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River Jewel on the Alafia River

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Riverview, FL
  • Place, East Bay Raceway Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Westfield Brandon
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

River Jewel on the Alafia River

Beautiful waterfront home on the Alafia River leading to Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico. You will have access to the entire first floor of the house and a beautiful dock. Bring your Boat and fishing rods or skis. (Boat Docking on premises) Excellent Fishing and Wakeboarding. In minutes you can be in Tampa Bay, Williams Park boat ramp is just a few minutes away. If it's your lucky day you can see manatees, dolphins, snook, redfish, sharks, stingrays and more right from the dock! If you're looking for a nice waterfront restaurant we often visit Fin's or Circles in Apollo Beach, Joia on Gibsonton Drive, Rivers Edge or Tiki Docks on the Alafia, & Little Harbor in Ruskin. All noted restaurants are 5-20 mins away! The International Independent Showmen's Association Event Center and Museum is close to property and they have tours of the Museum. It can sometimes be noisy during some events. ( A few days a year). Please check for times and dates before booking if you have concerns.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Riverview

Riverview is home to this vacation home. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and Florida State Fairgrounds. Check out an event or a game at Raymond James Stadium, and consider making time for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Riverview, FL

What's nearby

  • East Bay Raceway Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Palms at Magnolia Park Dog Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Topgolf - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Westfield Brandon - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Port of Tampa - 14 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 17 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Far East Chinese Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fatburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Jewel on the Alafia River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at River Jewel on the Alafia River?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Jewel on the Alafia River on Jun 12, 2026 start from $147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Jewel on the Alafia River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Jewel on the Alafia River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Jewel on the Alafia River located?

Situated in Riverview, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tampa Bay and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from East Bay Raceway Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

It was a great place to stay. Only thing is you could hear the upstairs neighbor dog bark which was not great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet get away

We enjoyed fishing off the dock and admiring the view.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little place

Definitely plan to return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot on the river

Nice quiet location. We even caught a red drum off the dock one day! Appreciated the decorative touches and fully functioning kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kanika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smooth process

Very smooth process and great communication (with very thorough information). Clean property. Quick drive to restaurants and stores. Only downside was lawn care happening at 7am on a Friday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Duane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Grand Time

Visited Florida to see our grandkids. The dock was a big hit. They caught a few catfish to practice their release technique. Check in and out was a breeze. Owner was very responsive. AC went out, but the owner was on top of it… had a repair guy out within hours! On a Friday night. A plus! Only downside is that the upstairs unit was not very sound proof- we heard lots of activity up there. But then they had a pile of kids. Kids need to keep busy. Right?All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rose B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not that bad

Every time we washed the floor it got dirtier because the floor tiles weren’t grouted and the barbecue had a hole in the bottom and was filthy and found a mouse nesting in it!
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Nice spot. Downstairs unit needs dressers or small table for bags in both bedrooms and upstairs visitors need to understand someone is below them cause construction workers above us made a too much of a racket
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and beautiful location

A few family friends and I stayed at Gary’s place for a long weekend. He is very commutative. The place is great and right on an inlet with a dock. We tried fishing but had no luck. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

The property was well decorated, comfortable and very clean. The outside area was nice and well maintained. The one complaint I have is that the wifi was not working for very long which was an issue at night as we and the kids were looking to wind down...... The TV only works with wifi and we were unable to use our phones. One suggestion I would have for this property is to have a DVD/Blu ray, board games or books for the guests to utilize when something like that happens. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property on a beautiful river, the stay is worth the money

This wasy first time using VRBO and i am very pleased with it, the stay was wounderful, and the host was very propt and responsive. I really liked the setup they had. The river in the back with the nice deck was an added bonus as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family House

Our family of seven loved this place. From the dock out back to the spacious living room to the cool kids bunk beds, this was a perfect place for our short visit to Tampa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by GARY HUNLEY

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