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Central Perk Retreat Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Central Perk Retreat Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block!

About this space
Welcome to Central Perk—your stylish Tampa retreat!

Just 1 block from the Zoo, 1 mile to Seminole Heights’ best restaurants & breweries, and 10 minutes to Busch Gardens.

Relax in the heated screened pool, sway in the hammock, or fire up the grill.

Newly furnished with a West Elm sectional, vaulted ceilings, and lush backyard vibes. Perfect for families & groups!

LARGE GROUPS-check out our other properties nearby within 1-3 blocks!

Managed by: FlipMyBnB Vacation Homes

“Could this home BE any more perfect?” : )

This 3BR/2BA retreat features:

Vaulted ceilings & modern design

Heated screened pool + hammock lounge

Smart TVs in living room & ALL Bedrooms

Crib In Downstairs Bedroom

Fully stocked kitchen + dining area

Fresh furnishings, hotel-grade linens & fast WiFi

Sleeping Arrangements:

Upstairs Master: 1 King + 1 Queen w/ ensuite bath

Downstairs Pool View Room: 1 Queen + high-end twin folding bed + Crib

Downstairs Rear Bedroom: 1 Queen

Sectional sofa also works for extra sleeping.

The home does have a wood burning fireplace, for decorative purposes only! We do not allow guests to have any open flames in the home. We have not had the chimney inspected so we ask that you respect the no fire in the fireplace rule!


For Large groups- We have another pool home on the same street within 1 block VRBO Listing #2443034 and another about 4 blocks away in the same neighborhood.- VRBO Listing #2374530
Property Managed By: FlipMyBnB Vacation Homes

All House Rules are listed in the Vacation Rental Agreement as well as our "Welcome Guide" all rules are strictly enforced. They are common sense items but have the need to spell it all out(mostly since every rule has been born from someone doing something stupid : )

We do have cameras on side front side and rear with cloud recording. While we do not monitor cameras at any time, we will refer to footage in the event of a problem or neighbor complaint

Most questions can be answered by checking our online WELCOME GUIDE. The link to the WELCOME GUIDE will be sent with your booking confirmation.

COPYRIGHT DISCLOSURE: All content and text in this listing is the intellectual property of FlipMyBnb, Inc. It may not be copied, used or modified in any listing without our written consent. This includes the listing title, description, the space, guest access, House Manual, House Rules, other things to note, Getting around as well as ALL guest communication prior to, during stay and post stay.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of ZooTampa at Lowry Park. An outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and 8 minutes from Raymond James Stadium
Central Perk Retreat Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Casino nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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: 1,656 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

If you have used the folding bed or pack n play please leave open upon check out.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

See Welcome guide for full list of house rules. ALL rules are strictly enforced.

No Smoking on Property. No production or social media "influencer" shoots without fee and prior consent.

THIS IS A SMOKE FREE PROPERTY. NO SMOKING IN ANY FORM INSIDE OR ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY. YOU MAY SMOKE AT THE CURB.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: parents and adults must supervise children

Events

No events allowed

No Parties, gatherings etc

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties, gatherings etc
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Central Perk Retreat Heated Pool + Zoo 1 Block! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Central Perk Retreat was perfect for our family! The house was great, plenty of space and the pool was just right for all of us to enjoy, especially our 10 & 6 year old kids. The only improvement I would make is going through the pool/outdoor toy bin and getting rid of any broken materials/toys.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Robin B.

Pool area needed to be swept, which I did . And a big glob of hair and dirt in upper shower. Manager was very responsive to take care of shower. Pool that I swept had no problems the whole week. Overall was a good experience. The zoo was wonderful and very close.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Jason C., Hartford

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean check was a bit extreme. I kind felt like they were taking down to me
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Marc R.

Very conflicted about this rental. Location was great for getting places but the neighborhood is old with a rundown look and feel. The accommodations were nice but did need some tender loving care. The pool was nice but very small, and not as clean as it could be. The yard is fenced in, again nice, but not kept up. The kitchen was well stocked. I appreciated how most bedrooms had 2 beds, 1 with a harder mattress and 1 with a softer mattress. Plenty of pillows to pick from. Nice appliances. Front door is kind of wonky. Communication was good. I feel the AC would have a hard time keeping up if temps got above 85. Overall we enjoyed our stay and accommodation but felt like it was slightly overpriced.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirrors, and heat to the pool, more towels, and outlets that work.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This location is neat, clean and free of debris. Only concerns were an allergen upstairs that caused a severe allergy attack. This could have been the cleaning supplies used. However, it was not a problem downstairs. And it takes forever to get hot water upstairs. The weather was cooler than normal and we could not turn up the air-conditioner set for 70 degrees. Fortunately there are additional blankets available.The linens are very nice and the beds are very comfortable!Fully stocked kitchen was so convenient!The pool is as described. We were able to enjoy it between rain showers. We will definitely consider this location for our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased with our stay. Everything went as smooth as could be
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a great location and very quiet neighborhood. I really enjoyed our stay there. We also had a family pass during the stay so it helped that the place was homie and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was just as depicted in the pictures, it truly exceeded all my expectations! The pool was clean and perfect and the rooms were nice and beds were comfortable. You have all the necessary comforts of home , from the kitchen to the bathrooms and laundry area! Laney was available for any questions and made sure we had everything!! Thank you again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

A charming house. We felt safe in the neighborhood and fence made it feel secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely decorated, comfortable home.

House was very nicely decorated and the pictures online were spot on. Everything we needed, was there. Spacious rooms, very nice pool and great to have the washer and dryer. Super easy to get to from the airport. For a populated residential neighborhood, it was very quiet. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely visit

We came in town to visit kids at USF It was a great house with a great layout. It was a perfect place to spend time together. So much better than a hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Friendly Home

We booked this home last minute, as our other rental canceled. Booking on short notice was a stress free experience. The home is as pictured and we loved playing in the pool. Perfectly located between Raymond James Stadium and Busch Gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaDerrica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

It was perfect it was everything the picture showed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

In town for a concert

Very short but nice trip to Tampa. House was as described and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Meadows Place, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Everything about the home was perfect. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little home

We stayed over spring break, first week of April 2024. House was as expected from the online pictures and it suited our needs. Pros: This house was great for our family of 4 and three additional guests. The upstairs loft has a king and queen bed with a full bath. We had four girls upstairs and the boys stayed downstairs. Beds were comfortable enough, plenty of blankets and pillows. Bedding was clean, the house was mostly clean. Kitchen had necessary items and starter supplies. Nice basket of comfort items was also provided. Clear instructions for everything was easy to refer to. Cons: There isn't really a "hot tub" - it is a separate section that flows into the main pool. The whole pool is kept at the same temperature. This was disappointing since I specifically was looking forward to a hot tub. Kids enjoyed the pool though. The neighborhood was okay...I didn't feel unsafe but we weren't about to take a walk either. Towels provided were good enough, one per person so we had to launder a few times throughout the week. Nicer towels and more of them would be nice. Overall good experience. This was much better than staying in a hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House Questionable Neighborhood

The house was nice and clean. The property managers were good to work with. The pool area is small but perfect for a few people. The neighborhood is very questionable. If you decide to stay check out Bo’s ice cream shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very nice place to stay. Neighborhood so/so but no worries at all Lots of space, great accommodations, nice back yard Owners very informative and very accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything

Great spot. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Panama City, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

This place was great. My first experience with VRBO and it didn’t disappoint. The host had a sweet binder with a lot of great things to do. It was well stocked with things we would need. The decor was very tastefully done. Beds were comfortable as well. We really enjoyed the pool. We also enjoyed the convenience of the zoo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed!!

Quiet, spacious, privacy, and will definitely book again if we’re in Florida! This Texan approves this booking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy E., Johnson City

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay here again.

Decorated well. Master on second level, however it was separated pretty well with a king bed and a queen bed. It was perfect for a small family traveling with other guests downstairs. The pool was nice, good space. Inside space was very cozy. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy

All amenities were awesome! Hosts really thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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