The Best Mother-in-Law Suites in Tampa Bay

This weekend is Mothers' Day all across the United States. This weekend we celebrate and honor all the women in our lives starting with our mothers, our grandmothers but also our wives, sisters, aunts, and any other special women we love and hold dear. We honor the women in our lives by treating them extra well and by showering them with gifts and extra attention to show and tell them how much we care and appreciate them.

To extend that tradition into the real estate industry, we honor the houses across the Tampa Bay area with rooms - or houses - dedicated exclusively to mothers with the mother-in-law suite! Here are the top 5 houses across Tampa Bay with mother-in-law suites.

#5 16616 Villalenda de Avila, Tampa, Fla.
8 Bedrooms | 7 Full Baths | 3 Half Baths
17,140 total square feet | $5,500,000
Villalenda de Avila is an eight bedroom grand estate that will impress and entertain the most prominent of guests. Enjoy the ultimate in privacy with scattered mature trees amidst gorgeously manicured lawns and spectacular lake views. The palatial entry way opens to your main foyer with a grand staircase. Don't forget, the separate mother-in-law house has a with full kitchen and bath, plus a separate 1/2 bath for pool visitors. 

#4 5014 S. The Riviera St., Tampa, Fla.6 Bedrooms | 6 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths
10,616 total square feet | $4,400,000
Villa Terracina was built in 1925 as the crown Jewel of Beach Park on Old Tampa Bay. This magnificent Jazz Age Landmark estate sits on a majestic waterfront lot with lushly landscaped gardens. This architectural gem on close to an acre has been perfectly updated by the present owner to reflect the contemporary sophistication of today's luxury buyer. The commercial grade kitchen features double Wolf ovens and gas range, refrigerator and a freezer, prep island and separate Breakfast island. Don't forget, the separate mother-in-law house can comfortably hold up to six people.

#3 901 Palacio de Avila, Tampa, Fla.9 Bedrooms | 11 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths
26,380 total square feet | $4,999,000
Encompassing over 18,000 square feet of heated space on approximately 3.4 acres, this estate will satisfy the taste of the most discriminating buyer. The exceptional features on this home include a grand foyer, a theater room, a wine cellar, two kitchens, a personal elevator, an indoor pool, five fireplaces, an an eight car garage. Don't forget, the separate mother-in-law house can double as a staff quarters as well.

#2 400 Canterwood Dr., Lakeland, Fla.
4 Bedrooms | 5 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath
14,630 total square feet | $4,900,000
Enjoy your private Equestrian estate on approximately 3.5 acres in the prestigious Canterwood neighborhood. The main house encapsulates over 5,000 square feet of heated space while boasting the luxuries of a modern kitchen. The formal area of the home includes a dining room suite, highlighted by baby grand Tokai piano. The detached horse barn has a dedicated tack room, modified to allow for horse stalls. Don't forget, this mother-in-law suite is perfect for relaxing after a day on the range.

#1 15572 Gulf Blvd., Redington Beach, Fla.
6 Bedrooms | 5 Full Baths | 2 Half Baths
7,065 total square feet | $3,750,000
This piece of Redington Beach history was built by the founding father of Redington Beach, Charles Redington, in 1931 as his personal residence. The intricate roof lines, covered walkways and cedar siding give this large estate a warm old-world charm. Not only that, the classic feel blends perfectly with the tasteful updates including an amazing stone fireplace and magnolia wood floors. Don't forget, this two-bedroom mother-in-law suite is the perfect home away from home for your mothers (and the rest of your families too!)

Make sure you honor the special women in your life this weekend in your own special way, but always make sure to give you moms a hug and a kiss. Happy Mothers' Day!

The Best of Tampa Bay

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of great reasons to live in the Tampa Bay area.  Don't believe me?  Just watch this video and read the list below of all of the great reasons.

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Tampa Bay has more than 4.4 million residents and we expect that number to grow to 4.6 million by 2016.

More than 20% of Tampa Bay residents are between the ages of 18 and 34.

In the state of Florida, Tampa Bay ranks #1 in buying income and #1 in retail sales (according to the Tampa Bay Times.)

Tampa Bay grows by more than 50,000 new residents every year.

The labor force grew 9.4% between 2001 and 2011 compared with a national average of 6.7% in that same time.

Tampa Bay is home to 80 world class colleges and universities including the University of South Florida, University of Tampa, Ringling College of Art and Design, and Stetson School of Law that draw students from every state in the country and from over 100 countries worldwide.

25% of Florida's STEM graduates are from the University of South Florida.

Tampa Bay public elementary schools rank #3 in the nation in parental satisfaction.

35 of the top Fortune 1000 companies are based in Florida, and nine of those 35 are based in Tampa, including Publix, Jabil, TechData, WellCare, TECO, Raymond James Financial, Roper, HSN, and Lincare. Not to mention several other prominent corporations with headquarters in the Tampa area including Outback Steakhouse, PODS, Rooms to Go, and Beef O' Brady's.

MacDill Air Force base is home to the United States Central Command and the U.S. Special Forces division and coalition forces representing 67 countries from around the world.

Since 2000, the Tampa Bay are has seen more than $1.1 billion in venture capital investments.

In 2010 alone, the region produced over 1,000 new patents.

The Tampa Bay region has a GDP of nearly $290 billion.

The cost of business for the corporate, international finance, and shared services sectors ranks least expensive in the U.S. for cities with more than 2 million residents.

The Florida High Tech Corridor connects 12 workforce boards, 23 counties, 3 research universities, 14 community colleges, and 20 economic development organizations.

Tampa Bay is home to 3 international airports, including Tampa International Airport - consistently voted as the top passenger-friendly airport in the world.

The Port of Tampa is the busiest seaport in the state of Florida.

Tampa is home to several attractions including Busch Gardens, the Tampa Bay History Center, the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Dali Museum.

Three of Tampa Bay's beaches have been voted #1, according to Dr. Beach.

Tampa Bay isn't just a place to live.  It's a place to call home.  Come see why Tampa Bay Shines.