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Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
Step into this fully remodeled 2BR/2BA 'Cracker Shack' surrounded by towering oaks and cypress trees. Enjoy a private gated entrance, separate parking, and a wraparound porch with grill, Edison lights, and outdoor furniture. The property also features an on-site paddleboard/kayak launch to Lake Wastena.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$659
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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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.

Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream!

Fully remodeled and furnished in 2022 2BR/2BA early 1900's Florida "Cracker Shack." Surrounded by towering oaks, cypress trees, and an on-property paddleboard/kayak launch leading to Lake Wastena. Private gated entrance with separate parking for guests leads to a recently built wraparound porch equipped with a grill, Edison lights and outdoor furniture. Fully furnished kitchen, living room, and bedrooms. Fenced yard for pets and three friendly horses on property that LOVE treats, fenced separately.

If you're in town for an event at The Barn at Crescent Lake/McMicky's Farm, it's a 5 minute walk or a quick drive right down our street as they're roughly 5-properties down from us. Our neighborhood is very quiet with most homes on several acres and beyond friendly neighbors.

This home offers a quiet "Country" feel while being close to nearly everything. SR54 is right down the road with new restaurants, shops, and entertainment opening daily. We're roughly 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport and 25-30 minutes to the beaches in Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and Dunedin.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

Map
Odessa, FL

What's nearby

  • Old McMicky's Farm - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crescent Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • TPC of Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Westfield Citrus Park - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 31 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪World Of Beer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Huey Magoos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream!?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream! on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$659.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Crescent Lake and Old McMicky's Farm. Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve and Keystone Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cozy Cottage - Close to Everything, Nature Lovers Dream! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

German P.

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

Wonderful space.

Great property, cozy house.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Short but sweet

We were only in the area one night but we had a nice stay. The owner left carrots so we could feed the horses on the property, and left fresh eggs for us. Cute little updated farmhouse. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE R.

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

Beautiful spot

Loved the fresh eggs and the country feel. Our friends kids enjoyed feeding the horses.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Tracy's Memorial

It was wonderful. Loved the horses and loved the fresh eggs. We had a great time. My German Shepherd and my White Shepherd had a blast! Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy

Beautiful
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful property!

The home is beautiful, very clean and comfortable. The horses on property are sweet and they do love their carrots! Definitely plan to return again. Thank you Catherine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

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

Comfortable home-away-from-home

We enjoyed a wonderful experience in this cozy cottage. The home had everything we needed and wanted - quiet, relaxing, great amenities (thanks for the eggs!), and close to Tarpon Springs while still feeling remote. The fenced-in yard, with neighboring and friendly horses, was perfect for our dog. We appreciated the electronic gate. Thank Dave ~ we look forward to a future visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Very nice place

Very clean and quiet and a great location. Short drive to Tampa riverwalk,Tarpon Springs and Honeymoon Island.There are nature preserves nearby if you're into hiking. The three horses are very friendly and will expect a treat if they see you outside. The only negative was a sulfur odor when showering so maybe the well needs a new filter? Not a big deal but some people may be sensitive to it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

So peaceful and quiet

Definitely a nature-lover's dream - out away from the fray, yet close enough to some wonderful places to grab a bite. Super quiet (ok, cicadas excepted) and very comfortable. And the horses were so much fun! They definitely will not say no to a carrot or horsie treat. The high point for us was hearing a high-pitched whinny and watching the large draft horse (Luke) gallop across the field to indulge in carrots and pets. Dave is very communicative and ensured our stay was optimal and that we had everything we needed. Greatly appreciated. And the farm-fresh eggs made for tasty breakfast during our time in Florida. Highly recommend (ok, maybe not tooooooo highly because we might want to book here again and can't if everyone else books).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sharon d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Country get aeay

Great place beautiful outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy L.

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

Very peaceful!

The house was adorable, beds are comfy and the horses are such sweethearts! My only issue was the canal, it was just too murky and the kids nor my dogs didn't want anything to do with it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Farm Cottage Stay

This was our 2nd stay at the cottage. It is a wonderful small private cottage. Our pups love it here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Great stay!

The property was clean and located near where we needed to be. The horses were adorable. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DONNA A.

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

Peace and quiet

Peaceful and off the
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect and peaceful

This property was a quiet peaceful place. The two horses Mango and Bumble Bee were SUPER FRIENDLY and love the attention. Dave and Lindsey were amazing host. Communication, and hospitality was 10/10. Overall great stay 5/5.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Quick weekend stay

This was our second stay and everything was just as perfect as our first
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

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

Great get away

The little touches made this stay great perfect for people traveling with a dog very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA L.

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

Weekend stay

When we arrived at the property we were greeted by the owners, and their precious son along with a beautiful horse and mini horse. They left us fresh eggs from their chickens, and carrots to feed to horses. The inside of the home was immaculate, the decor was beautiful, very comfy feel and they had everything u may need to make your stay easy. Our furbabies enjoyed the fenced in yard as well. Very safe area in a country setting. We loved it. Absolutely recommend this place to anyone and we will be back for our next trip. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great location! Quaint and relaxing.

Loved this cute little house, and the horses made it special.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Wonderful stay

Cute cottage in a lovely neighborhood! Everything worked out perfect for our weekend stay in the Tampa area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Old Florida

This cottage was a reminder of old Florida before,the host was extremely responsive at every question ,brought his mini pony for our granddaughter to feed. Cottage had a few minor maintainance things but nothing that affected our stay. Hats off to the host and family,very gracious and kind.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Another amazing, relaxing visit

2nd time staying and it was a good as the first. Quiet, comfortable - far enough away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to everything. The hosts (as always) ensure you have what you need to make the most of your visit. Missed the horses this time, so guess we'll just have to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It really was a cozy place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024