Title: Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! 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 apartment # Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! Apartment with patio, near Tampa Bay ## Photo gallery for Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! ![Terrace/patio - Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366900/36366840/4e97cda0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! 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(Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36366900/36366840/c47d34ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to International Plaza and Bay Street, Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! provides amenities such as a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £115 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! Recently remodeled with modern cozy touches. Completely independent Studio with private entrance to come and go as you please. Free private parking in driveway. Equipped with fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. smart TV! Our studio is within a centrally located residential neighborhood in the heart of tampa. An Uber ride away from all tourist attractions, famous restaurants and nightlife is just a couple blocks away. Safe to come and go at all hours. A 5 minute drive to the Airport, upscale shops of international Mall and most famous Restaurants in Tampa like Ocean Prime. Saint Pete Beach is a 20 minutes drive away! (Please let us know if you are heading to the beach we can lend you beach chairs and umbrella). 20 min away from Bush gardens. 10 min away downtown Tampa. host is reachable by phone call and text message. this is one of the oldest neighborhood in tampa, close to the airport, very friendly, quiet neighborhood. Door Code Recently remodeled with modern cozy touches. Completely independent Studio with private entrance to come and go as you please. Free private parking in driveway. Equipped with fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. smart TV! Our studio is within a centrally located residential neighborhood in the heart of tampa. An Uber ride away from all tourist attractions, famous restaurants and night life is just a couple blocks away. Safe to come and go at all hours. A 5 minute drive to the Airport, upscale shops of international Mall and most famous Restaurants in Tampa like Ocean Prime. Saint Pete Beach is a 20 minutes drive away! (Please let us know if you are heading to the beach we can lend you beach chairs and umbrella). 20 min away from Bush gardens. 10 min away downtown Tampa. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106890000/106882000/106881937/f9c29057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tampa Heights Bungalow Tampa Heights - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=106881937&PinnedHotelID=106881937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103498400/103498359/cb42e666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ZenHomes in Tampa near Busch Gardens University Square - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 8.6 Excellent 61 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=103498359&PinnedHotelID=103498359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79400/79338/33be6080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Brandon Tampa - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 702 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=79338&PinnedHotelID=79338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57340000/57338700/57338610/672482b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny South Motel Plaza Terrace - Parking included - 24/7 front desk 4.6 101 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 17 Mar - 18 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=57338610&PinnedHotelID=57338610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363000/36362957/e5f50cd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! 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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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. 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Tampa Emerald Homes "sophia Suit" Mi Casa es tu Casa! Centrally located studio with a very experienced host! Centrally located studio with a very experienced host. Tampa 1ce0c273-0dab-4b38-b947-58ccdae55808 ## About the area Westshore, a neighbourhood in Tampa, is home to this apartment. International Plaza and Bay Street and Channelside Bay Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Florida Aquarium and Florida State Fairgrounds. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience the passion of hospitality, cleaning, and good location! 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 60 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget 6 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It was perfect for a quick stay close to the airport-much better price than a hotel! ##### Bridget Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### JosephB 30 Dec 2024 #### Great Experience Peaceful, clean and conveniently located ##### JosephB This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### MohanK 13 Feb 2025 #### Mr The hosts were excellent, the rooms were neat and clean. They are absolute professionals. ##### MohanK ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lei Q., Boston 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay We enjoyed staying here. Location is great. It's very close to whole food and many restaurants. The owner lent us beach chair and umbrella, which is very nice. Response from the owner is within minutes. It was a great stay! ##### Lei Q. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn H. 15 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Trip to Tampa Perfect spot for our quick trip to Tampa for the weekend. The property matched the listing description. It was in a great location - very close to restaurants, shopping and the highway. Property owners were very great and made sure to let us know to reach out if we needed anything. Will definitely stay there again when we're in the Tampa area! ##### Glenn H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron V. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for my needs The listing was as described and fit my needs perfectly. Close to everything and surprisingly quite at night. ##### Aaron V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RA 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was very clean and conveniently located near the highway. It was easy to get to shopping and food. The host was very responsive and helpful. The place looks like pictures. The shower is reversed for hot and cold. There were plenty of parking spaces. I would highly recommend for two people. ##### RA Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlyn P. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean room and accessible as described. Would consider staying here again! ##### Arlyn P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy K. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you very much I would definitely recommend ##### Jimmy K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derrell D. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was very clean. The person I communicated with was named Mark and was very professional and helpful with any questions. Was a nice little place and has a lot of convenient places near by. ##### Derrell D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marshall B. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great spot before departing for home. Comfortable and clean. Only suggestion is maybe covering the window on the door. ##### Marshall B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jovonte H. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location and stay It's was a wonderful location close to everything I wanted to be at. And host was wonderful as well 5 stars!!!! ##### jovonte H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Duane R. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Very nice ##### Duane R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean, quiet, easy parking, ##### Mike Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Really nice place to relax ##### Ingrid Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### brett 23 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication It was clean and reasonably priced also close to raymond james stadium ##### brett Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krsna V. 26 Jun 2024 #### Great place to stay Small but has most of what you need. The host was very very accommodating. I would stay here again ##### Krsna V. ### 8/10 Good #### David 30 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great information shared about the property. ##### David Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 10 Jul 2023 #### Great stay We stayed at the Sophia , and just like our last stay , this was was as great. The suite was everything we expected. The suite was clean , well taken care of and convenient to restaurants and the theatre. ##### Karen B. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Treci B. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Communication, location This place looked very nice and clean but smelled HORRENDOUS when I walked in and the WiFi didn’t work. Called the host for help and she told me that it was too late at night to come and help. She said if I left then and there 2AM, she’d give me a full refund. VRBO couldn’t even get in contact with her. I want to thank VRBO customer service for their help. I would not stay at this place. ##### Treci B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tom h. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tidy and clean As a bonus, this location is within walking distance to Cigar City Brewery ##### tom h. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henrik S. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway in Tampa We came in from Natchez just for three nights, two days. The studio was great, clean, practical. We only needed a place to sleep because there is so much to do in a weekend in Tampa. This place was exactly what we needed! ##### Henrik S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The owner showed up and greeted us! 5 star all the way! That’s how you take care of guest’s! I will com back! 10 out of 5 star rating! He cares! Chris ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna P. 28 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Loved the property, enjoyed the hammocks. We came for a concert but unfortunately it got rescheduled due to the weather but we were still able to find close attractions nearby. Will be back next month and booking with Maria again. She was very kind and helpful ##### Janna P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rory B. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away Mental health getaway ##### Rory B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ---