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Guest Reviews
★ 4.90 · 8,189 reviews on Airbnb
“Awesome property and location! Lots of space for total number of guests allowed. I would truly recommend this property to everyone!! Everything was up to date and easy to navigate!! We are definitely going to use this property again next year if available for Falcons game against Buccaneers! Awesome property Lamar and Friends”
Casa Lumina
“As always, Mark and his team were wonderful!!! I don’t know how many times we have stayed at one of Marks homes, but it is always a great experience!!”
Serenity Stay
“The property was well maintained….. There were some issues, which were taken care of on 1 call….. Right-away reply and good conversation….”
Serenity Villa
“Rental was nice, clean and spacious. Enjoyed the amenities of the pool and patio area.”
Tropical Dream Villa
“I had a great experience staying with Emperor Rentals! Mark was an excellent host, very professional, responsive, and accommodating throughout the entire stay. Communication was smooth, check-in was easy, and the property was exactly what we needed to enjoy our time. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure their guests have a great experience. I would definitely recommend booking with Emperor Rentals and wouldn’t hesitate to stay with them again. Thanks again, Mark!”
Terrace Treasure
“Our stay was really great. Everything was good. I have no complaints but one I wish it was a dishwasher there. Other than that Everything else was great no problems at all.”
Cypress Pool Retreat
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, Lutz, Apollo Beach and Ruskin 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. 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. 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, and low ratings appear too. Each home's page lists its reviews newest first; the homepage highlights a few recent five-star ones.
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