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

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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!

Property manager

Ashley and Jonathan

Languages

English

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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
  • Water park
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of South Florida - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Yuengling Center - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Adventure Island - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lutz Petroleum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lutz Cottage - Pool / Beaches / Busch Gardens / Disney / USF / Pets located?

Located in Lake Magdalene, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Avila Golf and Country Club and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St. Joseph's Hospital - North. Grand Prix Tampa and Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

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

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We truly enjoyed our stay, the house was beautiful. We enjoyed the large pool and yard. Very nice area, convenient location and Jonathan was a fabulous host. Definitely hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10

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

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

10/10

Perfect property for our intergenerational family stay over Christmas. All the amenities of home. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Will come back again. Perfect for golfing trip
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We stayed for 5 nights - the house had everything we needed and the owner was very helpful - the pool was great, particularly as we were not used to Florida heat
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Property is great. Comfortable beds and plenty of them. Dishes. Coffee. Iron and board. Everything you need. Just like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house was great, the pool was definitely a bonus for the trip. We had family over for a cook-out on the built in grill. The kids absolutely loved the pool. The house was gorgeous and well kept. It's in a great location, close to restaurants and shopping. Jonathan was a gracious host, very friendly and responsive. I would highly recommend this property if you are staying in the area. I would happily stay again next time I travel to Tampa.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10

Very clean and comfortable. Jonathan answered my text right away. Only thing we didn’t like Pool was cold and the WiFi needs to be centralized and stronger.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I rented this home with my husband, our 14 year old son, our 5 month old daughter, and our moms who are in their 70's. Having a private pool was great but what really made our trip was that the owner made sure that we had access to a pack 'n play and a high chair. My husband and I have already talked about staying here again with friends of ours the next time that we leave the cold of Wisconsin.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

If you are looking for a home away from home. the Lutz Cottage is perfect. Lots of privacy for the family, We had three generations and there was plenty of space for everyone to join in family fun or to get some quiet time if they needed it. We found the home very convenient and took us less than an hour and a half to get to Disney World. Jonathan was very responsive when we had questions or needed something. Huge jetted tub in the master suite was tempting. We didn't find time to use it. Maybe next time. I can highly recommend the Lutz Cottage for families vacationing in the Tampa area.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

6/10

We looked at this property on-line, reviewed generally high ratings and booked for a three week stay. The pluses are: great location, lots of space, generally well maintained, allows pets (but no fenced yard), pool (not heated), Nice TV (only one located main living area with Netflix, etc.), reasonably priced. The minuses are: well water is supply source for this property and it is very discolored and has somewhat of a smell (we bought bottled drinking water for ourselves and pets), the kitchen pans need to be replaced as teflon is all scratched off, supply air vents are filthy, bugs in kitchen light fixtures need to be cleaned, bathtub in second bath backs up, and stove top appears old and slow to heat. The landlord was responsive and lives very close to cottage. I point these issues out as we were somewhat surprised when we arrived as the pics are better than the real home. We learned a lesson to do better due diligence.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018

4/10

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

Amazing vacations

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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