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Home Away From Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home

Our private guest suite is an entire lower level of this unique 6000 ft² custom build hanger home located on North Tampa Aero park. It's great for a staycation, work from the home or family getaway into the heart of Florida with 40 min drive to the best world known beaches, 20 min to Tampa stadium, 1hr to Disney parks, 15 min to Bush Gardens and literally minutes away from the best newest Shopping Outlets, Malls, Movie Theater, Dining and Entertainment.

Our suite has it's own entrance for privacy and minimum interaction with other guests of the house. You will enjoy a huge living/dining area, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a fully equipped small kitchen. You're welcome to be a part of the Aviation community and visit our Mini Aeropark, grab a breakfast at the "Happy Hanger Cafe " right on the airport, and watch private planes taking off and landing right in the back yard. Book now and receive a free demo- simulator or 50% off airplane flight with your stay!! Ask Ricardo how!

We use a new cleaning protocol with cleaning supplies approved by the CDC between each stays to insure our guests safety!

Property manager

ricardo

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Exterior

The Entire North Wing of the Aero Mansion

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
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The Entire North Wing of the Aero Mansion

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are only allowed with host permission

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events are separate cost; price approved by host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Home Away From Home Lutz
Home Away From Home Private vacation home
Home Away From Home Private vacation home Lutz

About the neighborhood

Map
Lutz, FL

What's nearby

  • The Grove at Wesley Chapel - 3 min drive
  • Tampa Premium Outlets - 5 min drive
  • Shops at Wiregrass - 8 min drive
  • Advent Health Center Ice - 9 min drive
  • Saddlebrook Golf Course - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home located?

Located in the heart of Lutz, this golf vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Grove at Wesley Chapel, Lexington Oaks Golf Club, and KRATE Shopping Center. Tampa Premium Outlets and Saddlebrook Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Great location and cleanly property. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Excellent stay call We had a great time in this property. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

,Lawrence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
The owner was very personal and very helpful. Was very clean and easy to get to. Was very quiet there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PLACE
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
The host, Ricardo, made our stay very comfortable. The location is by a private airport with a wonderful cafe down the road. It was very quiet and a perfect location for what we had planned during our stay. Ricardo is both inspirational and committed in all aspects to making guests feel welcomed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring with family
We stayed the following weekend over Easter & I have sent in that review. My comments are the same for this stay. Will return when in the area! Ricardo was wonderful to work with, easy to contact & quick response.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES C., Plainwell MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot to use as a base.
Clean unit, great if you want to fly in, small runway in back of unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Satisfied
We stayed here while visiting family nearby. Ricardo was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., East Stroudsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Easy access, very clean and quiet. Nice neighborhood-especially for aviation enthusiasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Service and communication
Ricardo was an excellent host. His patience with our questions and odd travel plans were great. House was very clean and location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we needed
We just needed a place to lay our heads at night while we were vacationing and this was perfect. The homeowner checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and was quick to answer some questions I had before booking. The location was convenient and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph A.

Liked: Communication, location
Nice neighborhood
Friendly
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ricardo is a great host
Ricardo is an excellent host. His house is spotless and is conveniently located near Wesley Chapel, Lutz and Land O' Lakes. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a quiet place to enjoy central Florida.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could use a toaster, some more towels and sheets.
Being a downstairs apartment was a bit noisy at times. Ricardo was an excellent host. Thank you
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place close to many attractions
like to place, here are some comments: could improve on outside lighting concerned about needing a key to get out of place. internet is not very good bed not good, mattress seemed old
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evah B., Bainbridge, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucky Lutz Stay
My family and I needed a place to stay while we were visiting family based in Land O' Lakes, and this place ticked all the boxes: clean, comfortable, easily accessible, and affordable! We loved staying here. There was a real coffee maker (not a Keurig)! Beds were very comfortable and Ricardo was a very gracious host! We were even able to see some air traffic which was really fun! Happy Hanger Cafe was a great place for breakfast and we dined there twice during our stay because it was just down the block from the Vrbo. Highly recommend for families or couples that would like a little extra space! Way better than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

S H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very different experience, great place!
This place is very clean and well kept. The check in process was super easy and the host was in communication whenever needed. The bed in the master was very comfortable and the space in general felt clean and nice to spend time in. There are LOTS and I mean LOTS of places to get some food, supplies or gas nearby, less than 5 minutes away. The area is growing nearby and there was a lot of choices, including shopping. Its a 30 minute of less ride from all of the Tampa attractions. The coolest part of the whole experience was getting to watch planes land and take off right out the back, while just swinging on a hammock. Kids loved riding to airport and looking at other planes as well. Awesome place, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Near family
The property was very easy to locate! Ricardo was most accommodating answered questions very timely. Our only disappointment was not being able to use the TV although Ricardo did try to solve the problem we were never able to use it. Ricardo controls the temperature and we had to finally have him turn off the AC as it was freezing in the unit. Area between the 2 bedrooms could use a lamp for more light and a grab bar in the shower would be nice. The location was very convenient to our daughter who lives in Stagecoach in Land-O-Lakes. We enjoyed watching planes take off & land & even breakfast at the “Hangar” restaurant just down the road. Will be back whenever we get back to visit our daughter. A highlight was to have Ricardo recognize us and say “hello” at church Easter Sunday morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute getaway
My wife and I needed a place to stay for a last minute trip and Ricardo took great care of us! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay. The suite was very cozy, clean and ready for our arrival. It is located right on a private airstrip and it was very interesting to see the different aircraft that would take off and land during the daytime. Communication was great before and during our stay and Ricardo was very responsive to any inquiries. Ricardo even gave us a tour of the on site hangar and showed us the planes for his aviation program. We learned that a portion of the property's rental proceeds help fund a non-profit aviation program for children...so staying there was a win-win for everyone! I would recommend this property to anyone, you don't be disappointed!! Thanks again, Ricardo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

Hurricane Ian
We were unable to stay due to Hurricane Ian. When the storm shifted, we were safer to stay in place than to travel to the VRBO. As others had been turned down after we booked, we were not eligible for any refund, including fees. We were offered 50% off a future stay but feel some discount on actual stay would have been more appropriate given the circumstances. Overall, we feel fortunate that our area was spared from Hurricane Ian as the loss would have been much greater than what we lost in this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
great host, clean but not quiet stay
We were notified of host having a new years party day of arrival, not prior to booking or we would have made other arrangements especially with having pets along with us.. "Apartment" is clean, host was very nice,showed us the property and invited us to his party. Being a downstairs residence you can hear everything above you and around you. We stayed 5 nights, the night of his party we came back "home" around 9pm but had to leave after about 30 minutes due to the noise above us and in the garage next to us and went to sit in a parking lot for 3 hours hoping the party would quite down by 1am to no such luck upon our return. He did send a text and apologize for the noise. It was New Years, understand that... but a heads up of the party would have been appreciated. The host was a very nice man, clean place, maybe we just were there at the wrong time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place even better host
A beautiful property, where we stayed and enjoyed the airstrip and the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TyRen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every instruction was clear to read, I loved the place I stayed at
Even it being on a private air strip it’s still very private and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy fly in/out access
Ricardo was a wonderful host! The suite was very clean and comfortable. Our favorite part was the easy access to taxiing right up/from the house. My husband has always wanted to live in an aeropark, and this gave him a great first introduction! All around a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022