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Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor

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Plenty of counter space and great morning light. Well organized and equipped.
Dining Room with bar counter passthrough to Kitchen.
Backyard: Grilling area and sitting bench on the patio just off the deck.
Backyard. Laundry room in the background with La Casita our other guest house.
Stylish and spacious Queen Bedroom 3.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Port of Tampa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor

Have fun with the whole family or enjoy an adults weekend away at our beautifully curated bungalow. Centrally located in Ybor's Historic Landmark District, 7 minutes to downtown and less than 5 to the highways. Driveway parking. Spacious and thoughtfully equipped for all of your holiday needs. The large front porch is great for morning coffee and the back deck offers a large shade umbrella plus a grilling patio. Attention to detail makes your stay top-notch. Great for families, friends, & business trips.

Behind Casa Grande is La Casita our private guesthouse. My brother Kyle, and his pup Meera live there. They have a separate entrance from Casa Grande and park on the street but you will share the laundry room.

A little on our neighborhood. VM Ybor is a historically and culturally rich neighborhood. Conveinently located just outside of the city proper and 10 blocks from Centro. VM is up and coming. Casa Grande is in a safe area and our neighbors have been a part of the community for decades. Please do your diligence on Ybor's history and the VM neighborhood when booking your stay.

Property manager

Melissa Kelly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests not listed on the reservation will not be allowed on the property unless plans have been made with the host.
Respect Casa Grande and our neighbors.
We ask that you please be mindful of noise and music on the deck and front porch after 10PM. Smoking outside only.

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located in Ybor City, a neighborhood in Tampa, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, or check out an event or a game at Amalie Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Amalie Arena - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 7 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King State - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bradley's On 7th - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz Ybor - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Copper Shaker - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stylish Bungalow in Tampa’s Historic Ybor located?

This family-friendly Tampa vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ritz Ybor, Orpheum Theater, and The Orpheum. Tampa Riverwalk and Port of Tampa are also within 3 mi (5 km). Tampa Union Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tami F.

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

Clean, Communication

The place was excellent. It was clean, contacted the owner without any problem. Always available. Perfect home for our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great stay in YBor!

Simply put, this is one of the best rental properties I have stayed in! It was very nicely updated, roomy, clean, and had everything you could need and more! The kitchen was well stocked down to the spices. Plenty of games, cards, books, extra towels…even sunscreen. Uber to downtown Tampa was easy and reasonable. A few other reviews talked about the condition of the area. It is an old, historic neighborhood in a city. You will find narrow streets and some run down homes sitting next to million dollar properties. Nothing about Casa Grande felt unsafe for four women traveling together.The host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with! If I could give this 10 stars, I would!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Cozy comfy bungalow

•Convenient location•super cute updated rental•so clean (which we greatly appreciated)•supplied extras, that were nice to have on hand•host is responsive and easy to contact Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Amazing spot!!

The house was well maintained, great location, and extremely accommodating hosts. 10/10 recommend this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach E.

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

Great Gasparilla!!

Mel was very accommodating and the house is amazing! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

a few nights for a business event

clean and nicely appointed home in fun area. short walk to restaurants and night life and the trolley to downtown. very responsive and helpful host and will stay here again when back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naeema F.

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

This house has everything!

I recently stayed at an exceptional bungalow that truly exceeded all my expectations. This house had everything you could possibly dream of; from birthday candles to soft, plush towels, no detail was overlooked. The cleanliness and organization of the space made it feel inviting and comfortable, which is often hard to find. The neighbors were friendly, and the overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I have stayed in some lavish properties before, but this place felt like home. It was thoughtfully equipped with all the essentials, yet it never felt cluttered. I can't recommend this property enough! I will definitely be returning for another .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Lovely spot!

Fabulous restoration of this historic property. So welcoming and well-appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon R.

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

Excellent!

The host seemed to have thought of everything we would need. The kitchen was well-stocked with an intuitive layout, the sitting areas were comfortable with blankets and footrests available for lounging, everything was clean and communication was excellent. We also liked that other guests had left recommendations for dining and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Great Experience..!

This was overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend this location.. it was close to everything you needed.. restaurants, groceries, pharmacy, beaches, water… and my favourite cigar / whiskey bars. 8 minutes from Ybor’s main strip which is a must experience. Thanks again.!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Beautiful quaint home!!

After reading the reviews i was a little worried about the highway noise, but it wasnt an issue at all. The house is beautiful and im sure for a longer stay would've been fantastic. We were there just for 2 nights but loved it. So spacious and beautifully decorated. La Segunda bakery was so close that we walked to go get breakfast and it was a true latin bakery. LOVED IT!. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Mel was great and answered right away when we had any questions. Awesome stay. Loved the chickens and roosters around the neighborhood. Made me feel at home 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., United States

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

Ybor House

Clean and cozy. Very well appointed in a cute neighborhood. Convenient to everything! Host was very engaged via text. Had no need to call.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon S., Bonita Springs,Fl,USA

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

Everything but fabulous!

4 adult men arrive at the house to find a man living in the garage 6 ft away from the house. All four beds had hair in them! Not one hair, lots of hairs, not one bed all four beds in three different rooms! You wouldn’t find this acceptable anywhere or with anyone. The neighborhood most homes have bars on the windows. Not a safe area? After listening to some locals I would guess not! We moved out immediately! The Host said the guy living in garage her brother. The hairs in bed we would find in hotel rooms. I spend 3-4 nights a week in hotels 3 months a year working and never found hairs in the bed! Fabulous is not how we would described this property! For four adult men not being comfortable staying in this house, moved out and went and stayed in hotel rooms is saying a lot! If you want clean house without hairs in your bed, host found this to be acceptable, we didn’t! A neighborhood you could feel comfortable, safe walking around. Look for another property! Nothing Fabulous at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Ybor and Downtown Tampa Visit

Super cute home located close to historic Ybor with easy options to get to downtown Tampa. Perfect for activities during the day and then cooking or chilling at home in the evening. Mel, the host, is super helpful and a great communicator!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

demere m.

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

Short stay with the kids

Super close to the aquarium and kids museum/riverwalk. Host is awesome. Fantastic communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby H.

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

Cigar Heritage Festival

Great property. Clean and close to Ybor, but not within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Would stay again

The home was exactly as pictured. We only stayed 2 nights, but the neighbors to the left were super friendly, the owner was responsive and we were not far from Busch Gardens or Clearwater. The only thing is that the owner’s brother lives in the back in a separate property and that wasn’t disclosed until after we booked, but it wasn’t an issue. We just used the front porch, which was big and comfy. My family loved it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great for ladies weekend

3 generations of our family stayed here for a ladies weekend. We had coffee on the patio in the morning, shopped in the area and rode the streetcar from Ybor City to the Tampa convention center and back. Mel was so welcoming and the house was spotless and relaxing. Decor was stylish and fun and we loved the meme game. Lots of board games and supplies for a comfortable home away from home stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful craftsman house with so much charm. Excellent communication with host, very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

Awesome!

Awesome and very nice place to stay! Close enough to Uber wherever. Very good communication with the host, I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Longwood

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

Perfect VRBO

Our host thought of everything! The VRBO has a name: Casa Grande and a story which our host shares. I was excited about staying here even before we walked-in. However when walking up the porch stairs and through the front door of this lovely home, I was even more excited. The attention to detail was beyond impressive. Its interior appearance looked directly out of an interior magazine. WE had an absolutely lovely time hanging out, playing games and even sleeping in the beautiful rooms. Mel was attentive and available to help with my extra requests and needs. Five Stars all the way around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great stay

Second time staying at this property and it was great as usual. The location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Casa Grande

Our family absolutely loved our week at Casa Grande! It felt like home, only better! While we were in town we had local family come over to visit for the day...perfect place to catch up with one another! Love the different areas of the home to relax...mornings on the front porch, reading on the comfortable living room couch or enjoying a fun game, a cozy breakfast at the table in the "office" that doubled in the evening as a place for the kids to play a few games..cooking together in the kitchen and enjoying food and conversation around the dining room table to a quiet night relaxing on the back deck with patio lights and a candle on the table. Filled the house with fun and laughter and took home some great memories! Beds are super comfortable. A highlight is that it was an easy 40 minute drive to Tiki Gardens beach access on Indian Shores to enjoy the beautiful Gulf of Mexico! Melissa and Kyle are excellent hosts and have done a beautiful work with the home! We look forward to returning! Whether your on your own, a couple on a honeymoon or a family with kids of any age... Casa Grande is perfect and will only get better!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Kelly

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I love people, new places, and adventure. I own an Interior Design Studio downtown. Once upon a time, I was a yacht stewardess traveling the high seas working with crew from around the globe to bring top-notch hospitality services to our guests. I love that I can offer people a great experience right here in Tampa. Live the life you love, Love the life you live.

Why they chose this property

Casa Grande offers a true sense of hygge. A quiet haven to explore a new city, a spacious home to make memories with the family, a perfect location to walk or trolly to nightlife, and a really great food and bar scene for a fun friend's trip. Whatever brings you to the Tampa Bay area Casa Grande was thoughtfully curated to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

What makes this property unique

Our home was built in 1908 and is part of the National Landmark District, VM Ybor. You can walk to the heart of Ybor City in less than 1o minute or catch a trolly to downtown! Our community park one block East offers a huge pool and splash pad as well as Pickle Ball courts.

Languages:

English

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