Sun Bay South stay.Your stay at this Sun Bay South apartment places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay and MacDill Air Force Base. Also, Picnic Island Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of Tampa is within 6 miles (10 km).
✨ 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:
✅ 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
✔ 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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Things to do
Bicycles
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
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
General
Bicycles
Garden
Property located in a resort
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Rules
🏡 Additional House Rules – SunBay Tampa
📌 Booking & Guest Requirements
✅ You must be 18 years or older to book.
✅ The person who made the reser...
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets to the airport?
This apartment is 9.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets?
As of Sept 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets on Sept 28, 2026 start from CA $144, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets to the beach?
This apartment is 3.4 mi (18-min drive) from Picnic Island Beach and 9.5 mi (16-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets?
No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (19-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets to downtown Tampa?
This apartment is 6.2 mi away from Tampa.
Tampa Retreat | 2BR King+Queen | Pool · Pets Reviews
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Host was very friendly very accommodating. There was a struggle getting certain information uploaded but I was still able to check in and keep my stay. The home was clean and just felt like home. I would definitely recommend this host .