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Florida's Alafia River Get-Away

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Keywords: Downstairs Studio

Property manager

Candice Schipfer Grant

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside of the studio apartment

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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

This property does not allow children

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

Florida's Alafia River Get-away Apartment
Florida's Alafia River Get-away Riverview
Florida's Alafia River Get-away Apartment Riverview

About the neighborhood

Map
Riverview, FL

What's nearby

  • East Bay Raceway Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Tampa Convention Center - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Florida Aquarium - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Port of Tampa - 19 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Edge Lounge & Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park, Tampa Bay, and East Bay Raceway Park. Riverglen Kid Park and Boyette Farms Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Florida's Alafia River Get-Away Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dale H., Cincinnati, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

dale c., Dexter michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Candice is a very good hostess! Pleasant location on the river.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Candice was super friendly and the place was super comfortable.
View of the water, great amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Candice’s place was perfect!
Easy access to property and checkout!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lura B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Holden K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

kathie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!).

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S., Chaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Lovely stay. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Deidre R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended weekend
Had a gear long weekend in Candace's place all the comfort of home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

marc k.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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