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A modern living room with a round wooden table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a door.
A hallway with a white door, a coat rack, a shelf with a remote, and a wooden floor.
A shower with a marble wall, a showerhead, and a curtain.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Terrace Park within a mile (2 km) of University of South Florida, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The vacation home includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of South Florida - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Yuengling Center - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Hot Dogs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Abu Naji Restaurant - ‬18 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.

Serena House

We love welcoming you and making your stay truly special. Our home has been carefully and thoughtfully prepared to offer you comfort, peace, and everything you need to feel right at home. Exceptional location just 5 minutes from Busch Gardens and the University of Tampa.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

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
This property accepts cash
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
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is situated in Terrace Park within a short 13-minute walk of Adventure Island. You'll also find Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Yuengling Center within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Serena House?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serena House on Nov 8, 2026 start from $195, 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 next 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 provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is 16.4 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is located 13.9 mi away (32-minute drive).

Serena House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! I recommend booking it if you are in Tampa. Close to everything! Minutes away from Busch Gardens and the highways
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They worked with me and extending more time. Will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Well, I never received check-in procedures. Finally got it checked in. There was old food left in there. Open bag of chips and it was clean brand new underwear left on the safe. Not sure what that’s about but it was there.I’m
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026