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
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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
Smoke-free property
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 centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Kayak
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 Benchmark International Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Tampa travel guide
Is Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!?
On-site parking is available at the 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 1 mi (2 km) of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park and Tampa Riverwalk. Tampa Convention Center and Raymond James Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa! Reviews
Reviews
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
The river view was amazing! Having a quiet covered patio where we could enjoy a glass of wine was perfect! The neighborhood is undergoing a lot of development but there was no issue with noise. Rick's on the River was 2 min by car and they have excellent food that is very reasonably priced considering the ambiance of being on the water.Our communication with the host was fast and we would love to stay at her property again.
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.
The bungalow was great. Very comfortable bed, great outdoor chillin area at night, saw some amazing wildlife, yellow crowned night heron hunting ground! The art all over is amazing and it’s easy to get everywhere. Not the greatest part of town I’d say but with the gate felt 100% safe. Would suggest!
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!