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* Busch Gardens " Welcoming & Comfortable" – Home 2939955 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 9 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

* Busch Gardens " Welcoming & Comfortable" – Home 2939955

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 9
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Freshly renovated inside and out. Two full bath, master split with private full bath, New furniture, new appliances, TV's and sound bar. Great private backyard with patio. Security system and driveway parking. Location is central - close to; downtown (15 mins.), BUSCH GARDENs (10 mins.), Bay beaches (20 mins.), Gulf beaches (45 mins.), Lowry Zoo (10 mins.), Airport (20 mins.) , USF & UT (15 minutes)

Home is newly furnished with all the amenities; three cable color TVs, one 43 in., WiFi, internet, sound-bar sound system , washer & dryer, dish washer, new mattresses and more...

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: 2 Sofa beds
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Boat available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Hallway Century Located to most of Tampa's best sites 10 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes from the convention center, 15 minutes to the cruise ship docks, 20 minutes to Busch Gardens, 20 minutes to USF, 20 minutes to Moffitt Center. Zoo 8 minutes away.

Interaction with guest

We as owners will personally meet with you at check-in and will be available to address your needs.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $250.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Guest should be over 25 years old.

The property is not to be used for parties unless approved by owners.

No smoking in the house. There is a $250 find for evidence of smoking.

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About the owner

Sydney Payne/ B.

Tourist License
NA

Average reply time:
2 hours 59 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
28 Apr 2024
Years listed:
10
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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Reviews

Excellent
33 reviews

Excellent
31
Very Good
2
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Amazing”

Reviewed 30 Mar 2019

Everything looks and feels amazing. If I ever come back it will be here. Berta was amazing when we showed up really late because the delayed flight. I've already told my family and friends about … More

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Response from the owner It is truly our pleasure to serve you & your family! You've made our day with your great review. We look forward to seeing you again. Warm regards, Sydney and Berta Payne

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“Awesome VAC !”

Reviewed 30 Sep 2018

We had the best time ! The house was comfortable the best Girls trip ever. The house was spacious clean. We will diffidently return a great place for gathering with friends and family. Thanks

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Response from the owner You made our day! Every time a guess is satisfied beyond your expectations we are elated! Thank you for staying and hope to serve you and your friends and family in the future. Warmest regards, Sydney and Berta

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“Wonderful 4 days”

Reviewed 29 Jul 2018

Can’t say enough positive words for our stay. Extremely convenient and comfortable The location is ideal to get to the airport,cruise terminal,and local attractions. Bush Gardens was very close… More

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Response from the owner Wow Bob, what a great review * THANK YOU and your entire family for trusting my wife and I to provide lodging for you. We hope you all enjoyed a fabulous cruise ! We look forward to serving you in future. Sincerely, Syd & Berta Payne

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“Sunshine State Vacation Well Done!”

Reviewed 12 Mar 2018

We had an amazing time in this lovely Florida rental. I would highly recommend this place for families with kids. The house is clean and conveniently located near many fun things to do. Disney is only… More

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Response from the owner Your excellent review is our reward for doing our best to insure guest have a great experience here. We enjoyed meeting your family. Hope to serve you again. Best wishes, Sydney and Berta Payne

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“Nice home.”

Reviewed 20 Oct 2017

Clean house in a quiet neighborhood, not too far from any of the attractions. We enjoyed our stay for the week!

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Response from the owner We love making your stay as pleasant as possible. Meeting your children was an extra treat for us as well. Hope to serve you again in the future. Best wishes, Sidney and Berta Payne

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“Wonderful rental!!!”

Reviewed 19 Oct 2017

Our family had the best time here! This rental looks just like the pictures it is so beautiful, clean and and the neighborhood was so peaceful and quiet! The owners, Syd and Berta, lived right up t… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. It is our greatest pleasure to know that we did our job in assisting your family to enjoy their time in Tampa. Best wishes and hope to see you in the future. Sidney and Berta

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“Great house!”

Reviewed 16 Oct 2017

This is our second stay at this property. The house is clean and well-maintained. The owners are honest quality people who will go out of their way to make sure your stay is everything you expect. … More

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Response from the owner Thank You and your family for coming to stay at our vacation home. Your kind words are reassuring to us. We'll keep the home nice and clean to be available for your future visits. Best wishes, Syd & Berta Payne

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“Convenient & Comfortable”

Reviewed 18 Jul 2017

This house was super close to everything we wanted to do (Busch gardens, zoo & the aquarium). The owners were extremely accommodating even when we needed to stay an extra night. The house was very… More

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Response from the owner Brandi & family, Thank You for your nice review. Most importantly we love that you and your family had a great experience * Hope to serve you again. Best wishes, Sydney and Berta Payne

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“Just what I needed”

Reviewed 19 Jun 2017

This property is in a perfect location to get around Tampa with a rental or Uber/Lyft. The house itself is gorgeous with room to spare and the owners are right down the street to help with any needs. … More

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Response from the owner Thank you, thank you? thank you for your kind review. It was our pleasure serving you. Best wishes and hope to see you again. Warm regards Sydney and Berta Payne

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“Comfortable, clean, quiet; would stay again”

Reviewed 18 Mar 2017

We've been coming to Tampa in March for years and we stay in different places almost every time. Everyone in our group said that this was the best place we have stayed. It's not fancy, jus… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sydney Payne/ (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Sydney Payne/ (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Sydney Payne/ (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Sydney Payne/ the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Sydney Payne/ (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Sydney Payne/ (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Sydney Payne/ (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sydney Payne/ (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Sydney Payne/ (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Sydney Payne/ (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sydney Payne/ (the owner) a message.

If Sydney Payne/ (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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