Every nook and cranny of Florida seems to be its own universe, and in each, there are plenty of unique getaway spots perfect for a weekend escape. Grab some friends or family and take a break from the stress of the world by checking out these irreverent vacation spots!

Floating Tiki Suites, Key West Estimated drive time from Tampa: 7 hours Click here for more info This Key West Tiki Suite sits right in the middle of the water, with snorkel equipment, a small boat, and stand-up paddleboards to explore the cool blue of the city’s famous waters. After you’re done, dry off inside in the unit’s tropical interior, with beautiful Brazillian hardwood flooring and a king size bed. Photo via Airbnb/Website

Twelve Parsecs by Loma Homes, Champions Gate Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour Click here for more info Just a 15 minute drive from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Theme park, this Star Wars-inspired 9-bedroom rental home is the ideal location for a family getaway. Each of the 9 bedrooms are inspired by a different planet in the Star Wars universe, so the vacation doesn’t have to end when you leave the park. The rental home is available for $334 a night. Photo via Airbnb/Website

Treehouse, Kissimmee Estimated drive time from Tampa: 1 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info With all the amenities of a first-class hotel, this secluded bungalow brings an elegance to treehouse living. After climbing down the stairs, there are plenty of lawn chairs to relax outside on as well. Photo via Airbnb/Website

Airplane Hanger, Danville Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hour and 15 minutes Click here for more info This expansive property, which was featured on HGTV’s Million-Dollar Rooms, is in a prime location to several notable Florida attractions. For only $90 a night, take a kayak out to the water, learn to go horseback riding, or watch a movie in the theater. Photo via Airbnb/Website

The Birdhouse, Oldtown Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours and 30 minutes Click here for more info Overlooking the calming Suwannee River, this open-air building is the perfect outdoor oasis, with easy access to multiple springs in the area. Hike, fish, swim, or kayak as you unwind in the serenity of nature. Photo via Airbnb/Website

Florida Oldscool Campers, St. Petersburg Estimated drive time from Tampa: 30 minutes

The Luxury Teepee, River Ranch Estimated drive time from Tampa: 2 hours

Headwaters Jupiter, Jupiter Estimated drive time from Tampa: 3 hour and 30 minutes Click here for more info A private retreat recycled from 3 shipping containers, this quaint Jupiter spot is directly across from a 1,000-acre wilderness preserve with five miles of bike and blueway trails. Bikes, canoes, and kayaks are all included. Photo via Glamping/Website

Aluminum Cabana, Navarre Estimated drive time from Tampa: 6 hours and 30 minutes

Jule’s Undersea Lodge, Key Largo Estimated drive time from Tampa: 5 hours Click here for more info This submerged lodge is the world’s only underwater hotel where scuba diving is the only way to get to your room. Guests can also get Open Water certified in scuba diving at the Lagoon, or just swim around and explore! Photo via Jule’s/Facebook

tampa bay in photos

‘Nothing To See Here’: Tempus Projects opens two new art shows in Ybor City [PHOTOS]

Tampa Bay home featured in ‘Magic Mike’ slashes $1.4 million from asking price

Photos: Everyone we saw getting tipsy for Tequila & Tiki Takedown at Tampa’s Hotel Flor

WE LOVE OUR READERS!

And are love this community. Since 1988, Creative Loafing has been Tampa Bay's free, independent voice and we want to keep it that way—so in 2026 a group of employees joined two new partners to buy the paper and make it locally-owned for the first time since 2009.

We want to expand our coverage of local news, food, nightlife, events, and culture with no paywalls through our new Tampa Bay Journalism Project initiative.

Pitch in today because you love this community, too.