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Guest Reviews
★ 4.90 · 8,229 reviews on Airbnb
“Our stay was great and the house was wonderful. Very clean and plenty of room for our guest. We loved the pool and outside area.”
Harbor Bliss
“This was our second time staying at this excellent retreat spot. Short walk to beach and rooms are very nice and clean. Will definitely stay again.”
Ocean Drive Serenity
“10/10 – Absolutely Amazing Stay! My family and I had such a wonderful time! After a recent accident kept us from traveling for quite some time, this was our first getaway in a while. We came to celebrate my wife's birthday and enjoy some much-needed relaxation and family time. This home was exactly what we needed! The house was cozy, comfortable, and very accommodating. The location was perfect, allowing our local family to come and go around work while still enjoying vacation time with us. Our favorite spot was definitely the backyard dock under the beautiful shade tree. We enjoyed fishing, relaxing, and even caught some good-sized tilapia and legal-size redfish! The game room with bunk beds was a huge hit, and we enjoyed several family movie nights together. The listing was exactly as described, if not better! The hosts were wonderful and accommodating. We truly made some special memories here and will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!”
Kayak Tranquil Nook
“We had a wonderful stay! The place was incredibly spacious, spotless, and comfortable, making it feel like a home away from home. Everything was well maintained, and there was plenty of room to relax and enjoy our stay. The driveway is absolutely gigantic, which was a huge bonus with plenty of space for parking. The host was truly spectacular! Very responsive, attentive, and always willing to help. Whenever we had a request, the host made an immediate effort to accommodate us and make sure we had everything we needed. That level of hospitality really made a difference and made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, a fantastic experience! We highly recommend this Airbnb and would happily stay here again. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful!”
Sunshine State Escape
“We had the best time during our stay. The house was absolutely spotless and the staff was amazing to communicate with. We were allowed to get in sooner and the checkout process was amazing! I even reached out w needs for another stay in Tampa coming up and they quickly turned around w some options! Definitely recommend using them! You will not be disappointed!!!”
SoHo Gem
“Communication was top tier. Bed’s were comfortable. House was cozy and had all of the essentials.”
Sunset Perch
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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