Entire home

Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens

Vacation home in Lutz with a water park and a hot tub

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens

Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
Lutz, FL
  • Place, Avila Golf and Country Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Lutz

Located in Lake Magdalene, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of sights such as Avila Golf and Country Club and St. Joseph's Hospital - North. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Avila Golf and Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of South Florida - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 19 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Raymond James Stadium - 21 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Chapos Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Tapatia - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens

Our Tampa Bungalow sleeps seven with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

It has travertine floors and cavernous cathedral ceilings and is about 2200 Sq feet of relaxing, cool Florida living.

When you are not indoors, you can relax in the screened porch with a glass of wine. It is screened so that the Florida State bird, the mosquito will not carry you away.

If you want to exercise, you could grill a steak out on the patio, or do some clothes washing in the laundry room.

The Bungalow has two king beds and three twin beds spread out over four bedrooms.

The location is very convenient to Downtown, Busch Gardens, USF, Moffit, Clearwater, Disney and most of central Florida. The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away. Perfect!

In three miles, you can be on I-275, and in two miles, you can be on your way to the airport on the Veterans Expressway.

Just around the corner is a great, quiet road that is convenient for walking and (god forbid) jogging. If you are going to jog, let me know so I can pour a gin and tonic, and come and watch.

We have plenty of room to roam for the kids and pets. Our bungalow is pet friendly.

We supply linens and bedding, bath towels, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, hand soap, coffee filters....just bring your clothes and food. We will not complain if you don't bring your clothes, so just bring food!

We have two excellent Publix grocery stores very near by, and Dale Mabry with it's hundreds of restaurants is two miles West. Yes, you cannot escape two local Walmart super centers either.

On a rainy day, you can watch Netflix or cable on our smart TV, or you can surf the web and throw youTube videos to the tv for the family to marvel at!

It takes about 20 minutes to downtown, 25 minutes to the Airport, 25 miles to the nearest top DR Beach pick for the famous Florida beaches. We are seven miles to Busch Gardens, USF and Moffit, 13 miles to the convention center and generally within easy access of most of central Florida.

We have owned the Tampa Bungalow since 2008, and it is a very nice, comfortable home.

Come and stay with us!





The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Tampa Bungalow Hot Tub/pets/echo/beaches/busch Gardens
Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/pets/alexa/beaches/busch Gardens Lutz

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is situated in Lake Magdalene, close to Yuengling Center, Museum of Science and Industry, and Avila Golf and Country Club. Grand Prix Tampa is also within a driving distance of 3.8 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub 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?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is 19.7 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is located 17 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens?

Yes, every accommodation at Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens comes with a deck.

Tampa Bungalow - Hot Tub/Pets/Beaches/Busch Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joan, Russellville

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was nice area and house was perfect size but it has plumbing issues in both bathrooms and cockroaches mainly in kitchen ,kitchen and bathrooms definitely need to be updated
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel S., Ruskin, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Work Crew of 5

Crew of 5 men. Plenty of room. Host was very communicative. Expectations Before, During, and Check out process was shared via PDF. I was able to prep the crew before arrival, Took photos before and after. During the stay was excellent reported by the crew. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris K. S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful.

very nice place the location was gret near other family. I waould like to return to same area another year.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 month stay

I was here while my home was being remodeled and there is not one request that wasn't handled in an efficient, timely and friendly way by Jonathan and his staff. I had to extend my stay twice and with Jonathan I was confident that it wouldn't be a problem. Thanks, neighbor!
Stayed 151 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason F., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, wonderful host!

I can’t say enough great things about this home and our host Jonathan. His house was clean, well stocked with everything we needed, and in a great location. It was perfect upon our arrival and we didn’t have any problems during our extended stay. The icing on the cake was how great Jonathan was. He is an excellent communicator and was super kind. We had to extend our stay several times and he was extremely gracious and understanding about our last minute requests to extend our visit. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you Jonathan!
Stayed 62 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing get away.

This quaint bungalow in Lutz Florida was perfect for us as it was central to everything, no problem getting around what so ever. Loved the relaxing evenings in the hot tub. Neighborhood was very quite and safe. The owner Joanathan was great. Very easy to work with.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

We stayed in the bungalow for 2 months while our new home was being built. Convenient location, well appointed home and Johnathan was extremely responsive and pleasant. Overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 84 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Bungalow Chapter

We retired in December of 2018. Found Jonathan’s Bungalow through VBRO. A big part of our new chapter is our dog Bristol. Property offered Bristol plenty of area for Bristol to play fetch! Our granddaughter didn’t get to visit this trip but she would have liked to play on the playground set! The Bungalow is spacious with very comfortable furniture. Jonathan swiftly took care of any minor issues, With the help of Paul, (maintenance) & Ron (hot tub). We would’ve booked for 2020 but....already taken. Thank you Jonathan and family.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Host is awesome! Great place! Awesome location

Jonathan was such a great host. Communicate with me from the start. This was my first use of VRBO and we will use it a lot more now. When we come back to Tampa we will stay here again
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

York Bridge C., Lutz

Excellent Corporate Rental

We used this home for a corporate stay. Home was great and owner was easy to work with.
Stayed 73 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

Well kept and very clean planning on staying again

Close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

H C.

Nice place

Even though it was a business trip my crew and I enjoyed every minute in this hause really relaxing place mr jonathan its a really nice guy i had a big truck and trailer and he work with me so we had enough space to park definitely he deserves five stars thank you
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Usha R.

Excellent place to stay!

Very well kept property. Peaceful and quiet location
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

A beautiful, clean, relaxing place to rest

My parents and I visited Tampa for Spring Training. This cottage was conveniently located to the Steinbrenner park, grocery stores, and the Gulf. It was spotless, and we enjoyed staying in such a clean place. The kitchen was very well-stocked with pots, pans, etc. for those who enjoy staying in to eat. We enjoyed the hot tub and screened-in porch too. Jonathan was an extremely helpful and responsive host. We could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken W., Lynnfield

Exactly as advertised, great spot.

Very rustic appearance on the outside but inside is a perfect bungalow. We had 5 guys coming down for a golf trip and Jon only had 4 beds at the time of booking. He took the time and money to add a 5th bed, and then of course our 5th guy broke his arm 3 days before the trip and we ended up with only 4. Jacuzzi tub in screen house saved my trip as my back flared up. Tub was nice and clean and being a swimming pool owner I do get worried about hot tubs turning into "human bacteria frappes" if water is not maintained and balanced - this was as far away from that as possible. pool water was nice and clear and clean. It is a bit tricky to find but after finding it's easy. Jonathan was very communicative, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I'd recommend to anyone to stay here. Access to highways is a five minute ride, downtown Tampa about 20 minute ride.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

nice house

house was clean and serviced all your needs
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Densie K.

Well situated, quiet, and close to local amenities. An exterior, screened-in, hot tub living space.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this cool and welcoming home. We also greatly appreciated the thoughtful attention of our host, Jonathan. A lively group of four adults and two babies, we comfortably staged our Florida adventure from the safety of this well appointed bungalow. Spacious, clean and tastefully decorated, there were ample towels and comfortable linens. The washer/dryer unit in the garage was key, and the hot tub became our evening gathering place where we laughed over the events of the day. In addition, our granddaughter was thrilled by the playground next door. :D We highly recommend this vacation property and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Nice property

We spent over a month while our home was being remodeled. It was a great place to stay. We got to experience new restaurants and adventures we had not done yet. Thank you Jonathan for the hospitality.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

dana r.

A wonderful place

The home was like a home away from home owner was nice as can be I would love to come back for a longer stay.you could not ask for better had everything for you in this home. Very close to Busch gardens just where we wanted to be .I have a handicap child and he enjoyed the home thank you Johnathan from the ramos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Enio D., Stoney Creek, Canada, Ontario

Great 4 bedroom

Clean well stocked kitchen and ample parking. Great golf vacation place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Buffy B.

Owner A Dream To Work With

Unfortunately, Hurricane Irma canceled the trip for me and my friends, but Jonathan remained ever patient with us as we worked through our sadness. While we were not able to stay at the home and cannot; therefore, give a review of the house itself, please let this serve as a review of the owner. He is patient. He had everything ready for us. He is a very quick and thorough communicator. You will always know the status of your stay (even if you cannot come). Thanks, Jonathan! Really appreciate all you did in preparation of our stay and so sorry we couldn't make the trip. We were looking forward to this trip so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Oscar S.

Research

My wife and I and my parents enjoy this facility we utilized it for our one week of research around Tampa area for our next move and for their retirement great place to stay for the week
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Amazing Property and Host...I would definitely recommend!

I made this reservation when my first one fell through. I flew to Tampa booked a rental car and booked/confirmed this house before even leaving the airport. Johnathan was more than accommodating he was fine with the last minute reservation and waited for me at the property until I arrived!!!! He walked me through the house and we signed the agreement in under 5min. The house and the compound property it sits on is amazing. You're minutes from the action but it feels so private and secluded almost like a sanctuary! There were 4 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms a hot tub and not to mention Siri! WiFi is complementary and the house is all inclusive... You only need your clothes and personals! The checkout process is relatively easy although some light cleaning is required. I would definitely recommend this host and when I'm in Florida again I plan to book with him as well. Thanks Johnathan😙
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

This is the one!

Great Place , Nice Area , Convenient.
Stayed 65 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia L., Chicago, Illinois

Spacious and clean

The house felt like home. We loved the location because its really close to a lot of places in Tampa. We enjoyed our stay. We recommend this home to family and friends. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017