Title: Serene Home By The Pond Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Serene Home By The Pond

## Photo gallery for Serene Home By The Pond

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Serene Home By The Pond provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

7.6

Good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Gym

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Serene Home By The Pond

About this space  
2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Convenient Tampa Location | Near Moffitt, USF & Busch Gardens  
  
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment offers the perfect mix of comfort, functionality, and location—just minutes from Moffitt Cancer Center, USF, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.  
  
Close to dining, shopping, nature parks, and amusement parks, this unit is a great home base whether you're visiting for treatment, campus events, or a relaxing getaway.  
  
🛏️ What You’ll Love  
Two spacious bedrooms with queen beds, plush linens, and calming decor  
  
Two full bathrooms stocked with fresh towels and essentials  
  
Bright, open living space with smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi  
  
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and all cookware included  
  
In-unit washer & dryer and central A/C  
  
Free on-site parking for added convenience  
  
📍Close to Everything  
Moffitt Cancer Center – 9 minutes  
  
University of South Florida (USF) – 10 minutes  
  
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – 12 minutes  
  
Tampa Premium Outlets – 15 minutes  
  
Downtown Tampa & Riverwalk – 20 minutes  
  
Tampa International Airport (TPA) – 30 minutes  
  
Clearwater & St. Pete Beaches – about 50–60 minutes  
  
Whether you're here for medical care, academics, family fun, or simply to explore Tampa, this inviting retreat offers a comfortable and connected place to call home.  
\-ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING! VIOLATORS WILL BE FINED A 500 REMEDIATION FEE.  
  
\-QUIET HOURS - 10 PM - 8 AM  
  
\- NO GUESTS OUTSIDE OF RESERVATION

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the bay

### Things to do

- Gym
- Theme park nearby

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock

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## Policies

### Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

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 

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. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

### Property is also known as

341211

## About the area

Located in University, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Port of Tampa is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. [Visit our Tampa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tampa.dx602996)

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Tampa, FL

### What's nearby

- ![FSU mascot bull topiary near the Marshall Student Center in Temple Terrace, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3517/9dffa9e1-5db5-411f-a29a-89ef2fe4ac5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of South Florida  
4 min drive \- 1.3 miles
- ![Tampa_YuenglingCenter_6128534_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128534/7f70512c-b1aa-418a-a29b-8bbb3230f0c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Yuengling Center  
7 min drive \- 1.5 miles
- AdventHealth Tampa  
11 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center  
14 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital  
20 min walk \- 1.1 miles

### Getting around

- Tampa Union Station  
29 min drive
- Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)  
34 min drive

### Restaurants

- Chick-fil-A  
3 min drive
- Mr Dunderbak's  
19 min walk
- Wendy's  
15 min walk
- Papa John's Pizza  
19 min walk
- Ben & Jerry's  
3 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Serene Home By The Pond Reviews

## Reviews

### Good

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.

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10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

2

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 9.6

Cleanliness

### 9.6

Location

## Reviews

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jimmy S.

28 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Perfect Location

Having appointments at Moffitt and wanting to explore some of Tampa this location was perfect. The neighborhood was quiet and the accommodations were comfortable. 

##### Jimmy S.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

### 6/10 Okay

#### Katryna K.

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Nice, Efficient Stay

The property met our needs for a quick stay in the area to find an apartment in Tampa for my daughter. The unit was clean and the space was good. Property has very basic features; no frills; no patio furniture; no restroom downstairs; very quiet

##### Katryna K.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

### 8/10 Good

#### Mark M.

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Tampa - University of South Florida

We were in Tampa for softball at USF. The location was about two miles from the stadium and surrounding entertainment. I townhouse was a described and properly equipment. It was clean and the apartment complex was nice and in a safe location. The bed mattresses were great. I would recommend as a safe and comfortable location.

##### Mark M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

### 6/10 Okay

#### doug v.

19 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was fine except for barking dogs on both sides every morning and evening 

##### doug v.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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