The BoatHouse on the Hillsborough River- Enjoy river and downtown water views

Convenient location, beautiful view and exactly what we needed to unwind, relax and get some much needed rest.

The host was very welcoming,And the boathouse was very comfortable.

Had a wonderful time at a cozy little river house. Adored the views and the ‘on-the-water’ experience.

I love this place. 2nd time here.

Enjoyed watching crew teams rowing up and down the river.

PROSNice viewClose to attractionsCONS - SafetyProperty is in an “up & coming” neighborhood - did not feel safe and would not walk anywhere at night.Property has serious structural issues. Floors sloped as if you are in a funhouse. Center of property (kitchen/LR) is sinking/needs support. Sliding glass door locks do not work, secured with a broomstick/piece of wood. One sliding glass door is so off from sinking that there is a huge gap at bottom.Anchor light on the LR wall was broke, had missing bulbs & cord was fried.Dock slopes in towards the house, with no railings. All furniture on dock is rusty.Cons - CleanlinessHeavy musty smell throughout the property & had to blast the A/C the whole time to alleviate smell. Mildew/mold stains on master bath ceiling. Pics of property showed clawfoot tub/shower, and this property had a walk-in shower. Toiletries supplied were previously used/half full.Property was not cleaned sufficiently for guests. WE scrubbed the stove top upon arrival as it had some greasy slimy stuff on it/not clean at all.Strong fish odor in refrigerator & freezer. Floors in kitchen, LR, & BR had large dust bunnies everywhere.1 outdoor trashcan filled with fish garbage that smelled so awful that the workers didn’t even take on trash day.If we had the time to search for another property once we arrived, we would not have stayed here. But we had a packed schedule and made the most of it.

The boat house was exactly as listed. It was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The glass top on the stove was cracked but we weren’t going to cook on vacation anyways. The view from the deck is amazing. There is some fishing equipment provided but it’s pretty worn out and I’m pretty particular so I just bought my own stuff. The fishing was pretty good for small Sheephead and Snook. Just go a few houses down to Ricks and the owner at the bait shop is super helpful and has plenty of live shrimp. The house also had a good security fence and a big gate. The palms could use a trimming around the gate pin pad coming in but we were in a Corvette so that doesn’t help. Overall experience was amazing. Would definitely come back here again.

Place was clean & views were Awesome

This is probably one of the most unique and fun vrbo’s we have ever stayed at. Exceptionally clean, everything you need, great location and so fun to fish on the river.

Great stay. Awesome location being a few minute drive to downtown and the riverwalk.

I was in town for a show and had a good experience at the property. I enjoyed sitting on the porch relaxing and fishing in the evening the most.

Stayed here a few times now. Fantastic and so relaxing! Look forward to stay again when possible!! All the comforts of home and a view to enjoy!!

This place was exactly as listed. Location was wonderful, property owner was easy to reach and very quick to respond. We will definitely be coming back to this house!

We enjoyed being on the river. House is close to just about everything. Will definitely rent again.

We had an amazing weekend at the Boathouse! The views are absolutely stunning—you are literally right on the river, which made for such a peaceful and unique experience. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful stay. We also loved how close it was to Rick’s on the River and Armature Works, making it easy to enjoy great food and drinks nearby. On top of that, the host was very accommodating, making our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Beautiful little spot of heaven on the river! Unfortunately, Helene busted up our party.

It was simple and cute. Wasnt dissapointed at all! loved morning coffee on the water and the view of tampa at night. Enjoyed the short walk to ricks for good food and luve music.

We spent such an amazing time at the boat house and we’ll definitely come back again. It was a great pleasure to be on the terrace and to see the landscape. We saw a lot of fishes, birds and even a dolphin. The house was very cosy and well teamed. The bed was very comfortable. Lauren was really sweet and reactive. Karine Marseille- South of France