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Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!

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View of river and downtown Tampa from back patio
Night time view
Access steps to river for your kayak or canoe ( bring your own!)
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • University of Tampa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raymond James Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Tampa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!

Welcome to the Bungalow on Hillsborough River! Make our house your home and escape to the Bungalow River House to relax, unwind and recharge.

The Hillsborough River has a wonderful community of birds, fish, manatees, dolphins, and boaters and you can take it all in from your private patio overlooking the river. Bring your kayak or canoe for direct access to the river. Paddle down to Rick's on the River, Ulele Restaurant or Downtown Tampa.

One of the best ways to see the river is by hopping on the Pirate Water Taxi that picks up at Armature Works, a 5 min drive from the house... you can hop on and off at various stops along the Tampa Riverwalk like Ulele, the Sail Pavilion, and Curtis Hixon Park, all while taking in the beautiful river and downtown views.

The house can accommodate a group of 4 guests comfortably. You have the entire downstairs of a 2 story duplex as your own apartment.
The spacious bedroom has a King size bed, double closets and a stackable washer and dryer.
In the living room, you will enjoy water views from the window as you unwind or watch TV. Additional guests can sleep on the Queen sleeper sofa.
The house has WIFI and a smart tv so you may log into your personal Netflix or Amazon accounts.
You will spend most of your time on our covered open air patio that overlooks the Hillsborough River. Enjoy all your meals outside at the table or large bar that overlooks the water. Sit on the bench of the small dock that has steps right down into the water so you can bring your kayak or canoe.
Private gated parking lot for your cars- no extra charge!
Have an even bigger group than 4 people? Combine this house with our other " the Boathouse on the Hillsborough River" listing vrbo# 642448 or the upstairs apartment listing #991365 to accommodate a group of 9-10 people!! This house is pictured in the background of our pictures.

Property manager

Lauren T
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
You may smoke outside
Cleaning fee does not include removal of trash, or washing of dishes. $25 additional fee taken from damage deposit if not complete.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tampa

Located in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Amalie Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Port of Tampa - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Armature Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiff's Treats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rocca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa! located?

Situated in Tampa, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Armature Works, Tampa Riverwalk and University of Tampa. Tampa Convention Center and Raymond James Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne K.

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

Conveniently Located

My teenage son and I stayed 3 nights, I had the front bedroom and my son had the back room with the foldout couch. The back porch is right on the river. Really liked that the property was gated. Close to so many amazing local rerestaurants and bakeries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Adorable little apartment on the river

Cute and peaceful little apartment on the river. It was very clean and had everything there that you needed. Would definitely recommend staying there. And the host was very quick to respond back to you. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

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

Xoxo

Considering what they’ve been through it was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Great space and outdoor area

The property was clean and ready at our arrival. Being gated is nice, within 12-15 min to airport, international mall. The night view of the city was perfect. Loves the shower which had a bench, The king bed super comfy, the ambient lighting in the bathroom and living room made it easy to move about at night
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL G.

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

Buccaneers game

Always nice to stay at the river. Ahead of schedule, were able to get in a couple of days early. We
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

terese r.

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

Nice!

Cute Bungalow. Great patio w river and city views. Spacious. Responsive host . walking distance to a fun bar. Quiet, butNot an upscale neighborhood , musty smell Musty smell.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki V.

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

Another great stay

Thank you was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Mitchell F.

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

Second stay

Great chill place on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felecia S.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely book again in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carene O.

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

Mother's Day weekend

We had a lovely few days in Tampa and this was a charming place to stay. Lauren, the owner, replied to a question we had very quickly. The neighborhood is a mix of nice and less nice places but this is a gated property and we felt perfectly safe walking down the road to Rick's on the River at night. We didn't do any cooking but there is a nice little kitchen. With the breeze from the river and the fan on the porch, the outside space of this lower unit was really nice, even in the heat. It was nice to watch all the boats and jet skis going by. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Tampa Graduation

Had the whole family in for our daughter’s College Graduation. Great location on the river
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn G.

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

Babymoon

We enjoyed every minute of our stay, and considering the fact that I’m 8 months pregnant the king size bed was a huge plus. It was nice being able to come “home” early and spend time by the water. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven L., Detroit, Michigan

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

On the edge of Downtown Tampa

Property wasn’t ready by checkin time but host was very responsive Water Taxi no longer operates next door at Ricks but available 5 minute drive on opposite side of the river Televisions use Sling TV - be patient Great location for day trips into Tampa - Ten minute drive into main parts of the city but away from the business districts
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

River view

Relaxing on the Hillsborough river. Live music at Rick's on the river. Buccaneers vs Jaguars on Sunday. Great weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Tampa Bay

The house is located right on the river. Convenient location to downtown. Perfect size for a couple or small family looking for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

June M., WI

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

Nice river view of Tampa

Good home base to fun times in Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E., Novato, USA

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

a nice getaway

This is a very well put together place to stay. We loved the view from the back patio. Everything was user friendly. It would be nice to upgrade the kitchen supplies a little bit, minor stuff like adding a tea pot or hot water pot for tea, hot mitts for handling hot dishes. Overall it was excellent. thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Great space with a view

Spacious and clean property right on the Hillsborough River. Great murals and decorations throughout the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Cool spot right on the river!

Great place to stay, neighborhood was a little underwhelming. Highly recommend checking out Ricks within walking distance though! Loved the patio out back and was pretty close to Raymond James stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Mitchell F.

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

Great Place

Very close to downtown, UT, Hyde Park and shopping. Great place on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane B.

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

Smells Musty

As soon as we walked inside the smell of mustiness hit us. We did not have time to make other arrangements so we stayed the two booked nights. I know there was water damage from the recent hurricane, however, it was not noticeable except for the smell. When I went home my suitcase reeked of odor. I immediately washed EVERYTHING. I put on my CPAP machine that evening and IT reeked. I had to throw away the tubing and face mask as well as change the filter and wash the water chamber. It took three nights to get the smell out. Mostly the rental was OK. The bed was comfortable and there were two TVs with Netflix which we appreciated. When I turned on the shower water forcefully spewed from the shower head. I cleaned it up from the floor and proceeded to shower the way it was. I’m curious how that was missed when the shower was cleaned before our arrival. I reported it for repair. We won’t be returning to that unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lianna B.

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

Nice little place

We stayed for two nights moving our daughter into utampa. Cute little place that was great for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

bridgette v.

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

Just right for what we needed

Close to downtown and breakfast on the river in the morning was great. Lauren was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NITA B.

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

View in the bay

Host helped us out When we arrived earlier than expected. Super cute place and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lauren T

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We've owned rental property in Tampa since the late 70's. We've remodeled this house to offer every amenity the traveler is looking for.

Why they chose this property

Water views! Close to everything Tampa has to offer!

What makes this property unique

You can bring your kayak or canoe with you and have direct access to the river from your back door.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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