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Bar (on property)
Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

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Tampa, FL
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    6 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    8 min drive
  • James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
    9 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    19 min drive

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

Get 15% off When you Stay 5 Nights or Longer Until December 19th

⇛ DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Shells of Paradise! This Cozy 3 bed, 2 bath, heated pool home in N. Tampa is the relaxing retreat that you have been looking for. Relax by the pool or grill up some dinner in the covered outdoor kitchen area in the fully fenced backyard with your favorite people. This home is in the middle of everything that you need to see and do in Tampa, & the perfect place to come back to after a day filled with adventures!

⇛ THE SPACE

Shells of Paradise caters to both your relaxation and entertaining needs, this inviting space features:

⁜ Primary - 1 King Bed with 50" Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed with 43" Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 3 - Twin over Full Bunk Bed with 43" Smart TV
⁜ Living Room - 1 Full Futon with 50" Smart TV
⁜ Fully equipped kitchen for your culinary needs
⁜ Private heated pool (pool heating fee applies) in screened lanai
⁜ Covered outdoor gas grill area with barstool seating
⁜ Parking for 2 to 3 vehicles in the driveway
⁜ Flatware and utensils for entertaining
⁜ Coffee and fixings provided for your morning jolt
⁜ Flat screen Smart TV's in living room and 2 of the bedrooms for your streaming adventures

⇛ NEIGHBORHOOD

This property is located just at the north end of Seminole Heights, where you will find delicious options for the most discerning foodies, and fun craft cocktails if that's your thing. You are just minutes from downtown Tampa, the Riverwalk, and the areas most notable attractions like Busch Gardens and Adventure Island.

BEAUTIFICATION OF TAMPA: The city of Tampa and local home buyers are working hard on the gentrification and preservation of the historical Tampa streets and homes. You may see a mix of residences nearby this home, we thank you for your consideration of the process as Tampa continues to make the city, and its neighborhoods more beautiful.

⇛ GUEST ACCESS

As our guest, you'll enjoy:

⁜ Full access to the entire home and amenities
⁜ Contactless entry with personalized door code
⁜ Complimentary WiFi to stay connected
⁜ Washer and Dryer onsite for your use
⁜ Fresh linens provided for your stay
⁜ Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: 10:00 AM

⇛ Other things to note:

⁜ No smoking inside the unit
⁜ No parties or events
⁜ There is a $25 p/day fee for pool heating to 85 degrees - during the months of October to April.
⁜ For stays over 7 days there will be an additional cleaning fee of $50 per week to compensate for deep cleaning prior to next guest. This will NOT be reflected in your reservation but will be added once reservation is accepted.
⁜ Well behaved and house trained Dogs up to a medium size are permitted with prior host approval, cats are not permitted. Considerations for approval include size, breed and number of pets. There is a $20/night pet fee or $200 total for longer stays, the pet fee will be added after booking. The backyard is fully fenced Please let us know if you have pets.
**The pet fee does not cover pet waste or destruction of the property. By booking this property, you agree to be responsible for any damage done by any pets you decide to bring with you, and will promptly reimburse in full for any such damage.
***Security cameras are present at the property. Security cameras are solely for visual (no audio) monitoring outside the property and are not present inside the property. Tenant agrees that in outside areas there is no reasonable expectation of privacy and accepts the monitoring of the outside by security camera. Tenant agrees not to tamper with the security cameras. 2 cameras onsite - Ring camera at door, back patio near pool.

⇛ Guest Guidelines

1—PLEASE no parties, we want you to enjoy each other and have a great time but disruptive parties are not permitted. Observation of quiet hours (10p – 8a) must be observed. Loud music and outdoor entertainment are prohibited. This is a residential neighborhood and the authorities will be called if you cause a disturbance. Please be respectful.
2- Tenant and any guest of Tenant shall obey all laws of the state of Florida, as well as local laws, at all times while they are on the premises. Failure to abide by the laws of FL or the above rules may cause tenant to be asked to vacate the premises and forfeit all rents and deposits.
3—Pets are permitted. Please let us know if you have pets.
4 - Please only park in the location designated in your check in procedures, failure to park in the designated location could result in your car being towed.
5—Treat this home as if it were your own, please report damages to your host immediately. If damages are determined to be caused by tenant misuse, it may result in fees to make repairs.
6—Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit and if detected there will be a $500 charge.
7—Tenant agrees to leave the premises and its contents in the same condition, neat, clean, and tidy, as Tenant found the premises to be upon move-in. Normal wear and tear is expected however excessive dirt on floors, rugs or furniture may require additional cleaning and charges will apply.
8- Please only flush toilet paper in the toilets, flushing anything like feminine products, wet wipes, plastic, etc... could result in a back up and potential fees charged at the end of your stay, please report plumbing issues to your host immediately.
9—Please use black makeup towels provided. If towels are stained, there will be a charge of $5 per towel charged upon checkout.
10—Furnishings are not to be removed from the premises for use outside or in other properties.
11- Reservations are not made by or for a minor, defined as any person under the age of 25.
12- Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved includes a pool & the undersigned agrees / acknowledges that the pool & patio/deck can be dangerous areas. The patio/deck can be slippery when wet and injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts & warnings, the undersigned Tenant and guest
✦✦Depending on the booking site, Cleaning fee may include a Limited Damage Waiver fee which covers damages reported to the host in writing BEFORE checkout. This fee is included with the cleaning fee. Specifics of coverage will be laid out in the rental agreement sent once reservation is confirmed.

Reservations may require further guest verification to prevent credit card fraud for both you and the host! Your booking platform does not share your personal information with your Host. Because of this, we do require the responsible party who is physically staying in the home to provide a valid photo ID after booking is confirmed. Your personal identification is not stored and is protected from distribution or use for any other purpose than identification, in accordance with Federal information security guidelines.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. You'll find features such as a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 8 minutes by car from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 9 minutes from University of South Florida
Get 15% off When you Stay 5 Nights or Longer Until December 19th offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Kathie Wild

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,404 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 are welcome
  • 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Great home in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed here a week while looking for a home and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Everything was perfect for our needs. Comfy couches & bed. New fridge. Nice TVs in every room. Great outdoor space and pool. Plenty of pool towels and a Keurig coffee maker. Host was responsive. Safe neighborhood for walks. I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for UTampa visit
We were visiting for UTampa’s family weekend and wanted a place that we could make a home away from home for our freshman and this place was absolutely perfect!! Plenty of comfy hang out space, great kitchen to cook in and a quick 15 minute ride to campus. Heated pool with an outdoor TV was a huge plus. And the host is amazing - responsive communications and so accommodating. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, sketchy situation
Couldn’t really enjoy the trip due to a sketchy situation. A man and woman returned to the property around 1am the first night we were there beat on the door for a children’s book. (Weird i know) We called cops and reported it to the host. Host informed us next morning it was a passport and previous guests and asked if she (the host) could come by the house to look for it. We left downtown and what we were doing to come back to the property to put our dogs away. (Last thing we wanted was for someone to be stuck without their passport). She (the host) did not find anything. So we (my wife and I) decided to go back and look since we knew where the host was looking. Again all we know up to this point is this previous guest left their passport well… it turns out there was 2 grand of US and foreign money (NOT a passport) in the back bunk bedroom (that was not used during our stay) in a children’s book. We immediately reached back out to the host ( that just left) and she wanted us to give her the money. We informed her we wanted to give the previous guests (one who beat on our door at 1am) the money in person so that they DO NOT return to the property while we was there.. so our host set up a meeting at Starbucks so we could give the money to the previous guest in person. Very strange situation, no clue what’s going on but i will say it is a nice place. Just something strange going on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean property!!!
Property was exactly as pictured. Very nice older home that was remodeled perfectly. Plenty of room for my family of four, but could accomodate more. The house was stocked with all necessities (cookware, toiletries, towels, etc..) needed for my stay. The outdoor area was amazing with the pool and television that can be viewed while swimming. The covered grill area was relaxing and provided shade while cooking. The entire property was very well maintained and very clean. Communication with the management company was polite, consistant, and easy with rapid responces.When I visit the area again, I will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shells of Paradise
Nice, cozy home. Everything was supplied to get started for our short stay. If we had had the maximum guests stay in the house we would have needed more wash cloths but were fine as there were only 3 of us staying. Would stay here again, but suggest they sand/paint the picnic table as it’s peeling/splintering and wipe down counters in cabana grill area before guests arrive. You will enjoy this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Very clean, very pleasant property. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the screened-in pool a lot.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autum ?.

Liked: Cleanliness
My grad weekend
Me and my family friends stayed here during my graduation weekend. We all got to enjoy all the amenities inside. The house will also be close to Busch Gardens and Usf. The host was very nice and answered quickly. We enjoyed the house in had many things needed for your stay. The house looks just like the pictures and the beds are comfy. I would recommend anyone staying here if we come back to Tampa to travel I would be staying here again.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaundra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house was accommodating to my family needs definitely exceeded my expectations. It was close to the surrounding cities, beaches, grocery stores and Busch Gardens. Kathie was responsive and welcoming. I would book again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Getaway
Fantastic house and fantastic host. House was exactly as listed. Everything was clean and welcoming. It had everything we needed to have a great stay! My kids especially enjoyed the pool. Definitely a 5 star stay :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was amazing !
Kathie is a wonderful host. The property was very clean and we didn’t have a need for anything. We will definitely come and stay again when we come to Florida!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Tampa
My father and I stayed at this house for four nights. It was a golf trip and it was a perfect house with plenty of room. We only used two of the bedrooms but there was plenty of room for a full size family. 20 min to airport and 25 min to TPC Tampa Bay. House is very clean and AC works perfectly. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Full size pool was very nice with large backyard patio area. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean house. Definitely I would recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Penny Darlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feb 2024 visit
We enjoyed our stay. We took full advantage of the heated pool in Feb, the tv outside for music, the covered BBQ area to have a few drinks in the evening, and picnic table for our lunches. Very close to Busch Gardens. It is a little tricky getting on the main road from the subdivision due to being so busy and a signage obstructing view but you just need patience and has nothing to do with the home itself.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Amazing Host
This house looks exactly as listed and is even better in person. I booked this house for a family trip (3 adults and 4 kids) for a sports tournament we were attending after X-mas. The host Kathie was quick to answer all my questions and provided every detail needed. The check-in/check-out process was quick and detailed. All the kids LOVED the house, all the décor/details, and especially the heated pool! They had plenty of space to lounge around and enjoy themselves. The kitchen was perfect and had everything we needed and more. The house was only 25 mins from the sports complex and within 20-30 mins of shopping and exploring. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book this property again in the future. Thank you Kathie for making our stay enjoyable and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The property was great, we had everything we needed and the communication with the host was fantastic. We will be back the next time we are in Tampa!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023