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Little House By the River

Take your stroll down to the Hillsborough River from this secluded retreat or enjoy characterful home comforts.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 486 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Little House By the River

The little house by the river is located in Seminole Heights near Busch Gardens and downtown Tampa. It's a few miles from Raymond James Stadium, Amelie Arena, USF, University of Tampa, Lowry Park Zoo, and much more. It's down a private street that is secluded and had a view of the Hillsborough River. You may take a walk down to the water.

The house has two bedrooms room with queen-sized beds. There is also one twin-size air mattress in a side room. The two rooms have a view out towards the Hillsborough River.

The house is a restored 90-year-old bungalow with character. Restored heart pine wood flooring and modern kitchen.

There is a tiny house separate from the property in the back that is also rented with its own driveway.

Property manager

Travis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 930 sq ft (86 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Little House By the River Tampa
Little House By the River Private vacation home
Little House By the River Private vacation home Tampa

About the neighborhood

Map
Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park - 6 min drive
  • Raymond James Stadium - 9 min drive
  • Port of Tampa - 10 min drive
  • George M. Steinbrenner Field - 10 min drive
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ABC Pizza House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Pequena Colombia Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trip's Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bula Kavananda - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Pequena Columbia Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House By the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little House By the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House By the River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little House By the River located?

Located in Old Seminole Heights, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from ZooTampa at Lowry Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kindred Hospital Central Tampa. Tampa Riverwalk and Raymond James Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Little House By the River Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home for a Weekend Getaway
We stayed for a weekend concert and the house is just as described and tucked away in a secluded neighborhood. It was clean and a short ride to the stadium. Communication with the host was fast and easy. Would absolutely book again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maxine, Liberty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C., Winter Haven

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Tampa Home!
This little place was absolutely perfect for our weekend! 2 days, 4 people. Communication with the host was top notch, very responsive and nice. It was a quick ride to both Raymond James Stadium (Uber was about 12 minutes!), and to Busch Gardens! The whole place was clean and so very quaint. Really loved the historic yet updated feel of this little home. Very minor things - cannot walk down to the river, the house was a little tough to find, especially at night, and Google Maps puts you at a dead end when you actually have to turn a hard right, and then a left. However these are such minor things and once those hiccups were figured out it was smooth sailing! Really loved this hidden gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute home
Home is as described, small but cute. The online listing states that you may take a walk down to the river, however, there is a notice in the home stating that it is private property and you should not do that. We aired on the side of caution and did not go. It is a wonderful, quiet neighborhood and the perfect place to relax. There are a couple of chairs on the back porch, although we were not aware ahead of time that there is another home immediately adjacent to the back porch. No chairs on the front porch, although we did take the folding chairs and sit there a few times. The home is perfectly comfortable for two or three people, more than that and it would be a little bit of a tight squeeze especially in the bathroom. No live TV channels, but plenty of apps to watch, and there was internet, The security light at the carport stays on all night, so the light shines into the bedrooms. Could use a few more pans, and towels and accessories in the kitchen. There is currently a Keurig machine not a standard coffee pot. It was perfect for our weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Great place easy to communicate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Wonderful location to stay and visit family in Tampa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little House
We had a group of five that went to Howl O Scream. The house was immaculate, great setup, and excellent amenities. Already planning on coming back for Christmas Town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leunamarie A.

Very good!!
Totally recomendable, great environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
AUG 10 2020
Great stay on your property. Excellent location. I would suggest an additional bathroom. The small (but very nice) existing one would be challenging for more than 2 guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage.
Just as advertised. No closet space. Sufficient kitchen, though no condiments. Owner was quick to respond, but there wasn’t much information provided at the cottage. Though it has 2 bedrooms, there's a 3rd room that can be used as a bedroom that has air mattresses. No closets. Very few TV channels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Laura Jean M.

Peaceful neighborhood, cute house
Hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
great
this was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage style house
Nice quiet location. Only downside is tv channels are very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

michel p.

bad renovation
fast work, badly done, look good fast on picture, but unfinished work and sheep ! dirty !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020