Brandon Vacation Rental cottage

Charming Country Retreat With Pool, Gazebo

Brandon cottage rental - Poolside view of Country Retreat.
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Description Cottage, 700 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, air-conditioning
Rates per property (USD)
$500 - $700/week 
$1,150 - $2,000/month 
Accepts Online Payments
Jan Hollingsworth
813-654-1111
813-601-4105
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Brandon vacation cottage rental 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Sleeps 4

Private, immaculate poolside cottage on 3.5-acre estate shaded by grandfather oaks, minutes from FishHawk. Walk to Starbucks or drive 15 minutes to golf, tennis, horseback riding, canoe rentals, hiking trails, state parks, wildlife preserves and some of the best mountain bike trails in the state. Country Retreat is an oasis of tranquility central to all that Florida has to offer. Thirty minutes from antique districts, outlet malls, Plant City, downtown Tampa and The Florida Aquarium. 45 minutes to Busch Gardens, less than an hour from the beaches, 75 minutes from Disney and two hours from the Space Coast and Cape Canaveral. An ideal location to explore Central Florida from coast to coast and an inviting, secluded retreat at the end of the day. Wildlife abounds as horses graze in the adjacent pasture. A unique experience. Cottage is charmingly furnished and fully equipped, including clothes washer and dryer, hi-speed Internet and satellite TV.
Brandon cottage rental - Poolside view of Country Retreat.

Poolside view of Country Retreat.
Brandon cottage rental - Front view of Country Retreat. Cottage on left.

Front view of Country Retreat. Cottage on left.
Brandon cottage rental - Antiques lend ambiance to main bedroom

Antiques lend ambiance to main bedroom
Brandon cottage rental - Great room with living area, dining and kitchen.

Great room with living area, dining and kitchen.
Brandon cottage rental - View of horse pasture from cottage living room.

View of horse pasture from cottage living room.
Brandon cottage rental - Main bedroom with antiques and queen size bed.

Main bedroom with antiques and queen size bed.
Brandon cottage rental - Living area viewed from kitchen toward entry.

Living area viewed from kitchen toward entry.
Brandon cottage rental - Second bedroom has twin daybed & twin trundle.

Second bedroom has twin daybed & twin trundle.
Brandon cottage rental - Small library makes for a cozy reading room.

Small library makes for a cozy reading room.
Brandon cottage rental - Bathroom comes equipped with washer & dryer.

Bathroom comes equipped with washer & dryer.
Brandon cottage rental - The neighbors

The neighbors
Brandon cottage rental - Comfortable Outdoor Spaces Abound

Comfortable Outdoor Spaces Abound

Location: Florida < USA

Nearest Airport: Tampa International Airport at 25 Miles
Nearest Train: Amtrak at 18 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Bloomingdale Ave. and Lithia-Pinecrest Rd. at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 45 Miles
Car: recommended
Located mid-way between Tampa and Lakeland, the rural suburb of Valrico is convenient to all that Central Florida has to offer. Country Retreat is ideal for vacation, house hunting, or corporate relocation. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, medical clinics. Minutes from golf, tennis, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, mountain biking. Less than an hour to beaches, antique districts, outlet malls, theme parks and historic sites.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Florida

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
peak Nov 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 $700 - - - - $2,000 1 Week
Notes: Reservation deposit of $200.
Off-Peak Apr 1, 2010 - Oct 31, 2010 $500 - - - - $1,150 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates are seaonal ranging from $500-$700 per week and $1150-$2000 per month.
  • $50 cleaning fee. $50 pet fee.

Fees

Cleaning:
$50

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Florida

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 700 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • budget
General:
  • towels provided
  • accept credit card
  • ceiling fans
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • stove top burners
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
  • Spacious bathroom opens onto the pool area and also serves as laundry room with personal full-size washer and dryer.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Main bedroom furnished in charming antiques, with queen bed, high dresser, writing desk. Second bedroom furnished with twin daybed, twin trundle, bookcase with reading materials, video tapes and DVD's, amoire and large dresser with mirror.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • books
  • video library
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • patio stone/concrete
  • garden
  • terrace
  • parking
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets considered
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • roller blading
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • equestrian events
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • playground
  • pond
  • recreation center
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • synagogues
  • winery tours
  • zoo
Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Florida

Guest comments: 'We wanted to thank you guys for making our stay so enjoyable. You gave us shopping tips, places of interest to visit and fresh fruit. The orange juice from the store isn't nearly as good as fresh squeezed. Sometimes it's the simple things in life that makes all the difference. Best Wishes. J&B

Other Activities: canoeing

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Brandon, Florida

Rating
5 out of 5

Country Idyll

mark & rosie UK
Review Submitted: May 11, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
My wife and I stayed here on our first trip to Tampa and arrived at night and exhausted. We were greeted with a welcome pack of tea & pastries which was much appreciated as we didn't have the energy to go out for dinner. The next day the sun was out and we saw the place for the 1st time - amazing! We had breakfast by the pool surrounded by incredible giant Oaks and listened to the birds. The cottage was just perfect and had everything we needed & more. We walked to Starbucks and the supermarket is a 2 minute drive away so everything is on hand.
Jan & Fred are great hosts and no request was too much: how to get into town? how to get to the beach? where can we eat? and when we asked about sight-seeing Jan gave us the 'grand tour'.
If you want to chill out in the country this is the place to be.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Cottage in Valrico

POCHIS Lake St. Louis , Missouri
Review Submitted: June 25, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We rented this cottage for a month and had a wonderful time. The facilities were very clean and well -maintained . We slept very well each night and the nice swimming pool beckoned us each day. We recommend this rental cottage to every one visiting this area and have advised some of our close friends to consider it for their next Florida stay.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

I loved it!

Snapples Chester, Illinois
Review Submitted: June 23, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
I really loved the cottage. The owners were friendly and very helpful. The cottage was spectacular. Everything I needed was there. The next door neighbors were friendly and helpful as well. The scenery in the back yard was like none I have seen before. The moss hanging from the trees, the palms, and how they kept up the property was absolutely stunning. It made me not want to go home. The only complaint I had was that the antique bed was a pain. It had slats as most old beds do and they fall like most antique beds do, but the owners were willing to put more slats up to help, so the problem was quickly resolved. Everything was just fabulous!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rating
5 out of 5

Valrico Cottage

nouvelle ecosse Nova Scotia, Canada
Review Submitted: April 6, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
The cottage is in a quiet peaceful setting but is within walking distance of coffee shops, bakeries, grocery stores and more. In the month we stayed there we took in a hockey game in Tampa, visited friends in Largo, went to the Strawberry festival in Plant City, drove down the west coast as far as Sarasota plus the east coast as far as Fort Pierce and spent a lot of time on the golf range. If you are looking for a pet friendly enviornment, it doesn't get any better than this. The owners live on the same property and they are very helpful.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
 

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Rates per property (USD)
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$2,200 - $2,500/month

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