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Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden

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A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, a bench, a refrigerator, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, chairs, and a view of the backyard.
A wicker sofa with blue cushions and a woven coffee table with blue glassware and a bowl.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a granite countertop.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Lake Carroll
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Babe Zaharias Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bonus Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower

Primary Attached Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

Add dates for prices

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About the area

Tampa

Located in Forest Hills, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near a water park. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Tampa Bay and Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are not to be missed. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Carroll - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Babe Zaharias Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 16 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Viet Haus - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Yuan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lowry Parcade & Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden located?

Located in Forest Hills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of New World Brewery, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Q-Zar Tampa. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home , nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable, Loved the screened heated pool and back yard area. Close to USF. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and the pool was amazing. The area was very quiet so you could enjoy the pool area outdoors. We would recommend having a vehicle as walking is not really an option and there was not alot of restaurant choices in the area or thery were not open in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden on 21 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole house is beautiful and the pool was such a bonus! Beds were extremely comfortable and plenty of room for all. Will definitely return
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rent this home for a comfortable stay after my daughters surgery at Moffitt…She’s doing fabulous and our stay here was exactly what we all needed…Pet Friendly Perfect :) Weather could have been a little more cooperative since it rained more than we would have like but Mother Nature has her own plans…other than that…Great Place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a comfortable stay at stay, especially during such an important time for your family. We’re sorry the weather wasn't ideal, but we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our experience was great. The house was just what we expected snd the communication was spot on.The location was convenient to everything we visited while there. The only recommendation i would have is to have someone addres the landscaping in the front yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We loved to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the landscaping and will make sure to address it. We’d love to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed my time there, it was just relaxing, and I had the best time. Pool was a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thanks so much the great review! We appreciate you staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and would come back again—it truly means a lot to us. We’re always striving to provide a 10/10 experience for every guest, so if there’s ever anything we can improve on, we’d love to hear your feedback. It would be a pleasure to host you again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it once again! See you next month!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay again. Look forward to hosting you next month!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved and will be back! Thanx!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you for the great review and thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of friends came to see a few spring training games, and the stay was perfect for our needs. Thank you so much for a clean and welcoming stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciate you staying with us! We hope to be able to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in Tampa for five days the place was perfect the pool was warm and the house had everything we needed. we would stay there again without hesitation. My wife left a item of clothing behind and they promptly shipped it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’d love to welcome you back for another visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and pool were great. Seems recently renovated. We were in town for an event at USF so location was good. Very relaxing to just hang out by the pool and watch movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the glowing review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the pool so relaxing. We hope the event went well and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time, the heated pool is a game changer with 2 very active boys. House is well equipped and very clean. Will book again in the future for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this awesome review. So glad your boys love the pool and we can’t wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and maintained!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the great review! Appreciate you and the stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice layout and the outdoor space was great! Kitchen was well appointed. Appreciated body wash, shampoo, and other amenities. Neighborhood was okay—is that property next door abandoned? But location was central to all that we wanted to see. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the 10/10 review. We appreciate you and you staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pool house for a family!!

Had everything we needed at our fingertips
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review, Bridgit! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shells of Paradise. We appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back anytime you are in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you Jonathan! We are thrilled you had great experience. Please come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring retreat

Great house, close to Busch gardens. Nice backyard set up with pool and grilling area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thank you so much for the great five star review! So happy you enjoyed the home and the backyard. Thrilled you were able to enjoy the pool and grilling area as well. We would be honored to have you stay with us next time you’re in Tampa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, Chris! It's wonderful to know that you found the home and neighborhood to be perfect for your needs. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Conveniently located. Great for families.

The house is lovely. There is a great little coffee shop down the street. Our family enjoyed the pool after daily outings. It’s a small cozy living/kitchen space.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
home was very clean and any "home" items like blender ect were available. Back yard was amazing great area to hang out and relax. Home is very cozy and host provided lots of entertainment for toddlers; toys, books, and no excessive decorations for little hands to get ahold of. Great communication with the host and easy check out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this awesome review. You were an amazing guest and we appreciate you staying with us so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

Very clean, very pleasant property. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the screened-in pool a lot.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed the home. We appreciate you sharing your experience and welcome you all anytime you are back Tampa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

Interior was new and well maintained. Area was centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, Brian! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and bright. The kitchen has everything needed to cook and grill. The pool was large and clean. Good location with quick access to major roads to get in and out of Tampa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean, bright home, fully equipped kitchen, and the pool. It’s great to hear the location worked well for getting around Tampa. We’d love to host you again!
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