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Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Lutz, FL
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of South Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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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.

Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF

Luxuriously updated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property located in a private setting on a lake with a newly constructed dock for fishing essentially in north Tampa! Enjoy quiet and idyllic surroundings, yet close to Busch Gardens (6.4 miles and 15 minute drive), USF/Moffitt Cancer Center (4.4 miles and 12 minute drive), and downtown Tampa (12 miles). Easy access to major highways (0.25 miles to 41 and 2.5 miles to highway I-275). The beautiful beaches of Clearwater are 36 miles and a 45 minute drive away.

The home has been newly updated throughout with luxury features. Expansive views of the beautiful lake can be enjoyed from numerous large windows in the kitchen and living room and a French door in the master bedroom.

The single story home features a large kitchen with over-sized island, adjacent formal dining room, a large living room with a baby grand piano, and a laundry room with state of the art washer and dryer. The spacious master bedroom has 2 king beds, a sitting area with sofa and lounge, and a large private luxury master bathroom with a soaking tub and a frameless shower all surrounded by beautiful travertine tiles. A large French door with views of the lake leads to a private new paver patio with lounge chairs. The second bedroom has two full beds, and has its own private bathroom with shower. The third bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 twin beds. All beds feature luxurious high-end thick mattresses as well as high quality bed sheets of at least 1000 thread count. There are 3 sofas in the living room, 2 of which are sleepable for adults and 1 for children. The brand new kitchen features an over-sized island, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, high-end stainless steel appliances including a 36 inch induction stove, and a wine cooler. Beautiful tile work throughout all 3 bathrooms and the kitchen. French pattern travertine tile floors in the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathrooms, and high-end vinyl flooring in the bedrooms.

There is a 65 inch smart TV with sound bar in the family room with cable TV. All bedrooms are also equipped with large smart Roku TVs (50”, 50” and 43”) including Netflix, news channels and many others. There is a Blueray/DVD player in the master bedroom as well.

The house is located directly on a beautiful fishing lake, which is about 30-40 feet behind the back of the house. The covered lanai in the back of the house flows seamlessly from the living room and has a large wood patio dining set, where the guests can enjoy unobstructed lake view. There is a stained-concrete patio outside the lanai featuring a conversation set and a Weber grill. There is also a stone table and stone benches located close to the lake. Guests can enjoy fishing and watching abundant wildlife on the lake including ducks, eagles, herons and various types of exotic birds.

The house is gated on both sides and there is room for 2 vehicles to park in the driveway, with plenty of parking outside the fence along the street. The house is secured in the front and back by 24/7 monitoring cameras, and the side and back yards are completely fenced. The house is wired with a state-of-the-art Nest smart thermostat. Tampa's weather is warm throughout the year. This is really an ideal place for a family gathering or an extended stay.

The maximum number of people that should be at the property throughout your stay are the ones you have listed at the time the reservation are made. If extra people are joining you, you will need to contact us to let you know.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • 10 minutes by car from University of South Florida and 14 minutes from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Piano
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Fishing Lake Paradise Close to Busch Garden/Moffitt/USF Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Mixed Bag
There is much to like about this property. Its location on a small lake is attractive and convenient to shopping and Tampa area attractions. We enjoyed seeing many shorebirds, ospreys, and even sandhill cranes around the backyard. The house was clean and reasonably well equipped and the beds in the master bedroom were comfortable. Unfortunately, little else in the house was comfortable. There is no comfortable seating in the living room; the sofas are well beyond their useful life. The dramatically oversized island in the kitchen makes any work there difficult for one person and virtually impossible for two. The view of the lake from the back porch is obscured by dirty plastic sheeting that covers the screens. And while we were there, we experienced almostcontinuous systems failures. The sliding doors to the porch were jammed and unusable when we arrived. The clothes dryer failed completely and had to be replaced. The HVAC system first sprang a leak (outside) and then began a noisy vibration. The kitchen drain and garbage disposal clogged (through no fault of ours) and required major work to remove impediments in the drainage pipes. To his credit, the property manager Mike acted promptly to address each of these problems, but we lived in a regular state of repair.
Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matt M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
Great location for us to travel between family in Seffner and Hudson. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay along with a relaxing view of the lake. Mike was very quick to respond to any questions. Hope to stay here again for our next family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bryce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
90 day stay
The location to Moffitt Cancer Center was excellent. Beds were very comfortable, we enjoyed looking out at the wild life, kitchen nicely laid out, lanai was very enjoyable. The host, Mike, was very responsive to our needs. Thank you Mike
Stayed 98 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating graduation at USF
Wanted to bring my family together to celebrate my kid graduating at USF. Place is perfect, 15 minutes from Yuengling Center, ample room, 3 bathrooms and a lake view that kept us in awe while we chatted , ate and celebrated together
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful surroundings
We had a great family vacation. The small lake was full of wildlife and it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was just the right size for the 5 of us and very clean. Our only complaint would be while the couches are cute they are not comfortable. Other than that, I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake front property
My family came to visit local family and go to Busch Gardens and the beach. The home was very comfortable for all ages and convenient to all Locations. The owner was very responsive. I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie J., Burns Tn

cute lake house getaway
Our family enjoyed spending time together on the dock fishing. The house was spacious and beds were comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
This house was perfect for our family of four adults (parents and two adult offspring). Each bedroom had its own bathroom, two ensuite and one just across the hall. The rooms were spacious, especially the master bedroom. The beds were comfortable, too, with plenty of pillows. The backyard was beautiful, with a calm lake setting. Overall, the location was convenient, though there are two caveats: it's an older neighborhood with a mix of mostly older and a few newer homes, and the street is narrow so neighbors park on the street, including on the edge of the VRBO property and directly behind the driveway (making backing out a bit difficult). Second, there are railroad tracks very nearby. That didn't bother us in the master bedroom, but family members in the other bedrooms said they were awakened by train horns. Both were more minor inconveniences than major problems. The best things about the property were the sparkling cleanliness; the convenient, fully-equipped modern kitchen with icemaking refrigerator, island seating, and open floorplan; the lovely lakefront backyard; the pet friendliness (yay! Our sweet Cavalier enjoyed flopping down on the cool tile, and loved chasing lizards); the comfort of each bedroom having a TV, even if we never did figure out how to make the cable in the living room work; security cameras for safety; the lack of hidden fees (some VRBO owners add ridiculous charges like "additional guest" fees even when the number of bedrooms exceeds the number of guests); and the convenience of check-out (there were no elaborate requirements to strip the beds or perform other tasks that are typically included in cleaning fees). The location was convenient to Lutz, Carollwood, and north Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for why we were visiting
My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer and we realized that Moffitt Cancer Center was where we wanted her to get treated. We are not typically hotel people and were looking for somewhere with a little space. This home fit our needs perfectly and the host was flexible after we communicated that one of the treatments would take a little longer than anticipated on check-out day. Best regards to Mike and being super kind and patient given what we are going through. You will not regret renting this house if you want a place with a view, clean accommodations, and a place to cook your own meals. Ryan and Ashley
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeLane H., Etowah, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
nice house
The house was described well in the listing. It had everything we needed. The girls called it "The Alligator House" Communication with owner was easy and thorough.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Patrick O.

Lots of space and if you like to fish you have the right place.
Lots of space. Good appliances. Well equipped. Noisy air conditioning. Cushions for outdoor chairs and lounges were disgraceful. Very dirty. House needs a new front door. Sunlight shines through the seams. Fishing was great from the dock. Good location for sightseeing to various places. Quiet enough. Needs small row boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was amazing lake front house.Bathtub is amazing my kids didn’t want to leave
Excellent..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Landing spot
Cute home with everything we needed AND a beautiful view of the water. Convenient to Publix and highway access. We had a brief stay while in transition to living in Tampa and it was a great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric R., Jersey City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend family getaway
The house was perfect for me and my husband plus my brother and dad. The lake in back creates a peaceful space and the open concept kitchen, living room and screened porch creates plenty of room. Communication with the owner was perfect. The only issues we have with the house is that the propane tank ran out while we were grilling and we didn’t see a back up tank. And the beds in the master bedroom were too soft for my taste. Otherwise, I recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just to say something about our stay in your home
The house was very nice and secluded we had plenty of privacy. It was beautiful n comfortable n quiet. We had a great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view
This is a great place to unwind and relax on vacation with a great lake view. Close to USF and Busch Gardens. Roomy enough for a large group including your pet. Mike was very accommodating and quickly responded to questions. We will stay here again when we visit our college student.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

natasha f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zuleika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and comfortable sleep areas.
No hassle, clean, spacious, overall a very pleasant and.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R., Dover

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host,Great lakefront view
House was comfortable,Plenty of space,Host was extremely helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Time to Relax and Enjoy
I had a business trip to Tampa, and we flew in a few days early. My wife daughter in law and 2 grandkids. Decided to give this place a try. Our flight landed in the morning. Mike (owner) allowed us to check in early, which was a great help. My grandson was excited seeing the water and dock. I had asked Mike if there was any fishing gear - and he left a fishing rod for us. My grandson fished off the dock and caught some decent bass. They all went to Busch Gardens (a short drive away) while I relaxed and did some work. I took a break and caught a couple very nice bass. It was all very nice. Beds were comfy, grill was clean and worked great, kitchen had what we needed. I would definitely stay again. My only regret: We didn't stay long enough... A big thank you to Mike. Any questions, he answered right away. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property
This home perfectly accommodated our family. We enjoyed the backyard with the lake view. Our stay was seamless from the checkin process, prompt communication from the owner, convenient location. beautiful home, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Danette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay!
We enjoyed the house. There were 6 of us who was attending a conference. One of the girls suggested having a blender added to the kitchen and also larger pots and bowls for mixing. I was really disappointed with the yard. It was creepy and didn't dare walk out the to dock. Maybe better yard service would be great. Everything else was great! We go back next year and wouldn't mind renting the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette K., Oakwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Its really home away from home
Everything was great just need more towel and dish but overall everything was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020