Title: Backyard Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Backyard Escape Holiday home with kitchenette, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ## Photo gallery for Backyard Escape ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Backyard Escape (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438400/99438370/w907h683x58y0-e76bed44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Backyard Escape (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438400/99438370/w905h683x60y0-053be3f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Backyard Escape (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438400/99438370/w906h683x59y0-a90a3a7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - Backyard Escape (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438400/99438370/w905h683x60y0-00e21f68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Backyard Escape (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438400/99438370/w906h683x59y0-8a149455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Backyard Escape has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Backyard Escape Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Kitchen Wifi Free parking on premises 32" TV with Netflix, Roku Air conditioning Private backyard – Fully fenced Frigidaire refrigerator Microwave Long term stays allowed Security cameras on property ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102300000/102293100/102293010/73d123db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### #24 Urban Comfort Suite for two people Armenia Gardens Estates - 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.036179,-82.44569&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eucjDptevN%3FS%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBOBQ%40QBOBQBQBODQBODODQBODQFODODOFODMFQFMFOFMFOFMHOFKHOHMHMHMHMHKHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJIJKJKLIJIJKLGJKLGLILGJILGLGLGLGLGNELGLELENELENCLENELCNANELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLDNDLBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJHJJJJJHJJJJHJJJHLJJHLJJFLJLFLHLHNHJFNFLFNFLFNFLFPFLDNFNDPDLDPDNDPBNDNBPBNBPBPBNBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40N%3FR%3FPAN%3FP%3FPAPAPANARANAPCNARCNCNCRCNCNCPENCPENENEPELEPGNENGLGPGLGNGNGLGLGNILILILGLKLGLKLIJKLIJKJIJKJKJKHKLKHKHMJKHKFMJMFKHMHMFMFMHMDMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMBODMDOBO%40MDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMEMIMGKGMIMIMGKKMGKIKKMIKIKMKIKKIKKKKKIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMGMGOGOGMGQEMGOEOEOGOEQCOEOEQCOEQCOCOCSCOAOCSCOAQAOASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ukgxfnpLn0PAcYdtQhtIpe5bhUE=) Tampa, FL #### What's nearby - University Mall \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay \- 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - University of South Florida \- 5 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Port of Tampa \- 12 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa \- 15 min drive \- 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Tampa Union Station - 16 min drive - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tierra Latina - ‬13 min walk - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪New World Brewery - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Backyard Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Backyard Escape ? ### What time is check-in at Backyard Escape ? ### What time is check-out at Backyard Escape ? ### Where is Backyard Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Backyard Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### C. D. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good communication from property manager. Great stay. ##### C. D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candy C. 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice clean place What a great little place! Clean,newly decorated, pictures were accurate, fast response from owner. Everything we needed for our stay. ##### Candy C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jaison S. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 1st VRBO Nice room, fairly comfy bed, clean bathroom. Overall a very positive experience. ##### Jaison S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Cute little place. 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