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Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Manatee Viewing Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • MacDill Air Force Base
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest room 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay


Dolphins and Manatees in your backyard! That’s all I needed to hear when purchasing this home. Luckily it has SO much more to offer for those who aren’t as impressed with these playful mammals.
Like the oversized dock with 3 adirondack chairs (bring your boat or rent one near by & tie on), tandem & single kayak, the saltwater pool that is ALWAYS heated with plenty of floaties and pool toys, gas grill, giant jenga, even an outdoor television! This is just the outdoor fun! The pool area is screened in and there are also 3 ceiling fans outside for those hot Florida days. Along with mood lighting to match the vibes for the evening. The backyard is western facing so you will have the Florida sunshine long into the evening (so important in my opinion), with plenty of shade from the lanai and pool umbrella.


Find your way to the indoor living space and you’ll find a sparkling clean kitchen with views for days. With the high end induction stovetop you’ll make some of the most evenly cooked eggs you could imagine. Then knock twice on the viewing window of the refrigerator to see which mixer you want to grab before opening the door and don’t forget the ice globe from the freezer! If you hear a loud thud, it’s just the ice balls dropping. The dining table seats 6 and the breakfast bar has 3 stools, if you want to eat indoors but there is also plenty of seating to dine alfresco. Just off the kitchen you’ll find seating and entertainment with a smart TV, XBOX, bumper pool, and foosball. We also include free lightning fast WiFi and a printer because we know your work is never done. In the other shared living space you find another 50” smart tv and an oversized sectional (that comfortably sleeps 2) for cozy movie nights.
The master bedroom is privately located on one side of the house with a king size Purple Premier Hybrid mattress (the most comfortable sleep I have EVER gotten). A private bathroom and a large walk-in shower. You also have access to the pool via sliding glass door. Smart TV as well.
The other two bedrooms and bathroom are situated on the opposite end of the home with a pocket door for privacy. One bedroom has a queen Purple Premier Hybrid mattress, views of the canal and pool, with a sliding glass door to access the pool. The other bedroom has 2 twin XL beds with pillowy Dr. OZ mattresses and gorgeous views of the canal. Both rooms have smart TVs. Then we have the shared bathroom with dual sinks and a shower/tub combo.

Apollo Beach is a quiet waterfront community where most are in bed by 10pm. Fishing or lounging by the pool all day, wipes a person out! We want to respect our neighbors and mandate a 10pm quiet time. If a neighbor calls to complain, you will be asked to vacate the property. That being said, no parties or smoking of any kind is allowed. Respect is all we ask for. This is our future forever home and really don't want to be on anyone's bad side. Some in the community are pushing hard to ban vacation rentals. We would be FOREVER grateful if you would do your best in helping us show them that not all vacation rentals are treated the same and that most humans are honest, respectable people, looking for a new and fun or relaxing experience!

There are security cameras on the outside of the property to monitor activity for our protection and yours.

If you are looking to explore outside of Apollo Beach, there is an unlimited amount of fun to be had, in any direction you choose to go!
You can reach Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-grille Beach, Reddington Beach, Anna Maria Island or Venice Beach, by boat or car, all in under an hour.
If you like to scuba dive, there are plenty of springs nearby or Venice Beach has many charters that go a few miles off the coast for fossil dives; find a Megalodon tooth in the shark tooth capital of the world!

If you like sports, there is always something going on...
Many National Baseball teams are nearby for Spring Training Camps:
* Yankees - Tampa
* Twins & Red Sox - Fort Myers
* Phillies - Clearwater
* Braves - Lake Buena Vista
* Tigers - Lakeland
* Blue Jays - Dunedin
* Pirates - Bradenton
* Orioles - Sarasota
* Rays - Port Charlotte
* Mets - Port St. Lucie
* Cardinals & Marlins - Jupiter
* Astros & Nationals - West Palm Beach

Don't forget about football and the 2020 Superbowl Champs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
Or hockey and the 2020 Stanley Cup Champs The Tampa Bay Lightning!

If you're a theme park enthusiast, we are centrally located to those as well:
* Tampa Zoo at Lowry Park
* Busch Gardens
* Clearwater Marine Aquarium (see Winter the Dolphin)
* Disney or SeaWorld are only a 1.5 hour drive and make for great day-trips.

Property manager

Christina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is no gate around the pool.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests understand and accept responsibility of any injury while staying at the house.
Guests assume responsibility for any damage done to or around property and agree to pay for any damages done.

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 deadlock

About the area

Apollo Beach

Located in Apollo Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Florida Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Manatee Viewing Center and East Bay Raceway Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Port of Tampa - 29 min drive - 31.8 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 - 33 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 44 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 Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay have a pool?

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

Is Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dazzling waterfront home with HEATED saltwater pool in Tampa Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Wonderful doesn't begin to explain it. Christina, the amazing host, has thought of everything under the sun to make sure that your stay is amazing. The house is beautiful, comfortable and loaded with all necessities and then some. Watching dolphins, manatees and birds from the dock was so peaceful. We fished, watched wildlife, enjoyed the pool every day and never would have left if we didn't have to come back to the daily grind. It was peaceful and the perfect reset that our family needed. We felt safe and comfortable for our entire trip. The beds are hands down the most comfortable we have ever slept on. I do believe we are now ordering new beds, thanks to the best nights sleep we have ever had at this rental. The location is far enough away from the busy roads that you feel relaxed but close enough to everything that you can still feel connected. This truly was the best vacation rental we have ever had. The host is hands down the sweetest and was super quick to respond and answer any questions that we had. We will recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Spring Break

We had a wonderful time at during our stay in FL. The home was welcoming from the minute you walked in the door. The home had all the things you would need or want while you were there. Our boys spent countless hours fishing off the dock. We enjoyed our evenings playing games and watching tv in the lanai. We were lucky enough to see dolphins swim by in the canal. The home was just what our family was looking for!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sokhom K.

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

Beautiful home on the canal!

This home is very clean and well stocked with essentials. Truly a home away from home. The owner was a pleasure to work with. I definitely would stay here again.Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Soccer getaway

Christina's home is one of the best homes we have stayed at. Her home is very well maintained, clean, many accessible items for our stay from household items to items for the pool, dock, and waterways. She was an amazing host, responds extremely quickly and wanted to make sure our stay was the best it could be for us.. I can not say enough wonderful things about Christina or her home. So happy she shared her home with us. I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Fisherman’s Dream

My family of 3 and wife’s family of 4 enjoyed our vacation in Apollo Beach. My nephew really loves to fish and we chose this location because of the canal. He had a great time fishing. He caught most of smaller fish, multiple sting rays and some crab. The local bait shop was a short drive and the owner was very helpful with selecting bait and helping with questions on best times to fish. We had the pleasure of seeing a few schools of Dolphins swimming through the canal Righ by us on the dock. The house was equips with multiple fishing poles which made it nice. My son was in the pool most of our trip and had a blast. The pool was consistently around 90 degrees and was great to swim in. The house is very updated and has many accommodations like laundry soap, dish detergent and shower supplies (we always bring our own). We spent a lot of time checking out places near the home, there are so many great places within an hour drive. Our favorite venture out was to Anna Marie Island this was a very beachy island with great restaurants and shops. We found awesome shells and even a star fish here. Our second favorite was John’s Pass which is located near St. Pete Beach this area has a lot of cool shops and restaurants. We saw multiple dolphins on the water. Other great areas in the area were the Aquarium in downtown Tampa with a cool Boardwalk area we also loved checking out was Fort De Soto Beach. Hoping to return soon
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolann K.

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

Always a great experience!

This is our second time staying here and we had another great experience. The house is always clean and there are always extra amenities like games and pool toys. To top it off, everyone is super great to work with! I wish every property was this good!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Nice home & location

we had a great time in Apollo beach, & the home we rented was a perfect location, close to everything. the house was very well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay.. will return again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Private, comfortable & elegant home

Property is in a private, quiet neighborhood yet close to everything needed. After our days in Tampa it was the perfect retreat to cook in a professionally supplied kitchen and relax outside either at the pool or watching the stars or birds from the pier. Complete comforts of home. Bedrooms are on opposite sides of home for added privacy. Two spacious sitting areas, plenty of dining areas, absolutely everything has been thought of and organized in this home. Thanks - for considering every detail and sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Nice water-side property

Very quiet and relaxing waterfront property. Nice pool and patios. Private boat dock to walk out on. Comfortable home – we slept great. Convenient bathrooms and kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

grayson B.

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

Thanksgiving paradise

Perfectly clean convenient and comfortable. Will absolutely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

Fantastic Vacation

Beautiful home, it was hard to leave. The pool, dock on the water, would definitely stay again! Location is great for day trips, multiple beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha M.

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

Amazing!! Highly recommend

We loved this rental home! Very clean, had everything you need. Heated pool, private dock for fishing, kayaks to use, great neighborhood. Close to almost everything. Host is amazing. I give her 5 stars alone. Highly recommend if you are thinking of renting in the Tampa area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Apollo Beach House

We had a great time at this place! It was very clean and well captain had everything we needed. We were in town for a soccer tournament, but we loved being able to have a pool and use the dock. Perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Perfect house for a family

The house was perfect for me and my family (kids 6, 9, and 14). Long story short we were planning on staying at another house when two weeks before our trip the owner of that house told us something happened and we no longer had our reservation, so we had to scramble and thankfully Christine allowed us to stay in this house, and honestly we were happy she did because her house was incredible. The pool and dock were both perfect for us to play and relax, the kitchen and living room were both great for us to live like we were at home, and the bedrooms were perfect for the 5 of us. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

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

The best VRBO we have ever had.Absolutely, nothing could have been better.

Super clean and unbelievable organized home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Best rental in Apollo Beach

My wife and I stayed here while we were house shopping for a home on Apollo Beach. This place is beautiful and immaculately maintained. House was full of extras. Sat on the dock and watched dolphins. If you want to stay at Apollo Beach try this great house. Also the host was A+!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick O.

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

Loved this place!

Everything about this home and location exceeded our expectations! The extra little touches that Christina offered made it feel like ‘home.’ I loved the shark tooth offering and all of the door/window sliders. We loved the outdoor / pool space and we spent most of our time lounging by the pool. The location was perfect: quiet and private. The amenities like the smart TVs, heated vent above the shower and the drawer full of spices were much appreciated. Anything you could possibly need was on hand like the pool toys, fishing equipment and beach gear. We will definitely book again, thanks Christina!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

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

Amazing

This house is spectacular. The pool was great for the kids. The owner and manager was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great house, perfect for our group!

The pictures do not do this home justice, very clean and updated! Pool was perfect and we loved the large dock for fishing and viewing the local sea life. We were lucky enough to see stingrays and dolphins right off the dock. Beds were comfortable and the amenities included are too many to list here. Communication with Christina, Rynn and Scott was great. We would highly recommend this home to anyone looking in this area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie S.

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

Wonderful Home

Beautifully appointed home with even better exterior space. Great location near restaurants, grocery store and nature preserve.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Absolutely spectacular

We chose this property largely based on the amazing reviews, so I had to come back to add ours to the pile. This stunning house is in a quiet area, which was perfect for our family. There were so many pool toys, our kids had hours of fun in there. There's an outdoor TV by the pool for any supervising adults who might prefer some time out of the pool. You can also see the pool clearly from the kitchen, which is very helpful. The kitchen....so well stocked and organized. The beds (and even pillows!) were incredibly comfortable. The place was spotless. The dock is beautiful, with a quiet, lovely canal system for kayaking. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say. There are 6 TVs in total! Thank you for being so welcoming, responsive and thoughtful in setting the place up for guests, Christina! Please don't retire and move down there just yet--our kids are already asking when we can go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Simply amazing!!

Christina has thought of everything!! This house is absolutely gorgeous and holds everything you need to make the most of your time here in Apollo Beach or surrounding areas!! The pool temperature is perfect and my grandchildren loved every minute of it!! Super nice park just around the corner, minutes from the Mantee viewing center and aquarium!! Thank you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolann K.

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

Great house with lots of small touches!

The house was so nice and there were small touches all throughout that made the stay extra comfortable. Between the pool with all the toys and the dock with fishing, there was no shortage of things to do. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

FANTASTIC!

Don't look any further if you are looking for a house that has everything you need to soak up the sun, swim in the pool, and fish off the beautiful dock attached to the house. The pool is very relaxing, stocked with toys and screened in which was a huge bonus with the FL bugs. The house is located on a quiet street but close enough to a grocery store, bait shop, and local park. The kids fished off the dock every morning and evening and we saw dolphins and rays swim by and caught a few catfish. Christina the home owner and Ryn the property manager were great with communication and the house has everything in the house you could possibly need from fishing poles to kayaks to shampoo in the shower. Within an hour of beautiful white sandy beaches and 35 mins to Busch Gardens. We will definitely try and rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Best VRBO ever

I'm pretty sure VRBO won't let me have enough characters to put into words how amazing my experience was. Location is only 30 min - an hour away from St. Pete and Tampa, but with a property like this, why would you ever leave the house?? Christina (and Ryn) were easily the friendliest, most attentive and accommodating hosts I've ever had. Every little detail was thought of in this immaculate home. Enough room for 6 people to spread out. Matresses that were so comfortable that we're looking into purchasing our own. Large saltwater pool stocked with toys. Dolphin sightings from our private dock while drinking morning coffee. We also saw stingrays and manatees while on the two person kayak (provided by host). I just can't say enough good things about Christina (and Ryn), the property, and the amazing experience. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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My 5 year plan to move to Florida from the frozen tundra of Minnesconsin, is on year 4. I found my dream home and community in Apollo Beach ahead of schedule, YAAY! But, I still have a year before my daughter graduates high school so in the meantime, I want to share this piece of paradise with others.

Why they chose this property

Apollo Beach is a sleepy waterfront community. I love the peace and serenity here but also how easily I can access shopping, theme parks, incredible beaches and so much more!

What makes this property unique

This property is special because it is also my personal vacation home so you'll find many extra personal touches and higher quality amenities such as Bed Head moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, Dove sensitive body wash, Purple mattresses, bug spray, sunscreen, fishing rods, really everything I could ever need, you will have access to. If I'm missing something, please let me know.

Languages:

English