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Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location

Riverside guesthouse in Tampa with a water park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$145
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, ZooTampa at Lowry Park
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
  • Place, Raymond James Stadium
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
The current price is NZ$145
avg per night

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About the area

Tampa

Located in Old Seminole Heights, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this guesthouse is near theme parks and on the waterfront. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZooTampa at Lowry Park and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Adventure Island and Florida Aquarium are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Adventure Island - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Port of Tampa - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 8 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lowry Parcade & Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bamboozle Cafe - Seminole Heights - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location

Centrally located in Seminole heights on the Hillsborough river.
1 bedroom 1 bath 700 s.f. guest apartment in a separate building from the main house. Amazing views from your private deck, perfect for your morning coffee.
Minutes from downtown, airport, Bush Gardens, Zoo Tampa, Florida Aquarium, USF,
sports and concert venues. 45 mins to gulf beaches.
Seminole Heights offers a variety of restaurants, craft beer and wine bars.
On site parking. Wi-Fi, streaming TV, Netflix included.
King size memory foam mattress in BR. & dual recliner leather couch in LR.
Fully equipped kitchen.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Due to stairs, deck height and railing spacing
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok on deck outside
No overnight guests
Smoking is permitted outside on the deck.
- No guests without prior approval. - No parties or late night noise - No feminine hygiene products or cleaning wipes down the toilet

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location located?

Located in Old Seminole Heights, this guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and University of South Florida. Raymond James Stadium and Tampa Riverwalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Seminole Heights River Retreat - Central Tampa location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeJuan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it, will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great place

Great place to stay. Great location. I hope to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, beautiful space. Everything was in very good shape. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin L.

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

Perfect getaway!

The place was clean, comfortable, quiet and had a lovely view from the patio. It was perfect for us to have a few days of quiet as well as be in close proximity to a lot of activities and restaurants. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I haven’t loved a vacation rental this much in a long time. It’s aesthetically beautiful in design and its location is superb. Being home was a pleasure with the river and the tropical foliage all around. Coffee on the deck in the mornings was a great way to start the day. And sunsets were a real bonus! Going out was easy due to the proximity to the interstate and the ease of the surface streets. Full-sized appliances were practically brand new, and the kitchen was well-equipped for cooking. The furniture was comfy and everything just worked well and felt like a home. I ended up staying an extra night just for the peaceful environment. I highly recommend this property and hope to stay there again sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Great Location

We had an amazing vacation! The place is centrally located to every attraction in Tampa. The place was clean and the owners were very nice. Would definitely VRBO this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Temporary hurricane housing

We have been staying here during the rebuilding processof our home due to hurricane damage. Couldn't have picked a better place. Clean, comfortable & cozy.Convenient location.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great little gem of a place

My husband & I came to Tampa from Canada for a rock concert. This place was a fantastic oasis to relax in between exploring the area. Great location. Comfortable bed and lovely recliner couch . Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Easy communication with the host. Our favorite thing to do was relax on the deck in the evening and enjoy the view of the river and listen to the bird sounds. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

River View

Nice views of river and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C., Attleboro, MA

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

Very nice

This was a great place to stay right on the river. We had everything we needed for our stay at the rental, and the place was spotlessly clean! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

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

Seminole Heights

What a wonderful, clean and peaceful place to spend a few days away. This home was close to everything I needed in and around Tampa! The home was so cozy, the bed was incredible and it had all the amenities I have grown to love in a VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

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

Perfect getaway

I dont have a single negative thing to say about this property. Its so peaceful, private and lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V., Westminster, CA

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Such a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. The view was wonderful. The place had everything needed. The owners were very nice and answered any questions promptly. Loved everything about it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

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

Cute place

Very clean location. Neighborhood is starting to get revamped so it may look a little scetchy coming in but the actual property is in a nice area. Bed was not very comfortable but other than that it was a nice stay. Reminded me of a small cabin on a river type feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie K.

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

Great view, clean garage apartment

Super Clean, well stocked garage apartment! Great view ! Very helpful and accommodating owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Stay in Tampa

Marianne & Ed were very responsive. Very comfortable accomodations for a couple. Only complaint was dishes and silverware were put away dirty. Had to wash everything we used.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

N J M.

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

Relaxing, peaceful, great location

Helpful and friendly hosts, clean and well equipped. Great location near Florida Ave, with breweries, good restaurants, and hipster stuff. River view deck makes for pleasant evenings and morning coffee. Many nice small touches. Comfy bed, big towels, good shower. Complete kitchen gear. Comfy livingroom. Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tucked back from the road, and was an upstairs apartment over the garage. The view from the patio was beautiful. It looked out towards the river. The outside of the building was very rustic, and the inside was new and more modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of river in a very nice neighborhood. Loved watching the boats go by as we ate our breakfast on the umbrella table located on our deck. Home very updated, spacious and comfy. We plan to stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Quiet. Clean and tidy. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location on a quiet street with great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, peaceful location, everything spotlessly clean inside. Very nice place for our 5 day stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Off the beaten path

Extremely clean in a neighborhood overlooking river. Saw dolphin and it was close to the zoo. Firm mattress yet overall place was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a fantastic experience staying here! The host was super responsive and made everything easy from check-in to check-out. The place was absolutely spotless and clearly well cared for. I especially loved the view of the river—it was peaceful and beautiful, a great spot to relax.The location was perfect—just the right distance from both the Hard Rock Casino and Raymond James Stadium, which made it ideal for attending events. I couldn’t have asked for a better spot, and I’m already looking forward to staying here again for future trips!Let me know if you want to tailor it for a shorter or more casual tone!
Gorgeous view from deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Graduation Week

We’ve stayed at Ed & Marianne’s several times over the past four years while our daughter attended U Tampa. It’s quiet, clean, comfortable and convenient. They are great hosts. It’s was a great find!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025