11 Reviews of Property 381459 in Tampa, Florida

We were in Tampa for my son's graduation and it was in a perfect location for us. One needs a car to get around, but I found that this was the case in most places that I visited in the U.S. Having said that I used a Taxi once and found that quite reasonably priced.
The house is an absolutely charming and cosy dwelling. We felt at home the minute we walked through the door. It seemed to be in a nice, quiet neighborhood amongst, I assume, Floridian owner/occupied homes. All the houses and gardens in that area appeared to be nicely cared for.
This house has been furnished to match the era of the house with the appliances and entertainment that we take for granted in this era. For us, there was nothing missing.
Jim, the owner was also very helpful. I would recommend this house to any of my friends and, if ever I should visit Tampa again I would like to stay in it.
For the last two days of my stay in Tampa I had booked into a 4 star hotel because the house had already been booked for those two dates. It was nice and even had a balcony but the charm, cosiness and price of the Riverside Heights home beat it hands down and by a country mile. The hotel was downtown and I still needed a car or taxi to get anywhere.

We are a team of visual artists who travel to various locations to render our creative talents on the walls of commercial stores or in the homes or estates of 'high profile' clients. Because our work is taxing and often done in new construction dust and dirt, instead of staying in several hotel rooms, we prefer to stay as a group in a comfortable dwelling, where we can cook our meals, eat at a dining table and relax after hours in 'the comforts of home.' This home could not have been better for us! It said "Welcome" from the moment we stepped inside. Music was playing on the TV and the owner sent a welcome message with the offer to be of help, should we need something. We had everything we needed and MORE! The quiet back yard - enclosed with privacy fence - made evening meals cozy and delightful when shared on the deck that is ambiently lighted by strands of small, overhead twinkle lights. The clean gas grill is in the garage. Having the convenience of our own washer and dryer (+ a table to fold on!) allowed us extra time to relax without going to the coin laundry. On the days that we could not begin working until late afternoon, we grabbed the beach chairs from the garage and beach towels from the linen closet and spent the mornings at Belleair Beach (a half-hour away). The house has good lighting and is tastefully appointed without the feeling of clutter. We found every necessity we needed to conduct day-to-day life - all in logical places. The neighborhood is a quiet, middle-class family-type neighborhood with people jogging, walking their dogs and pushiing strollers in the mornings and evenings. The instructions for the TV and electronics were written so well in the owner's 'notes to the renter', that I could actually maneuver the system without any glitches - even the DVD and surround sound! There is a perfect small desk to use for your laptop. The beds were comfy. But best of all, the home was clean and tidy. We will definitely stay here again, should the need ever arise and our team is small enough. We have stayed in many VRBO rental properties . . . I highly recommend this choice to a small group or family. [In my opinion . . . Jim, the owner of this property, could offer tips to other VRBO owners as to how to make their rental property comfortable and inviting for their renters.]

We are a team of visual artists who travel to various locations to render our creative talents on the walls of commercial stores or in the homes or estates of 'high profile' clients. Because our work is taxing and often done in new construction dust and dirt, instead of staying in several hotel rooms, we prefer to stay as a group in a comfortable dwelling, where we can cook our meals, eat at a dining table and relax after hours in 'the comforts of home.' This home could not have been better for us! It said "Welcome" from the moment we stepped inside. Music was playing on the TV and the owner sent a welcome message with the offer to be of help, should we need something. We had everything we needed and MORE! The quiet back yard - enclosed with privacy fence - made evening meals cozy and delightful when shared on the deck that ambiently lighted by strands of small, overhead twinkle lights. The clean gas grill is in the garage. Having the convenience of our own washer and dryer (+ a table to fold on!) allowed us extra time to relax without going to the coin laundry. On the days that we could not begin working until late afternoon, we grabbed the beach chairs from the garage and beach towels from the linen closet and spent the mornings at Belleair Beach (a half-hour away). The house has good lighting and is tastefully appointed without the feeling of clutter. We found every necessity we needed to conduct day-to-day life - all in logical places. The neighborhood is a quiet, middle-class family-type neighborhood with people jogging, walking their dogs and pushiing strollers in the mornings and evenings. The instructions for the TV and electronics were written so well in the owner's 'notes to the renter', that I could actually maneuver the system without any glitches - even the DVD and surround sound! There is a perfect small desk to use for your laptop. The beds were comfy. But best of all, the home was clean and tidy. We will definitely stay here again, should the need ever arise and our team is small enough. We have stayed in many VRBO rental properties . . . I highly recommend this choice to a small group or family. [In my opinion . . . Jim, the owner of this property, could offer tips to other VRBO owners as to how to make their rental property comfortable and inviting for their renters.]

When we arrived we found the property clean. The owner was very helpful in answering questions, and provided a welcome guide, bound in a white notebook for places to at in the area. I would not recommend this place to a friend or relative. I was disappointed with the surrounding neighborhood, bars on some of the windows, sirens blaring almost daily, and a persistent problem with ants. Even though there wereexterminators visiting the property, it did not alleviate this problem. There was a nearby park which was very dog friendly, and had a playground as well. For a very short stay this house would nice, but not for a long term rental.

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. Jim was great in helping with any questions we had. The home was beautifully decorated, VERY CLEAN(a must for me!) and was such a great retreat every evening to come home and relax. It really did have all the comforts of home. It is in a quiet neighborhood but only minutes from the airport, downtown and only 30 minutes from Clearwater Beach. We enjoyed some great restaurant recommendations(Rick's on the River, Miguel's(great mexican) or delivery pizza from New York New York. I would definitely recommend choosing this home. It is an excellent value in a close in location. Thank you Jim for keeping such a well maintained home.

Very clean and well maintained home, with every amenity you need. Incredibly close to downtown Tampa. Jim the owner is accessible and easy to work with, and the renting process was simple. Look no further if you want to rent a top notch home.

LOVED LOVED LOVED the house, the neighborhood, the location, the “landlord”, Jim.

The VRBO listing is adequate, but cannot completely describe the treats and treasures in store for you during your stay. Jim's clear communication made booking easy. We handled the entire leasing process online.

We arrived close to midnight for our first night and were greeted by a well lit, welcoming home. (One of the many personal touches provided by Jim.) Walking in, we had to just stop and take it all in before the word “WOW” could be spontaneously proclaimed. Stunning. The style and the vibe is soothing, pleasant and full of happy zen.

The floor plan, the decorating, the exquisite renovation choices were all stunning. With every turn, there was either another cool, original feature of the home, or yet another thoughtful or considerate touch that Jim had added.

The kitchen is simply spectacular. Definitely original, well stocked with easy to find necessities for you to prepare a 5 course meal, or just nuke some popcorn. The high efficiency dishwasher was added later, but cleverly installed to preserve and respect the highly functional original kitchen. Washer and dryer are in detached garage, just steps from the kitchen. The clothes line beside the garage was an unexpected surprise which we used often. The neighboring houses are situated to maximize privacy.

I emailed Jim when we arrived, just to let him know that all of his instructions and directions were perfect and that we had arrived. I told him in passing that my great nephew's lifelong sleeping companion “Red Dog” had suffered a communications breakdown and was not with us, after all. The next day, while at Busch Gardens, Jim replied to inquire if he could place a temporary, substitute sleeping friend in the house for the rest of the week. My great nephew and I had already made plans to go to Walmart to purchase a new friend, but he agreed to interview “Mr Bear.” By the end of the week, Jim suggested that maybe Mr Bear would like to go home with my great nephew to meet Red Dog. My great nephew now sleeps with both of them.

There was absolutely nothing that we wanted or needed that Jim had not already thought of and provided. Coffee, half & half, beach towels, q-tips and so on. The information binder answered any question and even included menus for numerous local restaurants. Renting Jim's vacation home was an exceptionally memorable experience and we hope to stay there again.

My husband and I stayed in this lovely home in February. It is a true home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. The home is charming, extremely livable and decorated beautifully throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors, lovely furniture, great choice of wall colors, a private and inviting side deck - everything in tip-top condition and spotlessly clean. The kitchen is old-fashioned but completely workable, with a small table for eating and for additional food prep space. Laundry machines are in the garage, brand-new and super-efficient. The garage also provided locked storage for our bikes. The location was superb. We especially enjoyed the close access to downtown Tampa, the Hyde Park/Soho areas, and Bayshore Drive. We often rode our bikes over to Rick's on the River and enjoyed a blissful seafood lunch overlooking the river. Owner Jim was the best "landlord" possible - very helpful, responsive to all questions and requests, and anxious to help his guests get the most out of their stay in Tampa. He created a very helpful looseleaf binder of information about not only the home itself, but also local restaurants and attractions, and provided useful telephone numbers. We would recommend this home very highly.