Close to ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Boutique Tampa Escape - Luxe Backyard Oasis - 7 Guests - 5 Beds - 2 Bath provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m
Popular amenities
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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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.
Welcome to our pet-friendly historic bungalow in beautiful Seminole Heights — your ideal Tampa getaway for comfort, relaxation, and fun! This beautifully restored 1924 home blends vintage charm with modern convenience, offering a perfect balance of style, privacy, and location. Nestled in a quiet, safe neighborhood just minutes from downtown Tampa, it’s the perfect place to unwind, explore, and enjoy the local vibe.
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✨ The Space
Step inside and experience a thoughtfully designed home that’s as cozy as it is functional. TVs are available in every room, and the home is equipped with reliable Wi-Fi, central A/C, and a Google Nest thermostat for climate control.
Sleeping Arrangements • Master Bedroom – King bed + Twin XL • Guest Bedroom – Queen-over-Queen bunk bed with pull-out twin trundle Fresh linens, comfortable bedding, and flexible sleeping arrangements make this home ideal for families, couples, or friends traveling together.
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🍽️ Dining Room & Kitchen
The dining room features another TV operated by an Amazon Fire Stick, with a paired sound bar for easy listening. The fully equipped kitchen is ready for your inner chef — stocked with cookware, utensils, oils, and spices for home-cooked meals. You’ll also find basic condiments in the fridge and unopened pantry items available for your use.
The adjoining mudroom includes a washer and dryer. Guests are welcome to use them — just please clean the lint catcher and avoid overloading the machines.
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🛋️ Living Room
The living room welcomes you with a mounted TV and comfortable seating for relaxing movie nights or downtime between adventures. The sound bar is pre-paired with the TV, so there’s no need to adjust it. Please avoid logging out of apps or making purchases on the TV.
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💤 Bedrooms
Master Bedroom: Features a dresser, a King bed, and an additional Twin XL for flexible sleeping options. The closet contains personal items and is off-limits to guests. A supplemental window A/C unit is available for extra comfort if needed.
Guest Bedroom: This room features a Queen-over-Queen bunk bed and a Twin trundle — perfect for families or small groups. It’s cozy, clean, and designed for restful sleep.
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🌿 Outdoor Living
Step through the back door into your private backyard oasis — a true highlight of the property. Enjoy the screened-in porch with a TV and mini fridge, then head to the pergola patio featuring a large outdoor TV, Traeger grill, gas grill, and a propane fire pit.
Guests can relax, grill, or unwind with darts and cornhole — just please clean up and replace the covers when done. The outdoor space is ideal for enjoying Florida evenings while respecting the peaceful neighborhood.
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🔇 Outdoor Noise Awareness
To maintain a positive relationship with our wonderful neighbors, the home includes a small outdoor noise-monitoring device. It measures only decibel levels — not audio or video — and is designed simply to help keep outdoor activity within local noise limits. Normal conversation, indoor sounds, or television will never trigger it. It’s there to ensure everyone can enjoy the area peacefully, and it rarely activates unless noise becomes excessive late at night.
Quiet hours begin at 10 PM, and guests are asked to keep outdoor volume respectful after that time. Unauthorized parties or loud events are not allowed and will be addressed promptly.
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🐾 Pet Policy
We’re proud to be a pet-friendly home and welcome up to two well-behaved dogs per stay.
Please note: • $50 fee per dog (charged at booking) • House-trained pets only • Pets should not be left unattended indoors unless crated • No pets on furniture or bedding (bring a blanket if needed) • Always clean up after your pet — waste bags provided • Please supervise dogs in the backyard and prevent excessive barking • Guests are responsible for any pet-related damage or cleaning
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🧺 Checkout
Before you depart, please: • Gather used towels and sheets; start a load of laundry if possible (1 pod per cycle) • Turn off lights, electronics, and appliances (except A/C) • Empty kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor trash cans • Return remotes and items to their proper places • Run the dishwasher if used • Report any damage or issues promptly
Excessive mess or damage may result in additional cleaning fees.
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🚗 Parking & Access
• Driveway fits two cars (single lane, parked one behind the other) • Free street parking available in front • A 10-foot back gate allows vehicle access to the yard if needed • Guests enjoy keyless entry for simple, contactless check-in
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🚭 No Smoking or Drugs
For everyone’s comfort and safety, smoking and drug use are strictly prohibited inside the home — this includes tobacco, vaping, marijuana, or other substances. Outdoor smoking is permitted if cigarette butts are disposed of properly. Any indoor evidence of smoking or drug use may result in a $250 cleaning fee and immediate termination of stay.
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👋 Host Interaction
You’ll have complete privacy during your stay, but I’m local and happy to help if you need anything — whether it’s a restaurant recommendation or a quick fix. Message anytime, and I’ll respond promptly.
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🌴 Neighborhood
Located in Tampa’s historic Seminole Heights, you’ll find yourself in one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable areas. Stroll to nearby restaurants, breweries, and cafés, or visit the beautiful park on the Hillsborough River, just down the block — perfect for morning walks or sunset views.
Despite being close to all the action, the home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street in a friendly, safe neighborhood.
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🧑🌾 Groundskeeping
Occasional landscape maintenance may occur during daytime hours. Workers will use the side gate and will never enter the main home — your privacy will always be respected.
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This Seminole Heights bungalow offers everything you need — a charming historic home, a modern backyard retreat, and a truly authentic Tampa experience. Whether you’re here for work or play, your perfect stay begins here.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Water park
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
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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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
No parties or large gatherings. Neighborhood quiet hours begin at 10 PM.
Max occupancy: 7 guests, including visitors. Respect our home and neighbors.
Outdoor noise monitor detects high sound levels only (no audio/video).
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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 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
About the neighborhood
FL, Tampa
What's nearby
ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Tampa Convention Center - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Port of Tampa - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Raymond James Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 15 min drive
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Bamboozle Cafe - Seminole Heights - 11 min walk
Trip's Diner - 6 min walk
Bula Kavananda - 15 min walk
Rollin’ Mullet - 3 min drive
La pequeña Colombia - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Boutique Tampa Escape - Luxe Backyard Oasis - 7 Guests - 5 Beds - 2 Bath pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Boutique Tampa Escape - Luxe Backyard Oasis - 7 Guests - 5 Beds - 2 Bath?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boutique Tampa Escape - Luxe Backyard Oasis - 7 Guests - 5 Beds - 2 Bath?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Boutique Tampa Escape - Luxe Backyard Oasis - 7 Guests - 5 Beds - 2 Bath located?
Located in Old Seminole Heights, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Kindred Hospital Central Tampa, and Habana Health Care Center. Tampa Riverwalk and Raymond James Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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