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

Riverside cottage with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Room
Table with seating for 4. Full sized refrigerator with ice maker.
Rattan Love Seat & ceiling fan
Kitchette: full sized refrigerator, microwave, sink, slow cooker; fully stocked.
Cabinet for hanging clothing and extra towels, pool towels and games to play.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, University of Tampa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Raymond James Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Tampa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
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.
No smoking, vaping of any type in the Casita or in the backyard.

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

About the area

Tampa

Located in Tampa Heights, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this cottage 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 Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Florida State Fairgrounds are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Port of Tampa - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Culture (Food Truck) - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Brisket Shoppe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grill & Provisions - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Casita: semi-private pool, spa, dock, garden oasis, 5 min to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Casita: semi-private pool, spa, dock, garden oasis, 5 min to downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Tampa Heights, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Armature Works and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Riverwalk and Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Convention Center and Port of Tampa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Mike T.

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

Jennifer O.

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

Lovely stay in a beautiful oasis

We loved our stay at the riverside casita! We’re more outdoor people and the backyard was so comfortable and beautiful. Appreciated all of it, including the cute little dog that we fell in love with!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei V.

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

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

ANTHONY

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Y.

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

Perfect location

The street was quiet and our casita on the property was very private and very well kept. It was a mini oasis that you’d never know was there!We had a short and sweet conversation with Heather and knew she didn’t want to be in our way.. which of course she wasn’t!The amenities were all she described they’d be and we plan on coming back as long as our son lives just three blocks away! Thank you for your hospitality! I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Wonderful cottage in great location

The cottage had everything we needed and the property was beautiful! We used the hot tub and the pool, and even the swing by the river. Heather and Tim are kind and attentive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia R.

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

Family holiday

We were there for 2 sporting events. Very comfortable, excellent location. The garden oasis was extremely practical especially for our 7 year old. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Beautiful Casita

Enjoyed our stay in the beautiful Casita. Hosts were wonderful. Our only complaint was that we couldn’t stay longer. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Beautiful and Quiet

We stayed 3 nights in the beautiful little guest house. It was so close to everything including downtown. We loved the access to the pool and dock on the river. The sunsets from the dock were amazing. Heather was an amazing host and responded very quickly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Amazing Hidden Gem

An absolutely amazing hidden gem. Immaculately clean! Very quiet place to rejuvenate from the busy vacationing go go go mode.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Perfect little paradise

I can't say enough about our wonderful stay! It was the perfect location along with lots of amenities!! Sparkling clean and the hosts were exceptional! They exceeded our expectations and hopefully everyone reading will get the opportunity to stay at this gem. We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an amazing, hidden gem. Quiet, private and luxurious. Tim and Heather are fabulous hosts and the casita is stocked with all the homey touches you could want. The pool is beautiful and refreshing. We love our stay and would definitely return. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Di S.

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

Beautiful little Casita Close to downtown Tampa

This Casita was perfect for our weekend stay. Heather was great at communicating with us. The outside was beautiful with the pool and hot tub. It was so beautiful to sit outside at night in the hot tub or eating outside at the patio table. The inside was spacious and clean and better than we ever expected. Would absolutely stay here again and again when in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

judi h.

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

Friday/Saturday stay

We loved Heather and ? Tim's location, Amenities the dockview, tree swing, spa hot tub and pool. We've never rented a VRBO with the owners in their residence They gave us privacy.we stayed Friday night and Saturdaynight. Perfect location to get the Vibe of Tampa plus being close to downtown, University of Tamp, local neighborhood. Will recommend to a friend and return stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee R.

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

Comfy Casita close to Tampa

This casita is super clean, nicely decorated and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked with basic dishes and a few treats. We slept very well in the king sized bed. The place is located along a river and with a swing to relax on and kayaks upon request. What we appreciated most was that Heather communicated with us before our visit and provided helpful recommendations like Lee's Grocery (a local pizza restaurant and bar) when we were there, We loved the large, clean and hot spa during our stay too! Highly recommend this casita to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Tampa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charise D.

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

Perfect oasis

We flew in for a 4 night stay to visit with family. We have 5 children between the two of us so my significant other and I almost never have adult time. Not only was this place private it was a wonderful stay. Much more private than your average hotel stay. The pool and hot tub were available. As was the deck out by the water. We took the recommendations of places to visit and we were thrilled with all we were able to squeeze in our little trip. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Great experience - Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This was our first time staying at a property other than a hotel or resort on a vacation and we were not disappointed! The space had everything that is pictured. I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival as I feel the pictures don't do the area justice. The outdoor spaces were beautiful, with ample space and seating, yet still managed to feel intimate and private. The indoor living space was also more spacious than I anticipated. We were travelling as a family of four, with a 4-year-old and 3-year-old in tow, and we did not once feel cramped. Our girls absolutely loved the pool and spa tub! So much so that we had to force them to leave every day to the fun activities that we had planned! They even asked to cut our beach day short to head back to their "new home"! Tim and Heather were both so kind to our family throughout our stay. It was so easy to communicate with Heather before we arrived, she allowed us to check-in a bit early and even had purchased arm floaties for our girls to be able to use in the pool. We appreciated all of their recommendations and advice on where to go and what to do, best ways to get there, etc. This property is so conveniently located to all the spots we had planned (Busch Gardens, Aquarium, Children's Museum, beaches). They also completely respected the privacy of our stay as well and we never once felt as they were impeding on us. Their sweet puppy was the icing on the cake! Our girls LOVED him!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

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