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Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation"

Beachfront vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub

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Pool
Game room
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds
TV, video games, foosball, stereo
Waterside Gardens, a meticulously crafted riverfront oasis in the heart of Tampa, offers an extraordinary stay. From its panoramic views to its private sandy beach and firepit, this luxury getaway is curated for comfort and style. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with top-notch appliances, an infinity tabletop gaming system, ping pong table and putting green outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation"

Summary:
Featured on Season 3 of the Emmy Award winning TV series "StayCation"

"My rating is a 10. Nothing is missing!!! My family and I spent the weekend at the property, it is a beautiful, cozy, comfortable house with everything you need to have an unforgettable stay!!" -Maria J

Waterside Gardens is a meticulously crafted riverfront oasis in the heart of Tampa. From the moment you enter to a wall of windows with a panoramic view of palms and water, to the moment you watch the sun set on your own private beach, you know this will be an extraordinary stay.

Guest Access:
Electronic lock code provided on welcome email

The Neighborhood:
Waterside Gardens caters to every type of traveler. For those seeking adventure, Tampa's vibrant attractions are a short drive away. For the culinary explorers, a world of local flavors awaits. And for those who prefer the sanctity of a private retreat, our home is equipped to be your exclusive oasis.

• Armature Works
• Busch Gardens
• Historic Ybor City
• Michelin Star restaurants: Rocca, Koya, Lilac
• Rooster & The Till
• Spaddy's Coffee Company
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football
• Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Womens Soccer
• Tampa Riverwalk – one of USA Today’s Top 2023 RiverWalks!
• The Florida Aquarium
• Zoo Tampa

Other Things to Note:
Your cherished pets are welcome to join in the luxury for an extra fee and must be disclosed prior to arrival. With dedicated cozy spots and open spaces to roam, Waterside Gardens is as much a haven for them as it is for you.

Important Booking Note
Our home is in a peaceful residential neighborhood and is best suited for guests seeking a relaxing stay. We strictly enforce our Quiet Hours policy from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM—this means no outdoor noise, loud voices, or music during these hours.

If your trip planning involves late-night gatherings, loud parties, or amplified music, our home will not be a good fit. We use neighborhood-friendly noise monitoring devices (which measure volume levels, not conversations) and may terminate the stay without refund if the policy is violated.

We welcome respectful guests who will enjoy the property and treat our neighbors with consideration. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to host you.

During the cooler months, the pool is heated to 83 degrees. The spa heats to 102 degrees.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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FL, Tampa

What's nearby

  • Raymond James Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Tampa - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Port of Tampa - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pin Chasers (Midtown) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪ABC Pizza House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chanko - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lab Coffee - Heights - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation" have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation" located?

Located in Tampa Heights, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, Raymond James Stadium, and Tampa Riverwalk. University of Tampa is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Waterside Gardens: Featured on TV Show "StayCation" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Amazing 40th Birthday Celebration with Family and Friends!

I cannot say enough great things about this property - it has everything you could possibly think of for a kid adult getaway. Tons of activities on the property for kids to keep busy. Lots of areas to relax for the adults. The house was so clean and was fully stocked with cookware, glassware a d kitchen accessories. We LOVED our time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana W.

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

Best VRBO Stay After

The house was magical and would come again just to stay at it! Will 100% be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

Amazing!

Everything from start to finish was impeccable. They truly think of every detail and fully accommodated every request we had! The space was so well thought out and every detail was perfect. The firepit ended up being a favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

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

Waterside Gardens Review

Waterside Gardens was fantastic! We stayed with our family for a short getaway. The property was gorgeous and lots of fun. It was close to downtown Tampa, so very easy to get to any nearby attractions. It is just as advertised in the pictures. Property owner was very responsive and professional. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirav S.

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

Amazing house, even better service!

This house speaks for itself, but the experience dealing with Dan was truly first class. I had an issue on my end with part of my payment going through, and Dan worked with me to make sure that our trip was not interrupted. There was a hurricane that hit the area the day before our arrival and Dan and his team worked diligently to get the property in tip-top shape - like the storm had not even happened! In all the properties I've ever stayed in- this was seriously the best service I've had. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Beautiful modern property, but Prop Mgmt subpar

We celebrated an early family Thanksgiving for 13. The home is very clean, modern & beautiful. It's fully equipped with everything you'll need for a great & comfortable stay including an amazing screened porch with tons of games & an outside area with a beautiful pool & huge spa! During the stay, we had some disappointing exchanges with the PM that left a bad impression for us. First, the welcome guide said to contact the PM to request pool heat so we did & were told it would be $50/day to heat & it would only be heated to 86F. When we pushed back since it didn't state this anywhere on the listing or in the guide, we were told we didn't check the guide (which we had done) for more information, etc. Later in the exchange the PM realized the pool was already heated to 83F which is included in the stay. The next morning we did receive an apology & they updated the guide & listing with this important detail, but it wasn't the best start to our stay. At check out, we left the scooter that we rented for my mother-in-law under the stairs so it was out of the way so the rental company could pick it up. When the rental company arrived, they couldn't find it, which triggered a lot of calls between our group & PM & worried it was stolen. We finally learned the PM locked it in the garage, but didn't tell us. They also wouldn't open the garage or help to coordinate. The next guests would have to be home to help out. It finally got resolved, but was a huge hassle & extra costs for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Fantastic Vacation!!

Everything about the home was everything we were all hoping for and more!! Checkin and checkout was super easy and property managers made sure they were only a txt away. Tons of room at this home for me, my wife, and four older kids (20)(18)(16)(14). We were all torn between going out and experiencing everything that Tampa has to offer, or just staying home and enjoying the hot tub, pool, and the rest of the amenities available at this property. My kids all agree that this was the best VRBO experience we've ever had!! Thank you so much to Daniel and the staff at this amazing home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dede S.

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

Never wanted to leave

Waterside Gardens left nothing undone. They thought of everything. Usually our family uses our VRBO's for sleeping only. This time we cooked at home and stayed in at night just to take advantage of all the fun things this place has to offer. Very highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Private oasis close to all things Tampa

Wonderful stay for a large group of women attending the Women’s Final Four. Property was spotless and filled with everything you’d need for a great experience-well stocked kitchen for cooking, plenty of linens and plenty of space to congregate or grab some privacy when needed. The pool/spa was a great place to hang out. Daniel and Gabby were responsive to all questions and requests. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Time!

This place is the perfect get away with a bunch of friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney M.

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

Awesome Tampa stay

Amazing stay clean & organized property.Awesome time there.Highly recommend. Everything was thought throughly with the built of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Great place for a large group

Had a large group of guys and it was perfect…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

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

Great

Great Property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle M.

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

Truly spectacular!

This property is an absolute dream. The owners have thought of everything and the house and grounds are pristine. I would return again in a heartbeat. This is definitely a must do!!! Thank You for the amazing memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ira B.

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

Best run property I've stayed at

There's absolutely no notes on this property or the operations. The management company and owners have clearly thought through the guest experience in every way. The rooms are spacious, clean and ready for your arrival. There are tons of amenities, so many so that we discovered new things along our stay. The pool and hot tubs were in perfect condition and the backyard brings some great sunsets. We had a great time and I'd highly recommend this property, no questions asked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Amazing place

This place is amazing! Super spacious and clean. I enjoyed my stay and highly recommend. The pool and outdoor games were a hit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Fantastic House!!

Our overall impression was the house is a 10 out of 10. It's fantastically appointed with everything you could need to get right into vacation mode. There was more than plenty to do at the house for all ages and everything was in great working condition. The owners were very attentive and communicated well before, during and after our vacation. Thank you for an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad B.

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

Great Stay!

The property had everything you could ask for, management was easy to get a hold of and very responsive, property was clean and check in/check out was very straightforward.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

USYS National Qualifier

We were in Tampa for event at the Sportsplex in Tampa Bay! Everyone loved the house. The first to arrive said it was absolutely stunning and by the time we all arrived we were stunned by the beauty of the view of the river, the beautifully landscaped yard. Every room was gorgeously decorated. The furniture was comfortable and inviting. Everyone slept well in the comfortable beds. You could sit for hours and watch the river, from the deck in fascination of the ducks,morning row teams, to water skiers. Our youngest guests for hours laughed and played games on a screen sunk in the coffee table that had tons of games on it. Our 15 yo boys loved the hot tub and pool, ping pong, and watching sports on the big screen down stairs. Everyone loved the outdoor activities of putting golf etc. They loved the on-site kayaks to explore the river. We also loved the beautiful walks we went on in the parks the bordered the river. We loved making meals in the kitchen. My son said as we were heading to the airport if we ever come to Tampa again can we stay here. It has been my very favorite house to stay in. The host have down an amazing job with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent option! Perfect for a family getaway

My family and I spent the weekend at the property, it is a beautiful, cozy, comfortable house with everything you need to have an unforgettable stay!! My rating is a 10. Nothing is missing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crisselle S.

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

THE PLACE TO STAY!.. a MUST

OMG!.. I can’t even begin to say how happy we are that we chose to stay at this property- Owner is a delight and very responsive!… property is EXACTLY as pictured!… you won’t regret it… this is a MUST stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brion H.

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

Kitchen provided plenty of accommodations for cooking daily

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025