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Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa!
Welcome to the Bungalow on Hillsborough River! Make our house your home and escape to the Bungalow River House to relax, unwind and recharge.
The Hillsborough River has a wonderful community of birds, fish, manatees, dolphins, and boaters and you can take it all in from your private patio overlooking the river. Bring your kayak or canoe for direct access to the river. Paddle down to Rick's on the River, Ulele Restaurant or Downtown Tampa.
One of the best ways to see the river is by hopping on the Pirate Water Taxi that picks up at Armature Works, a 5 min drive from the house... you can hop on and off at various stops along the Tampa Riverwalk like Ulele, the Sail Pavilion, and Curtis Hixon Park, all while taking in the beautiful river and downtown views.
The house can accommodate a group of 4 guests comfortably. You have the entire downstairs of a 2 story duplex as your own apartment.
The spacious bedroom has a King size bed, double closets and a stackable washer and dryer.
In the living room, you will enjoy water views from the window as you unwind or watch TV. Additional guests can sleep on the Queen sleeper sofa.
The house has WIFI and a smart tv so you may log into your personal Netflix or Amazon accounts.
You will spend most of your time on our covered open air patio that overlooks the Hillsborough River. Enjoy all your meals outside at the table or large bar that overlooks the water. Sit on the bench of the small dock that has steps right down into the water so you can bring your kayak or canoe.
Private gated parking lot for your cars- no extra charge!
Have an even bigger group than 4 people? Combine this house with our other " the Boathouse on the Hillsborough River" listing vrbo# 642448 or the upstairs apartment listing #991365 to accommodate a group of 9-10 people!! This house is pictured in the background of our pictures.
The Hillsborough River has a wonderful community of birds, fish, manatees, dolphins, and boaters and you can take it all in from your private patio overlooking the river. Bring your kayak or canoe for direct access to the river. Paddle down to Rick's on the River, Ulele Restaurant or Downtown Tampa.
One of the best ways to see the river is by hopping on the Pirate Water Taxi that picks up at Armature Works, a 5 min drive from the house... you can hop on and off at various stops along the Tampa Riverwalk like Ulele, the Sail Pavilion, and Curtis Hixon Park, all while taking in the beautiful river and downtown views.
The house can accommodate a group of 4 guests comfortably. You have the entire downstairs of a 2 story duplex as your own apartment.
The spacious bedroom has a King size bed, double closets and a stackable washer and dryer.
In the living room, you will enjoy water views from the window as you unwind or watch TV. Additional guests can sleep on the Queen sleeper sofa.
The house has WIFI and a smart tv so you may log into your personal Netflix or Amazon accounts.
You will spend most of your time on our covered open air patio that overlooks the Hillsborough River. Enjoy all your meals outside at the table or large bar that overlooks the water. Sit on the bench of the small dock that has steps right down into the water so you can bring your kayak or canoe.
Private gated parking lot for your cars- no extra charge!
Have an even bigger group than 4 people? Combine this house with our other " the Boathouse on the Hillsborough River" listing vrbo# 642448 or the upstairs apartment listing #991365 to accommodate a group of 9-10 people!! This house is pictured in the background of our pictures.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside
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
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 deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tampa
Located in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Benchmark International Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tampa, FL
What's nearby
- Tampa Riverwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Armature Works - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
- David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- University of Tampa - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger Culture (Food Truck) - 11 min walk
- Rocca - 3 min drive
- Lucky Tigré - 17 min walk
- Rick's on the River - 4 min walk
- Sweetgreen - 3 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jenn R.
2 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Jenn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslee G.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Leslee G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chapman K.
8 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chapman K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful with a River View
Bill B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
George C.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
USF graduation
George C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Felecia S.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Felecia S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Niki V.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Niki V.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erika B.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little apartment on the river
Erika B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Anne K.
3 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently Located
Anne K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
James Mitchell F.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay
James Mitchell F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Amy M.
10 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Herve
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Herve
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
24 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and outdoor area
Debra M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
James Mitchell F.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
James Mitchell F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
lisa p.
16 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
lisa p.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lianna B.
25 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Lianna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
June M.
17 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice river view of Tampa
June M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL G.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buccaneers game
MICHAEL G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey P.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family
Jeffrey P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
bridgette v.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right for what we needed
bridgette v.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
James H.
31 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xoxo
James H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick T.
22 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with a view
Patrick T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tampa Bay
Lisa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Lauren T
We've owned rental property in Tampa since the late 70's. We've remodeled this house to offer every amenity the traveler is looking for.
Why they chose this property
Water views! Close to everything Tampa has to offer!
What makes this property unique
You can bring your kayak or canoe with you and have direct access to the river from your back door.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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