Tampa Vacation Rentals

About Tampa, FL

With its mix of historic architecture and modern landmarks, a culture infused with Cuban and Spanish flavors, vibrant business districts and beautiful waterways, Tampa is a wonderful place to work, play and unwind.

Downtown is alive with urban parks, including the gorgeous Tampa Riverwalk, hip bars and innovative restaurants and amazing restorations of turn-of-the-century buildings.

When staying in one of our Tampa vacation rentals instead of a traditional hotel, you’ll have much more space and privacy, plus cost savings when booking a property for a large group. Some of our Tampa short term rentals even come with special amenities like a backyard pool, washer/dryer units, and bicycles. Whether you’re looking for a beach condo with amazing views, or a larger home for space for the entire family, you can find it on our site.

Tampa, Florida climate

You’re coming to Tampa to enjoy sun, surf, and sand -- and you’ll get that no matter when you’re here. It’s a comfortable 80 degrees on average, with the summer a little hotter and stickier than the other seasons. Watch out for a passing heavy thunderstorm in the summer too, but don’t worry too much, it will pass rather quickly. 

Top activities and attractions in Tampa

Learn about Tampa’s fascinating history at the Ybor City Museum State Park, which features exhibits highlighting the city’s thriving cigar business in a historic neighborhood bakery building. Also worth a visit is the Henry B. Plant Museum, housed in what was once the majestic Tampa Bay Hotel, a large resort that welcomed guests like Teddy Roosevelt. The museum now hosts beautiful gardens and exhibits on Gilded Age tourism in Tampa.

If you’re lucky enough to visit Tampa in February, you won’t want to miss the Florida State Fair. This annual event takes place on the Florida State Fairgrounds, where you’ll find hundreds of games and rides for kids and adults, deep-fried fair food, and performances by musical greats.

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest nearby includes parades, games, rides and lots of people dressed in pirate garb. The event is held at the beginning of the year and is a great time to search for Tampa vacation rentals in the area. 

The annual Cigar Heritage Party in November highlights a significant industry that’s been a part of Tampa’s Ybor City for decades. At the festival, you’ll find everything from a cigar rolling contest to numerous cigar vendors.

If you have kids in tow, be sure to visit the Florida Aquarium, home to over 20,000 species like stingrays and sea turtles, and the Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center, where you’ll get up close and personal with the adorable marine mammals. Busch Gardens is also a popular place to spend a day in Tampa with the family. This African-themed amusement park is home to more than 2,000 wild animals and is also known for its amazing roller coasters.

Restaurants and Bars

Come hungry to Tampa! Amazing Cuban flavors and many other cuisines await you here on your vacation. You’ll love almost everything they’re serving at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, including the appetizers and lamb. Feast on the Italian fare at Vino e Pasta, where the calamari has everyone talking. Delicious pies, cakes, cupcakes, and more are being served up at Wright’s Gourmet House, sto pin to satisfy your sweet tooth. For the best seafood in Tampa stop in to Happy Fish, and for amazing BBQ, drop in to Al’s Finger Licking BBQ! Yum!

Why you should book a Tampa short term rental on FloridaRentals.com

Booking a Tampa vacation rental on FloridaRentals.com can save you up to 20% over our competitors. Plus, we have a wide array of inventory appealing to any group size or traveler tastes. Happy planning!