A 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ybor City home for up to 12, with a dedicated game room, a fully fenced yard and private parking for 3 vehicles. Ybor's restaurants and nightlife are a 3-minute walk, downtown Tampa and Amalie Arena 6 minutes by car.

Emperor Castle is the entire downstairs unit of a well-kept two-unit building in Ybor City, with its own entry, exit and rear parking lot. The open-concept living and dining area flows straight into the kitchen, so the group stays together. When the evening moves indoors, the dedicated game room takes over.

BEDROOMS & BATHS (3 BR / 2 BA)
★ Bedroom 1: king bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains
★ Bedroom 2: queen bed and a bunk bed, sleeps 4, smart TV, blackout curtains
★ Bedroom 3: three beds for the rest of the group, smart TV
2 full baths for up to 12 guests. Bathroom 1 has his-and-hers sinks and a walk-in shower; Bathroom 2 has a shower/tub combo. Clean towels and toiletries are provided.

KITCHEN & DINING
★ Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops, modern appliances, coffee maker and complete cookware
★ Dining table seats 6, with breakfast-bar seating for overflow
★ Large sectional and a smart TV with streaming in the living area
★ A corner bakery sits steps from the front door

OUTSIDE
★ Fully fenced private backyard
★ Private rear parking lot for 3 vehicles
★ No pool at this home; the fenced yard is the outdoor space

GAME ROOM & EXTRAS
★ Full-size pool table that converts to ping pong
★ Dartboard and a PlayStation console
★ Smart TVs in every bedroom and the living area
★ In-unit washer and dryer
★ High-speed Wi-Fi with an Ethernet connection

BEST FOR
★ Friends' weekends built around Ybor's restaurants, bars and live music, all walkable
★ Gasparilla, Ybor Saturday Market and the free TECO streetcar, a walk from the door
★ Bucs and Lightning weekends: Amalie Arena is 6 minutes, Raymond James Stadium 15
★ Two families sharing: king and queen rooms each pair with a bunk for the kids

MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF
★ You want a private pool; this home has a fenced yard and a game room instead
★ You need more than 2 baths for 12 people; plan showers in shifts
★ You are planning a party or event; the upstairs unit is a separate rental and quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am

GETTING AROUND (drive times, off-peak)
★ Ybor City restaurants and nightlife: 3 min walk
★ Cuscaden Park: 5 min walk
★ Downtown Tampa: 6 min
★ Amalie Arena: 6 min
★ Riverwalk and Channelside: 10 min
★ Armature Works: 10 min
★ Bayshore Boulevard waterfront: 12 min
★ Tampa International Airport: 15 min
★ Raymond James Stadium: 15 min
★ Busch Gardens: 18 min
★ Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach: 40 min
★ Honeymoon Island State Park: 50 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: the entire downstairs unit of a two-unit home in Ybor City; the upstairs unit is a separate, independent rental. Quiet hours are 10 pm–8 am, and we ask you to respect the neighbors.
★ Bathrooms & beds: 2 full baths for up to 12. A king and a queen room each with a bunk bed, plus a third bedroom with three beds.
★ Pets: up to 3 welcome, $150 per pet, disclosed and approved before arrival. Service animals stay at no charge. Undisclosed pets are charged under the rental agreement.
★ Fees: the base rate covers 8 guests; $15 per person per night 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 signed 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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