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The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Property grounds
Marina
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 347 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tampa, FL
  • Place, Tampa Riverwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Armature Works
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa

Looking for a getaway from it all but still in the heart of all the action? Look no further!

The Perch on the Hillsborough River is a large studio apartment with a HUGE balcony on the second floor of a two story duplex house that overlooks the Hillsborough River. You are up among the trees overlooking the beautiful Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa.

Our amazing balcony with views of downtown Tampa and the Hillsborough River is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
The apartment features a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed and a living area with sofa that can turn into a twin bed. For longer stays, there is a washer and dryer for guest use.

A few doors down you will find Rick's on the River marina, a great marina and restaurant! A 5 min drive across the river is the Armature works Pirate Water Taxi stop.....You’ll love all the great restaurants, nightlife, museums and parks that are all a beautiful boat ride away!

The house sits on a compound on the river that is shared with two other vacation rentals ( property ID # 801363 and property ID # 642448). All three houses can be rented together if you have a large group of 10 people.

Each vacation rental has its own entrance and is completely private, there is a shared private parking lot with plenty of room for your cars.

The studio is in the center of everything Tampa has to offer- downtown Tampa,Ybor City, Channelside, Amalie Arena, the Tampa Convention Center, South Tampa, Busch Gardens, and Raymond James Stadium are all a 10 min drive from the house. Want a day trip to our world famous Gulf beaches? 45 minutes from the house are award winning beaches such as Ft Desoto Beach and Clearwater Beach.

The apartment also has a large screen smart tv so you can directly access your Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu accounts. It also has WIFI. We have tried to think of every amenity from home to have while you are on vacation!




During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Tampa Riverwalk. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by foot from Tampa Riverwalk and a 4-minute drive from Raymond James Stadium
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tampa apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Cleaning fee does not include removal of trash, or washing of dishes. $25 additional fee taken from damage deposit if not complete.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Apartment
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Tampa
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Apartment
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Tampa
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Apartment
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old Tampa
Perch River-amazing River Downtown Views Heart old

The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute space. Gorgeous view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views of downtown and the river . Place was nicely decorated with everything you could ask for. Lauren was so helpful thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place to stay for a weekend getaway! The decor was adorable and captured the vibes of being right on the water. We absolutely loved The Perch and all it had to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay while visiting our son over Christmas. The deck was our favorite part for morning coffee. Beautiful views of the city and we got to enjoy the Christmas lights of the across-the -river neighbors as a bonus.The kitchen pots and pans were a bit lax but we made do. We would definitely return here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was nice. Could use more eating utensils. Other than that, it was fully stocked for preparing meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was perfect, and the view could not be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Perch!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Very nice place to stay

We enjoyed our stay the view was awesome close to downtown would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Would highly recommend!

Property had great location and great atmosphere!Easy access. Very comfortable bed! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location on the river was excellent. The balcony provides a great place to relax and enjoy the skyline in the distance, while boat pass by below. Room was very clean. I did not use the stove top or oven. Other than distant traffic noise, the apartment was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony v.

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

Stay at the river

Property was as described, cozy & clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazingly clean. Very tastefully decorated. Comfortable. The view was exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

The Perch on the Hillsborough River

Awesome view of the river and a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

LeAnn B.

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

Weekend stay

We were in town for a concert. The apartment is exactly as the pictures online show. Views are amazing. The owner was gracious and quick to answer our questions. Will definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Cute studio on the water

Really enjoyed our stay at this riverfront studio. Also great location close to restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful properly in a perfect location. The view was stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA W.

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

Awesome View

This property was so cute. The view of the river and Tampa was amazing. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Great view of city

Good secure parking, close to downtown. Host was very nice. Was cold during the stay so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck overlooking the river much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ETHAN C.

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

Beautiful

My wife and I had an amazing time here. We loved waking up to the sun shining off the river and the sound of seagulls.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

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

Beautiful

Perfect spot. Loved watching the boats and
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

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

Riverside Private Gem

Can't say enough about this hidden gem. Elevated deck above the river, large interior space with good layout, full kitchen, private parking, gorgeous views of downtown skyline day and night, sounds of seagulls and the river, clean and private - a magical place for my stays for my work trips to Tampa!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Awesome Experience!!

Ricks on the River was a nice walk for god food, drinks and music!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

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

Great View

Everything was perfect. The views of the Tampa skyline and lights at night are A++. It's an easy walk to Rick's On The River for drinks and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashli B.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful little spot! Has a wonderful view from the porch! Easy to get in and out with good parking. The bed is a little old but the room made up for it! We absolutely enjoyed feeding the ducks and seeing all kinds of birds! We will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlette B.

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

It was awesome!

What a perfect cottage for two! The view was beautiful and we had the best time! We were there for a George Strait concert and enjoyed Ulele and Armature Works. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

River View

First, the view from the second floor deck down the river is beautiful. The apartment we stayed in was comfortable and clean. The AC works great and keeps the apartment nice and cool. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, plates and utensils we needed. The interior of the unit is bright and airy with lots of windows letting in the light.We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025