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Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Enjoy a peaceful retreat at this unique and tranquil getaway, nestled next to Bush Gardens. Relax on the waterfront of Hillsborough River with access to kayaks and a fishing area or unwind in your private hot tub or cold tub during the summer.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$514
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.
Next to Bush Gardens - Drop off and pick up
On Hillsborough River - Waterfront - 2 kajak single, 1 tandem kajak and 1 john boat - fishing area
Privat Hot tub or cold tub for the summertime - free parking
Close to USF 10min
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 living-rooms with kitchen

I live next door, if you have any questions let me know :) if you need some advice on going out or recommendations

No swimming in the Hillsboroughriver, there are gators

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Front of property – evening/night
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
7.4 out of 10, Good, 2,723 reviews
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Skyride - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Adventure Island - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Port of Tampa - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zagora Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Annapurna Rasoi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Garden Gyros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing?

As of 25 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing on 8 Dec 2025 start from AU$514.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing located?

Located in Temple Crest, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of South Florida. Adventure Island and University of South Florida Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Excellent Place, Great Hosts

Place is amazing. Close to everything and safe. Hot tub is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Nice trip to USF

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The parking isn’t ideal but the place makes up for it. Great communication with Jes. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Great seclusion

The house was in a rough neighborhood, but it is well secluded. It was gorgeous in the backyard and clean. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Tampa trip

Had everything we needed and Jesse the host was very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy & comfortable for 4 with river front view. 1/2 mile from Busch Gardens. Had everything we needed. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Casey Y.

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

My stay

I surprise my son with this stay for his birthday he absolutely loved it he’s ready to stay again! I picked this stay based on the photos and it was everything and more I was looking for it was the highlight of his Birthday. The owner is quick with responding and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

shannon K.

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

Beautiful

Amazing beautiful super cute. Had everything we needed. I wish I would have gotten the house for 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Beautiful little getaway tucked in the heart of a city

Everything was clean and modern. You can tell that the owner did the all of the upgrades themselves and they did an amazing job. Given the limited space, they have given a lot of thought into the use of the space. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

My teenage daughter and I stayed here for the weekend and LOVED the split level plan because each of us had our own bedroom and bathroom to get ready in! We enjoyed coffee in the morning on the upstairs deck and spent the evening in the hot tub below. We were in town for the Taylor Swift concert and it was a quick drive over to the arena and everything we wanted to see downtown. Great location, great amenities, we will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Tampa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Weekend Getaway

Came down to Tampa from Orlando for a concert over the weekend. The place was just what we needed and had everything we could’ve wanted. It was nice to take the Kayaks out in the river. If you like outdoor spaces, this is the place for you. Parking can be a little tight if you have a truck or large SUV. However, even with my f150, we managed to park just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn S.

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

A slice of paradise

Everything we hoped for and more! Just a few minutes after we booked the house, the host, Jessica immediately reached out and thanked us for the booking. She also sent a us a video of the property, which was even more beautiful than the pictures. She was very accommodating throughout our trip, including letting us check in a few hours early (as we got to Tampa a few hours earlier than expected) and even giving us restaurant recommendations. The property was absolutely beautiful and we had an amazing time there. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

victoria R.

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

The best amazing home if you can kids!

My family and I enjoyed this amazing rental had an amazing backyard view of the bay. Such cozy backyard patio upstairs and down stairs. When we arrived to the rental property they greeted us with such hospitality and even gave us a gift basket with chips, coffee and tea. They constantly kept in communication with every question we had. I invited Jessica to kayak with me since it’s the first I have ever done it and she didn’t even hesitate to say yes, but they her dad offered to take all of us the pontoon since I had my family with me and no one will feel left out. I spend my time outside listening to Mother Nature on the jacuzzi just enjoying the time I had left there and taking in the beautiful view. Jessica, thank you so much for the amazing hospitality you and your father offered us. I pray you get more guest so they can enjoy this home the way we did. Take care 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025