Small, simple, clean and cozy cottage in quiet neighborhood. Centrally located halfway between Tampa and Orlando. Close to golfing, bike riding trails, museums and universities. Queen size bed, bathroom and kitchen. Free WiFi, 40” TV with Roku. Pet friendly- dogs 20 lbs and under. Please let us know if bringing a pet. *NO PITBULLS, GERMAN SHEPHERDS, ROTWEILLERS, MASTIFFS NOR DOBERMANS ALLOWED.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Property # 2892255vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Mulberry
Located in Mulberry, this cottage is in a rural area. The Circle B Bar Reserve and Chito Branch Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Family Fun Center and Common Ground Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at RP Funding Center or Beerman Family Tennis Center.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mulberry Garden Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Mulberry Garden Cottage?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mulberry Garden Cottage on 12 May 2026 start from AU$220, including 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.
How much is parking at Mulberry Garden Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mulberry Garden Cottage?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mulberry Garden Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mulberry Garden Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mulberry Phosphate Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Jay Care Medical Center and Bartow Mall. Golden Gate Shopping Center and The Club at Eaglebrooke are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice place. Clean and welcoming. Would stay again for sure
Craig U.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Craig was a wonderful guest, great communication and left our place neat and clean. Would welcome him back anytime.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Sue M.
20 Feb 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Toilet was unstable. Neighborhood felt unsafe. Bed and bath area too small- all one area with a very short partition between toilet and bed.
Sue M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Sadly, guests can’t seem to read, this is not the Hilton, it is a simple clean Cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Sue should book hotel rooms instead of leaving negative reviews for people.
I was in bartow for work, and after sharing a room with a couple guys decided I needed something affordable, on my own. This was ideal! It was a quiet neighborhood, with a comfy bed, cute place. I’d stay again!!
Trenton S.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was well equipped and very clean the Hosts were very nice people. We would definitely rent it agian.
We really appreciated how the niceties and little effects made us feel welcomed. It made our stay anxious free while we were working with our daughter in Bartow. Recommend highly.
Private area and well stocked. Hosts were very helpful in getting our CPAP machines set up next to the wall. Mulberry is central Florida, short drive to Museums, markets, and Adventures.
The location was perfect! The walk to the cottage was well lit and decorated.
The honey and tea was a delight. The cottage was clean and comfortable. If we are in the area we will stay there again
I stayed in the cottage for 2 weeks until my wife was able to secure a rental home for our move to Florida from Pennsylvania. I felt welcomed and at home. I would recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting a home away from home!
Stayed at the Mulberry Garden Cottage for a week and it more than met my expectations. Looks just like the photos and provided me a great space to call my home base so that I could readjust to the area while looking for a new job and a permanent place to live. This cottage comes with my highest recommendations!!
Todd K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you Todd, and thanks for taking care of our Cottage, you’re welcome back anytime!
Extremely wonderful stay. This property is the perfect size for two people to have a cozy stay. The owners were wonderfully accommodating and the place was spotless and wonderfully decorated. The area is charming and the owners provided a little booklet with local attractions. Would heavily recommend. Me and my wife are already talking about coming back here for a weekend getaway at some point.
Small and compact but perfect for what I needed it for. Centrally located and was easy to drive north or to both coasts. It had everything - stove, fridge, lots of small appliances, tv, etc. but I basically made coffee and I was gone.
Hosts were friendly and helpful. Well lit path. Super clean. Neighborhood was quiet. The following were no issue for me, but others may have issues with: *Yes, the bathroom is in the bedroom, but there is a door closing it off from the rest of the place and a half wall separating it from the bed. *The floor slants but you get used to it. *The path is uneven, but not a problem if you don't have issues walking. I would stay here again.
L D.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Martha J.
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not what we expected.
When we went into cottage, the floor in living room/kitchen area was very weak under carpet. The refrigerator was leaning to the left because of this. The 2 very small window air conditioning units weren't enough to cool the place. It is decorated very cute, but with the problems mentioned above, along with the fact that the toilet is sitting in the open with no privacy, we left and found a hotel room.
Martha J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Not sure what you were expecting; you saw the photos before you reserved it, plus read people’s good reviews of our cozy, clean place. There is nothing wrong with the Cottage, maybe you were expecting the Hilton. Your communication was horrible as you never reached out to us. Stick to hotels, Martha.
Verified
6/10 Okay
regina b.
14 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Mulberry cottage
Good inexpensive place to sleep at night. Soft bed, seems to slope some. The pictures don't show the sloping in the floor that make you walk off balance sometimes. They also don't show that the toilet is 3 feet away from the bed with the only privacy being a half wall beside the toilet. That screen in the pics wasn't there. There was only 2 towels and one washcloth for 2 people for 3 nights and I was invited by the owner to supply whatever else I needed. I did find another washcloth in a drawer. Perfect for one person. We won't stay again , because of the privacy issue. The shower needs some work also.
regina b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Regina, you are better off staying at a hotel, everyone has enjoyed their stay at our Cottage, but it is obvious you came with a negative mind set.
About the host
Hosted by rick valdes
Born and raised in New Jersey, my wife Catherine and I have 2 loving doggies, Aspen and Daisy. We love hiking, traveling, country music and jazz, visiting wineries and the beach.
Why they chose this property
The Mulberry Garden Cottage is in a central location between Tampa and Orlando. It is in a quiet neighborhood, a good night’s sleep is guaranteed!