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

Tampa, Florida
$150 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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!




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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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 Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 500 Sq Ft (47 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Only Allowed Outside Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • Tim

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    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.

  • Ivan

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    This place was amazingly clean. Very tastefully decorated. Comfortable. The view was exactly as described.

  • Traci W.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 17, 2026

    Such a cute space. Gorgeous view.

  • Penny F.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    The kitchen was nice. Could use more eating utensils. Other than that, it was fully stocked for preparing meals.

  • Melanie Y.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    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!

  • Penny G.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    The apartment was perfect, and the view could not be beat. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Perch!

  • Sydney S.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    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!

  • david k.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    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.

  • LeAnn B.

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    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.

  • Phillip P.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    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.

  • Debbie L.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Property had great location and great atmosphere!Easy access. Very comfortable bed! Had everything we needed!

  • jeff w.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    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!

  • Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    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.

  • tony v.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    Property was as described, cozy & clean

  • Barbara C.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    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.

  • Martin J.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    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.

  • Sara F.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    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!

  • Shannon G.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 11, 2024

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

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$150+
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