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Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk

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Living area
Room
Walk in shower
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Black back bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Middle twin bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Teal bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk

Plan your perfect Tampa getaway in this charming 1900s bungalow, nestled in the heart of historic Old West Tampa! With brick-paved streets, local coffee spots, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe, it’s the ideal home base for fun and adventure. Just minutes from Armature Works, Riverwalk, and the University of Tampa, you’ll be close to it all—food, nightlife, culture, and sports. Kick back on the large front porch, admire the original pine floors and 10ft ceilings, and soak in the best of Tampa! You will find the soaking tub a plus after a day of sightseeing and partying.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet charge is $50 per stay/ per pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1746877vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tampa

Located in Old West Tampa, a neighbourhood in Tampa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Tampa, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Riverwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tampa Waterworks Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Armature Works - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Culture (Food Truck) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rick's on the River - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hip Tampa Bungalow close to UT, SOHO, & Riverwalk located?

Located in Old West Tampa, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park and Tampa Riverwalk. Raymond James Stadium and Tampa Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable, and convenient. Dallas was very easy to communicate with and the home was perfect for our short trip to Tampa.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, property was beautiful and clean. Host was very attentive and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay , host was kind and respectful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property manager, Dallas, was extremely accommodating and friendly from the moment we requested early check-in. The property is in an up and coming area and quiet. The bungalow, although aged was quaint, comfortable and decor-chic. We were in town for work and were not able to visit any of the surrounding areas for fun but this property is located close enough to the Riverwalk for quick enjoyment and it seemed there were a great selection of restaurants as well. We look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay, nicely decorated, nice neighborhood. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was adequately equipped with all kitchen supplies. Be sure to keep food off of the counters. Ants in FL are a pain. There is spray in the cabinets (organic) which I used after my first day and no issues after!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and helpful when we experienced a flight delay that pushed our check-in time back…even in the middle of the night. The kitchen was very well stocked and even had plastic sandwich baggies. The living room was comfortable as well as the bedrooms. Having two bathrooms was key for our teenagers and the property was decorated so cute!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Winter vacation

Everything was great!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Quaint 3 bedroom house

We stayed 2 nights in this quaint house. It was very clean and met our needs. We were also able to bring our dog and they had a small fenced backyard which worked good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri E.

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

Great place to stay

The location is close to I-275 and downtown. The place was clean, nicely decorated and furnished, and had a lot of nice touches, like easily accessible USB ports for charging devices in basically every room. It was comfortable and had everything that we needed. The only drawback is the small driveway next to the house isn't great if you have a car that sits low to the ground. Street parking was generally available but maybe not right in front of the house. Overall, we would stay again if we needed a place and we would recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Comfortable

This property looked just like photos there were only small minor details that were different, we had to deal with a few bugs but in Florida what else can you expect, Dallas was great with communication during the check in process, and the house is ten minutes away from a lot of fun :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mariyah Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Birthday celebration gone very wrong

0/10 recommend staying here. First off, friends and I booked this for our friend’s 30th birthday weekend celebration. Besides immediately having to kill 2 huge mosquitos on the walls upon walking in, everything else was fine at check in. There’s mention of a “driveway” on the right side of the property but it’s literally a narrow path of cracked concrete facing upwards - street parking is the way to go. The others arrived and the first night was smooth. We woke up the next morning and all started working remotely as planned. After a busy morning, I went out to the living room and was told by one of our friends “um so there’s a problem, there are fleas here”. I’ve never experienced fleas and am typing this review with hopes that other renters do not have to endure what we went through. I contacted the host and at first she was like “OMG this is disappointing!” and I sent her 4 videos and 3 photos showing the very obvious flea problem. Unfortunately 2 guests woke up with multiple bug bites on their legs (not sure what exact bug bit them but it was something we wanted to note). After a few texts/calls with the owner, we both mutually agreed that we would be refunded completely and would pack up and leave that afternoon so pest control and a cleaning service could come clean/spray the rental. However, the refund is nowhere to be seen and we are waiting for a health and safety investigation on the property to wrap up with hopes of getting our 700 back after only staying 1 night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Beth N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cute property - really wanted to love it

The property is super cute. I saw comments saying the neighborhood isn't safe but I didn't get that feeling. It's an older neighborhood full of families. The place is super cute but we struggled so much. There were ants in the kitchen so we couldn't keep anything on the counter and perhaps that is because one cabinet marked "do not use" has major damage and is falling apart. The water pressure in the shower is not great and stepping on the pebble ground in the shower is not comfortable. The exterior flood lights stay on all night long so it makes it so difficult to sleep. The mattresses are very old and not comfortable to sleep on sadly. The front steps into the house are very steep and there is no railing so with a toddler, that's a bit concerning. The listing says there is a hot tub but there isn't - not that it's important but the listing wasn't accurate. The "wood" floors are a mess - they are coming up in so many places, wood feels very soft when you step on different spots and the unevenness, if you aren't careful, is a tripping hazard. The pictures up are clearly old because the furniture isn't in that great condition. Everything was doable and passable in mind but wasn't exactly what we expected based on the listing. I will say parking is easy. Always street parking right in front. The room with the double beds is full of kids toys so that's great. Again the place is super cute, I think it just needs some extra TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

briana c.

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

Awesome place and awesome host!

Dallas was amazing we stayed here for hurricane Ian and she was so accommodating!! Even let me bring all my fir babies with me. The house was nice and super sturdy you couldn’t even tell there was a storm outside unless you looked out the windows.. I feel like the garage isn’t talked about enough super cute man cave. Makes for a great hang out outside. It is air conditioned and there are a few couches and chairs as well as a wine fridge and the perfect table for playing cards. I would totally recommend this to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

edlin h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Very clean but...

I hate to make this review but there are a few things I think should be noted that I did not previously read in the reviews. Pros: - This home is very clean, I could walk barefoot and did not feel gross. - There are many rooms available to sleep, so if you need to accommodate people its a good size. - It's nice to have a washer and dryer accessible. - TV in the rooms, especially with children. - They offer games and that was helpful with having a kid. Cons: - The water pressure in the shower is extremely low, its uncomfortably low. There's no quick shower. - The couches do not have cushions to the size of the couch, so you cant sit back comfortably. There are tears in the couch and it looks worn. The couches are also further from the TV, so hanging out and watching a movie is not comfortable to do. - The house is pictured nicely but it is old, windows are rusted. - The neighborhood is less than "gentrified." As a tourist who is not familiar with the area or city, I was not comfortable. I packed my valuables every time I would leave the home. While the owner may know the community this is not a comfortable setting as a tourist. My husband and I like to go for runs and this was not a neighborhood to comfortable run in, feeling safe. - With that said, some sort of alarm system would be appreciated. - The back door was uncomfortable to lock and did not always feel fully secure. This was kind of concerning giving we were concerned with neighborhood. - The parking spot that is supposed to be available is not available. The owner said we can move the neighbors trashcans so we can park in the space. I dont know the neighbor to move their trashcans. With the concern for the neighborhood and not having a space to park our car, this was bothersome. I personally would not come back to this rental. I would've appreciated knowing the above listed cons bc it would've changed my selection. I wish them success but I think there should be a little more honesty and "what to expect" in the listing, especially for tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

SMF 2022 STAY ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

Dallas was beyond the best host I have every encountered! When we walked into her bungalow our group was so amazed at how clean and beautiful the place was! Every necessity you could need from bathroom items (shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers, REALLY COOL toilet (loved the BIDET), hair dryer, enough toilet paper) to kitchen supplies (extra paper towels, dish washer pods, every pan under the sub) and even the patio had everything (lovely outdoor seating, a garage space with a couch to hangout and enjoy the Tamp heat, an outdoor grill that we utilized!) The bathroom was super nice and it was really cool to have a shower that didn’t have a door (NEW EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF US AND WE LOVED IT) . Everything was perfect and made our experience absolutely wonderful! To my ravers/EDM lovers who go to Sunset Music Festival… This was an amazing place to stay for a reasonable price for my group of 6 (ONLY 7 MINS FROM THE RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM especially if you uber or even decide to drive). If we ever had questions or concerns Dallas was more than helpful to give us suggestions to find a solution! Also! It was a convenient spot for both the stadium and going to Ybor city to hit some of the bars/ Ritz Ybor Venue for shows/concerts. Dallas thank you for providing every need my group required! I go to this festival every year and hope to stay here again! Shoutout to Dallas!! My group LOVES YOU and we will never forget the memories we made!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Tampa vacation

We were in town for our grandson’s graduation from University of Tampa. The bungalow is centrally located to all the fun activities Tampa has to offer. The bungalow is beautifully decorated. We were very happy there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

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

Home away from Home

I love the house it was perfect and great location wasn't far from Busch Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma C.

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

Incredible Wedding Weekend Bridal Party Home

This cute home was perfect for the weekend of our wedding! We live in Tampa and know the areas well; this West Tampa location is close to everything - downtown, Hyde Park, Westshore/Midtown, and the Stadium. The home is nicely decorated, clean, and spacious. I stayed here with my mom, younger brother, and bridal party - we all loved it; the outdoor space was great too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Beware of electrical problems

Spent one night there. Next day there was an issue with the breaker box. No electricity. Didn’t really worry thinking we would be placed somewhere else. Nothing was available for a couple of days. We left and went home. The house was cute and the host was nice, but the situation was just bad since we were traveling with a dog. Also the area was a little more run down than I had anticipated. Would not have wanted to walk the neighborhood by myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

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

Lovely place, clean and quiet

Dallas , helped us, when we couldn’t find our code to get in. Very helpful We loved the place and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty T.

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

Great stay!

Great place! And loved that it was pet friendly. Hard to find nice, clean, properties that also welcome the fur babies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

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

Will be back!!

This house is so cute, so comfortable, and just perfect in every way!! We loved our stay here and will definitely be back. It’s so close to so many fun things, fun places to eat, and new experiences. The host is amazing and very responsive. We didn’t want to leave!! Our week there was just perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J.

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

Beautiful house with wonderful hosts!

House was very cute and quaint upon arriving at the property. Inside was very clean and much bigger than expected. We had a hiccup with the WiFi over the weekend but the owners were very quick to respond and resolve any issues we had. Restaurants and stores were all within a 10 minute drive. Pet friendly as well at an affordable rate (which is always hard to find 🐾). I will definitely be back and recommend this home away from home to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dallas Norton Griffin

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I honestly have the perfect life ...I am a native of Tampa Florida, married to a wonderful man who enjoys doing life with me!

We have 2 fabulous adult children and 1 precious grandson! I can’t forget to mention our 2 “think they are human” dogs :)!

I am the CEO of Norton Griffin Properties, a vacation rental management company .

I decided to start hosting a few years ago. Hosting more than 12 properties now, it is my fervent desire to provide YOU with a Fabulous, safe and affordable stay that will allow you to enjoy the Tampa Bay Area Immensely.

Always looking forward to meeting new people on my
“ Do Life Loud” mission and helping create an experience worth remembering!

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