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

Vacation home with a water park, near Tampa Riverwalk

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Escape to the Bungalow River House, nestled along the Hillsborough River. Unwind on your private patio overlooking the river and watch dolphins, manatees, and birds. With kayak access to Rick's on the River and Ulele Restaurant nearby via Pirate Water Taxi at Armature Works just a 5-minute drive away.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: you may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Cleaning fee does not include removal of trash, or washing of dishes. $25 additional fee taken from damage deposit if not complete.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Come Enjoy River Downtown Views Heart Tampa House
Come Enjoy River Downtown Views Heart House
Come Enjoy River Downtown Views Heart Tampa
Come Enjoy River Downtown Views Heart
Come Enjoy River and Downtown Views in the Heart of Tampa! Tampa
Come Enjoy River and Downtown Views in the Heart of Tampa! Tampa
Come Enjoy River Views Heart

About the neighborhood

Map
Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Tampa - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Port of Tampa - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Culture (Food Truck) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocca - ‬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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Tampa, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park, Tampa Riverwalk, and University of Tampa. Tampa Convention Center and Raymond James Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Jeffrey P.

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

Visiting family

The property was as advertised. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

George C.

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

USF graduation

We stayed for several days for USF graduation. The house was about 20 minutes from campus depending on traffic. Armature Works and the Riverwalk are close by, and we enjoyed dinner at Ulele and walked over to Rick’s on the Water. This was a great home-base for our family while in Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon L., Mountain Green, Utah

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

Perfect for a quick in ‘n’ out Bucs game.

Loved the stay. The morning fresh air and sun were great. Just a short walk to the water taxi that takes you to downtown Tampa. Lots of parking for the tenants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
overall it was ok except there was no hot water in the shower , and not even lukewarm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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

Stay at Tampa on the river

Beautiful view of downtown. Clean. Very affordable. Safe compound with security gate and lots of night lights. Hyde park, a shopping area with many small shops a few miles away was great (if you could find a parking spot). I would not feel comfortable walking the neighborhood after dark.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Nashat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No bath soap. Wifi name Pw not correct.

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslee G.

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

Great stay

We stayed for a soccer tournament in the area. This was centrally located and easy to get to. We enjoyed our stay and was comfortable. Easy check in and out and great communication with the manager. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Peaceful with a River View

This was a fun place to stay in Tampa and away from all the crazy of the city. The house was clean, cozy, and full of character. Sitting on the back porch watching the boats go by and all the critters around the area made for some good relaxing time. And having Rick's within walking distance made it really feel like vacation. In all, we had a great time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

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