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

10.0 (33 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Forest Hills House | Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden

3 Bedroom House in Forest Hills, Tampa

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⇛ DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Shells of Paradise! This Cozy 3 bed, 2 bath, heated saltwater 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 saltwater 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
⁜ An initial supply of paper products is provided
⁜ Cleaning products are available to help you throughout your stay
⁜ 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 $50 p/day fee for pool heating to 85 degrees - during the months of October to April. While the pool can be heated, the heater will not turn on when outside temps fall below 50 degrees so please take this into consideration when requesting the pool to be heated during colder months.
⁜ Additional cleaning fees may apply for stays over 7 days, this fee is added after booking.
⁜ Well behaved and house trained dogs up to a medium size are permitted with prior host approval, cats are not permitted. Maximum of 2 dogs. Considerations for approval include size, breed and number of pets. There is a $20/night pet fee or $200 total for longer stays, this fee is 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 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 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 b
✦✦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.

Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden is located in Forest Hills. Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Forest Hills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Forest Hills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching on site
  • Water park
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Game and wildlife walks on site
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1404 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • English
  • Near the bay
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
Guest Services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Onsite shopping
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
Spa
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

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Cody L.
Oct 15, 2025 03:45:23 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very clean and maintained!
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