Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Apollo Beach, FL

Tampa Bay
‪2 min walk‬
Manatee Viewing Center
‪11 min drive‬
Beer Can Island
‪57 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room 1

4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bunk Room 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

The Master

1 King Bed

The Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to your new Vacation Getaway! For short and long-term stays. Our lovely home is directly waterside to the canals in Apollo Beach. You have access to kayaks, and while you aren't paddling about in the waters or watching dolphins from your backyard, you can relax in your living room with the whole family.

This home sleeps 14 and is adjacent to another of our vacation homes, which also sleeps 14. Ask us about available dates for both houses for large groups!

Enjoy the swimming pool, spa, and grill in our backyard. The pool has a waterfall, swim-up bar, and shallow kids' area with fountains. The spa is heated and complimentary with a Newly installed local control panel for your usage! The pool can be heated for a fee.

Play the piano we keep in the front hallway! If you have a boat, you’re welcome to dock it in the canal in our backyard.

You have access to the entire home including the dock: A beautiful kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker, bathrooms, four bedrooms and a living room area. Our space is designed to give you the most relaxing vacation possible as you explore Florida. We provide everything you could possibly need, and we are conveniently located near Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Busch Family Amusement Park and only 70 min from Disney Orlando.

The house comfortably accommodates 14 people. A travel crib/playpen is also provided! There are large, flat-screen, smart TVs in the living room and master bedroom.

Apollo Beach is also home to a recreation center open to the public, with parks, a golf course (you must purchase a pass to use), and more. The nearest beach, the Apollo Beach Preserve, is 5 minutes away by car.

As per Hillsborough county ordinance, there is a minimum of seven days that must be booked per stay.

Be sure to check out our other 6 properties here in Apollo Beach by the following property ID:
1580463 , 1387540 , 2252366, 2879278, 2905094, 2517350

Property manager

Einav Cohen

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Off furniture, pest-treated, trained, not hostile

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PARTIES. Sign agreement and ID required. NOISE

No smoking, underage drinking, illicit substances,

Fishing requires permit at "Florida fish and game"

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Apollo Beach

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port of Tampa. Travelling with kids? Make time for Florida Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Amalie Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ruskin Family Drive-In - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Manatee Viewing Center - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
MacDill Air Force Base - 38 min drive - 42.8 km
Beer Can Island - 57 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 29 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪The Dog House and More - ‬11 min drive
‪San REMO Pizza Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Waterfront Resort! Pool &Spa with swim-up bar, Dock Kayaks, Pet Welcome located?

This family-friendly Apollo Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tampa Bay and Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Darcy D.

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pool and House

The pool was excellent! The pool deck was large for all to enjoy. The only downside of our stay was the neighbor across the canal that clearly did not want anyone enjoying the outdoors.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

We loved staying at this property. The pool was so nice and we had a great time swimming almost every day. The property was in a great location! We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric S.

20 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

It was okay

Property was nice and quiet. Could use some updated outside furniture other than that it was great!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis C.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing paradise

First off the owners of the property were super accommodating. They even brought us a delicious fresh avocado from their tree. The home was beautiful. The pool and outdoor space was incredible! We spent most of our week in the pool. Sadly we did not see any dolphins 😞 The available kayaks were a nice touch! You don’t get that little extra at most places.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great location

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February get away

Great property enjoyed by all Ages of our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tandy K.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very much enjoyed our stay . The pool was great, we spent most of our time in the pool .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davi C.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor space

Lovely neighborhood, great house

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

11 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apollo Beach Getaway

Fantastic week in a little paradise, fabulous outdoor area to relax, swim and enjoy the sun. Communication with owners was absolutely the best... looking forward to coming back

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn K.

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool area!

We really enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood and the pool was exactly what we were looking for! We even saw a couple of dolphins! Both Circles and Finn's restaurants were close and provide a good atmosphere for dinner. If we are ever back in the area, we would stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing pool/hot tub area!

The home was very nice. The outdoor area is wonderful! We encountered a small issue with the hot tub, and the host had someone out to check and fix it right away!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Annette A.

5 Feb 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location

Nice but Not As Nice

After we got in, I received a message that we have to document everything wrong and turn it in right away or we would be held responsible for damages. It took us over 2 hours to do this due to all the dents, scratches etc on the furniture and appliances. Next, we paid extra to have pool heated, the heat was not turned on until we arrived and I got a notice saying it would take 24 hours to heat up! Why didn’t they turn it on the day before we arrived and shut it off the day before we left. Same amount of electricity used but we would have gotten the full benefit of what we paid for. The showers were so dirty I went to the store and bought Lysol cleaner to clean and disinfect them. On Thursday, we got a surprise visit from a Mold Inspector. I called the house manager who apologized for the interruption and said she would have gave us a heads up but the inspector never got back with her with a date and time. Several minutes later someone associated with the house came to talk to the inspector at the request of the house manager. Only problem, he knew the inspector was coming that day but was told 4:30 and the inspector showed up a few minutes after 4:00. So the manager DID know they were coming and simply forgot to tell us. I am thankful we happened to be there, otherwise strangers would have been in the house with all our personal belongings. Last, it is NOT a hot tub! They told us they heated the pool to 80, well the tub was only a few degrees warmer than that.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and amazing people- dolphins and manatees visited!!!

Stayed here for a month and it was beautiful. The outdoor area was wonderful. Outdoor Furniture further from the slider is in really poor shape and not really usable, so we only used the one table just at the slider. Needed some more attention to cleaning the pool deck and doing something with the kids stuff for the pool as it was just in a dirty heap at the foot of the stairs outside Overall our month long stay was wonderful and I would recommend this home highly. The people in the neighborhood were amazing. Felt like home

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

29 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2021

My family really enjoyed our stay at this VRBO. It was our first experience using a VRBO and it was wonderful. The property manager was very helpful and accommodating. Everything was clean and nice. The pool area was a dream!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

24 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

This was seriously one of the best Thanksgivings we have had as a family and this home was the perfect place to house us all! From the pool (pay to heat it! Its worth it!), to the beautiful canal with dolphins and sealife almost everytime we sat out there, it was incredible. 5 stars!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best property owner

We have stayed at many VRBO rental houses but this owner went above and beyond to make us happy. We had the privilege of staying at three of this owners rental homes during our stay at Apollo Beach. Each home was a beautiful propery, in a great location, and included a fantastic owner experience. The owner never stopped doing what they could to help us make the best of our time in Apollo Beach. When we come back to this area, we will stay in this owners properties. Thanks for all you did for us.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We truly enjoyed this gorgeous property. The pool is phenomenal and the view of the waterway spectacular. The communication with the owner/manager was excellent. The only negative is neighborhood rules seem to be a little strict for us. Though we didn’t have issues at all with anyone calling, we kept having to remind ourselves to be really quiet after 9 and before 8. ;) Still a beautiful property a lovely vacation. We absolutely would recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

19 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a very last minute booking and Einav was very helpful with any questions and was very accommodating given the last minute reservation. House was clean. The bottle of wine was appreciated and a nice touch after a day of canceled flights. I was concerned about Communicating with owners to turn on spa but it was never an issue and you can schedule in advance for the week if you’d like. Hubby caught a few nice fish off the dock and we even saw a manatee. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful pool/patio

We loved hanging at the pool with the family. Also my fiance and I took kayaks out in the canal and we had a dolphin swimming with us for the 2 miles that we kayaked. So cool! The hot tub was controlled remotely by the owner which was an inconvenience; however the owner told us that system is being changed so that the renters will be able to control it. That will be much better. The owners were very prompt at getting back to me via text, when I reached out and were very kind!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia K.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool and hot tub were awesome

The pool and hot tub area was by far the highlight of this property! The house was clean and a nice size for 10 of us including seating at the dining room table/kitchen bar, the living room with sofas and the back patio with plenty of chairs. My few complaints would be there were not enough bath towels or beach towels for 10 of us which you had to pay for laundry (washing and drying) and then the amount of dishes were also lacking for a group of 10. If the house can fit up to 12 guests, you would think there would be enough 'supplies' for everyone. Lastly, the owner was quick to respond to all of my questions which I thought was great!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin L.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Quiet neighborhood, great pool

This home has a fantastic salt water pool and pool area. Perfect for spending the day in the water with the family. The host was very good at communicating and prompt. The neighborhood was very quiet. The neighbors, unfortunately, did not tolerate any noise day or night. So if the kids were outside in the pool during the day, they made it very clear they did not like the noise of kids playing (mainly the guy across the canal). He was actually quite rude, mimicking our kids! This was a huge downfall of our stay. The cleanliness of the bathroom was not that great..there was black mold in the bathtub. We would recommend bringing your own pillows because the ones that were provided were very hard and

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Thuy V.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip before kids start school

We had high expectations for this property when we booked it. However, a lot of stuff in the house need to be updated. Bathrooms and showers need to be upgraded. Kitchen utensils, pots, and pans are so old and dingy. Couches are not in the best of shape. In general, we had better.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christina H., Vestaburg

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Rental

Over all a nice family rental. Nice, house, and pool. About a 15 min drive or more to get to most stores or resterants. The one thing I didn't like much was being micro managed by the propert owner. The hote tube and waterfall is can only be turned on by the owner. You have to get aholed of her when you want to use them. I had to message her to let her when I put the trash out. When you rent a house you have already paid for the amenities I feel as if you should be able to use them freely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna M.

29 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs some attention

We came here with some close friends for a week of vacation. There are pros and cons to this property. Pros: Plenty of beds for a large group Close to shopping Within an hour drive of some really nice beaches. We visited Siesta Key and it was awesome. The water was beautiful. Within 30-40 minutes of Busch Gardens and downtown Tampa. The pool was awesome Communication with the property owner was nice when we couldn’t get the hot tub to work. They are very responsive to questions. Cons: The house wasn’t very clean with crumbs that were found in one of the beds, dirty bathroom mats. Not enough towels for large groups and we ended up buying towels for our stay. Not enough toilet paper, paper towels available for a week and we had to purchase more. We also ran out of garbage bags. The furniture seemed dingy- would recommend something other than fabric so it could be wiped down. The pool needs to be cleaned. There were things floating in it and sand and debris at the bottom as well as kids toys. The pool guy came once while we were there but it really needs a good filter to clear all the debris floating in it. Please be aware of the bugs outdoors. We had numerous bites that have been terrible. Definitely recommend bug spray. This property could be a lot nicer with a very thorough cleaning, including the pool, furniture , and more supplies like towels, paper towels and toilet paper. The walls also have scuffs everywhere. Would I stay here again? No.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason L.

10 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Visiting family

Property was good. We've stayed at lots of VRBO's, and we've stayed at nicer. Pool area is very nice. Beware paying to heat the pool. We were there first week of April, paid to heat the pool, was really warm only 1 of the 5 days we were there. There's a waterfall at the pool, but you have to ask the owner to turn it on every time you want it on. Owner also asks guests to leave key in lock box, outside of home, when not locking/unlocking the front door. That's weird, made my wife feel unsafe. Says he's worried about people losing the key, which doesn't seem to be a big deal. If it is, get a lock where you can enter codes to unlock, instead of needing a key. Also not in description is the washer and dryer are coin operated?! It costs about $4.50 to do a load of laundry, so make sure you bring lots of quarters. Owner says people have "abused" laundry during stays, and has created excess water/electric bills. Strange to me.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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The Master

The Queen

2 bathrooms

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