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Marina
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7151.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Apollo Beach, FL
  • Tampa Bay
    4 min drive
  • Manatee Viewing Center
    8 min drive
  • Ruskin Family Drive-In
    10 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
    43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly

This 3 bedroom 2 bath 1630 sq foot home is perfect for a family get away. Located on a canal, within minutes to open water of Tampa Bay. You will enjoy everything that Apollo Beach has to offer. The house is fully equipped with updated appliances and stocked with linens, towels, dish & glassware, pots & pans. The bathrooms are beautifully renovated and the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. Enjoy a quiet evening in the living room on one of 4 recliners, watching your favorite shows on the 65 inch smart TV or relax on the huge screened lanai listening to the serene sounds of the water. After a full day of activities, slip into the 6 person spa and let it rejuvenate you with its warm water and massaging jets. This pet friendly home is located in a neighborhood that is perfect for a jog, walking your dog or biking. There’s a private beach/nature preserve at the end of the boulevard to enjoy a breathtaking sunset as well as nearby shoppes and restaurants. Beautiful gulf beaches are a 40 minute drive away, downtown Tampa, 25 minutes. Boats up to 25 feet can be easily accommodated at the dock and your trailer can be parked in the driveway. There is a boat ramp located 1.4 miles from the house.
Longer term rentals are available.

Property manager

Laura

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be contained when left alone.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am EVERYDAY!
Family gatherings are allowed but no parties please
Hot tub not left in the same condition you found it in will result in a 175.00 cleaning fee.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Apollo Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Bal Harbour, a neighbourhood in Apollo Beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by MacDill Air Force Base, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Check out an event or a game at Amalie Arena, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 4 min drive
  • Manatee Viewing Center - 8 min drive
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 24 min drive
  • Port of Tampa - 27 min drive
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 37 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San REMO Pizza Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Long Island Pizza Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely House on the canal with private dock, large fenced yard & pet friendly located?

Located in Bal Harbour, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach Dog Park and Manatee Viewing Center. Ruskin Family Drive-In and St. Joseph's Hospital-South - Diabetes Education are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apollo Beach home
Very nice, comfortable home on one of the many canals near Tampa Bay. It has a great screened-in porch overlooking the canal. The owner is friendly and responsive. We stayed for five weeks and had a thoroghly enjoyable vacation here.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
My family enjoyed staying at the lovely house on the canal. It’s well maintained and the hospitality was exceptional. We definitely felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recent stay
Very clean and host was very helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri D., Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and Hostess
Laura was a great Hostess. She was kind and anything we needed she was there to help. The house was clean and nice. The house has a good supply of items for your stay. If we are ever back in thi area we would definately rent this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
We booked this location as it was very close to family and was the perfect spot for us. The host is incredibly responsive and we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet setting
We were a group of two couples. Property was very much as advertised. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and had some spices, oils and condiments. Beds were comfortable, we thought the pillows could use an upgrade. Bathrooms were clean and plenty of hot water. Did not have soap or shampoo so bring your own. In particular we liked the screened in porch. Lots of space there and a nice little gas grill. Very comfortable area. There is a Publix supermarket near by and a few restaurants. We really liked Fins for good food and outdoor dining. The host Laura was great to deal with and lives close by. We definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal House
We had a wonderful 5 day stay to enjoy my daughter’s wedding in Tampa. Everything was great! Very comfortable for my family and had all the little things we needed! Beautiful views of the canal! Close to everything we needed and more! Laura was a gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing at the dock
The area was amazing just what we needed to relax and have a great time with family. Only concern was the bedrooms disnt cool down at night
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apollo Beach getaway
House was lovely, nice neighborhood! Stocked very well! Girls getaway weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
It was a peaceful area and the house was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a canal
We had a wonderful 3 week stay in this home. Laura is a very attentive host and quickly addressed the few minor issues that popped up. The place, including the hot tub was very clean and the kitchen was well appointed, which we appreciated since we like to cook often when we stay in a VRBO. The living space and beds were comfortable. The location is very well suited for trips to St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota. It's also a 10 minute drive from the Manatee Viewing Center, which is a fun visit during cooler months and which also has some good walking trails. We recommend a stay in this place!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Pleasant Stay!
We enjoyed our stay in the rental very much! Laura was very accommodating. Clean, well supplied, beautiful home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Solid place
Traveled with the family. We've stayed at lots of VRBO's, so it's not as good as several others we've stayed at, but it's a good/solid place. Neighborhood appears safe. Cleanliness is important to us and this place was clean. Check-in process wasn't as good as other places. I don't think we've every stayed at a place where we had to meet the owner (to get a key) in person to get into the house. All others have been keyless entry, or a key was left in a lock box of some sort. Also, some shower supplies would be nice to have (little shampoos, conditioners, soap, etc). There was none of that, only left overs from what appeared to be past guests, which is strange to us. Bed in master bedroom needs a new mattress, in our opinion, and upgrade to a king size.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
The house is located by the canal. It is very comfortable and beautiful. We had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Football Weekend
Great weekend. Very comfortable accommodations. Well equipped!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy quiet retreat
This was our first time using VRBO. The house was exactly like the pictures on the listing. Laura was great to work with. The neighborhood was very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The Host was was very accommodating and nice. I loved the location and the house!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve V., Tallahassee, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As promised nice place
Owner was easy to communicate with and the place is clean and as promised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs. Laura was a awesome Host, the property is beautiful. location is perfect!!!!!
beautiful, peaceful, amazing!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R., Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Wonderful stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alberto M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun getaway
Outstanding property. We'll stocked home ready for incoming family. We arrive with our boat (easy launching and docking). The house is a short putt putt out to main channel out to the bay. We enjoyed a cruise to Egmont Key one day. Great Fishing the next. Hot tub gave us a relaxing evening. Will definitely look at renting here again in the near future. Thanks Laura for the great vacation home you provided us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
We loved staying in the canal home. The house is very beautiful and Ms. Laura provided all of the necessities for us to feel at home. She was the sweetest and amazing to work with! Our favorite parts about the house were the large screened in patio, and the water view with the dock. We loved fishing there!! It was a great home away from home while we took our kitty for a specialized treatment. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apollo Beach
Property Owner was the best. Like an old friend. Easy to talk to. Property was clean and functional. I would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Amazing Waterfront house
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave D., Shell Lake, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Laura’s house was impeccably clean and had everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura

Host profile image
My husband and I have owned and operated this property for 5 years and have enjoyed hosting the many guests that have stayed at the house. We have lived in Florida for the past 30 years, raised our family and are now starting to enjoy the time that being older allows. We absolutely love the gulf coast and all it offers. One never gets tired of the amazing sunsets !

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is a quiet, family oriented and pet friendly place. The location can't be beat with waterways(canals) behind every house that take you directly to the Bay. The peacefulness that comes with each evening is something that everyone quickly gets used to.

What makes this property unique

The Canal house was fully renovated and updated with every amenity that one can imagine. It is meticulously cleaned and sanitized after every visit. The bathrooms and kitchen are fully stocked with just about everything needed for a stress free and relaxing stay. You can bring your boat, leave it at the dock and park your trailer in the very large driveway. There's a boat launch conveniently located a mile down the road.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese
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