Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River

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A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a built-in refrigerator.
A lakeside property with a dock, a covered seating area, and a house with a porch.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with wooden furniture.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Riverview, FL
  • Place, Boyette Farms Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverglen Kid Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bell Creek Nature Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Riverview

Located in Riverview, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Port Tampa Bay and Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Florida State Fairgrounds and Florida Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Benchmark International Arena or Boing Jump Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Riverview, FL

What's nearby

  • Boyette Farms Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Riverglen Kid Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bell Creek Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Regent - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bottle House Bar - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Waterfront Home on the Alafia River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Bottle House Bar and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bell Creek Nature Preserve. Tampa Bay and The Regent are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is fantastic. The view is amazing and you'll have everything you need for your stay. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outdoor screened in porch area was amazing. The house and location felt incredibly private and relaxing. We loved looking out at the river and spotting wildlife (an alligator, dolphins, and manatees!).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from the screened in porch. My parents stayed for about 2 weeks in the beginning of October, and while the days were still hot, the cooler weather in the evenings really made their trip. Damian/The host was very quick to respond to messages. Recommend 10/10!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My boyfriend and I stayed here while visiting family in the area. Absolutely loved being on the water. We were able to see dolphins from the dock, turtles, lizards and even a tree frog. It was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely gorgeous and the view was unbelievable. We saw boats all day long and saw lots of dolphins and birds. Location was great and very private. Damien was a wonderful host. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly an escape. It was clean, peaceful, quiet yet close to anything you'd want or need. We saw manatee and dolphins in the river and enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck every morning. Damian was always available and prompt with any questions we had. We will absolutely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. The house was very clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was beautiful and honestly better in person than the pictures. Everything was super clean and well maintained with plenty of household items like pans, beach towels, etc to make the stay a breeze. We really enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor screened in patio & tv. We saw quite a few animals and even a dolphin that got within 10 feet of us as we sat on the dock! The host was awesome and responsive, he even reached out to us the day of our stay and let us check in early. I can't say enough good things about this place and we will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall beautiful!

House was exactly as described! Very clean and picturesque! Kitchen week Equipped ! Owner was extremely accommodating! Not only would I absolutely stay there again but would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Unwind

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. Damien was a wonderful host - helping with a seamless check-in. We never met him personally but would have loved to. The house had everything we needed and much more - especially loved the screened-in porch right next to the river and the privacy it provided. Damien's description of the property is "bang-on".
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect peaceful escape

Beautiful, spacious, newly renovated home basically right on the Alafia River. Kitchen is very well equipped, including a good assortment of glassware, etc for serving. The weather was perfect so we could basically live on the screen porch, watching the boats go by and all the wildlife. We saw manatees and dolphins every day! There are lots of fold-out beds for kids or extra guests (bathroom situation probably makes it best for family situation though). We were able to have long lost family over for visits, which it was perfect for. Would do this again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than we had hoped!

This home is absolutely adorable! The host does an excellent job thinking of every detail to ensure you feel welcome upon arrival. We loved the digital-ease of getting in and locking the doors. The lanai was really special. On warm mornings, we could sit out on the lanai comfortably and watch the sun rise. So private and quiet! Completely fenced in yard (even extends to the driveway fenced gate if you elect to use it). Hot tub, campfire pit. We were wanting for nothing. The property manager, Damian, was so accommodating with a couple of questions that we had. He was quick to respond, friendly, and helpful. Would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Don't look any further! This VRBO was PERFECT! It was very clean and the host thought of everything! Great amenities! It was very comfortable. The location was easy to get to. We felt like it was very private and super nice! We loved the screened-in porch, deck with a chair on the water, and screened-in patio area by the hot tub. The layout of the house and property met all our needs! The location was close to many eating choices. It was a short drive to Tampa where we took a boat tour and close to East Bay Raceway to watch the races at night. It was about an hour from Clearwater. We wanted to visit a spring but didn't want to drive to get to some of the more popular visited springs. But, we found Lithia Springs close to this location. It took about 15-20 minutes to get there and suited our needs. I would highly recommend this VRBO. We plan on going back with our family the next time we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas on the River

This house sits right on the Alafia River! We loved the large screened porch, the beautiful furnishings, the spacious living/ dining room and the kitchen! There is a fireplace on the large fenced-in yard, and a screened gazebo. Damian was an attentive host, always available to answer questions! He had some Christmas decorations for the holiday. We LOVED this house and want to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing

This was a BEAUTIFUL home on the river. We enjoyed watching boats and manatees from the screened in porch every morning. The host took care of all the details, providing k-cups, snacks, waters, plenty of towels. I wasn't sure the house would work well for our family of 5 but the layout of the bathroom and master bedroom worked well even for a large family. There are bars/restaurants within walking distance (fair warning - no sidewalks and the Beer Shed doesn't serve food on Mondays). Our teenagers loved walking to buy Italian ice almost every night. We really enjoyed the hot tub, and the boys made many trips upriver in the kayaks. The only downside was that we aren't very tech savvy and had a little bit of trouble using the door lock, tv and alarm system. The host was really quick to help out with our technical difficulties. I highly recommend this listing for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation on the river.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
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