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The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Tampa, FL
- Place, Tampa Riverwalk12 min walk
- Place, Armature Works15 min walk
- Place, University of Tampa6 min drive
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa
Looking for a getaway from it all but still in the heart of all the action? Look no further!
The Perch on the Hillsborough River is a large studio apartment with a HUGE balcony on the second floor of a two story duplex house that overlooks the Hillsborough River. You are up among the trees overlooking the beautiful Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa.
Our amazing balcony with views of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
The apartment features a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed and a living area with sofa that can turn into a twin bed. For longer stays, there is a washer and dryer for guest use.
A few doors down you will find Rick's on the River marina, a great marina and restaurant! A 5 min drive across the river is the Armature works Pirate Water Taxi stop.....You’ll love all the great restaurants, nightlife, museums and parks that are all a beautiful boat ride away!
The house sits on a compound on the river that is shared with two other vacation rentals ( property ID # 801363 and property ID # 642448). All three houses can be rented together if you have a large group of 10 people.
Each vacation rental has its own entrance and is completely private, there is a shared private parking lot with plenty of room for your cars.
The studio is in the center of everything Tampa has to offer- downtown Tampa,Ybor City, Channelside, Amalie Arena, the Tampa Convention Center, South Tampa, Busch Gardens, and Raymond James Stadium are all a 10 min drive from the house. Want a day trip to our world famous Gulf beaches? 45 minutes from the house are award winning beaches such as Ft Desoto Beach and Clearwater Beach.
The apartment also has a large screen smart tv so you can directly access your Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu accounts. It also has WIFI. We have tried to think of every amenity from home to have while you are on vacation!
The Perch on the Hillsborough River is a large studio apartment with a HUGE balcony on the second floor of a two story duplex house that overlooks the Hillsborough River. You are up among the trees overlooking the beautiful Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa.
Our amazing balcony with views of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
The apartment features a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed and a living area with sofa that can turn into a twin bed. For longer stays, there is a washer and dryer for guest use.
A few doors down you will find Rick's on the River marina, a great marina and restaurant! A 5 min drive across the river is the Armature works Pirate Water Taxi stop.....You’ll love all the great restaurants, nightlife, museums and parks that are all a beautiful boat ride away!
The house sits on a compound on the river that is shared with two other vacation rentals ( property ID # 801363 and property ID # 642448). All three houses can be rented together if you have a large group of 10 people.
Each vacation rental has its own entrance and is completely private, there is a shared private parking lot with plenty of room for your cars.
The studio is in the center of everything Tampa has to offer- downtown Tampa,Ybor City, Channelside, Amalie Arena, the Tampa Convention Center, South Tampa, Busch Gardens, and Raymond James Stadium are all a 10 min drive from the house. Want a day trip to our world famous Gulf beaches? 45 minutes from the house are award winning beaches such as Ft Desoto Beach and Clearwater Beach.
The apartment also has a large screen smart tv so you can directly access your Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu accounts. It also has WIFI. We have tried to think of every amenity from home to have while you are on vacation!
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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
Smoking only allowed outside
Important information
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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
About the area
Tampa
Located in Tampa, this apartment is on a river. 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
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
7.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Melanie Y.
28 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melanie Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sydney S.
30 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sydney S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Penny G.
3 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penny G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim
2 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tim
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
24 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Stephanie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie L.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend!
Debbie L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ivan
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ivan
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
tony v.
7 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at the river
tony v.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
LeAnn B.
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
LeAnn B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
16 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perch on the Hillsborough River
Robert G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia D.
29 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute studio on the water
Patricia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin J.
16 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of city
Martin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeff w.
3 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Riverside Private Gem
jeff w.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
19 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Megan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
BRENDA W.
17 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome View
BRENDA W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
david k.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River View
david k.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
ETHAN C.
12 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
ETHAN C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb K.
15 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Deb K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Experience!!
Richard H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harry C.
3 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View
Harry C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ashli B.
8 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Ashli B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karlette B.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome!
Karlette B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlos O.
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend
Carlos O.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Shannon S.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
First Time in Tampa
Shannon S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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