Cozy, Pet-Friendly Tampa Home with Heated & Screened Pool - 4 miles to Adventure Island/Busch Garden

Tampa, Florida
$372 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

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⇛ DESCRIPTION



Welcome to Shells of Paradise! This cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bathheated saltwater pool home in North Tampa is the relaxing retreat you’ve been looking for. Unwind by the pool or grill in the covered outdoor pavilion within the fully fenced backyard—perfect for gathering with family and friends.



Centrally located, you’re close to everything Tampa has to offer, making it the perfect place to recharge after a day of adventure.



⇛ THE SPACE



Shells of Paradise is designed for both comfort and entertaining:



⁜ Primary – King Bed with 50” Smart TV

⁜ Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed with 43” Smart TV

⁜ Bedroom 3 – Twin over Full bunk with 43” Smart TV

⁜ Living Room – Full futon with 50” Smart TV

⁜ Fully equipped kitchen

⁜ Private heated saltwater pool (fee applies) in screened lanai

⁜ Covered outdoor kitchen with gas grill & bar seating

⁜ Parking for 2–3 vehicles in driveway

⁜ Flatware & utensils

⁜ Coffee and fixings provided

⁜ Starter supply of paper products

⁜ Cleaning supplies available

⁜ Smart TVs in living room and 2 bedrooms



⇛ NEIGHBORHOOD



Located just north of Seminole Heights, known for its local dining, craft cocktails, and vibrant food scene. Minutes from downtown Tampa, the Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island.



BEAUTIFICATION OF TAMPA: The city is actively preserving and improving historic neighborhoods. You may notice a mix of homes nearby—thank you for your understanding as Tampa continues to grow.



⇛ GUEST ACCESS



⁜ Full access to the home

⁜ Contactless entry with personalized code

⁜ Complimentary WiFi

⁜ Washer & dryer onsite

⁜ Fresh linens provided

⁜ Check-in: After 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM



⇛ OTHER THINGS TO NOTE



⁜ No smoking indoors

⁜ No parties or events

⁜ Pool heating: $50/day (Oct–Apr) to 85°F. Heater may not operate below 50°F outdoor temps

⁜ Additional cleaning fees may apply for stays over 7 days (added after booking)

⁜ Exterior security cameras only (no interior cameras):

– Ring door camera

– Back patio/pool area camera

Guests acknowledge exterior monitoring and agree not to tamper with equipment



PETS

⁜ Dogs (well-behaved, house-trained, max 2, medium size) allowed with prior host approval; no cats. Approval based on size, breed & number. Requests for additional pets may be submitted but are not guaranteed. Pet fee $20/night (max $200/stay). *This fee is added after reservation confirmation for AirBNB bookings.

**The pet fee does not cover pet waste or destruction of the property. By booking this property, you agree to be responsible for any damage done by any pets you decide to bring with you, and will promptly reimburse in full for any such damage.



⇛ Guest Guidelines



1—PLEASE no parties, we want you to enjoy each other and have a great time but disruptive parties are not permitted. Observation of quiet hours (10p – 8a) must be observed. Loud music and outdoor entertainment are prohibited. This is a residential neighborhood and the authorities will be called if you cause a disturbance. Please be respectful.

2- Tenant and any guest of Tenant shall obey all laws of the state of Florida, as well as local laws, at all times while they are on the premises. Failure to abide by the laws of FL or the above rules may cause tenant to be asked to vacate the premises and forfeit all rents and deposits.

3—Pets are permitted. Please let us know if you have pets.

4 - Please only park in the location designated in your check in procedures, failure to park in the designated location could result in your car being towed.

5—Treat this home as if it were your own, please report damages to your host immediately. If damages are determined to be caused by tenant misuse, it may result in fees to make repairs.

6—Smoking of any kind is not allowed in the unit and if detected there will be a $500 charge.

7—Tenant agrees to leave the premises and its contents in the same condition, neat, clean, and tidy, as Tenant found the premises to be upon move-in. Normal wear and tear is expected however excessive dirt on floors, rugs or furniture may require additional cleaning and charges will apply.

8- Please only flush toilet paper in the toilets, flushing anything like feminine products, wet wipes, plastic, etc... could result in a back up and potential fees charged at the end of your stay, please report plumbing issues to your host immediately.

9—Please use black makeup towels provided. If towels are stained, there will be a charge of $5 per towel charged upon checkout.

10—Furnishings are not to be removed from the premises for use outside or in other properties.

11- Reservations are not made by or for a minor, defined as any person under 25 years.

12- Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved includes a pool & the undersigned agrees / acknowledges that the pool & patio/deck can be dangerous areas. The patio/deck can be slippery when wet and injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts & warnings, the undersigned Tenant and guests of tenant accepts / assumes all risks and holds host and owner harmless.

13 - EV Charging on premises is strictly prohibited, in order to protect the safety of your vehicle and the electrical system of the home. We are not responsible for any damages incurred and a fine of $500 along with the cost for any damages incurred to the home will be applied for noncompliance.

✦✦Depending on the booking site, Cleaning fee may include a Limited Damage Waiver fee which covers damages reported to the host in writing BEFORE checkout. This fee is included with the cleaning fee. Specifics of coverage will be laid out in the rental agreement sent once reservation is confirmed.



Reservations may require further guest verification to prevent credit card fraud for both you and the host! Your booking platform does not share your personal information with your Host. Because of this, we do require the responsible party who is physically staying in the home to provide a valid photo ID after booking is confirmed. Your personal identification is not stored and is protected from distribution or use for any other purpose than identification, in accordance with Federal information security guidelines.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1404 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching On Site Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Game And Wildlife Walks On Site Swimming Nearby Water Park Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Zoo Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • maria

    Submitted Mar 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very nice and clean house. Definitely I would recommend it to anyone.

  • Shari K.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 20, 2026

    Nice layout and the outdoor space was great! Kitchen was well appointed. Appreciated body wash, shampoo, and other amenities. Neighborhood was okay—is that property next door abandoned? But location was central to all that we wanted to see. Would stay again

  • Angela H.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    home was very clean and any home items like blender ect were available. Back yard was amazing great area to hang out and relax. Home is very cozy and host provided lots of entertainment for toddlers; toys, books, and no excessive decorations for little hands to get ahold of. Great communication with the host and easy check out process.

  • Jonathan D.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Great time, the heated pool is a game changer with 2 very active boys. House is well equipped and very clean. Will book again in the future for sure.

  • Cody L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Very clean and maintained!

  • Andrea B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    House was clean and bright. The kitchen has everything needed to cook and grill. The pool was large and clean. Good location with quick access to major roads to get in and out of Tampa.

  • Bridgit B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Had everything we needed at our fingertips

  • Alicia R.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    The house is lovely. There is a great little coffee shop down the street. Our family enjoyed the pool after daily outings. It’s a small cozy living/kitchen space.

  • Robert O.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Great house, close to Busch gardens. Nice backyard set up with pool and grilling area.

  • Liliana J.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    My family enjoyed staying in this cozy house. The rooms were spacious and very clean. We enjoyed very much the pool and lanai. Every room had clean and fresch linens and towels. The kitchen had almost everything that would be needed to prepare lunches. I am very grateful to have found a family home away from our house.

  • Jay H.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    We had a great time while we came down for our team. Everything was as advertised. Thank you.

  • Ibrahim A.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    My family enjoyed the house and the kids enjoyed the pool.. thank you

  • Norma Z.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Easy and comfortable. Will be back for sure.

  • Dean R.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    everything was great.

  • Brian K.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    Interior was new and well maintained. Area was centrally located.

  • Chris I.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    Great home in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed here a week while looking for a home and would definitely stay again.

  • Ed W.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    Everything was perfect for our needs. Comfy couches & bed. New fridge. Nice TVs in every room. Great outdoor space and pool. Plenty of pool towels and a Keurig coffee maker. Host was responsive. Safe neighborhood for walks. I didn’t want to leave.

  • Angela H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We were visiting for UTampa’s family weekend and wanted a place that we could make a home away from home for our freshman and this place was absolutely perfect!! Plenty of comfy hang out space, great kitchen to cook in and a quick 15 minute ride to campus. Heated pool with an outdoor TV was a huge plus. And the host is amazing - responsive communications and so accommodating. We’ll be back!

  • Jon H.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Couldn’t really enjoy the trip due to a sketchy situation. A man and woman returned to the property around 1am the first night we were there beat on the door for a children’s book. (Weird i know) We called cops and reported it to the host. Host informed us next morning it was a passport and previous guests and asked if she (the host) could come by the house to look for it. We left downtown and what we were doing to come back to the property to put our dogs away. (Last thing we wanted was for someone to be stuck without their passport). She (the host) did not find anything. So we (my wife and I) decided to go back and look since we knew where the host was looking. Again all we know up to this point is this previous guest left their passport well… it turns out there was 2 grand of US and foreign money (NOT a passport) in the back bunk bedroom (that was not used during our stay) in a children’s book. We immediately reached back out to the host ( that just left) and she wanted us to give her the money. We informed her we wanted to give the previous guests (one who beat on our door at 1am) the money in person so that they DO NOT return to the property while we was there.. so our host set up a meeting at Starbucks so we could give the money to the previous guest in person. Very strange situation, no clue what’s going on but i will say it is a nice place. Just something strange going on.

  • Eric B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Property was exactly as pictured. Very nice older home that was remodeled perfectly. Plenty of room for my family of four, but could accomodate more. The house was stocked with all necessities (cookware, toiletries, towels, etc..) needed for my stay. The outdoor area was amazing with the pool and television that can be viewed while swimming. The covered grill area was relaxing and provided shade while cooking. The entire property was very well maintained and very clean. Communication with the management company was polite, consistant, and easy with rapid responces.When I visit the area again, I will definitely be staying here.

  • carolyn w.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Nice, cozy home. Everything was supplied to get started for our short stay. If we had had the maximum guests stay in the house we would have needed more wash cloths but were fine as there were only 3 of us staying. Would stay here again, but suggest they sand/paint the picnic table as it’s peeling/splintering and wipe down counters in cabana grill area before guests arrive. You will enjoy this home.

  • Robert H.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Very clean, very pleasant property. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the screened-in pool a lot.

  • Autum ?.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Me and my family friends stayed here during my graduation weekend. We all got to enjoy all the amenities inside. The house will also be close to Busch Gardens and Usf. The host was very nice and answered quickly. We enjoyed the house in had many things needed for your stay. The house looks just like the pictures and the beds are comfy. I would recommend anyone staying here if we come back to Tampa to travel I would be staying here again.!!

  • Shaundra S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The house was accommodating to my family needs definitely exceeded my expectations. It was close to the surrounding cities, beaches, grocery stores and Busch Gardens. Kathie was responsive and welcoming. I would book again in the near future.

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Fantastic house and fantastic host. House was exactly as listed. Everything was clean and welcoming. It had everything we needed to have a great stay! My kids especially enjoyed the pool. Definitely a 5 star stay :)

  • Tatiana L.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 27, 2024

    Kathie is a wonderful host. The property was very clean and we didn’t have a need for anything. We will definitely come and stay again when we come to Florida!

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