Heated Pool & Basketball, Sleeps 12 | Tropical Dream Villa, Valrico / Brandon

A 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Valrico home for up to 12. The fenced backyard holds a private pool (optional heating), a poolside basketball court and a BBQ grill. Brandon Mall is 12 minutes away, Lithia Springs 18 and downtown Tampa or Busch Gardens about 30.



The open-concept living area, kitchen and dining space sit together at the heart of the house, so the group naturally gathers in one place. Out back, the fenced yard holds the pool, a poolside basketball court and a BBQ grill, which keeps everyone busy between outings. Shops and dining along the Brandon corridor are a few miles away.



BEDROOMS & BATHS (4 BR / 2.5 BA)

★ Bedroom 1 (primary suite): queen bed, a bunk bed and a sofa, with a private ensuite bath

★ Bedroom 2: queen bed and a bunk bed

★ Bedroom 3: queen bed

★ Bedroom 4: queen bed

2 full baths plus a half bath for up to 12 guests. One full bath is ensuite to Bedroom 1; the other full bath and the half bath serve everyone else.



KITCHEN & DINING

★ Fully equipped kitchen with ample counter space and the essentials for cooking at home

★ Dining area with room for the whole group to eat together

★ Open-concept living area with plush seating and a large smart TV



OUTSIDE

★ Private pool with optional heating ($35 per night, added at booking)

★ Poolside basketball court for friendly games between swims

★ BBQ grill for cookouts

★ Fully fenced backyard, which past guests with dogs have appreciated



EXTRAS

★ Smart TVs in the living room and select bedrooms

★ High-speed Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection

★ Central air conditioning, washer and dryer

★ Free on-site parking in the driveway



BEST FOR

★ Two families sharing: two queen-plus-bunk rooms keep kids close to parents

★ Reunions and birthday weekends where the backyard does the entertaining

★ Theme-park weeks: Busch Gardens and Adventure Island are about 30 minutes away

★ Groups travelling with dogs who want a fenced yard and a quiet street



MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF

★ You need more than 2 full baths for 12 people; mornings take a little coordination

★ You are planning a party or event; this is a quiet residential street with neighbors close by

★ You expect a warm pool in winter without the add-on; heating is $35 per night and must be booked in advance



GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)

★ Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club: 9 min

★ Brandon Mall (Westfield Brandon) and the Brandon corridor shops and dining: 12 min

★ Lithia Springs Park on the Alafia River: 18 min

★ The Florida Aquarium, downtown Tampa: 27 min

★ Apollo Beach Nature Preserve: 28 min

★ Busch Gardens: 30 min

★ Tampa Riverwalk and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 30 min

★ Tampa International Airport (TPA): 30 min

★ Adventure Island: 32 min

★ St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE): 45 min



BEFORE YOU BOOK

Your smart-lock code arrives 24 hours before arrival. After booking we send a short rental agreement and ID check, which takes a few minutes. Fees are listed in "Other things to note".



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GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

★ Setting: a quiet residential neighborhood in Valrico. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am; please keep noise respectful day and night.

★ Pool heat: $35 per night for the whole stay, added at booking. The electric heater raises the water 15–20°F above the day's low, and the setting cannot be changed mid-stay.

★ Bathrooms & beds: 2 full baths plus a half bath for up to 12. Four queen beds, two bunk beds and a sofa in the primary suite.

★ Pets: dogs welcome, up to 3, $150 per pet, disclosed before arrival. Undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.

★ Fees: the base rate covers 8 guests; $15 per night for each guest above 8. Early check-in or late check-out $50 each when available. Lost & found shipping $100. Cleaning beyond our standard service may be charged.

★ After booking: a short rental agreement and ID check; the booking guest must be 25+. No parties or events, no smoking. Local guests within 50 miles, please message us first.

★ Beach gear: chairs, an umbrella and a cooler are available to rent; message us for pricing.

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