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Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Ritz Ybor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Orpheum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa

Emperor Castle was built for groups. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a dedicated game room give everyone space to spread out and something to do — whether you're pregaming before a night in Ybor City or staying in for a tournament on the pool table. Private off-street parking, a fully fenced yard, and a corner bakery steps from the front door round out everything a large group needs for a great Tampa trip.

This is the entire downstairs unit — private entry, private exit, and a private parking lot in the back. The upstairs unit is fully separate and completely independent from your space.

The Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests. The open-concept layout connects the living area, kitchen, and dining space so the whole group stays together. The full kitchen features granite counters, modern appliances, a coffee maker, and complete cookware and utensils — everything you need to cook real meals for the group. The dining table seats 6, with additional breakfast bar seating. For mornings when nobody wants to cook, a neighborhood bakery is right on the corner.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1: King bed + bunk bed — sleeps 4 | Smart TV | Blackout curtains
Bedroom 2: Queen bed + bunk bed — sleeps 4 | Smart TV | Blackout curtains
Bedroom 3: Additional sleeping for larger groups | Smart TV

All bedrooms include fresh linens and modern decor.

Bathroom 1: His-and-hers sinks + walk-in shower
Bathroom 2: Sink, vanity + shower/tub combo
Clean towels and toiletries provided.

The Game Room

A full-size pool table that converts to ping pong, a dartboard, and a PlayStation console. This is the room groups come back for — tournament nights, pregaming before Ybor, or just hanging out when you don't want to go anywhere.

Our Cleanliness Guarantee

Every Emperor Rentals property is professionally cleaned to hotel-grade standards before every stay. Fresh linens, sanitized surfaces, and a spotless home are waiting for you on arrival. Not fully satisfied with the cleanliness when you check in? Contact us immediately — we will reclean at no charge. That's the Emperor Rentals guarantee.

Good to Know Before You Book

- Early check-in (subject to availability): $50
- Late check-out (subject to availability): $50
- Pet fee: $150 per pet | 3 pet maximum
- Additional guests above 8: $15 per night
- Lost & found shipping: $100
- Additional cleaning fee may apply beyond standard service
- All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival — undisclosed pets result in a $500 fine
- No smoking on the property ($500 fee if violated)
- Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- Maximum capacity: 12 guests at all times
- Local guests within 50 miles must inquire before booking
- A signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival
- Photo ID and valid credit card required at check-in
- External security cameras are active on the property

Emperor Castle is ready for your group and Ybor City is waiting — book your Tampa trip today.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this apartment building. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Tampa Riverwalk. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Tampa Riverwalk and a few minutes from Port of Tampa
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tampa apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Within 25 Feet

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

* Base rate covers up to 8 guests; additional guests are $15 per person, per night.
* After the reservation is made, a rental agreement and credit card authorization must be signed for Emperor Rentals LLC.
* We have a "FIRM" VRBO cancellation policy. * Pet fee $150 per pet/stay. * Shipping Lost & Found: $100.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Within 25 Feet

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Ybor City Group Home — Game Room & Sleeps 12 | Tampa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amber T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House looked nice, but the area is not good. I was trying to staying there to be close to Moffett hospital after going throughout 14 days of treatment. Did not stay and got charged for the entire amount , asked for as least some sort of refund, refused to give any money back and put it back out for rental during the time I would have been staying there to basically double dip. Mind blowing, given the circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This apt was perfect for our stay in Tampa. We were celebrating our sons 21st and had some of his friends staying with us so the extra beds in each room was perfect. Emperor Rentals were amazing from check in to check out. They even allowed us to check in early! The pool/ping pong table and dart board were great add ons as was the PlayStation! Kept us all occupied when we were inside. Quick Uber ride to Ybor and Channelside Dr. where there were some great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome House!

We had an amazing vacation! Thank you for providing a clean safe environment for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melania o.

Liked: Cleanliness

great host!

very clean beautiful home
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

Great communication from host! Great stay with fun activities to do like card games, ping pong and a pool table. Neighborhood was okay but location is not far from most places like Hyde Park. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, attentive, and knowledgeable hosts

I would recommend this property to anyone staying in Tampa! Very centrally located but they also have tons of entertainment options if you’re staying in. Whatever question I had, they enthusiastically responded in a timely manner and with an abundance of explanation. Probably the best hosts I’ve ever had the pleasure of cooperating with. If I could give 6 starts I would!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice house, very accommodating host, will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Stayed a couple nights for a business trip. Everything was in order at the house. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Business trip

Easy process, good communication with owner, 10x better than a hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing place !!!!!!

Every single detail was thought out in this stay. From the check in process , cleanliness, all coffee pods, utensils, bedrooms, etc etc. I could on and on !!!! I’ve stayed a lot of vrbo places and this is
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property

Very nice property. Extra towels, toothbrushes, detergent, anything and everything. At first glance the neighborhood looks a bit rough, but it’s actually very quiet and ppl were very polite. It’s just a matter of respecting the fact that this is their HOME and you are VISITING. It was close to the mall about 15mins, had decent food places. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judson N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay the location was great .
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Derek C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Trip

This was a really nice place. Place was clean and the common area was a nice place to hang out. A lot of golf courses were less than 30 minutes away from the place because the highway was very accessible. The only down side was the area the place was. We felt that we had to take an uber or drive to anywhere we want to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F., Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property

It was clean, comfortable, exactly as advertised. Management was responsive, any issues found were fixed immediately. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARUNACHALAM E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at 922 E Columbus Drive , Tampa, FL

Neat, clean, orderly, well equipped. Great location Comfortable stay. Friendly management .Very satisfied with owner and VRBO. Reservation service was responsive. Owner was responsive Wonderful experience.!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

My friends and I came down to watch the World Cup in a location with warmer weather and were very happy with our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Shauntell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving trip

Overall, the property is nice and the management team was easy to work with. They provided a hand mixer, per my request which was very thoughtful. The place was a little smaller than I had hoped for. If you are on the bottom level, be aware that you can hear every footstep and movement from the folks on the top level. That was discouraging and annoying because they were really loud. Lastly, saw a bug in the kitchen and we weren't able to catch it. Overall, it was a nice home. Thank you Mevon for answering all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ybor Gem

This house has been beautifully renovated. The kitchen is well stocked and the game table provided hours of entertainment. There are plenty of beds for a large group. Everyone enjoyed their stay! Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

NJ S., West Bend, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for larger gatherings

I was delighted by the high ceilings and open feeling of the first floor rental. The beds were comfortable and the hosts were very conscientious and responsive to requests. We were in town for a wedding and the house was a perfect fit for us. We were close to Ybor City amenities and microbreweries, which my son found appealing. It was a strategic location for easy access to freeways and The Florida Aquarium. We walked several mornings to La Segunda bakery. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and had the basics for cooking. The gas grill was a plus as we like to cook and grill. I enjoyed sitting on the porch. My husband loved the big screen TVs in the great room and the bedrooms. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golfing Group

Had a decent sized group down for golf from MN. We had a lot of fun, stayed up to late and shot terribly during golf. The place was in excellent shape and very close to everything you need. It was perfect for our group of degenerates who like to have a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This is an excellent place to stay! Clean and convenient location. The hosts are so friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

The house was very nice and clean. It had everything we needed and more. We had a great time while we were there. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great home-base for Tampa events

A great place to get established for activities around the downtown Tampa area (a wedding, in our case). The location is a little...rough (but being improved!), and there was road construction on the weekdays of our stay, but the property is very secure and well-lit. All of the amenities we needed were provided, and even special requests were quickly addressed. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pranay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The house and hospitality were awesome, we had a great stay :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021