Stunning Thonotosassa Home ~ 7 Mi to Ocean!

Reviews

• 2/5

  I rarely leave negative reviews, but this stay was not worth the premium price we paid. The location of the house was very hard to find and the property is surrounded by trailer park communities.On a positive note, the layout of the house worked well for our big group. The rooms met our needs, and the kids especially loved the bunk bed room, which was a fun highlight of the trip.Unfortunately, many basics were not taken care of. There were sewer flies, the water smelled bad, and several showers were freezing cold no matter how long we let them run. Some ceiling fans could not be turned off because the remotes were missing, which made a few rooms uncomfortable at night. The kitchen cabinet had dirty, used coffee cups, which made us question how thoroughly the home was cleaned. On top of that, there were spring loaded mouse traps, which felt unsafe and especially concerning with young kids who could easily get injured.Overall, even with the good space for a large group and the fun bunk bed room for the kids, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend it at the current price.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  We take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark, and after sending your feedback to the homeowner, they’d like to share the following:
  - We’ve reinforced our deep cleaning protocols with the housekeeping team to ensure everything is guest-ready, including kitchen items.
  - The ceiling fan remotes have been replaced, and all fan functionality has been checked.
  - We’ve had the plumbing and water heating systems professionally inspected to address water temperature and odor concerns.
  - For guest safety, pest control has been updated, and child-safe solutions are now in place instead of spring-loaded traps.
  - We’re glad the layout worked well for your group and that the kids enjoyed the bunk bed room—that’s one of our favorite features, too! Thanks for your feedback as we continue making improvements for future guests.

• 5/5

  Very secluded. Beautiful home. Lots of room. Would definitely recommend and will stay again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Grumpy Old Men

  4/5

  Beautiful home with a tranquil backyard and exceptional pool and patio area. It is a definite hidden gem. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our time. We had enough room to spread out and enjoy ourselves. We were close to our volunteer projects in Tampa and the airport. We experienced a loss of power during a rain storm Saturday evening. But, property management sent someone out. We were unable to use the stove or have access to the internet and tv for a while. The grill was utilized for dinner and good ole conversation became our entertainment. We hope that future guesta enjoy the property as much as we did.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Thank you for your kind words and for making the best of an unexpected power outage during the storm! We’re glad your group still enjoyed the home, backyard, and the grill setup. We appreciate your understanding and would love to welcome you back anytime!"

• family trip

  4/5

  There were a few issues it was very hard to get on wifi then we had to call every time to get the hot tub turned on.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the Owner: "Hi Brenda, Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. The Wi-Fi issue has been resolved, and we’ve replaced the pool/spa remote, which unfortunately was backordered at the time of your stay. Everything is working smoothly now, and we’d love the chance to host you again with an even better experience!"

• House

  5/5

  The property is kind of hidden down a dirt drive. It didn’t seem like there would be a nice house and then you come around the corner and it was great. The house was clean. There were plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms. The pool was nice. We really enjoyed that it was screened in! The only recommendations I would make is that the games in the game room are pretty run down. They could be updated. The kids were a little disappointed. There could be more pool towels! We did laundry the whole time to keep up with pool towels. The dryer didn’t work very well. So it had to run several times before they were dry. The toilet paper provided was very thin so I feel like people ended up using more than needed. Other wise it was a great place to stay to have extended family together!! If we are in the area we would definitely stay here again!!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re glad to hear the home was clean, spacious, and a great spot for your family gathering. We truly appreciate the constructive feedback about the game room, towels, dryer, and supplies — it helps us improve the experience for future guests. We’d be happy to host you again if you’re ever back in the area!