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Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location

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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$124
avg per night

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Raymond James Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

Room

  • 65.0 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Price is AU$124 avg per night,

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About the area

Tampa

Located in Old Seminole Heights, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on the waterfront. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Adventure Island and Florida Aquarium are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.

What's nearby

  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Adventure Island - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Port of Tampa - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 8 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bo's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Three Coins Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Heights Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location

Centrally located in Seminole heights on the Hillsborough river.
1 bedroom 1 bath 700 s.f. guest apartment in a separate building from the main house. Amazing views from your private deck, perfect for your morning coffee.
Minutes from downtown, airport, Bush Gardens, Zoo Tampa, Florida Aquarium, USF,
sports and concert venues. 45 mins to gulf beaches.
Seminole Heights offers a variety of restaurants, craft beer and wine bars.
On site parking. Wi-Fi, cable with HBO in living room, Amazon fire stick with Netflix on bedroom TV.
King size memory foam mattress in BR. & dual recliner leather couch in LR.
Fully equipped kitchen.

Property manager

Ed & Marianne Santucci
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Due to stairs, deck height and railing spacing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok on deck outside
No overnight guests
Smoking is permitted outside on the deck.
- No guests without prior approval. - No parties or late night noise - No feminine hygiene products or cleaning wipes down the toilet

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location located?

Located in Old Seminole Heights, this guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Raymond James Stadium and Tampa Riverwalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Good location with easy access to downtown and most major destinations.Nice view of the river from the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Temporary hurricane housing

We have been staying here during the rebuilding processof our home due to hurricane damage. Couldn't have picked a better place. Clean, comfortable & cozy.Convenient location.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hurricane recovery accommodations

My wife and I have been staying here while our house gets repaired due to damage from Hurricane Milton. Very comfortable and home like. A rare gem. River view and central location are a plus.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hurricane housing

We have been staying here while our home is repaired due to hurricane damage. Very comfy & cozy. Fully equipped, has everything we need. New foam mattress is very comfortable.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

The place was clean, comfortable, quiet and had a lovely view from the patio. It was perfect for us to have a few days of quiet as well as be in close proximity to a lot of activities and restaurants. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation

Our third time at this place. Always a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay and the property was in a great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Me and my wife had a great stay here. It was very peaceful on the deck overlooking the river. Great spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful area yet close to everything!

quiet and peaceful but close to all the Tampa Attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet time, very peaceful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable and easy

Perfect place to stay for a short visit to Tampa. Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & Cozy

We were looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, and this place was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place

Very clean location. Neighborhood is starting to get revamped so it may look a little scetchy coming in but the actual property is in a nice area. Bed was not very comfortable but other than that it was a nice stay. Reminded me of a small cabin on a river type feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Wonderful accommodations!! Exactly as described :) Would definitely stay here again if given the opportunity to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

Seminole Heights was the perfect place for our short stay in Tampa! Not only was it comfy and quaint, it was extremely clean! Ed's directions and check-in instructions were super helpful, too! We will definitely stay here if we are ever back in the Tampa area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary get away

We had a wonderful get away with beautiful views of the sunset. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everything was wonderful. Nice neighborhood, beautiful views. I’m a stickler for cleanliness and this place was super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had an amazing vacation! The place is centrally located to every attraction in Tampa. The place was clean and the owners were very nice. Would definitely VRBO this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, comfortable, convenient

Very clean and comfortable, nice area! Owner gave good recommendations for places to eat—enjoyed fish at Ricks on the River and a hearty breakfast at Trip’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BluGrass

Went to a show at USF, great places to eat near by and great access for little sat trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Owners were very friendly. Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

Beautiful view of the river from balcony. Peaceful & quiet stay. Nice little place. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori P., Tellico Village , Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grad Weekend

Wonderful place; clean and comfortable. Very convenient to restaurants, shopping, Universities and Tampa attractions. Bed and couch were extremely comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat with beautiful view

This was the perfect space to rest and relax! Drinking coffee on the porch overlooking the water was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River

Clean and comfortable very relaxing and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023