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Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown!

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Beach towels
Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown!

Imagine a private 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!

Property manager

Heather Swett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Raymond James Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Port of Tampa - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tiff's Treats - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rocca - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown! located?

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

Riverside Casita w/private pool, spa, dock & garden oasis - 5 min from downtown! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful surprise
We arrived at the "casita" after nine pm. We opened the gate to find the prettiest little pool area and place to stay. What a wonderful surprise ! Warm, twinkling lights amid florida foliage created such a welcoming atmosphere. We felt at home immediately. Heather and Tim are terrific hosts. They went above and beyond anything that was asked of them. Everything was clean and neat. A perfect size for the two of us. If we come back this way,this is where we'll stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We had a 4 night mini vacation. The pool and patio area was spectacular!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Muskego, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for my quick trip to Tampa
I stayed at the casita during a quick trip to Tampa for my son’s cross country meet and it was wonderful. It was close to downtown Tampa. I felt very safe there (my husband ended up not able to join me because of a work trip) and Heather was a great hostess. The backyard was beautiful! The casita was very comfortable and quiet. I couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverside Cassita was very well appointed, had all we needed and more, Heather, our host was gracious and quick to reply to any questions we had. I highly recommed staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay at Riverside Casita
We had a wonderful experience staying here! The size is perfect for 2 or 3 people. Location is almost perfect for a visit to Tampa as you are fairly central to everything. The pool was also a great benefit after a long hot day! Excellent communication from Heather throughout our stay as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Place perfect for 2 to meet up with family in Tampa. Area close to airport, restaurants and city. Owner helped with my questions and quick to answer. Cute background and sat around using pool, great day with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the host was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Backyard Oasis
We wanted to stay in Riverside Heights for a few nights to be near family who had just moved to the area and this was the perfect spot. Heather was a wonderful host and answered all of our inquiries about local spots, which was very helpful as this was our first visit to the area. We will be back.The studio unit was clean, private, and comfortable, as shown in the pictures. We enjoyed sitting at the end of the dock on the river in the evening- pretty spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini oasis for remote work
Spent a few days to work remotely in a relaxing environment. Mornings by the pool, the day spent exploring Ybor City and the beaches, late evenings in the hot tub. A great location close to Ybor City and in proximity to major highways for exploring the outskirts of the Tampa Bag area. A welcoming community, owner included!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Our hosts were incredibly gracious and helpful. The location is fantastic. It's quiet, secluded and handy to great restaurants and waterways, as well as Clearwater and St Petersburg. Our room was just lovely. A super, super comfy, sturdy bed, which was important because my husband is a big guy! We slept so great on it. We even loved the pillows! A Keurig, just like home with coffee pods. There was a hairdryer, body wash, shampoo, all the stuff you need. Oh and the shower, awesome! Like being in a spa! The pool was fun to get in after a day of sightseeing and just watch the sunset. Along with the hottub it really felt like our own private resort and at such a great rate. We will stay here again on our next trip to Tampa without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise away from home
Location was great. The property was great. Had everything I needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place close to downtown
We spent a long weekend in May and was the perfect place! Heather was so easy to work with and casita was the perfect size for a couple. The pool and backyard was a nice place to relax and unwind. I would definitely recommend this rental and will rebook of we come back down to Tampa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect size, very clean and tidy. Heather is a great host. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Heather is great and the place is a gem. Super comfortable inside and outside. You can tell that they pay attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to access the many things to do in the area. From the beach to see a hockey game, this place has all you need. Loved having access to the hot tub! WONDERFUL hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
River
Lovely! Host very helpful. Idyllic casita.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M., Halifax CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Heather and Tim were perfect hosts. We appreciated their very helpful attitude and suggestions about what to do in the area. The Casita is beautifully decorated and very well stocked with essentials. The yard is lovely with a great pool and hot tub. We will definitely plan on coming back and will be recommending this little gem to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in the City
We were spoiled the minute we arrived! The property was beautiful and the accommodations wonderful! We were impressed with the smallest details that meant a great deal to us: luxurious towels, k-cups, an ice maker, a pitcher of filtered water in the refrigerator! We had access to the pool, hot tub and their dock on the river! The location was perfect as we were just 2 miles from George Steinbrenner Field where we watched a few Spring Training games! Our hosts were amazing! Offering many recommendations for restaurants and attractions! And they have the cutest pup Luigi! We would definitely book this property again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host!
Very clean, comfy bed, easy instructions, great location, helpful and communicative host. Defintely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!!!!
We feel that we couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay during our Tampa vacation. We have 12 kids between the 2 of us and never get away alone, so this was the best choice EVER as it was incredibly clean, quiet, relaxing, comfortable, and beautiful! The outdoor space could not have been more perfect for us…the privacy, the pool, the beauty, and the hot tub was OH SO AHHHMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! The indoor space was lovely as well. It had everything that we needed. It was clean and comfortable and decorated with cozy touches and the bed was extra comfy!!!! Heather and Tim were fabulous hosts with excellent communication from the moment we booked our trip and throughout our stay sharing local tips to assist us in every way. We can’t thank you both enough. Thank you for helping us have truly a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024