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River Charm on the Alafia River

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

LIVING ROOM

2 Double Futons

MASTER

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

River Charm on the Alafia River

Beautiful waterfront home on the Alafia River leading to Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico. You will have access entire first floor of the house and a beautiful dock and huge Sundek. Bring your Boat and fishing rods or skis. (Boat Docking and trailer parking on premises) Excellent Fishing and Wakeboarding. In minutes you can be in Tampa Bay, Williams park boat ramp is just a few minutes away. One bedroom with queen bed and living room with 2 sofa beds with 1 full bath, sleeps 4 people. 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 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1925904vb
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 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Riverview

Located in Riverview, this holiday home is on a river. 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 ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 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
  • ‪Fatburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Far East Chinese Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Edge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Charm on the Alafia River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at River Charm on the Alafia River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Charm on the Alafia River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Tampa Bay and 2.5 mi (4 km) from East Bay Raceway Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Racheul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hist was wonderful. He answered every question we had. The house was super nice and clean. Loved the screened in patio. Will definitely be back if ever in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot on the river. Each morning, we enjoyed coffee while watching the mullet splash with joy! Lots of bird watching in the area, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful location, clean and nice place. Gary responded to my messages and questions promptly.The screen porch near the river was nice for have morning coffee, and ensuring there weren't bugs when sitting out in the evening.The couches are different from the pictures shown on the listing, but both are pull out sofa beds, full size (not queen).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn F.

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

Cute little place on the river

We enjoyed our stay! The location had great views and we really enjoyed the dock and screened in patio. Gary was great about ensuring we had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Thank you very much! hope to see you all again.... Thank you very much for staying.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m kind of a clean freak. I cleaned when we got there. It could’ve been cleaner. Otherwise the place could be our home away from home. The barking dogs next door were somewhat annoying. The owner was super-responsive. We will be back as we have friends & family in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, hidden property that felt very relaxing with the bay view and was the exact kind of place we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting- very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

james m.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host barely talked with us, we called customer service two times and got no satisfaction. customer service sent an email for me to send pics but i don't know how to do that so my daughter is helping me with it and you will recieve it shortly. the whole experience was not good.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great!!

Gary was an awesome host very friendly and helpful! Place was clean and fit 5 of us perfectly. Location was cute and peaceful right on the water. Would recommend for a more chill and quiet getaway. Definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad V.

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

Vacation

Nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt m.

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

Quiet spot.

Very pretty setting. Very clean. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Peacefulness

My parents and my wife’s parents have stayed at Gary’s places several times and they really enjoy the locations on the river. Staying on the river is peaceful and just the right spot. The homes/rooms are always clean and you have what you need even for an extended stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girl's Vacation

Restful, relaxing and we loved the swing on the deck. Right on the river, the view was lovely. Nearby restaurants were delicious. We can highly recommend Joia, described as a pizza and martini restaurant. The ravioli and salad was very good and the chocotini was wonderful. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

River Charm

River Charm lived up to its name. We had morning coffee outside in the lanai every morning. Watched the sunrise, the Pelicans fish and so many other birds to watch. Location was perfect for us. Less than 10 minutes, by back roads, to our daughter in Riverview. Great stay and perfect spot for us.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil F.

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

Mostly good

The bed is very noisy. Not sure why and the dog that was upstairs barked for hours one night. Other than that, it was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Renter Beware

Essentially the enclosed space of a "stilt-house". Very cramped, especially the bath tub/comode/sink. Had no dining table, only 4 elevated bar chairs for a short counter. Communication with host did not begin well: aside from the entry code and WiFi password, greeting message was a litany of threatened "fines", including trying to pass responsibility for an inadequate septic tank ($200 "fine" if it clogged). Would not recommend this property or others of his ownership.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Don, I'm sorry you did not enjoy your stay! The house is a three-story structure with the first story being concrete block. The access code for the lock and the Wi-Fi name and password are right above the instructions about the sensitivity of a septic system which is not inferior. The counter bar is long enough for four to five people to dine. The other things you spoke about can all be seen in the pictures provided on the website. It may be a very good idea to do some due diligence (looking at pictures, etc.) before making a reservation instead of taking so much time to write negative reviews. Other hosts should be aware of taking reservations from you. I have hundreds of five-star reviews from this property and my other properties.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KL S.

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

Nice riverside property

Very pleasant stay, property is nicely located and very clean. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

cool spot - nice clean unit

cool spot - nice clean unit - near Tampa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom S.

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

River retreat

Both the owner and the property manager; Cody, were extremely helpful and responsive. Great experience if you like to fish, right off Gary’s dock. Easy access to lots of Tampa attractions.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Enjoyed the stay.

We were there for 3 nights. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Nice time close to grandchildren

Was a very well kept unit and was an enjoyable stay with nice views of the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip & Lynne W.

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

Exactly as advertised

Great place exactly as listed. We were fortunate to be able to extend our stay beyond original booking. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by GARY HUNLEY

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