There is some quaint and calm ambiance at Tampa even if it is the largest city in Central Disney region of Florida. This quality makes the city a popular outdoor recreation zone for sunning, swimming, jet skiing, parasailing and more on its sugar soft, sandy beaches. The good thing is that in addition to enjoying recreations at the city you can easily set afoot for more thrill in the neighboring communities if you like. Nearby Tampa vacation rental houses and condos there is Tarpon Springs, and just south of the city there is Sarasota. The world famous Celebration Station at Clearwater, and Cypress Gardens Adventure Park at Winter Haven is also a short drive away.

At the city Busch Gardens is the largest crowd puller spread over 335 acres of offering many recreational activities. In addition to it Hillsborough State Park is a popular spot from where you can canoe down the lazy Hillsborough River and watch turtles sunning themselves on rocks. You can also work through the Pinellas Trail to watch the pleasantly wild nature of the region. Adventure Island, The Tampa Convention Center, The Lowry Park Zoo and The Florida Aquarium are other must-visit recreational venues in the city located very close to your Tampa vacation rental.