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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
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Tampa, FL
  • University of Tampa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Raymond James Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Tampa
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Tampa Riverwalk and a few minutes 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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. 108 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LeAnn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Phillip P.

Liked: Cleanliness

View of Downtown Tampa on the River

The property was clean, accurate as described in photos and secure with a functioning electric gate to the parking spaces. The view of downtown was absolutely beautiful; the neighborhood was a 6 out of 10 and all equipment worked as expected. The only negative thing to be said was the strong musty smell inside the unit which necessitated us leaving the door open whenever we were in the unit, excluding nighttime of course.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Reed F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

One week on the river

The Perch had a large deck, where we spent most of our time while at the unit. The view from there of the city and activity on the river was delightful. On the one evening when storming, we could still appreciate the Perch because of at least 11 windows giving us a 360 degree bird’s eye view. The only thing that would have been nice is motion detector lights on the steps up to get to the deck and second floor entrance. We are already looking forward to another future stay at the Perch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at the river

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place this was our third stay at the perch in three year

This was our third stay at The Perch in 3 years. We really love this property. It is charming and we love the deck and the great view of downtown Tampa, as well as watching the boat activity on the river. The property is always well stocked with necessities. The neighborhood around The Perch is quite run down but all of the homes on the river are very nice and gated. We have never felt unsafe. There are a lot of steps to climb to get to the Perch but it is worth it. Also, it is a short, easy drive to the airport, which is helpful. The owner has always been responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway on the water

I went on a dissertation retreat. What more could you want a well appointed room, easy access to food and an inspirational deck over the river. With A+ communication! I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely river studio

Quiet neighborhood on the river, well-equiped fresh apartment, Old Tampa vibe. Great host, very responsive. We will definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perch on the Hillsborough River

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashli B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Experience!!

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend

View, whether, place... everything fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karlette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time in Tampa

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest house on the River

Such a relaxing stay. We enjoyed sitting on the porch especially in the mornings and evenings. The view of the river and Tampa skyline is beautiful. I would highly recommend this property. Lauren is very responsive with any questions. We will definitely be back! I miss it already.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back to Tampa for reunion

Was very convenient and enjoyable. Close to the downtown and nice views right on the water. Was a little alarmed about some of the surrounding community, but it all worked out well!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent stay for the price

The view was beautiful and the unit was decent. We ran out of toilet paper on day 2 so had to go buy some more. Bath towels are old, worn out and should be replaced. The people renting the other units on the property had a party. There was no parking available when I arrived and my sons car got blocked in from the party goers. Party was a little loud until midnight. Found a few ants in the bathroom and one on the bed on the day of our departure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view & very close to everything!!

My boyfriend & I had a wonderful time staying here, it was the perfect amount of space for the two of us. The view is beautiful & we enjoyed sitting outside everyday watching all the boats go by! Lauren was very friendly & even was nice enough to say we could check in earlier if we liked since the rental was already ready for us. The neighborhood right by the rental is not the best but the property is gated so we still felt very safe staying there. It was also very close to downtown, Armature Works, the airport, among many other fun places to visit in the area which was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ETHAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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