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Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly

Vacation home near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyride
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

City center stay.Your stay at this Temple Crest vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Adventure Island and University Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skyride - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 13 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Port of Tampa - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zambia Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Annapurna Rasoi - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Garden Gyros - ‬11 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.

Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly

Your family, friends or your group (4) will be close to everything in this centrally-located home. Just minutes away from the perks of city life, yet on a quiet dead end street with lots of mature landscaping, that feels like you are tucked away in the country woods, huge backyard, completely fenced for the safety of the children and your pet at play. The patio is inviting all to unwind and relax after a busy day at play, work, venturing or exploring all that Tampa has to offer.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Theme park nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 14 mi (20-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly on Dec 12, 2025 start from $147.0, excluding 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.

Does Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (20-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly to downtown Tampa?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi away from Tampa.

Home with view of the Hillsborough River, pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

It was a nice quiet place to stay for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

amber m., Grand Blanc, MI

Disliked: Cleanliness

It served its purpose

Walking in it looks clean. But it is not. The floor, countertops, shelves, everything was filthy dirty. We all refused to walk barefoot. We could not enjoy the firepit (which is the main reason I booked this place) because the swings were covered in dirt and mold. The fence is falling down in multiple places so I did not feel comfortable leaving the door alone out back afraid he might get out. The light switch in the bathroom is kinda dangling there from the wall. We were locked out on our last day. We left for breakfast and when we came back to gather our things, the code was changed and we no longer had access (this was an hour before check out time). Luckily we left the backdoor unlocked so we were able to get in. This placed served it's purpose for sleeping only. I would not stay here again unless they clean and fix things.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd R., Gainesville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This house was perfect for our quick trip to Tampa. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 1 dog. Clean and convenient location. We will definitely try to rent this place again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black mold blowing out vents1974 moldyducts and very old air cond/ heater nasty system.oven would not heat up cook food and nasty dirty oven and floors. Unsafe electrical plugs spark everytime u plug in stuff esp bedrooms. Shower and sink dont drain while u in shower standing in 1 to 2 inch dirty water.sticky floors. Socks got black on botton. Shoes stick alittle floor. Broken in front door. Some kitchen cabinets falling off cabinets loosly connected.forget trying to watch anything on either tv ! Nightmare property with few good photos of sone things updated but tons needed to fix this sick home with leaking roof and old moldy roof.refrigerator looks like it had bullets shot to front and hole on inside of walls and refrigerator. Dont stay here!!! Bad area also
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was just what we needed for a short vacation. Plenty of room and close to Busch gardens. I noticed our socks or feet really dirty while walking around. Really enjoyed our stay though and would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

My mother and I stayed with pets. The yard was shady even in the afternoon which was nice! The owner communicated as needed throughout our stay. Check out was a breeze!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for USF graduations and Bush Gardens

Property manger was great with communication. House was located in quite neighborhood near to where we needed to be for our daughters graduation from USF. The property worked well for us. For the price point, I would stay again anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for a few nights.’

Pictures accurately reflect home.Well supplied and comfortable, great yard, walk to water but no access, view from front yard. Great host to work with. Quiet neighborhood but close to park, Busch Gardens and USF campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean place to stay

The house was clean, easy to find, neighborhood was quite, everything was close by. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great yard!!

This was a great little house that put us right near everything we needed to be close to. We were at a volleyball tourney at the fairgrounds and this location was perfect. Not too far away. Right near campus as well with many stores close by. There is a really nice backyard with a small grill for cooking. Would stay again!! Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Danica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

New updates, terrific host, gentrified community

My teenage son and I visited for a soccer tournament. The home is situated in a neighborhood that is going through gentrification so there are updated and well kept homes as well as homes in need of repairs and a lawn mower. The inside is gorgeous and updated. The kitchen is open and bright and the bathroom shower was amazing. Everything worked well. It is very close to Busch Gardens and USF. Gris is a fantastic host - very responsive during my entire stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Overall great. Home was clean and location great for pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, yard.

This house was just what we needed for our week in Tampa. Convenient to downtown, Ybor City, USF and Busch Gardens. Nicely decorated and has a big back yard. A few steps to the river and a large park.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Seller G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly for kids and pets

This older but thoughtfully renovated home is tiled throughout, making it a good choice for guests with kids and dogs. We appreciated the host's flexibility in letting us bring both of our dogs. The fenced back yard was a bonus. Griselda's communication with us was excellent. The house is located in a non-gentrified neighborhood in the shadow of Busch Gardens. The street has an interesting mixture of large dream homes overlooking the river and rundown homes with appliances in the front yard. But you can't pick your neighbors, and if visiting Busch Gardens is an aim for your trip, you couldn't pick a more convenient spot. It's quiet, too. The beds are very comfortable. The back yard is full of gorgeous oaks with Spanish moss. But there's a small price for their beauty: They drop a lot of leaves and debris. We had to protect our food outside, and we vacuumed a couple times because the dogs tracked in debris on their paws. Four things would bump this listing up to a 5-star property: an additional pan for the kitchen because it has a double oven and only one sheet pan; extras like trash bags and food wraps for the kitchen; a new futon cushion in the living area; and blinds or wider curtains on the windows in the common areas. There are sheers, but you can see straight into the kitchen from the street at night. As a woman for whom safety is a priority, I felt a little uneasy at first. The bedroom windows are sufficiently covered. Overall, this was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding weekend

We enjoyed our stay at Griselda’s cottage. She kept in touch to make sure we were taken care of.I had difficulty at first, with the app lock, but it was probably user error. After that, a breeze to lock & secure. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host and peaceful experience!

We had a great experience at this vacation rental! Griselda was a very helpful, responsive, professional, and friendly host. The house was charming and the backyard space was a wonderful escape for us. It was a great space for my family and our furbaby! I loved that the area was quiet with a calming view of the river. We would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little house

Really nice quiet street, the house was very close to where we needed to go and close to shops and restaurants. Very comfortable layout and the host was very attentive and sweet. We had everything we needed. Will def. Consider it next time we come to Tampa.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tampa Bay Trip

We enjoyed it!!! It was a great location very close to the parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim A.

Inside was nice

Overall ok
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Griselda was great!

Clean and spacious! Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce G., Merrimack, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

House was clean

The property is old and issues were sent to the owner to address. It is close to a park and six flags. The dead end street is quiet. The owner was responsive. It is near the river which is great to watch wildlife.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Raymond L.

Disappointing

While the VRBO pictures looked inviting and promising, the reality was different. The house did not live up to our expectations. On the good side: the beds were comfortable, the house location on the dead end street made for a quiet environment. Rowlett Park nearby offers a spacious and clean area for leisurely walks, and included 2 dog parks, tennis and pickle ball courts. On the not so good side: the dishwasher was not working upon arrival. It was eventually repaired. Kitchen utensils were sparse, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, especially drawers were ill fitted and malfunctioning. Bathroom towels were tired (read old and worn), the same could be said for the outdoor furniture. The living room floor is on a slightly lower level than the main dining/kitchen floor, with identical tile floor covering. It takes a while to get used to this step without a vivid visual identifying marker highlighting the height difference. Suggestions: A welcoming guide to the home, including instructions to the thermostat and to the smart tv would be a useful and much needed addition. More comfortable living room furniture would be a welcomed improvement. The front door lock app worked well. However, should you happen to accidentally leave your phone inside and close the front door, you have locked yourself out and are unable to re-enter or call anyone for help. A backup key should be provided and is a must in our opinion. Regrettably we would not rent this place again. Raymond and Jane
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The house is open concept with 2 full baths making it a breeze for all to get ready for the day. The backyard is perfect for our small dogs and there is a large park around the corner with a doggie park and nice walking trail. Although we didn’t go to Busch gardens, it is just around the corner. The house was spacious and clean and the host was very communicative. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway Concert hall

This is place is great and only 7 miles to the Ampitheatre and Fair grounds where we attended a coupler events during our stay. Back yard was awesome for the dogs. We would definitely stay here again! Actually wish we had more time to see more of what the area had to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet area with a large yard

This home was great, it was right around the corner from Busch gardens.. very quiet location. Griselda was extremely accommodating. Will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022