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Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa

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A two-story house with a front porch, a black front door, and a small garden area.
A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a dining area with a gray sofa, and a living room with a gray couch. There are potted plants on shelves and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a black metal fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a bed with a blue duvet, a ceiling fan, a painting of a sunset, a bedside table with a lamp, and a plant on a dresser.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Ritz Ybor
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Orpheum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Tampa

Ybor City stay.Your stay at this Ybor City apartment places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Riverwalk and Benchmark International Arena. Florida Aquarium and Tampa Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ritz Ybor - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ybor City Museum State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Orpheum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tampa Theater - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 3 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Segunda Central Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mr. B’s Restaraunt - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Elevenses - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa

Emperor Castle was built for groups. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a dedicated game room give everyone space to spread out and something to do. Whether you're pregaming before a night in Ybor City or staying in for a tournament on the pool table. Private off-street parking, a fully fenced yard, and a corner bakery steps from the front door round out everything a large group needs for a great Tampa trip.

This is the entire downstairs unit with a private entry, private exit, and a private parking lot in the back. The upstairs unit is fully separate and completely independent from your space.

The Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests. The open-concept layout connects the living area, kitchen, and dining space so the whole group stays together. The full kitchen features granite counters, modern appliances, a coffee maker, and complete cookware and utensils! We provide everything you need to cook real meals for the group. The dining table seats 6, with additional breakfast bar seating. For mornings when nobody wants to cook, a neighborhood bakery is right on the corner.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed. Sleeps 4 | Smart TV | Blackout curtains
Bedroom 2: Queen bed + bunk bed. Sleeps 4 | Smart TV | Blackout curtains
Bedroom 3: Additional sleeping for larger groups | Smart TV

All bedrooms include fresh linens and modern decor.

Bathroom 1: His-and-hers sinks + walk-in shower
Bathroom 2: Sink, vanity + shower/tub combo
Clean towels and toiletries provided.

The Game Room

A full-size pool table that converts to ping pong, a dartboard, and a

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking Within 25 Feet

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

* Base rate covers up to 8 guests; additional guests $15/person, per night. * Late checkout without prior approval is charged at $50 per 30 minutes
* After the reservation is made, a rental agreement and credit card authorization must be signed for Emperor Rentals LLC.
* We have a "FIRM" VRBO cancellation policy. * Pet fee $150 per pet/stay. * Shipping Lost & Found: $100.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Within 25 Feet

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa to the airport?

This apartment is 7.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa to the beach?

This apartment is 8.5 mi (13-min drive) from Ben T. Davis Beach and 12.2 mi (23-min drive) from Picnic Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa to downtown Tampa?

This apartment is 1.4 mi away from Tampa.

Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Enjoyed our stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Kids enjoyed the ping pong table.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Niesha H.

Great stay!

It was great stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judson N.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay the location was great .
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Great stay

Nice house, very accommodating host, will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Haim D.

Amazing place

Amazing place Great location!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Garrett R.

Awesome stay

Awesome stay, responsive hosts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

1 of the best places

1 of the best places we've stayed at in Tampa
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Great place

Great place to bring friends
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Overall, it was a good stay!

Overall, it was a good stay! Thanks Mark and Emperors for running a smooth Airbnb. Would definitely stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Pool table/ping pong table add to a great place to wind down. Very clean and response time was unbeatable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tyson J.

Great area

Definitely recommend staying here if you have a group a lot of space in the kitchen and Is in a great area what’s els could you need they have a ping pong and pool
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aariante F.

Nice place

Nice place with friendly and communicative host.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very clean and comfortable!

Great place! Very clean and comfortable!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Truth R.

Service was great

It was so nice, clean and the service was great!!!! Can’t wait to come back!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

This place was perfect

This place was perfect and Mark was an amazing host, if I could give more than 5 stars I would. Highly recommended!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Great

Great place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Fantastic host!!

Fantastic host!! We would absolutely stay with Mark again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Clean, fun, all amenities included!

Clean, fun, all amenities included! Plenty of parking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melania o.

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

great host!

very clean beautiful home
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Awesome House!

We had an amazing vacation! Thank you for providing a clean safe environment for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amber T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House looked nice, but the area is not good. I was trying to staying there to be close to Moffett hospital after going throughout 14 days of treatment. Did not stay and got charged for the entire amount , asked for as least some sort of refund, refused to give any money back and put it back out for rental during the time I would have been staying there to basically double dip. Mind blowing, given the circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Absolutely wonderful

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Everyone was so communicative and very hospitable. The place was very clean and had everything we needed and more. I would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Definitely staying again

Mark is a great host, the house was so accommodating to everyone's needs and Mark was really easy to reach, also helping us out with anything that came up. Definitely staying again when going to Tampa!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Awesome

Awesome place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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

Excellent

This is an excellent place to stay! Clean and convenient location. The hosts are so friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022