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Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana

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The backyard is made for the best vacation memories!
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Fully stocked & modern kitchen with GTE Profile & Bosch stainless appliances.
The only thing this kitchen is missing is a chef.
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Overview of Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Popular LocationMacDill Air Force Base4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Tampa10 min drive
  • Popular LocationTampa Riverwalk11 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana

Welcome 2 Wallace Ave - The coolest home in South Tampa! Completely updated in 2018 with modern coastal decor inside and a Key West explosion out back. Cabana is completely outfitted for fun - TV, fridge, & WiFi internet. Centrally located in a great neighborhood with easy access to everywhere.

You will feel at home and relaxed the moment you walk in the house! It's cozy and welcoming, and very easy to live in - but once you walk out the french doors to the backyard, you'll want to spend ALL YOUR TIME out there, lounging on the cabana deck or sunning on the chaises... you'll never want to leave to do any of the touristy stuff you had planned!! However, IF you do decide to leave your own personal paradise, it's location is perfect for day trips - South Tampa is the most desirable area to live because everything you need is near by and there's easy access to everywhere else!

It's 1250 sq feet is just right for romantic getaway, a family, two couples, with or without kids or just a girls or guys trip. Master has flat screen w streaming, KING bed, and en-suite bathroom with shower, glass tiles, and martini glass shaped vessel sink. Second bedroom has a queen, as well as custom industrial closet and a wine crate sliding barn door. The third bedroom also has a queen, streaming tv and an open closet system. There's an office with a huge desk overlooking the pool and a dining room with a cafe table that seats 4, kitchen bar that seats three, and laundry with full size washer & dryer.

We definitely like to get to know our guests, so please don't forget to tell us a little about yourselves, where your from and why your visiting when inquiring or requesting a Book Now. Tell us how old your kids are, whether you drink red or white or if you're bringing a pet - we often leave welcome gifts & dog toys! This home is truly our happy place and we're so excited to share it with you and your family or friends!

There's TONS of great places to eat & shop a VERY short drive away. Walk to Ballast Point Pier, Park & Playground, or run down along the water on Bayshore Blvd- it's a perfect location! You can easily hop on to any of the major highways and be anywhere you want to be in minutes!

We are just 5 minutes from MacDill Air Force Base and get an amazing air show over head every few days during the week... Fighters in formation, big cargo and radar planes, even Air Force One - if you're a plane aficionado you'll be in heaven! It can be loud but it's very cool! Wave hello and sometimes they'll dip their wings in response.

Leave your blow dryer & hair curler at home and there's plenty of pool towels for everyone! Beach chairs & cooler for beach trips, and usually beer in the cabana fridge - a gift from the parting guests to the next ones!

The third full bathroom is located in the cabana and has shower with rain head. The pool has been resurfaced and is not heated - but that's never stopped a guest from jumping in yet!

There's undercover parking for two cars so you stay dry in the rain and your car stays cool in the sun. There's lots of storage space, a twin bed couch in the screened in porch for naps and cable on two main flat screen tvs, Netflix & Amazon Prime on bedroom smart tvs, as well as FREE high speed WiFi.

So that we can enjoy the house ourselves, and share it with family & friends, AND have time to turn over the house between rentals, we limit MONTHLY rentals to 28 days & no longer than 58 days. Check in is anytime after 4 pm and check out is by 10 am.

{Now for the unfun part: the no-nos & non-negotiable}... Must be over 30 to book. There's also a limit number of guests allowed over to enjoy pool and cabana - but we can talk about that. No firepits or open flames. There's NO crashing on the couch or air mattresses allowed. If three beds isn't enough for all to share and sleep, then the house is definitely to small for your group. Ring doorbell has camera - no other cameras on or inside property. We live across the street so available to help anytime!

Dogs are always welcome, depending on their behavior (no biting, chewing or digging!!) and if they are housebroken AND you pick up their presents in the back yard {see Poop Clause in the agreement!}. There is a $200 pet fee PER DOG - belly rubs are free!

Check out our WELCOME 2 WALLACE AVE Facebook page & reach out there to save on fees, see pictures, updates and what's happening now. You can meet the neighbors, find out about our local favorite places and get a real taste of the neighborhood.

Here's some drive distances:
Tampa International Airport - 9 miles
Dog beaches:
Davis Islands dog beach - 4 miles
Picnic Island dog beach - 9 miles
People beaches:
St Pete Beach - 27 miles
Clearwater Beach - 26 miles
Busch Gardens - 14 miles
Sports venues:
Raymond James Stadium (NFL & College) - 7 miles
Amalie Arena (NHL, concerts ) - 5 miles
Steinbrenner Field {Yankee Spring Training} - 7 miles
Orlando Theme Parks:
Magic Kingdom - 75 miles
Universal Studios - 82 miles
Local flavor:
Hyde Park - 4 miles
Ybor City - 8 miles
International Mall - 7 miles
The Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park & Children's Museum - 8 miles
The Florida Aquarium - 8 miles
Downtown St Pete - 19 miles
Tampa Convention Center - 5 miles
Hard Rock Casino - 13 miles
Amphitheater - 12 miles
MacDill Air Force Base - 2 miles
University of Tampa - 5 miles
University of South Florida - 16 miles
Major Hospitals:
Tampa General - 5 miles
St. Joseph's & St. Joe's Children's - 7 miles
Moffitt Cancer Center - 17 miles

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yard fenced, Pool is NOT fenced.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$200 fee PER pet. Must bag poop!! All breeds❤️

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside on cabana only.
Please let us know a little about yourself/your group/your pet & reason for visit when booking.
Read & be willing to honor Rental Agreement & House Rules. The $500 refundable damage deposit is due 42 hrs prior to release of door code.
We HIGHLY recommend purchase of "For Any Reason" Travel Insurance as cancelation policy is strictly enforced.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tampa

This holiday home is located in Ballast Point, a neighbourhood in Tampa, and is near theme parks. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tampa Riverwalk and Westshore Plaza Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Amalie Arena or Raymond James Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • MacDill Air Force Base - 4 min drive
  • University of Tampa - 9 min drive
  • Port of Tampa - 10 min drive
  • Tampa Convention Center - 10 min drive
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 14 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 4 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Smoothie King - 4 min drive
  • The Green Store - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tampa's Coolest Key West Style Pool Home & Cabana located?

Located in Ballast Point, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.8 mi (3 km) from MacDill Air Force Base. Kindred Hospital Bay Area - Tampa is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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

Rickie M., St. Louis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location
The host was exceptional. Everything was as stated in the listing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Bayville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UT move in trip
We stayed at this beautiful property while moving my daughter into her first year at University of Tampa. We definitely picked the right spot, it was a short drive to campus in a very nice location. The house was comfortable & cozy. The beds & showers were great! The yard definitely made us feel like we were on vacation. We all enjoyed spending time at the house & didn’t feel the need to get out much like we would if we had stayed in a hotel rooms. Plus the value was there you can rent this great place for the price you would pay for one hotel room near campus. We used the pool a lot day & night & we enjoyed meals by the the cabana. My daughter even brought her new roommates back for a bbq as per our host’s suggestion. We definitely didn’t want our vacation to end & would love to have the opportunity stay there again. Our host KrisTina is kind, knowledgeable, helpful & very attentive. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward p., midland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This place was just great for our family. KrisTina was great to work with. Highly recommended
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Huntington, West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Key West Style Retreat
Last visit here was seven years ago and this time was even better. Lots of local things to do that are all listed in the most thorough guest book I have ever seen. The owner is really hands on. Just about everything you need for an exceptional vacation in the way of kitchen equipment, linens, entertainment and even pool toys. Every inch of space is carefully thought out for storage and comfort. Loved the pool, the beds, the cabana and the neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING! We will stay there again!
I can't say enough about my stay. First of all, this was my first time with VRBO, and our experience was fantastic. The host, Tina, was amazing very helpful and had everything ready for us. What a delight to get to meet her. The house was perfect for the family to get together. Very comfortable and clean. It had everything you have in your own home and more. The pool and the cabana were fantastic. I wish I had those amenities in my house. It was close to everything. I will be coming to Tampa to see family again, and I found the perfect place to stay again. Thank you, Tina, for everything. We truly enjoy our stay and meeting you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by KrisTina

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I was raised in Italy, have lived in Belgium, Germany, Philly, Jersey and New York City and ultimately chose Tampa to settle down over 15 years ago. I've been lucky enough to travel throughout the world: France, Spain, England, Denmark, Canada and Greece, just to name a few. Have always loved meeting new people from all over, no one is a stranger for long.

I'm a foodie and love entertaining. Theme parties are a norm. Am a little bit handy and a whole lot crafty so you'll often find me with a wine glass in one hand and a drill in the other... and sawdust in my hair and dirt on my face.

I'm passionate about my home, my neighborhood and my town and am honored to be part of making your stay wonderful! You are truly my guests.

Why they chose this property

I've lived all over the world and I picked Tampa Bay... it's really got it all for me, including some of the nicest people and greatest neighbors! There's so much to do - from the touristy tourist stuff to the local secret gems, from every sporting event imaginable, to a HUGE variety of world class dining, to America's Best Beaches, to amazing museums, fantastic day trips, art festivals, music festivals, food festivals... i could go on and on and on and on and on.

This home was my first love and still is! I bought it with a vision of entertaining and fun, learned to tile here, had a huge hand in most of the renovations and am always doing something to make it better. I've recently purchased the house next door, renovated & live there with my two dogs. The neighbors are a wonderfully eclectic mix and the best of friends!

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