Ybor City Group Home, Sleeps 12 | Emperor Castle: Game Room & Parking

A 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ybor City home for up to 12, with a dedicated game room, a fully fenced yard and private parking for 3 vehicles. Ybor's restaurants and nightlife are a 3-minute walk, downtown Tampa and Amalie Arena 6 minutes by car.



Emperor Castle is the entire downstairs unit of a well-kept two-unit building in Ybor City, with its own entry, exit and rear parking lot. The open-concept living and dining area flows straight into the kitchen, so the group stays together. When the evening moves indoors, the dedicated game room takes over.



BEDROOMS & BATHS (3 BR / 2 BA)

★ Bedroom 1: king bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains

★ Bedroom 2: queen bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains

★ Bedroom 3: three beds for the rest of the group, smart TV

2 full baths for up to 12 guests. Bathroom 1 has his-and-hers sinks and a walk-in shower; Bathroom 2 has a shower/tub combo. Clean towels and toiletries are provided.



KITCHEN & DINING

★ Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops, modern appliances, coffee maker and complete cookware

★ Dining table seats 6, with breakfast-bar seating for overflow

★ Large sectional and a smart TV with streaming in the living area

★ A corner bakery sits steps from the front door



OUTSIDE

★ Fully fenced private backyard

★ Private rear parking lot for 3 vehicles

★ No pool at this home; the fenced yard is the outdoor space



GAME ROOM & EXTRAS

★ Full-size pool table that converts to ping pong

★ Dartboard and a PlayStation console

★ Smart TVs in every bedroom and the living area

★ In-unit washer and dryer

★ High-speed Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection



BEST FOR

★ Friends' weekends built around Ybor's restaurants, bars and live music, all walkable

★ Gasparilla, Ybor Saturday Market and the free TECO streetcar, a walk from the door

★ Bucs and Lightning weekends: Amalie Arena is 6 minutes, Raymond James Stadium 15

★ Two families sharing: king and queen rooms each pair with a bunk for the kids



MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF

★ You want a private pool; this home has a fenced yard and a game room instead

★ You need more than 2 baths for 12 people; plan showers in shifts

★ You are planning a party or event; the upstairs unit is a separate rental and quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am



GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)

★ Ybor City restaurants and nightlife: 3 min walk

★ Cuscaden Park: 5 min walk

★ Downtown Tampa: 6 min

★ Amalie Arena: 6 min

★ Riverwalk and Channelside: 10 min

★ Armature Works: 10 min

★ Bayshore Boulevard waterfront: 12 min

★ Tampa International Airport: 15 min

★ Raymond James Stadium: 15 min

★ Busch Gardens: 18 min

★ Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach: 40 min

★ Honeymoon Island State Park: 50 min



BEFORE YOU BOOK

Your smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check, which takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".



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GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

★ Setting: the entire downstairs unit of a two-unit home in Ybor City; the upstairs unit is a separate, independent rental. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am, and we ask you to respect the neighbors.

★ Bathrooms & beds: 2 full baths for up to 12. A king and a queen room each with a bunk bed, plus a third bedroom with three beds.

★ Pets: up to 3 welcome, $150 per pet, disclosed and approved before arrival. Service animals stay at no charge. Undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.

★ Fees: the base rate covers 8 guests; $15 per person per night above 8. Early check-in or late check-out $50 each when available. Lost & found shipping $100. Cleaning beyond our standard service may be charged.

★ After booking: a signed rental agreement and ID check; the booking guest must be 25+. No parties or events, no smoking. Local guests within 50 miles, please message us first.

★ Beach gear: chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing.

Questions about any of this? Message us before you book; we reply in minutes.