was nicely appointed. Seemed recently updated. Tile throughout home. Beds were very firm. I would recommend bringing your own pillows and bed topper. Clean and really well appointed kitchen. The ice machine didn’t work in refrigerator which was a bummer. The house was just fine for Vrbo house but biggest issue is the area it is located in. Very sketchy as you are driving to home and we had to visit the convenience store on the corner for ice since the machine was broken and while there were taken aback by the obvious drug addicts surrounding it. The house sits about a block from the sketchy area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick F.

4 June 2024

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

Never Again

While approaching the house, we noticed that many houses in the immediate area had bars on the windows and were really in poor condition. Also, there were many people hanging out on the streets staring as we drove by, making us very uncomfortable. Upon entrance of the house, we noticed dead geckos and bugs on the floor and also some sort of animal feces on the living room window sill. Also, there was a TV monitor with camera footages on display for the entire perimeter of the exterior of the home (there apparently has been crime on or nearby the property). We have a family with two children and had two of our closest friends with us and decided not to put any one of us in that type of potential danger. We contacted the owner and spoke with him then contacted VRBO about the situation immediately. VRBO also contacted the owner then stated that the owner could not speak English; however, he spoke to us in English very clearly. VRBO then stated the owner was no longer responding. For our safety, we vacated the premises and sent a message through the VRBO app stating that we had vacated the property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

14 July 2025

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

Home was beautiful, we loved the marble countertop and floors. Very lovely place to stay cant wait to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

1 May 2025

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

Great rental!

I had a great time. The place was very nice with a lot of space and nice backyard. The owner was great and I had great communication with him. I would recommend it!

Stayed 118 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffery H.

3 July 2024

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

deep dissatisfaction "Trust the negative reviews"

This rental was for from 06/27-07/01 and it has been the worst experience I have ever had with your company. Upon arrival, I was unable to gain access to the property. I immediately contacted the VRBO team, but it took several hours before they could reach the property owner. This significant delay left me stranded and without accommodation for an extended period, causing great inconvenience and stress. To make matters worse, when the VRBO team finally responded, they suggested that I find alternative accommodation and indicated that I might be refunded. This response was far from satisfactory, considering the circumstances. Eventually, when the owner did contact me, it was regarding issues with the air conditioning system, which I had not reported. This implies that the owner was already aware of these problems before my arrival and yet did nothing to rectify them in advance. It took nearly the entire day to resolve these issues, further cutting into my already limited vacation time. The culmination of these issues took up two full days of my four-day trip, significantly diminishing the enjoyment and relaxation I had anticipated. To add to the disappointment, the property was infested with ants, a problem that should have been addressed before my arrival. This experience has left me extremely frustrated and dissatisfied.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janel L M.

30 March 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Nice house- bad neigborhood

Overall the stay was good however- the neighborhood we were in did not seem very safe. There was always people walking around the neighborhood late at night- there was a security system in the house but you could tell the area was not a very safe place to stay. The furnishings were nice except for the master bed which was very hard to sleep on. There were only 3 washcloths provided and only one hand towel and 1 dish towel. There was 6 large towels. The pillows were not comfortable. There was no oven and no dishwasher on the home. There was no cable tv only internet that you could connect your internet tv stations to. But overall house clean and nice inside .

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

8 March 2024

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

Great stay

Nice place, easy to get to, very clean

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

7 March 2024

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

Bare bones

The house is sufficient. There are security cameras everywhere. While that is meant to be a safety feature, it made me feel insecure about the area that we were staying in that they were needed. While the washer and dryer are there, there are no products provided to do even a single load of laundry. There was only a single extra trash bag. We needed more than that living there for a few days. The floor tiles are cracked or loose throughout. It wasn't a huge deal for our family, but could be for walking around in bare feet or a crawling baby.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

20 February 2024

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

Excellent Location

The host was very accommodating! We accidentally left some clothes that the host made sure to get back to us. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Yuliet

19 February 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice house close to Bush Gardens Park. The only problem was that the towels and sheets were old and tarnished.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Monica R.

14 January 2024

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

Convenient and Clean

The house was the perfect size for our family and convenient to all the places we had plans to go. Short hop to the zoo, Busch gardens, downtown, the bay, and out to the suburbs too. Wish we had known: no dishwasher, no drying rack, no colander, small coffee pot, (no oven - but that’s in the listing), minor issues with shower heads. Beds seemed newer, but very firm. Located in a quiet corner of the neighborhood near a school, but the arterial roads a few blocks away were busy and populated by pawnshops. Reminded us of when we lived in a city. Everything was clean and in order when we arrived. Yusnel is quick to respond as a host and we appreciated that.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Limni M.

23 October 2023

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

Tampa Vacation Home

Property Manager was so great to work with. Quick response and extremely simple check in. House was very clean, comfy and in a safe area. Would stay again when in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherwood P.

24 July 2023

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

Quiet little OASIS!

Extremely clean! Minutes away from Bush Gardens. Yusnel answered in a timely manner. Sleeps four comfortably.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Delzora A.

3 July 2023

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

2nd visit

2nd time at this property. Everything as advertised.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera B.

30 May 2023

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

Relaxing with class

Very impressed well cared for!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ineishia M.

23 April 2023

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

Loved it

We really enjoyed our stay here it was very clean and smelled really good as we entered the kids didnt want to leave we were there for my college graduation at ultimate Medical Academy and everything was near by .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

17 April 2023

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

Easy to find, 7 miles to Raymond James Stadium

Super easy to access. Clean and nice. The security system was a surprise but we felt safe and actually appreciated it:) The only thing I would add was it would have been nice to have a few laundry pods and a krups coffee machine (there was a very small coffee pot so bring ground coffee).

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Atco

13 April 2023

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

Lovely house!

Owner's communication was great! Clean and plenty of amenities! Close to Bush Gardens and USF which is why we booked here. Will stay again every time we visit the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

20 March 2023

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

Perfect for what we needed!

Clean, nicely decorated home. Had all the essentials. Property manager was quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay here again if ever back in Tampa!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

13 March 2023

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

Great place to stay

Property Manager was quick to respond to our questions and concerns.. It was exactly what we were looking for at the time.. Home was pretty clean and modern... Security System was a bonus.. Kept my sons occupied looking at it..

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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