Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a marble countertop, and a built-in water dispenser.
A living room with a sofa, ottomans, a TV, and a window with curtains.
An outdoor setting with a bouncy castle, a covered seating area, and a building with a balcony.
A deck with a railing overlooking a pond surrounded by tall trees and some palm trees.
A covered parking area with a canoe and a truck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lithia Springs Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Valrico, FL
  • Place, Lithia Springs Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Guest Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master's Retreat

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

On Suite Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Lithia

Fish Hawk, a neighbourhood in Valrico, is home to this holiday home. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bloomingdale Square and Westfield Brandon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center or Ice Sports Forum.
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Map
Valrico, FL

What's nearby

  • Lithia Springs Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stearns Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 36 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 44 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 48 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 23 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful & Secluded Brand New Romantic Riverfront Oasis located?

Located in Fish Hawk, this holiday home is steps from Lithia Springs Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of River Hills golf course and country club and Bloomingdale Regional Public Library. Stearns Park and Fishhawk Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great rental, would recommend if staying in area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we really enjoyed our days at this location. It was interesting to be in "the forest" and within a few miles of our wedding destination. the home was very well taken care of, clean and fully outfitted. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, peaceful and really enjoyed ourselves

Great house, peaceful and really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Thank you Lisa! We hope to host your again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great house! Fun activities for the kids!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

clean and comfortable

great for kids and family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary is a superb host. Easy and prompt communication, good directions and the house is nicely remodeled. Very Clean. We couldn't have asked for more...lots of games/ (we didn't have time to do any) but the property is a great space, both outside and inside. We would not hesitate to rebook it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outdoor Oasis

We really enjoyed the River, fire pit, coffee on the deck and views, and sounds of nature. Remote feeling with all the local conveniences. Close to great bike parks and a short drive to Tampa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the River

The house and property were perfect for the family get together. Chilling time on the deck with a fire and bird watching not to mention the kayaking on the Alafia made for a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring training baseball

Overall good place, easy to find, well stocked and clean. Only thing I would change is another couch is needed in the main area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River view

It’s quaint and secluded but not far from dining and any type of shopping you would need or want. The deck is beautiful with a great view of the river ! Would definitely recommend to all.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect River spot

We were in town for a quick visit and the location was perfect for everything we did and everyone we saw. The house was perfect for me and the kids. Lots of sleeping space and amenities. Will book again and hopefully get to use the kayaks next time! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2024
Rachel, Thank you for your kind feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Happy holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place on the river

The house was nice and as advertised. The porch and outdoor space is very pleasant. The lights in the parking area were out so it was very dark if you need to get to your car at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful home

we stayed here while visting tampa for a concert and it was the perfect spot. beautiful neighborhood, beautiful house on a river, home was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. host was super nice and accommodating with things we asked for. over all one of the best houses i’ve booked, 100% will book again if i come back to tampa. thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful place! Squeaky clean, comfortable and modern with all the amenities inside and out. Everything we could have needed was provided. The property has a tranquil, secluded feel but is actually within minutes of everything. The host was outstanding. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

We stayed for a long weekend for our brothers wedding. The location was incredibly convenient to all of the venues we had to be at over the weekend. The house was comfortable and welcoming. It was so nice to have "home base" to come back to and feel settled in. Such nice outdoor spaces as well! We enjoyed the dock and having our coffee on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Karen, Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again soon! All my best, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March Trip

This place was perfect! It is close to everything but you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere on a river. The house and property were wonderful. Our kids want us to come back in the summer so we can enjoy the kayaks and river. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short weekend on the Alafia

Did a short weekend trip to the Alafia River with my sister and her kids, before school started. This River house was perfect. It was minutes from Lithia Spring, and also the Boat ramp we planned to use to go and Explore a popular creek. Super clean, towels, and linens were available, as well as all the kitchen utensils we needed to make dinner the second night we were there. The Kids Loved it, and had a great time, the Large Jenga, and corn hole were an added bonus. As well as the fire pit and firewood for making s’mores.The views were amazing, and it was super relaxing to enjoy a cup of coffee on the dock in the morning. We would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed here because of the good reviews. However property is run down. Decks are unsafe and rotten wood. Very dirty on the outside. Needs TLC. Foul smell coming from the drains during our entire stay. A/C does not keep up. Gets up to 80 during the day. Back door won’t shut completely flush -we had some small visitors! Water pressure very low.Garbage disposal would not work and food was backing up from previous guests. None of the TV’s would work- which I’m assuming is the wifi. The grounds are unkept. Nothing like the pictures. Weeds all grown up. Grass needed to be mowed. With all my negatives I have to give credit to Mary. She was quick to respond to my emails. We lost water and within 4 hours it was working again. Beds were not the comfiest but clean. Shopping is close by. Would not recommending staying by the looks of the pictures. But okay if you just need a clean bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay at this property. It is close to many restaurants and grocery stores, yet off the beaten path giving it a very peaceful feel. Set right on the Alafia River, you can enjoy many activities although my husband and I chose to just sit on the big back deck enjoying watching the trees and all the birds. Our bed was comfortable and we had everything provided that we needed for a relaxing stay. I would absolutely recommend and will most certainly be back. Super clean and also has a full sized washer/dryer. Our host, Mary, was attentive but also gave us the autonomy we desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2023
Thank you for your kind words Connie. We will happily host you and your husband any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

17th birthday celebration

This place was hands down one of the best family trips. The house had everything we need and the canoe and kayaks were put to good use. My son was able to enjoy time on the river with his friends both nights we were there. The place also was not far from the lagoon we visited as well. I felt at home and Mary had everything you would need for a home. The firewood was a nice touch! I loved the private balcony as well separate from the patio deck area. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

There I was when the Alafia River kept rising....

We loved it! The Alafia River and the surroundings were everything we wanted for a short getaway. The accommodations are rustic in appearance and then you step inside to a beautiful and modern home. Lots of "decks" to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings with morning coffee as the sun comes up. You feel like you are a hundred miles from everything but yet the town of Lithia is just minutes away with many fine restaurants. Beaches are about an hour away if that's your thing. Hmmm...back to the Alafia, which was uncooperative....so, not necessarily safe to kayak/canoe when we first arrived, and from there it got worse. Still, we were able to kayak, just not on the Alafia. We look forward to a return visit! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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