Title: The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259700/33259649/w1616h1080x152y0-b8d4b0c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259700/33259649/w1616h1080x152y0-20fe2f98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259700/33259649/w1662h1080x129y0-4e147cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259700/33259649/w1616h1080x153y0-53a8ddc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33259700/33259649/w1787h1080x67y0-7998d611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched above the Hillsborough River, The Perch on the Hillsborough River offers a tranquil retreat with a huge balcony perfect for unwinding and taking in views of downtown Tampa. This large studio apartment features a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed and living area with sofa that can turn into a twin bed. With washer and dryer available for guest use, this is ideal for longer stays. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed - 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach volleyball, fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49600/49550/34325b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailport Waterfront Suites Rocky Point - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 4,796 reviews CA $151 CA $197 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=49550&PinnedHotelID=49550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83300000/83290600/83290566/bf8b37c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1 bedroom guesthouse apartment near downtown & riverwalk Tampa Heights - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=83290566&PinnedHotelID=83290566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33491200/33491168/0c4a7d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come enjoy River and Downtown Views in the heart of Tampa! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### 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 ## About the area Located in Tampa, this apartment is on a river. MacDill Air Force Base and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Raymond James Stadium or Benchmark International Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tampa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa.dx602996) [View more Apartments in Tampa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa-Apartments.d602996-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.96452%2C-82.47449&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0lIv-woTL7RFRprhTDEx2qQ7G5A=) Tampa, FL ### What's nearby - Tampa Riverwalk - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - University of Tampa - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Tampa Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Raymond James Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Port of Tampa - 5 min drive - 4.8 km ### Getting around - Tampa Union Station - 9 min drive - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 11 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burger Culture (Food Truck) - ‬11 min walk - ‪Rick's on the River - ‬4 min walk - ‪Sweetgreen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lucky Tigré - ‬16 min walk - ‪Rocca - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Perch on the River-Amazing River & Downtown Views in the heart of old Tampa located? > Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park - Dog Park, Tampa Riverwalk, and University of Tampa. Tampa Convention Center and Raymond James Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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