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Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Place, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lutz

Seaside stay .Stay at this Lutz guesthouse and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Joseph's Hospital - North and 6 miles (10 km) of Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve. Northdale Golf Course and Avila Golf and Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • TPC of Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • University of South Florida - 16 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 19 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Duck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cheval Golf & Country Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers

Miss Ruby is a beautiful 1965 Renovated Vintage Camper - private, cozy & clean. Guests control the climate for personal comfort with quiet as a whisper mini-split a/c & heating unit. Queen sized bed complete with comfort coil mattress & Tempur-Pedic topper, 100% cotton sheets and quality bedding. TV with Roku, mini-frig, tea kettle, French press & hot plate. Outdoor bath house with hot water, open air shower, toilet and sink under the trees with complete privacy. On cooler days use the portable heater to keep you warm after stepping out of a hot shower.

The space:
Sit outside on Miss Ruby's private deck or enjoy all the amenities of the lake, including kayaks, hammock, grill, lounge chairs and fire pit. Glamping at it's best.

Guest access:
Miss Ruby is all yours during your stay, including private use of the outdoor bathhouse. The spacious grounds with majestic cypress trees & lakeside deck are shared by other guests & the owner who lives in the main house.

Interaction with guests:
The owner lives steps away in the main house and is available and on the property, should any need arise. The lakeside deck and grounds are shared by family and other guests.

Other things to note:
This is our family home and the owner lives here on the property steps away from Miss Ruby. The lakeside is a shared space with our family and other guests.

Looking for something more conventional: Check out our other listing the Cozy Suite #1528695

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Property visitation limited to registered guests only. Guests will be greeted upon arrival.
Absolutely NO smoking or vaping indoors. By booking this reservation you agree to swim, kayak and canoe and your own risk
Only registered guests unless arrangements have been made for a private party - Inquire about rental fees for lakeside gatherings

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome, however space not childproofed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only and away from open windows/doors.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Renovated Vintage Camper in Real Florida

Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers to the airport?

This guesthouse is 15.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers to the beach?

This guesthouse is 18.2 mi (22-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Tampa Bay Downs (22-min drive) and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (25-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers to downtown Lutz?

This guesthouse is 2.9 mi away from Lutz.

Reviews

Luxury Glamping for Nature Lovers Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boudica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Getaway

We loved the quiet and peacefulness of the area. It was a great place to disconnect and enjoy each other's company.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Portland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We will absolutely be back!

My three year old son and I stayed in Miss Ruby for 4 nights and it was sheer perfection. Judi, the host is an amazing person and a pleasure to be around. As a solo female traveler with a toddler, a safe and positive experience is everything to us. This property is gorgeous and even better than pictured. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quiet

It was a real nice stay.There is not a stove.The bath house was farther away from the camper than we thought that it would be. If it is very cool outside,you won’t want to use the outside shower . Miss Judi was a great host. We enjoyed the time that we talked to her.Her place is very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Delightful place to hang out and enjoy the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Delight

This little camper was highlight of our trip to Florida! Judy was an exceedingly gracious and attentive host allowing us full use of her beautiful property. We were able to kayak, fish, grill by the water and take in Florida’s unique flora and fauna. The bathhouse was particularly enjoyable, great full bathroom amenities and nice shower to enjoy an outdoor shower experience while still being sheltered from any bugs or weather. Conveniently located 20 ish minutes outside Tampa and within 5 minutes of restaurants, stores, etc.. The overall atmosphere of this place was magical, we will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

😍 Beautiful, Charming, Peaceful, PERFECT

I can't say enough great things about my stay here. This little beauty surpassed all expectations. As funny as it sounds, I rented this property as a get away for a second date. What do you do when Coronavirus has everything shut down and you cant go out for your date? You go glamping! It was so romantic and we had so much fun around this natural Florida property. We were able to cook all of our meals with all of the thoughtful cooking accommodations, we spent the majority of our time hanging out on this perfect little lake and even went kayaking! Judi is an absolute pleasure to be around and made us feel so welcome! She takes pride in her property as she definitely should! Ruby was clean, comfortable and actually more spacious than I expected. The outside bathroom was beautiful and so well thought out. The lighting and air flow was perfect! We loved waking up, making coffee and having breakfast with Ellie cat out on the deck and taking in all of the natural surroundings. I was sad to leave and I will never forget my stay here. I cannot wait to come back - who knows, maybe for an anniversary one day! Lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandi, Ma

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host. Attention to every detail. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

JamieandMike, Michigan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The camper is NOT on the water as the pictures make it seem. It is actually sitting in her front yard right next to her house. The water is thru the trees BEHIND her house. Felt VERY deceived. It was clean and cute but i was expecting to sit outside the camper and see a lake not her house. She said the lake was swimmable but i didnt want to swim in mucky seaweed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Butler, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing & fun getaway

We enjoyed staying at Judi’s property. We particularly enjoyed the open air shower as this is not something we could possibly have in Missouri with our cold winters. The area is very nice & we walked around to checkout the neighborhood. We also enjoyed taking the kayak out and exploring the lake. We even made a fire in the chiminea as the evenings were cool. Thank you for all the little extras like snacks & coffee. We really appreciate it & would love to visit again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

diane f.

Loved it !

Judi had everything you would need for a comfortable vacation. Miss Ruby was a joy..... glamping at its best. Would definitely like to rent her again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derrick D.

A unique get away

This is a super cool, cozy camper with a character all its own. Judi was a wonderful and friendly hostesses. The grounds are pretty, quiet and inviting. The lake is a little gem. The bed is big and comfy. The shower house is a little chilly when the weather is cold, but we absolutely loved our time there. What a great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019