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Guest Reviews
★ 4.90 · 8,016 reviews on Airbnb
“We came back to the Clearwater/Largo area for a nice little getaway from home. I grew up in the area and knew I wanted to stay on the beach. Mark was great and very responsive. The location is everything we expected and more. We found a cute coffee shop five minutes walking distance from our Airbnb that we went to every single morning and absolutely adored. Thank you for the amazing stay and awesome experience.”
Little Havana Retreat
“We had a great time at this Tampa home. Spent most of our days enjoying the backyard patio and pool. Our evenings relaxing inside. The game room was amazing! The nearby restaurants had a variety food. The bedrooms were comfortable and had plenty of room to feel at home for a few days. The house was clean when we arrived and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay here again!”
The Grand Oasis
“Place was amazing! The only thing was that it appears the previous Airbnb-er left the heater on in the pool and the water was 101F degrees so it was not necessarily a comfortable swim but it appears to not have been the hosts fault so no biggie.”
Sunshine Palms
“In town for a special family event and this home fit our family of 8 adults perfectly. The house was very clean, which I super appreciated! We spent most of our time in the outdoor space. There is a tv undercover on the patio so we were able to watch our Buckeyes outside while grilling out. They also provide cornhole boards and fishing poles! We cooked a ton over the weekend - the kitchen has the basics for what we needed. Mark was very responsive and easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend this place for groups!”
Sunset Lakefront Retreat
“Great house, great host. Had everything you could think of for us, made the stay very nice.”
Chic Tampa Escape
“AMAZING!!! SO wish we could have stayed Longer!! Everything about this home was fabulous!!.. right down to all the smallest details!! The home itself and the outdoor space with pool and hot tub was GREAT! We All felt at home! There is shopping close by for anything you may need. Our host was MORE than helpful and responsive!! We can't wait to go back again💕💖💕💕💖💕”
Luxury Pool Oasis
Before you book
Questions guests ask
Does Emperor Rentals charge a service fee?
No. Booking direct on this site skips the platform service fee that Airbnb and Vrbo add at checkout — you pay the nightly rate plus taxes and the property's own fees, and every quote shows that all-in total before you commit. Each property page also compares the same dates against Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com so you can see the difference yourself.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 10:00 AM. Access is by keyless smart lock, and your door code and directions arrive by email before arrival — there is no key pickup and no front desk.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation for 48 hours. Full refund 30+ days before check-in. 50% refund up to 14 days before. Review the full policy at checkout. The exact policy for your dates is shown at checkout before payment.
Are pets allowed?
Many of our homes are pet-friendly, but it is set per property — the pet policy is listed on each property page, and you can filter the browse page to pet-friendly homes only. Where pets are welcome, a pet fee may apply and is included in your quote.
Is there a minimum stay?
It varies by home and by date — weekends and holidays often carry a longer minimum than midweek. Pick your dates on any property page and the booking widget tells you immediately if that stay needs more nights.
Where in Tampa Bay are your homes?
Across the bay on both sides: Tampa, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, Seffner and Lutz on the Hillsborough side; Clearwater, Seminole, Largo, Indian Rocks Beach, Treasure Island, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Crystal Beach and Tarpon Springs on the Pinellas side; plus Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Hudson and Port Richey. Browse by city on the properties page.
How many homes does Emperor Rentals have?
Over 100 privately owned vacation homes across Tampa Bay, all managed by our local team. They are the same homes you will find on Airbnb and Vrbo — booking here just removes the platform's cut.
How do I reach a real person?
Call or text (813) 575-7777, or send a message from the contact page. The team is local to Tampa Bay and available 24/7 during your stay; enquiries outside a stay normally get a reply within one business day.
Are the reviews on this site real?
Yes, and they are not curated. Every review is synced straight from the platform the guest actually booked on — Airbnb, Vrbo or Booking.com — with the guest's own wording and date. Nothing is hand-picked or filtered, which is why low ratings appear too.
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