The location was amazing, situated on the Alifia river. The property is beautiful and well-maintained. In addition to the dock on the river, there’s a fire pit down by the river and an enclosed pool and hot tub. We rented the two bedroom cabin, which was very spacious and had a full kitchen. A lovely breakfast was delivered every morning and other meal options are available by reservation. We would definitely stay here again when in the area.

It would be nice to have extra trash bags and the tub needs nonslip strips in it.

The owners and staff continuously assured our well-being and satisfaction during our three-day stay. The retreat facility was well maintained and provided a wonderful, peaceful ambiance within a busy, semi-urban environment. The lush grounds provided a serenity and break from busy traffic and noise just minutes away by car. The building itself is insulated from external noises until we opened the windows to let in the cool night air and the sounds of birds and critters. The walking trails were carefully groomed, and the multi-acre grounds were thoughtfully cleared to showcase the river shore and the many mature trees surrounding the building. Our room was one of three in a wing that had its own lounge area that opened up onto a large gathering room with a grand, stone fireplace where guests were invited to meet.

Unfortunately, we did not reserve three to five nights of stay instead of the two! With the intense spring break traffic discouraging distance travel around Tampa and beyond, we were delighted to spend a full day at the Revierbend Retreat walking, reading, and conversing with one another, the owners, and staff. It was a refreshing way of finishing a two-week visit with friends and a trip to the Keys, relaxing and restoring.

This is definitely a place I would stay again if I were to visit the Tampa area. It's a bed and breakfast with a river running along the gardens and kayaks available. The beds, showers, and even the chocolates and coffee in the living room were luxurious and indicative of the quality of the owner, Chris. Be sure to try the breakfast that Chris prepares, especially if you stay here. It was the best home-cooked breakfast I've ever tasted in the United States. Due to the nature of the bed and breakfast, one had to share the living room and bathroom with other guests, but this time we had the place to ourselves as there were no other guests. It was great to get a feel for the atmosphere of a middle-class American home, especially as we had several conversations with Chris and his husband. We had a great time staying here, enjoying the beautiful nature of the house, the pool, and the ping pong table by the pool and the rocking chairs in the garden. I always think of the breaking sun in the garden.

It would have been perfect if the pool had a Jacuzzi and hot water. The center of the pool is a bit on the deep side.

Breakfast were outstanding, view was beautiful, Room & facilities more than exceeded my expections. It’s close to where my son lives, which was my primary reason for choosing it. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again.

I had slight technical difficulties getting in, but I learned. And figuring out how to turn the ceiling fan on without the light was a challenge, but I figured it out.

The property was gorgeous. It was too chilly to enjoy the amenities, but I did walk around the property and play a game of chess with my son, which we both enjoyed. The beds were very comfortable. It was nice waking up to breakfast every morning.

The breakfast was nice but was the same every morning. We stayed there three nights, so some variety would be nice.

I liked that it was very secluded and exactly in the location I wanted to be in to visit my friend.

The only thing is not a sleight on the property itself but since some of the rooms are close and it is a house and not a hotel, I was concerned about the noise level of conversations late at night since my friend came to visit a bit while I was staying there and can be very animated.

The whole experience was amazing! The folks there were so hospitable. We felt very welcome. Love the private concept of your space having a programmed key code so we didn't have to check in or out. Breakfast was fantastic! Warm muffins and yogurt parfaits were delicious! The grounds are breathtaking and it is hard to believe the location is so close to everything!

The property is gorgeous! We stayed in the two bedroom guest cottage, which is also gorgeous! The Innkeepers are lovely people. They responded immediately to questions and requests. The fresh muffins in the breakfast tray were straight from the oven and delish! We were there on a holiday weekend so the river traffic was constant but it was fun to watch the boats go by. Our son caught several catfish from the dock. This place is a little piece of paradise on the Alafia River!

We thought the property was amazing!

This facility was a great place to start out my day and the perfect place to arrive at night to relax and unwind before getting some great sleep. Place was comfortable and in great shape, even through there are some guest orientated improvements on the way.

The property is set up for the guest to have a great experience and to relax . Although there are televisions on the property there, they are not in the rooms but in common areas which has the potial for someone to anger or disturb others. My stay was to visit family and not to do television watching and I try my best not to disturb others.

Amazing facilities and even better service. The owners live there and always make sure you have everything you need. Kayaks, outdoor games, a beautiful pool, firepit, and more. The breakfast was an added bonus. Can't imagine staying anywhere else when in Tampa. A big thanks to Rose for always checking on us - she's awesome! Thank you!

Nothing...we liked everything!