You can look forward to a water park, a garden and an arcade/games room at Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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About this property
Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking
A 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ybor City home for up to 12, with a dedicated game room, a fully fenced yard and private parking for 3 vehicles. Ybor's restaurants and nightlife are a 3-minute walk, downtown Tampa and Amalie Arena 6 minutes by car.
Emperor Castle is the entire downstairs unit of a well-kept two-unit building in Ybor City, with its own entry, exit and rear parking lot. The open-concept living and dining area flows straight into the kitchen, so the group stays together. When the evening moves indoors, the dedicated game room takes over.
BEDROOMS & BATHS (3 BR / 2 BA)
★ Bedroom 1: king bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains
★ Bedroom 2: queen bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains
★ Bedroom 3: three beds for the rest of the group, smart TV
2 full baths for up to 12 guests. Bathroom 1 has his-and-hers sinks and a walk-in shower; Bathroom 2 has a shower/tub combo. Clean towels and toiletries are provided.
KITCHEN & DINING
★ Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops, modern appliances, coffee maker and complete cookware
★ Dining table seats 6, with breakfast-bar seating for overflow
★ Large sectional and a smart TV with streaming in the living area
★ A corner bakery sits steps from the front door
OUTSIDE
★ Fully fenced private backyard
★ Private rear parking lot for 3 vehicles
★ No pool at this home; the fenced yard is the outdoor space
GAME ROOM & EXTRAS
★ Full-size pool table that converts to ping pong
★ Dartboard and a PlayStation console
★ Smart TVs in every bedroom and the living area
★ In-unit washer and dryer
★ High-speed Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection
BEST FOR
★ Friends' weekends built around Ybor's restaurants, bars and live music, all walkable
★ Gasparilla, Ybor Saturday Market and the free TECO streetcar, a walk from the door
★ Bucs and Lightning weekends: Amalie Arena is 6 minutes, Raymond James Stadium 15
★ Two families sharing: king and queen rooms each pair with a bunk for the kids
MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF
★ You want a private pool; this home has a fenced yard and a game room instead
★ You need more than 2 baths for 12 people; plan showers in shifts
★ You are planning a party or event; the upstairs unit is a separate rental and quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am
GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)
★ Ybor City restaurants and nightlife: 3 min walk
★ Cuscaden Park: 5 min walk
★ Downtown Tampa: 6 min
★ Amalie Arena: 6 min
★ Riverwalk and Channelside: 10 min
★ Armature Works: 10 min
★ Bayshore Boulevard waterfront: 12 min
★ Tampa International Airport: 15 min
★ Raymond James Stadium: 15 min
★ Busch Gardens: 18 min
★ Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach: 40 min
★ Honeymoon Island State Park: 50 min
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check, which takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".
We manage 100+ homes across Tampa Bay and answer messages in minutes. We'd love to host you.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
★ Setting: the entire downstairs unit of a two-unit home in Ybor City; the upstairs unit is a separate, independent rental. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am, and we ask you to respect the neighbors.
★ Bathrooms & beds: 2 full baths for up to 12. A king and a queen room each with a bunk bed, plus a third bedroom with three beds.
★ Pets: up to 3 welcome, $150 per pet, disclosed and approved before arrival. Service animals stay at no charge. Undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.
★ Fees: the base rate covers 8 guests; $15 per person per night above 8. Early check-in or late check-out $50 each when available. Lost & found shipping $100. Cleaning beyond our standard service may be charged.
★ After booking: a signed rental agreement and ID check; the booking guest must be 25+. No parties or events, no smoking. Local guests within 50 miles, please message us first.
★ Beach gear: chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing.
Questions about any of this? Message us before you book; we reply in minutes.
Located in Ybor City, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Tampa Bay and Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tampa travel guide
Is Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking located?
This family-friendly Tampa apartment building is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ritz Ybor, Ybor City Museum State Park and Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa. Tampa Riverwalk and Benchmark International Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km). Tampa Union Station is 22 minutes by foot.
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Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking Reviews
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Great communication from host! Great stay with fun activities to do like card games, ping pong and a pool table. Neighborhood was okay but location is not far from most places like Hyde Park. Would recommend!
I would recommend this property to anyone staying in Tampa! Very centrally located but they also have tons of entertainment options if you’re staying in. Whatever question I had, they enthusiastically responded in a timely manner and with an abundance of explanation. Probably the best hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of cooperating with. If I could give 6 starts I would!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
14 Jan 2023
Enjoyed our stay.
Enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed the ping pong table.
Nice house, very accommodating host, will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Garrett R.
2 Feb 2023
Awesome stay
Awesome stay, responsive hosts.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff
23 Jan 2023
1 of the best places
1 of the best places we've stayed at in Tampa
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gregory W.
26 Dec 2022
Great place
Great place to bring friends
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
11 Jan 2023
Overall, it was a good stay!
Overall, it was a good stay! Thanks Mark and Emperors for running a smooth Airbnb. Would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jacob
10 Jan 2023
Great place to stay.
Great place to stay. Pool table/ping pong table add to a great place to wind down. Very clean and response time was unbeatable.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tyson J.
9 Dec 2022
Great area
Definitely recommend staying here if you have a group a lot of space in the kitchen and Is in a great area what’s els could you need they have a ping pong and pool
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aariante F.
28 Dec 2022
Nice place
Nice place with friendly and communicative host.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael
17 Jan 2023
Very clean and comfortable!
Great place! Very clean and comfortable!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Truth R.
10 Dec 2022
Service was great
It was so nice, clean and the service was great!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
13 Jan 2023
This place was perfect
This place was perfect and Mark was an amazing host, if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Highly recommended!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Omar
26 Jan 2023
Great
Great place
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicole
19 Jan 2023
Fantastic host!!
Fantastic host!! We would absolutely stay with Mark again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
30 Dec 2022
Clean, fun, all amenities included!
Clean, fun, all amenities included! Plenty of parking!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
29 Dec 2022
Absolutely wonderful
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Everyone was so communicative and very hospitable. The place was very clean and had everything we needed and more. I would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trinity
10 Jan 2023
Definitely staying again
Mark is a great host, the house was so accommodating to everyone's needs and Mark was really easy to reach, also helping us out with anything that came up. Definitely staying again when going to Tampa!!