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Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden
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Highlights
- The great outdoorsGuests love the outdoor space here.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Popular amenities
- Private pool
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area

Tampa, FL
- Lake CarrollPlace, Lake Carroll4 min drive
- Babe Zaharias Golf CoursePlace, Babe Zaharias Golf Course5 min drive
- Busch Gardens Tampa BayPlace, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay12 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)23 min drive
Where you'll sleep
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
About this property
Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden
Looking for a great deal? Discounts are automatically applied based on your length of stay—whether it’s 5 nights, 7 nights, 28 nights, or more! No need for promo codes or requests. The total price you see includes your savings, so you can book with confidence. Discounts may display differently across booking platforms, but rest assured, they’re built into your final price!
⇛ DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Shells of Paradise! This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath heated saltwater pool home in North Tampa is the relaxing retreat you’ve been looking for. Unwind by the pool or grill in the covered outdoor pavilion within the fully fenced backyard—perfect for gathering with family and friends.
Centrally located, you’re close to everything Tampa has to offer, making it the perfect place to recharge after a day of adventure.
⇛ THE SPACE
Shells of Paradise is designed for both comfort and entertaining:
⁜ Primary – King Bed with 50” Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed with 43” Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 3 – Twin over Full bunk with 43” Smart TV
⁜ Living Room – Full futon with 50” Smart TV
⁜ Fully equipped kitchen
⁜ Private heated saltwater pool (fee applies) in screened lanai
⁜ Covered outdoor kitchen with gas grill & bar seating
⁜ Parking for 2–3 vehicles in driveway
⁜ Flatware & utensils
⁜ Coffee and fixings provided
⁜ Starter supply of paper products
⁜ Cleaning supplies available
⁜ Smart TVs in living room and 2 bedrooms
⇛ NEIGHBORHOOD
Located just north of Seminole Heights, known for its local dining, craft cocktails, and vibrant food scene. Minutes from downtown Tampa, the Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island.
BEAUTIFICATION OF TAMPA: The city is actively preserving and improving historic neighborhoods. You may notice a mix of homes nearby—thank you for your understanding as Tampa continues to grow.
⇛ GUEST ACCESS
⁜ Full access to the home
⁜ Contactless entry with personalized code
⁜ Complimentary WiFi
⁜ Washer & dryer onsite
⁜ Fresh linens provided
⁜ Check-in: After 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM
⇛ OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
⁜ No smoking indoors
⁜ No parties or events
⁜ Pool heating: $50/day (Oct–Apr) to 85°F. Heater may not operate below 50°F outdoor temps
⁜ Additional cleaning fees may apply for stays over 7 days (added after booking)
⁜ Exterior security cameras only (no interior cameras):
– Ring door camera
– Back patio/pool area camera
Guests acknowledge exterior monitoring and agree not to tamper with equipment
PETS
⁜ Dogs (well-behaved, house-trained, max 2, medium size) allowed with prior host approval; no cats. Approval based on size, breed & number. Requests for additional pets may be submitted but are not guaranteed. Pet fee $20/night (max $200/stay). *This fee is added after reservation confirmation for AirBNB bookings.
**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.
⇛ 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 25 years.
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 guests of tenant accepts / assumes all risks and holds host and owner harmless.
13 - EV Charging on premises is strictly prohibited, in order to protect the safety of your vehicle and the electrical system of the home. We are not responsible for any damages incurred and a fine of $500 along with the cost for any damages incurred to the home will be applied for noncompliance.
✦✦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.
⇛ DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Shells of Paradise! This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath heated saltwater pool home in North Tampa is the relaxing retreat you’ve been looking for. Unwind by the pool or grill in the covered outdoor pavilion within the fully fenced backyard—perfect for gathering with family and friends.
Centrally located, you’re close to everything Tampa has to offer, making it the perfect place to recharge after a day of adventure.
⇛ THE SPACE
Shells of Paradise is designed for both comfort and entertaining:
⁜ Primary – King Bed with 50” Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed with 43” Smart TV
⁜ Bedroom 3 – Twin over Full bunk with 43” Smart TV
⁜ Living Room – Full futon with 50” Smart TV
⁜ Fully equipped kitchen
⁜ Private heated saltwater pool (fee applies) in screened lanai
⁜ Covered outdoor kitchen with gas grill & bar seating
⁜ Parking for 2–3 vehicles in driveway
⁜ Flatware & utensils
⁜ Coffee and fixings provided
⁜ Starter supply of paper products
⁜ Cleaning supplies available
⁜ Smart TVs in living room and 2 bedrooms
⇛ NEIGHBORHOOD
Located just north of Seminole Heights, known for its local dining, craft cocktails, and vibrant food scene. Minutes from downtown Tampa, the Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island.
BEAUTIFICATION OF TAMPA: The city is actively preserving and improving historic neighborhoods. You may notice a mix of homes nearby—thank you for your understanding as Tampa continues to grow.
⇛ GUEST ACCESS
⁜ Full access to the home
⁜ Contactless entry with personalized code
⁜ Complimentary WiFi
⁜ Washer & dryer onsite
⁜ Fresh linens provided
⁜ Check-in: After 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM
⇛ OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
⁜ No smoking indoors
⁜ No parties or events
⁜ Pool heating: $50/day (Oct–Apr) to 85°F. Heater may not operate below 50°F outdoor temps
⁜ Additional cleaning fees may apply for stays over 7 days (added after booking)
⁜ Exterior security cameras only (no interior cameras):
– Ring door camera
– Back patio/pool area camera
Guests acknowledge exterior monitoring and agree not to tamper with equipment
PETS
⁜ Dogs (well-behaved, house-trained, max 2, medium size) allowed with prior host approval; no cats. Approval based on size, breed & number. Requests for additional pets may be submitted but are not guaranteed. Pet fee $20/night (max $200/stay). *This fee is added after reservation confirmation for AirBNB bookings.
**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.
⇛ 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 25 years.
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 guests of tenant accepts / assumes all risks and holds host and owner harmless.
13 - EV Charging on premises is strictly prohibited, in order to protect the safety of your vehicle and the electrical system of the home. We are not responsible for any damages incurred and a fine of $500 along with the cost for any damages incurred to the home will be applied for noncompliance.
✦✦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.
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