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

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Welcome to Shells of Paradise!
Cozy seating in the living room of this 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home with bonus living room
Welcome to Shells of Paradise!
Open floor plan allows plenty of room to eat, spread out, socialize and enjoy one another's company
Fully equipped kitchen for the chef in your group to prepare a fabulous dinner for "nights in."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Babe Zaharias Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪24 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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9780343
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Adventure Island and Florida Aquarium 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

  • Babe Zaharias Golf Course - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Port of Tampa - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 17 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 21 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lowry Parcade & Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Yuan - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gino's Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mamas Kitchen - ‬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 2.5 mi (4 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Raymond James Stadium and AdventHealth Carrollwood 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. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jethro S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

8/10 Good

Alicia R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

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

Perfect location

everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review Sarah! We are so thrilled to hear you and your family had a great experience. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Nice quaint space

We had a great time while we came down for our team. Everything was as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2025
Thank you so much Jay! We are so happy you and your team was happy! We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim A.

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

Convenient and clean

My family enjoyed the house and the kids enjoyed the pool.. thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your 5 star review Ibrahim! Love to hear you and your family enjoyed the house and the pool! Look forward to possible hosting you again 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma Z.

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

A breath of fresh air.

Easy and comfortable. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana L.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review Tatiana! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliana J.

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

Family Fun

My family enjoyed staying in this cozy house. The rooms were spacious and very clean. We enjoyed very much the pool and lanai. Every room had clean and fresch linens and towels. The kitchen had almost everything that would be needed to prepare lunches. I am very grateful to have found a family home away from our house.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2025
Hi Lilana, Thank you so much for your kind words and a glowing 5 star review of Shells of Paradise. We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaundra S.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you for your review Shaundra! We are so thrilled to hear you had a great experience. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
We are so thrilled you and your family enjoyed our home so much. We appreciate you sharing your experience and welcome you all anytime you are back Tampa!

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