Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets

Summary:

✨ Sun, space, and a place that actually feels like home, that's what you get here. ✨ This spacious two-bedroom apartment in South Tampa comes with a king bed, a queen bed, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and access to a sparkling pool with sun deck, outdoor grill, and pet-friendly grounds. ✨ Bring the family, bring the fur babies, and settle in.



The Space:

This is the kind of place you stop calling a rental and start calling home. Two full bedrooms, a private balcony with your own washer and dryer, a fully stocked kitchen, and more space than you'd expect , all in one of Tampa's most livable neighborhoods.



🛏️ Bedrooms & Sleeping

The primary bedroom features a king bed with fresh linens and soft bedding, a proper night's sleep after a long travel day or a busy day out. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, equally well-dressed and ready for your guests, family, or that friend who always crashes with you.



Both bedrooms are quiet, private, and styled for comfort — not just aesthetics.



🍳 Kitchen — Fully Equipped

No need to eat out every night unless you want to. The kitchen is stocked with:

✅ Full refrigerator, freezer, stove & oven

✅ Microwave, coffee maker & toaster

✅ Dishwasher for easy cleanup

✅ Cooking basics, wine glasses, dishes & silverware

✅ Dining table, great for group meals or a quiet morning coffee



🛁 Bathroom

Clean, fresh, and stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and shower gel. Fresh towels and bed linens are always provided.



💻 Work & Stay Connected

A dedicated private workspace with fast Wi-Fi. Whether you're working remotely or just need to check emails, you're covered.



🧺 In-Unit Laundry

Washer and dryer on your private balcony/patio. Iron and hangers available inside. Pack light or pack heavy, you're doing laundry on your own schedule.



👨‍👩‍👧 Family Essentials

Traveling with little ones? A high chair and Pack 'n Play are available, just ask in advance.



🐾 Pets Welcome Here

This unit is pet-approved. Bring up to two well-behaved pets and make them feel just as at home as you do. See pet guidelines in house rules.



Guest Access:

The entire apartment is yours — two bedrooms, full bathroom, full kitchen, living room, and private balcony with laundry. No shared spaces inside your unit.



You'll also have full access to the community's outdoor amenities:



☀️ Pool with sun deck — open daily 8 AM to 8 PM

🍖 Outdoor grill kitchen — perfect for a Florida BBQ night

🐾 Pet spa and pet waste stations throughout the grounds

🚲 Bike storage racks

🛝 Play yard — great for kids

🔧 24-hour emergency maintenance — someone always on call



One dedicated parking space is included. A parking tag will be inside the unit, display it in your vehicle whenever parked in a resident space.



The Neighborhood:

South Tampa is one of the most sought-after areas in the city — residential, walkable in parts, and close to everything without the noise of downtown. 🌴



Close by:

🌊 Ballast Point Park & Tampa Bay waterfront — sunset views and fishing piers

🛍️ Westshore Plaza and International Plaza for shopping and dining

🍽️ MacDill Avenue — lined with local restaurants, cafés, and bars

🏥 St. Joseph's Hospital nearby — convenient for medical travelers



A short drive away:

✈️ Tampa International Airport — 10 to 15 minutes

🏟️ Amalie Arena — Tampa Bay Lightning games and major concerts

⚾ Tropicana Field (St. Pete) — Tampa Bay Rays

🌉 St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach — some of Florida's best coastline within 30–45 minutes

🐠 Florida Aquarium and Riverwalk in Downtown Tampa



Getting Around:

🚗 Parking: One dedicated parking space included with your stay. A red parking tag will be inside the unit — hang it visibly in your vehicle whenever parked in a resident space. Additional vehicles should use designated visitor parking.



🚌 Transit: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus lines run in the area. The 4, 30, and 36 routes connect South Tampa to Downtown Tampa and surrounding areas.



🚖 Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout Tampa — great for airport runs or nights out without worrying about parking.



🚶 On Foot: The neighborhood is residential and walkable for nearby errands. MacDill Avenue has a walkable strip of shops, cafés, and restaurants.



✈️ From Tampa International Airport (TPA):

Take FL-60 East → Merge onto I-275 South → Take Exit 44 (Gandy Blvd) → Head south on S Manhattan Avenue. Approximately 10–15 minutes.



✈️ From St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE):

Take I-275 North → Exit at Gandy Blvd → Head south on S Manhattan Avenue. Approximately 25–30 minutes.



FROM DOWNTOWN TAMPA:

Take I-275 South → Exit 44 (Gandy Blvd) → South on S Manhattan Avenue. About 10–12 minutes.



Other Things to Note:

🪪 Guest Verification Requirement



• Photo ID is required for all adult guests staying in the unit.

• The primary guest must complete a standard 7-year background verification through a secure third-party provider.

• The process requires the last 4 digits of the primary guest’s SSN for identity verification.



International guests are exempt from the background verification, but must still provide a valid photo ID.



This verification is required by building management in order to grant access to the property, so all steps must be completed prior to check-in.



All guest information is handled securely through the third-party verification service and is not shared with the host or management team.



📌 Safety & Devices:



✔ Blink Camera – Door Frame.

✔ Blink Blink Sync Module – In the living room, behind the floor lamp

✔ Alertify Noise Monitor – Wall behind dining table.

✔ Smoke/CO detectors throughout.

✔ Electrical Panel – It’s on the same wall where the neon sign is.

✔ Thermostat – It’s on the wall on the left side, next to the bathroom.



✔ Internet Router – It’s on top of the console cabinet in the TV.

📌 Property Quick Facts:



🔑 Smart Entry – Schlage Encode Smart Lock (code sent before arrival).



🪜 Layout – Two-bedroom apartments (ground floor).



🚗 Parking

Upon Check-In

• Locate the red parking tag inside the unit.

• Display the tag clearly inside your vehicle while parked in the community.

• Send a quick photo of the displayed tag for verification.



🚨Parking Rules



✔ With the tag: Park in any regular resident parking space.

• Without the tag: Park only in designated Visitor Parking.



Vehicles parked in resident spaces without the parking tag may be towed. The host is not responsible for towing or recovery fees.



Additional Vehicles

• Extra vehicles must park in Visitor Parking only.



Before Check-Out

• Return the parking tag to the unit and send a photo for confirmation.



⚠️ Missing or unreturned parking tags will incur a $50 replacement fee.



🔑 Key Fob Notice



• A building key fob is provided for elevator and shared amenity access.

• Lost, unreturned, or damaged key fobs will incur a $200 replacement fee.

• Please keep the key fob with you throughout your stay and return it according to the checkout instructions.



🐾 Pet Policy:



✔️ Maximum of 2 pets allowed

✔️ Pets are welcome with prior approval

✔️ $25 pet fee per pet, per night



Pet Rules:



✔️ Pets must be leashed at all times in common areas and outside the unit

✔️ Do not leave pets unattended inside the unit unless crated

✔️ Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture

✔️ Please clean up after your pet (indoors and outdoors)

✔️ Excessive noise, barking, or disturbances must be avoided

✔️ Any damage, odors, or pet-related mess requiring excessive cleaning will result in an additional $350 deep cleaning fee



We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the space clean, safe, and comfortable for all guests.



📹 Cameras – Exterior only; no interior recording.



🧺 Laundry – In-unit washer & dryer.



🗑️ Trash – Bins in front of playground (no boxes in dumpster).



⚡ Emergency Shutoffs – Electrical panel as listed / water main.



🧼 Pest control 3rd–4th Mon each month.



🌐 Wi-Fi Speed – 1 Gbps (Fiber).



Interaction with Guests:

💬Messaging System Only – Available via platform :



⏳ Quick Response Time – We reply promptly to ensure smooth stays .

📞 Emergency Support – 24/7 assistance via messaging platform or phone.