Title: Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing 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 # Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing Riverside cottage with kitchen, near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ## Photo gallery for Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing ![Terrace/patio - Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87835600/87835533/cc64bef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87835600/87835533/w1125h844x0y3-5c709cc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87835600/87835533/ab60fb76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87835600/87835533/f81fed16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing (Tampa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87835600/87835533/9f038f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Enjoy a peaceful retreat at this unique and tranquil getaway, nestled next to Bush Gardens. Relax on the waterfront of Hillsborough River with access to kayaks and a fishing area or unwind in your private hot tub or cold tub during the summer. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £257 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Next to Bush Gardens - Drop off and pick up On Hillsborough River - Waterfront - 2 kajak single, 1 tandem kajak and 1 john boat - fishing area Privat Hot tub or cold tub for the summertime - free parking Close to USF 10min 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 2 living-rooms with kitchen I live next door, if you have any questions let me know :) if you need some advice on going out or recommendations No swimming in the Hillsboroughriver, there are gators ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Theme park nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121260000/121254200/121254170/552373a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staycation Station Temple Terrace - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=121254170&PinnedHotelID=121254170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100653200/100653119/bbb06d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 4BR w/ Outdoor Space, Busch Gardens (Renovated) University Square - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 8 reviews £370 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=100653119&PinnedHotelID=100653119&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113388900/113388876/4e70d3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment B in a two-story duplex. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Located in Temple Crest, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this cottage is near theme parks and on a river. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Channelside Bay Plaza and International Plaza and Bay Street. Check out an event or a game at Yuengling Center, and consider making time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a top attraction not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hot tub, waterfront, Bush Gardens, kajaks, fishing 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 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken M. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Place, Great Hosts Place is amazing. Close to everything and safe. Hot tub is amazing. ##### Ken M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great seclusion The house was in a rough neighborhood, but it is well secluded. It was gorgeous in the backyard and clean. We would definitely stay here again!! ##### Michele M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwenn S. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A slice of paradise Everything we hoped for and more! Just a few minutes after we booked the house, the host, Jessica immediately reached out and thanked us for the booking. She also sent a us a video of the property, which was even more beautiful than the pictures. She was very accommodating throughout our trip, including letting us check in a few hours early (as we got to Tampa a few hours earlier than expected) and even giving us restaurant recommendations. The property was absolutely beautiful and we had an amazing time there. We will definitely be back! ##### Gwenn S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie H. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice trip to USF We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The parking isn’t ideal but the place makes up for it. Great communication with Jes. We will definitely be back! ##### Jamie H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa B. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tampa trip Had everything we needed and Jesse the host was very nice ##### Teresa B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steven 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy & comfortable for 4 with river front view. 1/2 mile from Busch Gardens. Had everything we needed. Thank you! ##### steven ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey Y. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My stay I surprise my son with this stay for his birthday he absolutely loved it he’s ready to stay again! I picked this stay based on the photos and it was everything and more I was looking for it was the highlight of his Birthday. The owner is quick with responding and very helpful! ##### Casey Y. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shannon K. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Amazing beautiful super cute. Had everything we needed. I wish I would have gotten the house for 2 nights ##### shannon K. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. 20 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little getaway tucked in the heart of a city Everything was clean and modern. You can tell that the owner did the all of the upgrades themselves and they did an amazing job. Given the limited space, they have given a lot of thought into the use of the space. We would stay again. ##### Chris M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy B. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend Getaway My teenage daughter and I stayed here for the weekend and LOVED the split level plan because each of us had our own bedroom and bathroom to get ready in! We enjoyed coffee in the morning on the upstairs deck and spent the evening in the hot tub below. We were in town for the Taylor Swift concert and it was a quick drive over to the arena and everything we wanted to see downtown. Great location, great amenities, we will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Tampa! ##### Christy B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon B. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Came down to Tampa from Orlando for a concert over the weekend. The place was just what we needed and had everything we could’ve wanted. It was nice to take the Kayaks out in the river. If you like outdoor spaces, this is the place for you. Parking can be a little tight if you have a truck or large SUV. However, even with my f150, we managed to park just fine. ##### Jon B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### victoria R. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best amazing home if you can kids! My family and I enjoyed this amazing rental had an amazing backyard view of the bay. Such cozy backyard patio upstairs and down stairs. When we arrived to the rental property they greeted us with such hospitality and even gave us a gift basket with chips, coffee and tea. They constantly kept in communication with every question we had. I invited Jessica to kayak with me since it’s the first I have ever done it and she didn’t even hesitate to say yes, but they her dad offered to take all of us the pontoon since I had my family with me and no one will feel left out. I spend my time outside listening to Mother Nature on the jacuzzi just enjoying the time I had left there and taking in the beautiful view. Jessica, thank you so much for the amazing hospitality you and your father offered us. I pray you get more guest so they can enjoy this home the way we did. Take care 💕 ##### victoria R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheri E. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Sheri E. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ---