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Florida's Alafia River Get-Away

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Exterior
Unit number one queen size murphy bed.
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Riverview, FL
  • Place, Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, East Bay Raceway Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Brandon
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Florida's Alafia River Get-Away

This would be a fun get-away mini vacation on the historical Alafia River named by the Indians years ago; Alafia meaning 'River of Fire'.

The downstairs studio: Exclusively decorated white tile floor, l6 ft of closet space with mirror doors, all new appliances and granite counter tops. It has an outstanding view from the whole apartment. To just sit and relax or from the bed you can just marvel out at the river through the 20 ft of sliding glass doors. With this view, you can overlook the patio deck and boardwalk dock where you can enjoy fishing, relaxing, or water watching with pleasure. It has a small, man-made sand beach on 1/2 of the property and a fun tiki-hut on the other side for your favorite cocktail mixing, etc. This unit includes a washer and dryer.


There are 3 happening spots on the river just minutes away offering live music, karaoke, food, and fun. There is a pontoon rental just across the river which you could use to visit the three hot spots, or go to the local spring up the river (very popular with the locals on the weekends). Heading out to Tampa Bay (just minutes from the house), is a popular sand beach island where you can beach your boat and enjoy meeting with other boaters.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside of the studio apartment
I am the owner of the property and I live upstairs and will be available if you need any extra supplies or recommendations of places to enjoy.
Smoking allowed outside the apartment. No smoking inside apartment.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 334455vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Riverview

Located in Riverview, this apartment 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 State Fairgrounds and Florida Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Benchmark International Arena. Kayaking, waterskiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Riverview, FL

What's nearby

  • Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Topgolf - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • East Bay Raceway Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Westfield Brandon - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ice Sports Forum - 9 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 26 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fatburger - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Florida's Alafia River Get-Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Florida's Alafia River Get-Away?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florida's Alafia River Get-Away on 22 January 2022 start from NZ$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Florida's Alafia River Get-Away?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Florida's Alafia River Get-Away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Florida's Alafia River Get-Away located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tampa Bay, East Bay Raceway Park and Westfield Brandon. Bloomingdale Square and Topgolf are also within 9 miles (15 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. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Great Place

It was an enjoyable place to stay and all that I needed and wanted. Like the location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
Bill was an excellent guest at the Alafia River getaway. He I left the place very clean and I enjoyed meeting him and his family. I am Looking forward to Bills return stay whenever possible.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deidre R.

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

Extended weekend

Had a gear long weekend in Candace's place all the comfort of home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
I hope you return for another Alafia River getaway. It was a pleasure meeting you and your fiance. Candice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

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

great spot !

truly a lovely spot on the Alafia river. A great place to stay. An accommodating host. I'm torn about telling too much so It's available to return to , and not telling enough, because the stay was awesome! Enjoy your time there, but save me some space because I'm going back.1
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2021
I most definitely enjoyed your entire stay at the Alafia River Getaway in Riverview, Fl and I look forward to your return as soon as possible. The two of you were so sweet, kind, and thoughtful, not to mention you left the place so clean and the refrigerator fully stocked with healthy food, I must say thank you for choosing this place for your vacation getaway. I am looking forward to your return trip to our sun shining state in the near future:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

River View Hide Away

Directly in Alifia River. Saw a Porpoise and many birds. Near I-75 traffic for a constant din but ok. Can quickly get to downtown Tampa on US Rte 41 and down to Ruskin area on same. Rental is great. Supplied with cooking necessities and a wine cork remover!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2022
Glad you got to see so many unique birds, since that is one of your interest. We enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Tranquility and Beauty

The condo is awesome! The view is amazing! The owner is spectacular! We rented the condo at the last minute and did not meet the minimum required stay, no problem. Candice was one the those special people that come into your life and you hope never goes away. She even provided me with a cat (Willow) to love and take care of when she found out how badly I was missing my own babies! The condo is everything and more. It is beautifully furnished and decorated, but not so much that you need to worry about breaking some thing or having a place to put your own stuff. The kitchen was a dream. New appliances, sharp knives (very rare for a rental property), good pots and pans (never in a rental), nice dishes and plenty of them. A cooks dream while on vacation. The bedroom had a nice bed that actually adjusted for TV watching or just drinking morning coffee and enjoying the view of the river through the double glass patio doors. Plenty of closet and drawer space for storage of your clothes and vacation goodies. Another plus was the blackout curtains across both patio doors, feel free to sleep late! No 6 am sunrise alarm clock. The living area was just as nice. very comfortable with a coffee table for casual dining again with a view through patio doors and black out curtains. The backyard was like a fairy tail. Beautifully decorated with views of the river 20 foot away. At night the yard came alive with solar lights and whimsical lit up flowers. There were several choices of seating with tables so you could always find shade a few feet away. We spent most mornings drinking coffee and watching the boats on the river. Their is ample dock-age and parking if you choose to bring a boat. I finally got up the courage to jump in the river for a swim, no problem getting back out from a platform or ladder on the pier. There are so many great things to say about this property and the owner it is hard to write about. We rented 4 properties through VRBO over a 5 week period all lived up to our expectations but this far exceeded them! We really were not planning another trip to Florida and won't go back to the Keys, but we are already talking about returning here next year with our boat. It is a short 5 to 10 minutes to the gulf and fishing is excellent. I simply can't say enough great tings about Riverview and the surrounding area. I dug up some of her Bird of Paradise plants, they are on my deck, I smile each time I look at them and think of Candice. A true Gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Sandy and Michael, Thank you for your review response. I feel blessed that you were led to the Alafia River Getaway. The two of you were and are a delight to get to know. I am certainly looking forward to your return visit. I hope next time you come, you can stay longer and I am sure, Willow wishes you would were still here. I also hope next time you visit that you will bring the boat and catch the big ones in Tampa Bay and in the Alafia River. It sure was amazing looking at the pictures of all the fish you and Mike have caught. I am glad you are enjoying the bird of Paradise plants. I bet they look beautiful where you decided to plant them on your Texas home front. Love and hugs from your Florida friend, Candice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

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

Relaxing vacation.

My husband and I were very satisfied with our stay in Riverview, Florida in March of 2022. We were close to friends, shopping, cinema, restaurants or we could just sit on the patio and watch the activity on the river. Our hostess, Candace was very nice and very accommodating. We would be very open to returning next year.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dale c.

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

Very nice

Candice is a very good hostess! Pleasant location on the river.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Candice was super friendly and the place was super comfortable.

View of the water, great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Candice’s place was perfect!

Easy access to property and checkout!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Wonderful stay

The owner was fabulous. She was very reachable with any questions or concerns and did everything she could do to make our stay enjoyable. It was in a great location. The river was wonderful! I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lura B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend get away

Our hostess was a delight and the accomdations were comfortable and clean. The property itself needs a little tender loving care. It was a beautiful location on the river, but there was a lot of stuff laying around the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holden K.

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

Lovely Thanksgiving Retreat

Candice could not have been a more sweet and accommodating host - just the best! The Property is god blessed in a perfect location for any kind of adventure or relaxation. We are so pleased with this rental and Candice! Definitely can not wait to return :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathie r.

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

great spot

Really sweet property on the river - very welcoming backyard set up with lots of seating and tiki bar. It was perfect for what we needed. Unfortunately we were in meetings most of the time and not able to enjoy sitting out back much, but the unit was thoughtfully stocked with everything you'd need and was just perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time and Candice is a perfect host! We didn’t have time to go to the store our first day there and Candice brought us some eggs, butter, water bananas and protein drinks.. She was so nice and went above and beyond on everything to make us feel comfortable!!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Peacful and quiet

I stayed here for a long weekend, and everything was exactly as pictured in the listing. The view of the river is breathtaking and we sat on the dock quite a lot! I'll definitely be coming back (maybe much sooner than later!).
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2020
I am looking forward to your return visit; sooner than later sounds great!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Peaceful retreat

Lovely stay. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc k.

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

A little slice of paradise.

It is a gorgeous setting. I was stranded in the area and Candice was kind enough to allow me to stay at her place for a couple of weeks. Spending the mornings on her dock with the fish jumping out of the river and the birds gliding inches above the water was extremely relaxing. But the piece de resistance was when several dolphins swam by 5 feet from the end of her dock. I wish I hadn't had to leave.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

adrienne G.

Great riverfront retreat

Awesome riverfront location with great views. Quiet dead end street made it very serene. Had a great stay for a couple of nights. Very clean. Property owner lives on site and was very helpful.

About the host

Hosted by Candice Schipfer Grant

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Looking forward to meeting you on your relaxing and fun Alafia River get away. Please contact me for complete details of the units and area as I am a native Floridian.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this property as I love the water and boating activities. It is centerally located and close to Tampa, Brandon, and Sarasota area.

What makes this property unique

Boating, fishing, shopping, and close to Downtown Tampa, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Ruskin Beach and 60 miles from one of the World's Top Ten beaches in the world which is Sieta Key Beach in Sarasota, Fl. There are many golf courses in the surrounding area, Malls for shopping, within 4 to 5 miles a nice grocery store and within 10 to fifteen minutes of restaurants of all types in Riverview, Gibsonton, Brandon, Apollo Beach-Circles Marina Restaurant, and Ruskin, etc. So much to do and a perfect place to stay!
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