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

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A clear, sunlit swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone deck.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a double sink, and a trash bin.
A grassy area with a large tree, a swing, and a gazebo-like structure.
A room with a wooden wardrobe, two shelves, and a door.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, with a gazebo and a covered area for seating.

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪12 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 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Benchmark International Arena and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Tampa Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Armature Works - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tampa Waterworks Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Water Works Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocca - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬3 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.

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
  • Living room

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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
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 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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Host was very responsive!! Loved the pool and hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay. So nice to feel like I had a private pool and hot tub! The yard is gorgeous. A secret paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and in the perfect location. Communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 day stay - room as advertised. Convenient location. Great hosts
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Staci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, clean, comfortable, friendly host and insightful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V

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

10/10 Excellent

Lizzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the 3 of us, my daughter and my grand daughter and me. We lloved the pool area , hot tub, and private out door dining area in the gorgeous setting in the front of the casita. The bed was huge and very comfortable. Our host was beyond accommodating and so so friendly, will go back next time I’m visiting Tampa.!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather was great in communicating with us! The back house is amazing and close to downtown Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandon a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome hosts, great accommodations and wonderful location. Would recommend over and over
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was spotless. I appreciate how clean the Casita is kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The landscape is beautiful and the casita was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

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

Perfect for a short stay

The casita was perfect for our short stay. Centrally located and the hosts were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

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

Great place!

Wonderful stay! Peaceful and so close to everything Tampa has to offer. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great Spot in Tampa

Wonderful spot to stay! Clean, close to stadium and downtown shopping and fun. Would certainly stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Weekend getaway

It was a great little slice of heaven on the river. Loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

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

Great place!

Super cozy place in a nice neighborhood! The hot tub was amazing:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023