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Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.

Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.

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An oldie but goodie. Lounge chairs & table have been updated
Covered eating area for rainy days, Weber grill.  Photo 10/21.
Welcome to my South Haven!  Painted summer 2021.
Living area
New Sofa and a Stressless Chair and Ottamom added Oct ‘23.

Overview of Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Riverview, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. Joseph's Hospital - South5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Tampa21 min drive
  • Popular LocationTampa Riverwalk21 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom - King Bed

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.

Welcome to South Haven! My comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with private pool is just waiting for you.

Sleeping - King bed, Queen bed, two Twin beds and a pullout sofa in the living room. I also have a pack-n-play for any little one’s.

I do accept dogs, due to insurance rules some breeds are not allowed.

We strive to provide a wonderful spot for you to relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle which starts with the pool!

Do you plan to spend your days at the local attractions or just relaxing at home? Having a pool in the backyard was something I needed when I bought this home and have never regretted it for one day.

I know booking online can be a challenge and you've looked at loads of places, take a moment and read through my reviews to see what the numerous guests have had to say about our home and the amenties provided.

We first listed this home with VRBO in 2008 and have had a lot of guests stay since that time. We are constantly updating furniture, linens and kitchen supplies to ensure that every guest feels like they made the right choice in choosing South Haven.

A concern for travelers is medical access and we have several options within 3 miles of the home. St Joseph Hospital is under 3 miles away. ER 24/7 Facility is under 1/2 mile away.
Grocery, restaurants, department store, fast food restaurants and coffee shops are all under 1 miles away.

Complete home with your own private pool in your backyard with tons of space to enjoy sunny Tampa Bay! Relax on one of our lounge chairs or enjoy a dip in private pool, you get to choose as it's your vacation!

Are you looking for a 2 or 3 month stay? Message me for any long-term requests.

Location - Hillsborough County Florida - This is not my address, but you can use it to determine if the location works for you. My local grocery store which is 3 minutes away. 13154 US Hwy 301 S, Riverview FL 33578.

So many sites to see in and around Tampa Bay. Fort DeSoto Beach & Pass-A-Grille Beach are about an hour's drive. Pass-A-Grille is a laid-back beach in my opinion with plenty of restaurants available for a meal or beverage.
Clearwater and Sarasota Beaches are a little over an hour's drive.
Busch Gardens & Adventure Island are roughly 45 min door to door.
Orlando theme parks are usually well under a 2 hours' drive.

Well maintained 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home, main bedroom has an ensuite bath with oversized walk-in shower. Guest rooms are on opposite end of family room and share a large bath with tub/shower combination.

The dining area overlooks the beautiful private pool.

Kitchen has side by side fridge, Stainless smooth surface range, built in microwave and dishwasher. Lots of small appliances like a toaster, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker, pots & pans and loads of dishes.

Full size washer and dryer, and I make sure you have plenty of linens including beach towels. Washer and Dryer are free and located in the garage.

1 Mile to amenities such as grocery (Publix and Winn-Dixie, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Sams Club, Bealls Dept Store, Gas Stations, Banks and so much more. The home is located in a residential neighborhood.

No carpet - hardwood floors in all living areas, ceramic tile in the baths, which is great for allergies. I do have some mats near the doors which can be removed on request.

Sliding doors lead to the private screen enclosed swimming pool and extended pool deck in the backyard which has a 6ft privacy fence surrounding the pool area.

Fantastic public golf course open to the public just under 3 miles away in Summerfield called Summerfield Crossing Golf Club in Riverview FL. This is where I live, so I am normally close by should you need anything or have questions about the area.

New State of the Art Movie Theatre just opened in 2017 in Gibsonton.

Downtown Tampa is approx. 20-25 minutes, grocery shopping less than 1 mile away at the corner of US 301 and Big Bend - Interstate is about 3 miles away - we are at exit 246 off of I-75 which is the Apollo Beach exit.

Home Owners Association - Noise Ordinance.

NoiseAware

I have added a device called NoiseAware that monitors noise around the pool deck area so that quiet times can be honored that are determined by the county.

The device is called NoiseAware and this is from the company’s website.

“So you’ve rented an XXXXXX or VRBO and you’re wondering what that little box on the wall is doing there. That small but amazingly smart sensor is a NoiseAware privacy-safe noise-detection device. It’s designed for an important purpose: to detect excessive noise and gently caution guests to take it down a notch before you get in trouble. It does not have the ability to identify individual sounds (sneezes, shouts, flushing toilets, crying babies, your best Johnny Cash impression). It simply measures decibel levels over time.

The sensor does not have a camera or recording function of any kind. It measures noise level only, and, when that noise exceeds the threshold allowed by the host and/or local ordinances for a sustained period of time, it triggers a notification.

Sometimes the notification is set up to go to the host. It can also be set up to message the guest directly.”

If guests cause a disturbance which requires being notified multiple times that they’ve exceeded the decibel limit, the reservation will be cancelled and you will be requested to vacate the home immediately. The HOA has a $100 fine per day for a violation and any fines will be required to be paid for by the guests.
Unfortunately as the number of folks using travel sites increases the number of people taking advantage has increased.

Property manager

Cheryl Allen
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool safety fence put up on request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$150 per dog. Some breed exclusions per insurance.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fee for violating the non-smoking policy.
Government Photo ID required for all adults. Excessive noise disturbing neighbors you may be asked to vacate. Home is in a residential neighborhood.
Do not disconnect the wifi system or cover the ring camera. Typically this indicates something nefarious is planned and booking will be terminated.
No dogs in pool. All dog solid waste needs to picked up inside & outside. Each undisclosed pet is a $250 fee and may result in cancellation of stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Riverview

This holiday home is located in South Pointe of Tampa, a neighbourhood in Riverview, and is near theme parks. MacDill Air Force Base is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and Florida State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Manatee Viewing Center and East Bay Raceway Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Riverview, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph's Hospital - South - 5 min drive
  • Port of Tampa - 21 min drive
  • Florida Aquarium - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 21 min drive
  • Tampa Convention Center - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Culver's - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Applebee's - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Solar panels for pool heat and a solar blanket as well. Some dog breeds allowed. located?

This family-friendly Riverview holiday home is located in South Pointe of Tampa, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Joseph's Hospital - South and St. Joseph's Hospital-South - Diabetes Education. Manatee Viewing Center and Tampa Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean vacation rental
Very happy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
This is a wonderful property for a family. So many supplies in kitchen, everything we needed and more. Loved having washer, dryer, grill and pool. Plenty of sheets and towels, including pool towels. Highly recommend this home. Guest host was always available by text with a quick response.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families; highly recommend
We had a wonderful time staying here (me, my husband, 4yr old, and 2 yr old). TLDR- clean, great amenities and location, well organized, and owner is wonderful. Cheryl, the owner, is very friendly and organized. She contacted me before our stay with very detailed check-in information. It included helpful details about amenities in the house and grocery/food locations nearby. This made getting to, and checking in to, the house easy. The house was very clean and organized - there is a book also detailing info, the WiFi details, etc, light switches are labeled, and there are games, and books to read/play. We made sure to have the safety fence up with our kids, and it was great- Safe, and very secure. Kitchen is well stocked and there were even plastic kiddie cups, bowls, and plates! Cheryl really knows what she’s doing and had thought of everything. Laundry is in the garage and it’s also laid out well and labeled for easy use. The garage also contains some pool toys and floats. Location is in a quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to a neighborhood playground. We all walked there each night; it’s about 4-5 blocks away. Lots of eateries, grocery, and retail shops within 15 minutes. We visited Busch Gardens, Tampa Zoo, Legoland/Peppa world, and getting to/from those was easy. Overall Cheryl went above and beyond to ensure we had an excellent time at her house. I wish we could have stayed longer and would love/hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect for a family
This was our second time staying at Cheryl's place, this time we were here for my brother's wedding. Our kids were thrilled to come back to a place with which they were familiar. Although it was chilly the kids jumped in the pool upon arrival. The property is fabulous; our kids were happy with the (heated) pool & pool toys/floats, pool noodles and plenty of towels (bath, pool & beach). Cheryl has a safety fence for the littles to protect them from the pool as needed. She also provides PLENTY of towels which is great - beach/pool/bath/floor (for making sure the floor stays dry when coming in from the pool). There is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating which is great. The kitchen is well equipped; including a grill & waffle iron. Waffles were a huge hit with the kids. We walked (super safe & sidewalks) to a nearby park a few times which the kids loved. Cheryl was helpful, responsive, friendly and accommodating. The house was perfect for our 4 kids, au pair, my husband and me. We had a great time with family, celebrating my brother & his wife. Cheryl provided laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and more which was helpful. One improvement is a mattress topper or an updated mattress in the master bedroom. There's usually bottled water/condiments/spices in the home which is helpful if you plan to cook most nights (which we did). Super thankful for a lovely stay in your Florida home. We treated your home as our own and hope to come stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bre W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t want to leave!
We stayed at this property for 7 days. It had absolutely everything and anything you could ever need/want and more. Cheryl was very easy to get ahold of if needed and was super easy going! My kids swam as much as they could, even though the weather wasn’t extremely warm, the pool stayed perfect temp to swim! I was worried we would run low on towels and beach towels but Cheryl had that all beyond covered. We were all extremely sad when we had to say goodbye. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Allen

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We enjoy vacations in private homes we decided that it was time to let others enjoy our lovely pool home when we purchased a new home. Currently I live about 3 miles from the home and am a Florida Licensed Realtor, I can help you find your dream home in Tampa Bay.

Why they chose this property

Great location - Grocery & Shopping within a mile. Highway approx. 3 miles away - very easy access to all of Tampa Bay. Away from the hectic tourist destinations and the downtown business district, but close enough to visit Mickey in Orlando in about 90 minutes!

What makes this property unique

Spacious pool area with plenty of areas to sit & relax. Home has it's own personal pool which is approx. 14 X 28.

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