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2BR Cottage In Heart of Tampa's Trendy Urban Core

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Smart TV
Floor plan
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Waterworks Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Tampa

With a stay at this guesthouse in Tampa (Tampa Heights), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Tampa Riverwalk and 5 minutes from Raymond James Stadium. .This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Tampa Convention Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Port of Tampa.
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What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Armature Works - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tampa Waterworks Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Water Works Dog Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Port of Tampa - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Noble Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cappy's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chanko - ‬2 min drive

About this property

2BR Cottage In Heart of Tampa's Trendy Urban Core

Two bedroom cottage-style guest house located in the center of one of Tampa's trendiest neighborhoods - Tampa Heights.
The cottage is located behind a main house on the property and includes full kitchen with cookware, utensils, plates/bowls/glasses, coffee maker, microwave, iron/board, smart T.V with Netflix, and WiFi.

The space
Our guest house is approximately 650 sq. ft. consisting of two bedrooms, one with a King size bed, and the second with a full size bed.

The location is literally minutes away from downtown Tampa, Raymond James stadium, Bush Gardens, Ybor City, Tampa's Channel District, and tons of trendy dining, bars, and shops. We're about 45 minutes drive to the Gulf beaches and 15 minutes from Tampa International airport.

There's a park directly across the street from the property with a playground, basketball courts, and softball fields.

Guest access
Guests enter via the double chain link fence on the North side of the main house. There's a pathway leading back to the private cottage.

Other things to note
-Our guest house is located in the back of the main house across the large back yard. Guests access the cottage via a side gate though to the back yard.
-Our strict no pets policy is due to a family member who stays with us frequently, who has severe and sensitive allergy to pet dander. Thanks for understanding.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free guesthouse offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

We hope you have enjoyed your stay with us. As a courtesy reminder, check out is by 10:00 AM as we have a cleaning crew coming to prepare for our next guests.

Upon check-out please ensure: -Beds are left unmade -Any dishes used are washed, dried, and put away -If used, coffee maker should be cleaned -Place all used towels on bathroom floor.

-All garbage is placed in big blue receptacles located in the front of the property, just outside the gate. -Please send us a courtesy message letting us know you've checked out.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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2BR Cottage In Heart of Tampa's Trendy Urban Core Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 70 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally enjoyed this sweet cottage! It was convenient to RJS! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tommy F.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sriparna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was the perfect one for our family. The prices were much cheaper than the other properties. Overall, we enjoyed very much while staying in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little hidden gem. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with an amazing host! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The check-in instructions were inadequate, and we had to contact the host when we arrived. We were supposed to clean our dishes, but there was no sponge. The shampoo dispenser in the shower did not work. The place was old, but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and felt comfortable like being at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I want a refund for cleaning services because the space was not cleaned well before I arrived. Lots of dirt and dust befind the beds, even a slats falling. Stains on upholstery dinning room chairs Table with cracks and ink drawings. Dusty window shades Closet door off hinges Stain toilet bowl cracked seat Bathroom tile molded Leaking priduct holder screw holes in bathroom walls dirty towel I would not stay again.
Mold
Dirty towel
Stained toilet bowl seat crackef
Holes in bathroom wall
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was outstanding. It was quiet peaceful and cozy. Exactly what we needed. Dan was polite, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay perfect for going to the game. The one bed is only about 6 inches off the floor. Other than that wasn’t too bad..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Embee V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for me and the kids. Less than 10 minute drive to the bucs stadium, where we went to see them play Philadelphia, Go Birds. The Wi-Fi wouldn't connect to our devices, the host got that taken care of the next day when he was able to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troineisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet O.

Stay was ok ,but have to walk about half a block thu tall grass in the rain to get to the cottage,nothing to sit on out side to enjoy the evening's, Not handicap accessible, nothing was stcked toilet paer paper towels or trash bags,needs to stock more towels and wash cloth,no dish towel to dry dishes .there are a lot of things that could be repaired,and it need pest control,he needs to update pictures on side dont match what we had,Front door need cover to keep rain off of you while trying to get in,gutters would help.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is nice. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandy C., Newark De

Liked: Cleanliness

Urban Cottage

We were visiting Tampa and this was a wonderful find. It was only 7 minutes form our event. Very clean and quiet.We will definitely stay there again if we return to Tampa.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay all around

Good stay all around
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabrina R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

NOT AS PICTURED IN THE LISTING

The listing and pictures are not current. If you have the opportunity to visit before renting, please do so. The pretty red paint on the outside of the cottage is not dull and peeling, the outside walkway is cracked and unsafe. The couch and rug in the living room have been switched out for an older and much saggy and dirty one. The pots and pans are not fit for use. If you decide to stay, bring your own. The smoke detector was missing in the front bedroom and the other was disconnected. The refrigerator was moldy and rusty, the microwave was rusted, the toaster was greasy and so was the blender. The floors were grittiy and the broom tattered and old. There was mold on the kitchen sink behind the faucet. The oven was dirty. There was some type of leafy substance left behind in the wine cabinet by the front door. The chairs covers at the dining room table were stained and dusty. The coffee table and all of the night stands in the bedrooms were water damaged. There was a musty weird smell inside with an failed attempt to cover up using Fabuloso. Their was hair in the front bed when the covers were pulled back. The white curtains had brown stains on them. The bathtub had mold in the grout. The outside patio/carport was super dirty and moldy and all of the bricks were falling down or caving in, there is a large hole in the patio area that with a piece of rotting wood over it. Neighorhood felt a little unsettling. I have tons of pictures. Happy to share form 3-14-2025.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Glory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You do get what you paid for. You can tell that the owner isn’t consistently maintaining the property as some things are old or rusted. However, the owner does respond quickly and check in / out was smooth
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clif W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place - convenient to arena and area we were visiting

In town for playing and watching some hockey, and this place was perfect for me and one of my buddies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect place for what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

k_p p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adequate for the need but less than ideal

I stayed at this VRBO rental with my family and want to provide an honest review. The rental is fairly priced compared to others in the area. It’s located centrally, making it convenient for activities around Tampa. However, the neighborhood is definitely unsettling. It is quiet but in a lower-income area. The rental is accessed through a side gate. It is about 300 feet to the front door over uneven stepping stones with the exterior of the cottage being a bit rundown. We had issues with getting the door code but the owner was quick and helpful.On entering, there is a musty smell, likely from moisture or mold, which did improve with airing out. The interior was neat with basic appliances and a new thermostat system. The living area had a comfortable couch and TV. The floor and walls seemed freshly updated. The first room, w/ queen bed, was very low to the ground which was ok for my kids. However, the king bed in the master was uncomfortable, with a sagging mattress and stained sheets. The frame around it is falling apart. The outside lights stayed on all night, which disturbed sleep. The bathroom was clean and functional. The toilet required a long hold to flush. No mirror in the master but 2 in the bathroom.Despite these issues, we were able to enjoy our stay. The biggest drawbacks were the smell, the poor condition of the king bed, and the neighborhood, while the benefits included low cost and a great location. Would I stay again? Maybe, but I’d consider the drawbacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chaplain K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warm and accomodating

We had a safe, warm, cozy and comfortable place to stay in during our time in Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024