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"USF Hideaway" - Cozy 3-Bed, 2-Bath Single Family Home with Fenced Backyard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, video game console
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Tampa, FL
  • University of South Florida
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at this vacation home in Tampa (University Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. .This vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of South Florida - 2 min drive
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 3 min drive
  • Yuengling Center - 3 min drive
  • Adventure Island - 4 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lameizi Hotpot & BBQ - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"USF Hideaway" - Cozy 3-Bed, 2-Bath Single Family Home with Fenced Backyard

Discover your perfect retreat at the USF Hideaway, an inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom haven offering 1200 sq. ft. of quiet, cozy living space, complete with a fenced backyard and a furnished outdoor patio. Modern amenities such as fast Wi-Fi, smart televisions, and a state-of-the-art security system ensure your comfort and peace of mind. Centrally located in Tampa's University area, this family- and pet-friendly home is in close proximity to Busch Gardens, the University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center, and James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, making it ideal for extended stays.

The USF Hideaway features two living spaces, a master suite, a complete kitchen with all the tools necessary to prepare meals, and a laundry room for your convenience.

During every stay, the entire home is available for our guests to enjoy. Prior to your arrival, you will be sent a door code and check-in instructions. While we do not live on site, we are available via a quick message!

DETAILS BY ROOM:

The Den - Furnished with a leather sofa, dining room table, PlayStation 4, and a 50" smart TV makes this the perfect place to lounge and have fun.

The Kitchen - Fully equipped with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, and much more!

The Living Room - Furnished with a couch and chair to create the ideal space for entertaining guests or reading a book.

The Rooms – Featuring clean white linens with light comforters, all rooms in this home have their own iHome clocks. The master suite has a queen bed and en suite bathroom with an updated stand-up shower. The other two bedrooms have queen beds and share a large guest bathroom that is close to both rooms.

Outdoor - A large patio staged with plenty of seating, good lighting, a charcoal grill, and warm weather transforms this outdoor living space into the perfect place to unwind. Please note that our lawn maintenance crew will be outdoors only on Mondays or Tuesdays!

Laundry Room - Equipped with a washer/dryer and iron/ironing board. All areas of the house are for the guests to utilize. We do have a linen closet that is locked because it is used for storing cleaning products and extras. Please don't disturb this area; please discuss with your host if additional cleaning products are needed during your stay.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CLEAN:

We are committed to providing you with a clean, sanitary place to stay. Here are the highlights of our sanitation policy:

- We have enhanced our cleaning schedule, thoroughly sanitizing each vacation home before and after occupancy, putting additional focus on the sanitation of high-touch areas.

- We clean each room using extensive checklists, and we wear protective equipment while cleaning.

- We have adopted the CDC’s cleaning and disinfection guidelines, including the use of cleaning products on the EPA-registered disinfectant list.

- We wash all linens, dishware, and other service items available for use by guests between each booking.

- We are making soap and surface sanitation supplies available to you during your stay to use at your discretion.

- We continue to offer contactless check-in and check-out.

HOUSE RULES:

- Pets are allowed with a $100 pet fee (Multiple $150). We will send you info to pay the pet fee after booking.

- Commercial Photography/Video filming or publication is strictly prohibited without written consent of the owner.

- We DO NOT offer a lost and found. Please be sure you have ALL of your personal possessions prior to leaving.

- A LATE CHECK-OUT FEE of $300 will apply

- We have a strict NO SMOKING/Vaping policy. In the event trace smoke or ashes are found, a $250 smoking fee will be assessed at check-out.

- Minimum age for booking is 25.

By renting this property, you are agreeing to Kong Vacation Homes’ terms and conditions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Davin Joseph

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1195 sq ft (111 sq m)

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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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"USF Hideaway" - Cozy 3-Bed, 2-Bath Single Family Home with Fenced Backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2024
We were taking a family vacation for spring break and our daughters college graduation. The home was exactly as stated when we booked it. I loved the welcome basket when we arrived. We came in late the night of check in and the instructions to get into the home were easy to follow. The back yard was great for the kids to play and for the adults to sit and visit. The home was clean and accomidating. The only thing I was suggest would be to upgrade the beds. The master bed was broken down and slept rough. Thank you so much for such a wonderdul experience with our first ever stay at an a vrbo. If we travel again to that area we will definitely consider staying with you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna D., United States

Nice home, noisy neighborhood
Home was good, very noisy neighborhood
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good rental near Moffitt Cancer
We rented this home near Moffitt for 40 days due to a family member being treated there. It was pretty much as expected . It is in a transitioning neighborhood that was safe and friendly. It’s an older home within 5 minutes of the hospital. It has a great washer and dryer and we enjoyed the patio outside. The kitchen is well equipped and the rooms themselves are fine . The mattresses on each bed are very soft . The owner should consider replacing them as well as kitchen table chairs and one of the couches that appear torn up by unruly pets. The house was generally clean but we would suggest some occasional cleaning of floor moldings, corners etc. The yard is well maintained. We would consider staying again under similar circumstances
Stayed 40 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
100% would book again
Very nice. Has an ice maker. Neighborhood is peaceful. The manager was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
1/2 marathon
Great place to catch up with our son from usf and watch him run the half marathon in Clearwater with his friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well setup
Nice clean property very close to Busch Gardens, USF and Moffitt Cancer Center (the reason for our stay). Quick response from owners on questions. Clean and stocked well. Neighborhood is transitional but we had absolutely no issues whatsoever.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean and convenient
easy checkin to a very clean house super close to USF and Busch Gardens
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Moffit
Property was accommodating to our needs. Lots of room. Very cozy and comfortable. Only thing I would recommend is shower heads with handle extensions. Otherwise the property meet our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Toni N.

Blue house
The neighbors did a “bang” up job entertaining us on new’s eve, very enjoyable. The house is good! Needs some new paint, water pressure is horrible and shower curtain is stained.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
It was a very nice property located close to everything
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but not great
The best thing about this property was location. The neighborhood is okay, but it's really close to busch gardens which is where we went. The map took us to just the zip code which originally took us to a sketchy neighborhood. Then we put in the address listed on the property and it took us to a home that was fenced and had cars and didn't look correct. It was 10pm by the time we were checking in so this was a little off-putting. We called and realized the address had a type-o which will hopefully be corrected. The place was nice and clean. The toiletries and snacks was a very nice touch. We stayed in the master bedroom and that bed leaves a LOT to be desired. It was not comfortable, a but lumpy and really loud!! It's time for a new mattress. The hallway bathroom also had awkward controls so my family found it hard to adjust for the shower. Also i don't think the place had been rented since covid so the water had a bit of rust built up and came out orange initially. After we ran it for a while that did clear up but it made us a bit nervous that first night with showers and brushing our teeth. Overall our stay was not bad. We didn't really spend a lot of time in the unit, it was more for crashing and for that, it could have been more comfortable, but overall it was okay. The couch pulls out into a bed so it accommodates a good amount of people. The house felt secure and we felt safe staying there. It's just time for some minor updates...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

missy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
We really enjoyed our stay, the house has had many updates. You are right at bush gardens, we could see the fireworks. The home is beautiful decorated and very welcoming. A few suggestion but it doesn't take away from the home as it is really a very nice home and doesn't lack anything you need to make a rememberable vacation. They even leave you a goodie box of things just in case you forgot something like us. Suggestions: Again these are just my opinions and doesn't take away from the home. A king bedroom in master bedroom w/ 2 night tables. Cabinet or something to put your stuff on in master bath. Some kind of cover on the back patio for when it rains and update some of the kitchen pots and pans and deep cleaning.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
House was very clean!! Host was great at communication by email and very friendly when we called. We were in for a conference so also needed some quiet time to relax as well. The back yard was the perfect hideaway and very peaceful. We were blessed to have great weather while we were there so we enjoyed the grill and outside as much as the inside. We would definately stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bertie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
House was clean and had everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, super clean
Had an amazing experience! I was super comfortable and relaxed. Close to everything! Will stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Octavio M., Kenner, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful experience the house was clean and kept up
At first when we pulled up we wasn’t too sure about the home but the minute we walked in it was a nice experience and we felt secure
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miracle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Property was clean, easy access, and a great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!!
The house is in a perfect spot, everything is nearby! 15 minutes from Hard Rock Casino and right next door to Busch Gardens! Everything was clean and stocked up! Future Tampa trips this will definitely be our rental home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was a great stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Busch Gardens weekend...
We were very pleased with our stay, no issues with the property. Contact the property manager with a question and the reply was almost immediate. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Gaston P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Excellent property The property was excellent the neighborhood isn’t the best but it’s not the worst it’s an industrial area right next to the University of South Florida very accessible to highways convenient stores supermarkets shopping centers if you’re looking for a great place to sleep and hang out excellent property the only small complaint would be that neighborhood it’s OK but not ideal to hang out so great place to sleep I felt very secure in the house I will definitely use this property in the future if I’m staying in Tampa Thank you have a wonderful Day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

daphne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cold in Tampa
Our trip started off bad because we did not have heat the first night so we had to sleep somewhere else. The rental was too cold to shower or sleep. We contacted the management team several times. They didn't send a maintenance person until the next day. They finally fixed the heat towards mid afternoon. I inquired about being compensated for the one night but heard nothing. I give 1 star for communication and 3to 4 stars for everything else. Superbowl was great. I refused to allow this to mess up my weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tampa
The house was very well stocked. The welcome basket was also a nice touch. The house was clean. The neighborhood was ok. Not the best but I wasn't uncomfortable staying there. The house could use freshening up. Some of the curtains were dingy. The biggest drawback of this house were the beds. Very uncomfortable. We all didn't sleep well. If you are not looking for high end in a pretty neighborhood this place is fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021