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15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!

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A courtyard with a fire pit and picnic table, surrounded by buildings with a gravel path.
A living room with a beige sofa, two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a decorative wall panel.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, a black stove, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A building with a paved driveway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by gravel and palm trees.
A modern living room with two black wireframe chairs, a small table with a lamp, a decorative wall panel, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tampa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in MacFarlane Park within a mile (2 km) of Tampa Riverwalk, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as University of Tampa. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Tampa - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Status Night Club - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alessi Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cacciatore & Sons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 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.

15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!

Welcome to Driftwood Castle-A three bedroom apartment that will inspire you with tactile nature, and mesmerize you with the legendary black and white prints of one of Florida`s most preeminent landscape photographers, Clyde Butcher. Enjoy sipping coffee in the mornings in the peaceful courtyard outside, all while being just ten minutes from Tampa Airport and downtown Tampa and it`s famed Riverwalk, fifteen minutes to Cypress Point Park Beach, and five minutes from Raymond James Stadium.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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

Please confirm that you will not be hosting events or parties on the property.
This apartment is part of a five unit residential building, so we ask that you be respectful neighbors by not playing loud music outside, and
respecting quiet hours outside after 9pm. Thank you, we look forward to hosting you!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in MacFarlane Park, close to Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Riverwalk, and Benchmark International Arena. You'll also find Tampa Bay and George M. Steinbrenner Field within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit!?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit! on Nov 3, 2026 start from $206, 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.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is 6 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is located 5.7 mi away (17-minute drive).

15 Mins to Closest Beach, 10 minutes from Downtown, with FIrepit! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, responsive, fairly priced!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described

Clean, easy check in process. Perfect for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for game day!

Wonderful communication with the hosts! They were very kind and accommodating. Our stay was brief but the perfect place to lay our heads after Buccaneers Monday Night Football
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

The host was very responsive. Parking was a bit of an issue as neighbor across road was not pleasant even though we followed the hosts parking directions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice people. Clean place. Good location for the football game.

Clean place. Good location for the football game!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, quiet stay for an overnight trip.

This was great for an overnight stay for the Bucs game. Close to everything, quiet neighbors, and the hosts were helpful and kind. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly owners, quick to respond

Great place, we will use them in the future when we are working out of our Tampa office!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay

It was a nice stay quiet neighborhood fun experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021