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Serena House

Vacation home near University of South Florida in Tampa

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A modern living room with a round wooden table, grey sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.
A shower with a marble wall, a showerhead, and a curtain.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and a door.
A hallway with a white door, a coat rack, a shelf with a remote, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Florida
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Tampa

Terrace Park stay.Your stay at this Terrace Park vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of South Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Adventure Island and Museum of Science and Industry are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of South Florida - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Yuengling Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 22 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Jefe Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Hot Dogs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Abu Naji Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Serena House

We love welcoming you and making your stay truly special. Our home has been carefully and thoughtfully prepared to offer you comfort, peace, and everything you need to feel right at home. Exceptional location just 5 minutes from Busch Gardens and the University of Tampa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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 accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Serena House to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Serena House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Serena House to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.5 mi (23-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach.

Does Serena House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serena House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Serena House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Serena House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Serena House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Serena House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Serena House to downtown Tampa?

This vacation home is 7.3 mi away from Tampa.

Serena House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! I recommend booking it if you are in Tampa. Close to everything! Minutes away from Busch Gardens and the highways
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They worked with me and extending more time. Will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026