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River Charm on the Alafia River

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Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Exterior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Riverview, FL
  • Place, Rivers Edge Bar and Grill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, East Bay Raceway Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Riverview

When you stay at this vacation home in Riverview, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Tampa Bay and Tampa Convention Center. .This vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Port of Tampa and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Tampa Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Rivers Edge Bar and Grill - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • East Bay Raceway Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Showtown Bar & Grill - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Westfield Brandon - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Far East Chinese Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fatburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Charm on the Alafia River

Beautiful waterfront home on the Alafia River leading to Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico. You will have access entire first floor of the house and a beautiful dock and huge Sundek. Bring your Boat and fishing rods or skis. (Boat Docking and trailer parking on premises) Excellent Fishing and Wakeboarding. In minutes you can be in Tampa Bay, Williams park boat ramp is just a few minutes away. One bedroom with queen bed and living room with 2 sofa beds with 1 full bath, sleeps 4 people. If you're looking for a nice waterfront restaurant we often visit Fin's or Circles in Apollo Beach, Joia on Gibsonton Drive, Rivers Edge or Tiki Docks on the Alafia, & Little Harbor in Ruskin. All noted restaurants are 5-20 mins away! The International Independent Showmen's Association Event Center and Museum is close to property and they have tours of the Museum. It can sometimes be noisy during some events. ( A few days a year). Please check for times and dates before booking if you have concerns.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Charm on the Alafia River Riverview
River Charm on the Alafia River Private vacation home
River Charm on the Alafia River Private vacation home Riverview

River Charm on the Alafia River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Racheul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hist was wonderful. He answered every question we had. The house was super nice and clean. Loved the screened in patio. Will definitely be back if ever in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot on the river. Each morning, we enjoyed coffee while watching the mullet splash with joy! Lots of bird watching in the area, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn F.

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

Cute little place on the river

We enjoyed our stay! The location had great views and we really enjoyed the dock and screened in patio. Gary was great about ensuring we had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, hidden property that felt very relaxing with the bay view and was the exact kind of place we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful location, clean and nice place. Gary responded to my messages and questions promptly.The screen porch near the river was nice for have morning coffee, and ensuring there weren't bugs when sitting out in the evening.The couches are different from the pictures shown on the listing, but both are pull out sofa beds, full size (not queen).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting- very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m kind of a clean freak. I cleaned when we got there. It could’ve been cleaner. Otherwise the place could be our home away from home. The barking dogs next door were somewhat annoying. The owner was super-responsive. We will be back as we have friends & family in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great!!

Gary was an awesome host very friendly and helpful! Place was clean and fit 5 of us perfectly. Location was cute and peaceful right on the water. Would recommend for a more chill and quiet getaway. Definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

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

Vacation

Nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt m.

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

Quiet spot.

Very pretty setting. Very clean. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

james m.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host barely talked with us, we called customer service two times and got no satisfaction. customer service sent an email for me to send pics but i don't know how to do that so my daughter is helping me with it and you will recieve it shortly. the whole experience was not good.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Peacefulness

My parents and my wife’s parents have stayed at Gary’s places several times and they really enjoy the locations on the river. Staying on the river is peaceful and just the right spot. The homes/rooms are always clean and you have what you need even for an extended stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Girl's Vacation

Restful, relaxing and we loved the swing on the deck. Right on the river, the view was lovely. Nearby restaurants were delicious. We can highly recommend Joia, described as a pizza and martini restaurant. The ravioli and salad was very good and the chocotini was wonderful. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

River Charm

River Charm lived up to its name. We had morning coffee outside in the lanai every morning. Watched the sunrise, the Pelicans fish and so many other birds to watch. Location was perfect for us. Less than 10 minutes, by back roads, to our daughter in Riverview. Great stay and perfect spot for us.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil F.

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

Mostly good

The bed is very noisy. Not sure why and the dog that was upstairs barked for hours one night. Other than that, it was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Renter Beware

Essentially the enclosed space of a "stilt-house". Very cramped, especially the bath tub/comode/sink. Had no dining table, only 4 elevated bar chairs for a short counter. Communication with host did not begin well: aside from the entry code and WiFi password, greeting message was a litany of threatened "fines", including trying to pass responsibility for an inadequate septic tank ($200 "fine" if it clogged). Would not recommend this property or others of his ownership.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KL S.

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

Nice riverside property

Very pleasant stay, property is nicely located and very clean. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

cool spot - nice clean unit

cool spot - nice clean unit - near Tampa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom S.

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

River retreat

Both the owner and the property manager; Cody, were extremely helpful and responsive. Great experience if you like to fish, right off Gary’s dock. Easy access to lots of Tampa attractions.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Enjoyed the stay.

We were there for 3 nights. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Nice time close to grandchildren

Was a very well kept unit and was an enjoyable stay with nice views of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip & Lynne W.

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

Exactly as advertised

Great place exactly as listed. We were fortunate to be able to extend our stay beyond original booking. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

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

Glad I Booked with you

Beautiful, Unfortunately, it was more business than pleasure. Would like to stay there again when we could enjoy everything, It is a part of Florida you don't get to see and I live in Fl.. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021