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Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, video library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lutz, FL
  • Place, Avila Golf and Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheval Golf and Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Prix Tampa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Lutz

With a stay at this vacation home in Lutz (Lake Magdalene), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. .This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Tampa Convention Center and 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Avila Golf and Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cheval Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Grand Prix Tampa - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • TPC of Tampa Bay - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of South Florida - 15 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets

The Convention center and Downtown is 20 minutes (13 miles) away, Bush Gardens, Moffitt and USF are 6 - 7 miles away. One of Dr Beach's top beaches is 25 miles away, and you can reach Disney or the Space Coast within a short drive. The airport is about 20 minutes down the veterans....

Our Lutz Cottage has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and sleeps eight in about two thousand square feet. It has a pool with a screened lanai with grill and covered sitting area -- so the mosquitoes will not carry you away as you enjoy the great Florida climate.

If you are the out-doors-y type, this is where you would sip your wine. If you are Canadian, this is where you would swim in the dead of winter while Floridians would not dip a toe in the water for six months!

Within walking distance is our Tampa Cottage, a four bedroom, two bath home that sleeps seven which large groups can rent too:
VRBO Listing #732919

And next door, our Tampa Bungalow, a four bedroom, two bath home that sleeps six:
VRBO Listing #841872

So if you have twelve golfing friends who each want their own bedroom, we have three houses that fit the bill!

The cottage has groceries and shopping close by in several directions. Dale Mabry highway with more shops than an Indian bazaar is only two miles East as is the Veterans Expressway. Three miles South West is I-275, a quick jump to Downtown, Busch Gardens, USF, St Pete and Clearwater.

Our Lutz Cottage has two king size beds and four twin beds in four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

You will love the master bathroom with its whirlpool tub, glass shower and his and her sinks.

Your guests can slum it in the spare bathroom while you enjoy the bubbles in the the jet tub. Now, don't turn on the switch to the whirlpool until the water in the tub is three inches over the back jet, or there will be a cleanup on isle nine as the water will shoot clear out of the tub!

You must agree to be smarter than the tub!

Sitting out on the lanai by the pool, you can look out at the large back yard and the trees, and if you want to throw a ball or walk the dog, this would be the place to do it.

When escaping the Florida heat, you can relax inside in the AC, and surf the web on our cottage WiFi, or watch Netflix movies on our 48 inch smart TV.

Out front, there is plenty of parking for your relatives on the driveway.

The cottage is fully equipped, so just bring your clothes and food. We supply paper towels, coffee filters and more. There is a tea kettle and a laundry room with a washer/dryer and ironing board if you stay for a while.

If you are an exercise fanatic, there are very pleasant and quiet streets that are great for walking and if you are a glutton for punishment, jogging. There is a great five mile route that we routinely cycle here too.

We have a custom manual detailing area attractions, beaches, restaurants and information about the house for you when you arrive.

Come and stay at our Lutz Cottage!

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke on the lanai.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Please describe each animal you wish to bring.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be supervised in the pool area.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BEN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring getaway

This property was just perfect. We stayed 2 weeks, was close to everything we needed. Our stay was middle of March. There was a lot to see and do. This home was very clean well stocked, had trouble with a sink drain but the host was there within minutes to fix it. The pool was nice, a little cold but what do you expect for March. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., White Stone, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Host, Great Property & Great Location

Jonathan was very responsive and his home and pool were immaculately maintained!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Winter Escape

I wish I had planned a longer stay. The place was plenty spacious, and I loved being out on the lanai, still a little too cold for swimming, but quite relaxing and pleasant. Lots of great food and activities all around. Owner was exceptionally helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Lutz

Perfect property for our intergenerational family stay over Christmas. All the amenities of home. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic host and fantastic property!

This property was just fantastic. Very well-maintained clean, and well furnished. We couldn’t ask for more and will definitely return to rent at this property again. The host was just as wonderful as a PROPERTY and could not be more helpful. We highly recommend both!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred L., Gainesville, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Like Home

Our Company Travels a lot & we have stayed in Many VRBO . Jonathan & His wife have several we have used while working in the area . They always make sure Our crew is well taken care of. Its hard to work away from your family so Its great to find an owner who understands and goes above & beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and pool!!!

We enjoyed our stay at the house. Great location and my kids lived in the pool. Jonathan was a wonderful host!
Stayed 79 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Hicksville, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

Location and premise was outstanding, very nice clean house, more than enough space for us and for the price. Close to everything we needed and privacy deluxe. Jonathan, the owner was very responsive and courteous and we couldn't be happier. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House! Great Pool!

Very clean house in a great location. The pool is amazing, along with the outdoor grill space. Kids loved the pool and all of the space to play in the house.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value

This was a good value. Jonathan the property manager was extremely attentive to our needs. It’s an older home and is as pictured.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet neighborhood and roomy house.

Had a good time and house worked out great. Parking for a trailer was good and secure. Outside pool and grill area was great. Wished it was warmer so we could of swam.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruben O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good vacation

Amazing vacations

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

We enjoyed our stay here the host was wonderful and helpful very clean and tidy house adequate amenities. I would definitely recommend this place and the location is off the beaten path but close to everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

George M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Improvement

We stayed not as a vacation but of necessity while our home was under repair. Two issues 1.). The rugs were dirty so my wife rolled them up. The floor was dirty underneath to the point that one had to wear shoes or wash your feet. 2.). The internet connection was slow and weak. The under lying carrier was Spectrum. Their speed is both substandard and as a cable service the node is shared and the lag time long. Additionally the WiFi router is old and slow. As such I was partly able to compensate by adding my own WiFi router. As I was working remotely during the stay that was necessary.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Ball Ground

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Property owner was very friendly and most concerned that our stay was perfect.
Stayed 69 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Decor is a little outdated but condo is clean and was perfect for our weekend of golf!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay over Christmas

Everything was fantastic. Jonathan was an amazing host who communicated incredibly well. Location makes it easy to get to just about anything in the Bay area. Hope to book again.

10/10 Excellent

leslie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Lutz Cottage

This is the second year we have stayed at the Lutz Cottage. It is perfectly located to get anywhere in the Tampa area. There is plenty of space and the outdoor pool area is lovely. Jonathon is great at communicating with us and answering any questions. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dena A., Chester, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed.

This was a fantastic property! There was plenty of room everywhere. We had a wonderful time in the pool and using the outdoor grill. The kitchen was very spacious. All the beds and seating areas were comfortable. There were plenty of plush towels. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cora F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Helpful

During our stay we had an electrical issue. The owner was very very helpful and very prompt. The issue was quickly resolved. The home was lovely and in a nice location. Perfect fit for our family.

8/10 Good

Jean K., Columbia, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy for a large family

This house was clean and comfy. We had a family of 4 adults and 4 teenagers and this was the only house in the area with 4 twin beds. Owner was very responsive. Would rent here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Excellent accommodations. Pool was awesome (watch the wet tile). We will be staying again. Loved it😊

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed

My bridal party and I stayed here and it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sigurdur K., Reykjavik, Iceland

Great

Very nice
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Great stay!

Close proximity to Tampa and all the attractions. Pool was nice to come back to after a long day. Kitchen is well equipped. Owner is super easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

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