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Riverside Casita: semi-private pool, spa, dock, garden oasis, 5 min to downtown!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Tampa, within a 5-minute drive of Tampa Riverwalk and Raymond James Stadium. .This cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Tampa Convention Center and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Port of Tampa.
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What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Armature Works - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Culture (Food Truck) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rocca - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverside Casita: semi-private pool, spa, dock, garden oasis, 5 min to downtown!

Imagine a garden oasis getaway on the banks of a river, yet one mile from all that downtown Tampa has to offer: The River Walk, Armature Works, Water Works Park, Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, dozens of restaurants and bars, museums, boats for hire at Convention Center and more!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this cottage include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Place trash in blue can to the left of the driveway outside the gate.
If you recycle please rinse items out. Please ONLY LOOSE ITEMS THEY WONT TAKE BAGGED RECYCLING. Plastics 1-4; glass, cans, clean cardboard. Place in light green can next to blue trash can. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking, vaping of any type in the Casita or in the backyard.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Riverside Casita: semi-private pool, spa, dock, garden oasis, 5 min to downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was perfect! Very beautiful and peaceful place on the river..with such accommodating hosts...conviently located to everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather was great in communicating with us! The back house is amazing and close to downtown Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming and helpful. Loved the room we stayed in and all its accommodations. Loved the outside patio pool area and hot tube. Had a very relaxing and wonderful stay. Hope to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Staci C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access, clean, comfortable, friendly host and insightful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The casita was clean and the hot tub was really nice! Wonderful stay and would love to stay here again when were in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather was the best host! Very accommodating…even loaned me a fishing pole and tackle. Great location, including dock access. Highly recommend!Thanks, Heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

V

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts, very kind and welcoming. Answered any questions we had quickly and gave great recommendations for things to do in the area. The casita was very clean and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, private dock, comfortable clean place, close to stores and restaurants. Can run to Riverwalk and all the way to Convention Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental was spotless. I appreciate how clean the Casita is kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was superb! Every amenity you good need for a stay. They even provide extra towels and blankets. The AC was ice cold and the king sized bed was perfect. We slept great every night. The pool was perfect for a mid afternoon dip and sitting on the dock at night was amazing. The owners were super friendly and provide us with and information we need and even set us up to fish if we wanted to. It's was also one of the easiest check out processes we're had. We'd give the 7 stars if we could. Definitely will be our first choice to book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little house was a distinct pleasure and surprise, located in a beautiful tropical quiet and secluded backyard with plenty sunshine or shaded sitting options and a private dock with over the river covered table for work or socializing. Hosts are responsive, accessible and super friendly when I needed them. Place is immaculate, very comfortable, plenty of towels and pillows, and made for a perfect week long stay just two miles up the Hillsborough River from the Convention Center. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is great… The location was great for us. Were able to walk to quite a bit. The hot tub was clean and warm. The pool is nice. Really liked the area. The host are great,… Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spot with easy access to everything including Riverwalk. Heather and Tim are wonderful hosts and the space is private with everything we could want or need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome hosts, great accommodations and wonderful location. Would recommend over and over
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our cottage was absolutely adorable! It was spotless and had everything we could possibly need. The pool and hot tub area felt like our own private oasis — quiet, relaxing, and surrounded by beautiful scenery and the different little trees that made the whole setting even more charming and peaceful. Our host Heather was wonderful — she communicated with us promptly and shared great recommendations that made our stay even better. We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and affordable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The landscape is beautiful and the casita was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather and Tim were fantastic!! The place was very clean. They were friendly and very welcoming. Will return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Casita is the pefect little oasis in Tampa! A dip in the pool to start (and end) the day, close to food, shopping, and downtown, and sunset on the dock over the river. Check in/out was a breeze. It was all perfection!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be honest I'm still at a lost for words. The Property and the Owners are the best host that anyone can ask for. The Property was great a very nice pool and wonderful Hot Tub with a covered sitting area to get some relief from the Tampa heat. The communication was excellent the host Heather was great. There was on site parking which was lovely option because I rented a car. There aren't enough words to describe how pleased I was with my 4 day stay. The property was a converted Pool House that was very spacious and comfortable. I wish the bathroom was a larger but that's a "Me thing". I would recommend this property to anyone who visits Tampa but doesn't want to stay in the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and private gem! Pool was clean and warm enough to enjoy. Hot tub was was amazing! Centrally located to whatever you're into! ONLY downside were the mosquitoes...BUT welcome to life by the water! . Host left plenty of spray and sunscreen out. Bed was super comfy, AC was awesome! Special touches like extra ice and my husband's drink of choice were waiting for us! All the amenities were ready to go. Would definitely stay here again if we come that way! Heather and Tim were great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Leander, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful place to stay! Everything you could possibly need, as well as a pool and hot tub! The hosts were great! Very communicative, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely rebook if we were ever in the area again. Thank you again for hosting us during our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Oasis - Perfect Getaway

Everything about my stay was perfect from start to finish. The property was spotless—super clean and well-maintained. The property managers were amazing! Not only were they incredibly knowledgeable about the area, but they also gave fantastic recommendations for local food spots that turned out to be absolutely incredible. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and it truly felt like a home away from home. We will definitely be staying here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise....

I cannot rave enough about how great this place is! Truly a beautiful oasis. The location is ideal--quiet, safe, close to I-4, 275, great shopping and restaurants. Heather was SO SWEET and an amazing host! Besides offering the use of kayaks and beach chairs, she had awesome recommendations for us foodies and was lightning quick with ALL communication. The casita was perfect and had everything we needed. Wouldn't change a thing about this stay! We can not wait to go back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay at a cozy bungalow

We enjoyed our stay very much. Heather was very accomodating to our last minute changes, which was much appreciated. The location is very convenient and very quite.The place is well equipped, except for maybe some drinking glasses and one hand towel that had a large hole in it. Possible oversight. We enjoyed the pool and the patio very much.Overall a great place if you need a place to stay in Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025