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Beachside firepit and fishing pier on site

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Ruskin, FL

Tampa Bay7 min drive
E.G. Simmons Regional Park8 min drive
Vinoy Park46 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)48 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The unit is very nice. We sat on the balcony to watch the manatees in the lagoon. I made a mistake with our reservation,...

Mary Fran M.

Mar 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

Pack n Play

1 Crib

Queen bedroom main floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom upstairs

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Queen Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart

Our well appointed townhome is beautifully furnished. It features new table & dining chairs, new sofa & love seat, 4 terraces, 2 overlooking the harbor (where manatees and dolphins have been spotted swimming), 4 TVs, cable, internet, washer/dryer, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Tile and hardwood floors throughout. The main bedroom has a king poster bed and en-suite bath, the 2nd bedroom has a queen bed with en-suite bath, and the 3rd bedroom has a queen bed and is located next to the main bath. Plus we have a queen air mattress available and a pack n play.

The townhome is in the Resort & Club at Little Harbor which is right on Tampa Bay between Tampa and Sarasota but away from the crowds.

The beach is just yards from our home. On the beachfront you can enjoy full service dining all day, the tiki bar with live entertainment, and the beautiful sunsets over Tampa Bay. The community offers a private beach, heated pool, outdoor fire pit, hot tub, basketball, pickle ball, tennis, playground, boating, 2 marinas with slips and a fishing pier.

Golf cart available for an additional fee through the owner or other sources and is not included in the rent.

Property manager

Julie & Mark Campbell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Make fun memories and enjoy your stay

Pets not allowed on the sofa or love seat

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ruskin

Located in Ruskin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Manatee Viewing Center and Andersen Race Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 7 min drive
E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 8 min drive
MacDill Air Force Base - 42 min drive
Tropicana Field - 43 min drive
Vinoy Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 33 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
‪The Patio and Tiki Bar at Little Harbor - ‬9 min walk
‪Lazy Gator - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart have a pool?

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

Is Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront-7 min walk to Beach-TikiBar-Pool-Boats-Marina-Gym-Pets-Golf cart located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

1 June 2024

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

Beautiful home, great views, a relaxing place

My friends and I enjoyed our stay in this home on this property. It was very relaxing and the beach truly is just a short walk away. An osprey visited every night on a tree by the inlet and stayed until the next morning. We saw manatees each day too in the inlet. This home was very clean and has a welcoming atmosphere about it. Julie was excellent in communicating with. I'll definitely choose this home again should I ever go back to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jim P.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Nice but don’t leave the complex - there were no coffee filters so I drove into Ruskin to buy them and it’s a rough area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilufer O.

6 May 2024

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

Relaxing stay

The property is terrific. The house is comfortable and the layout is great. The kitchen had every appliance and dish needed to make a meal. As advertised, we got to see manatees and walk to the beach. Loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April L.

28 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Location

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. A beautiful home, water view, manatees feeding in the inlet, and we were minutes away from fishing, pool, beach area etc. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jo W.

15 Apr 2024

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

Manatees, Dolphins, and Relaxation, Oh My!

This was such a hidden treasure! Watching the manatees off the deck was my favorite, but the private beach, pool/hot tub (also where you watch the dolphins!), appetizers from Hooks (in the complex at the pool), and watching the sunset while eating at Sunset Grill (in the complex at the beach) were close seconds. The kids also enjoyed the game room and basketball court. Everything I mentioned is in the complex and an easy walk if you don't want to drive. The location is also about an hour from other great places to check out. For those of you with kids, it's good to know that there is a first-floor bedroom next to a common bathroom, thenthe next floor has another bedroom (with its own bathroom), and the master (also its own bathroom). Each room has its own deck (the master looks over the Manatee's grove) and spacious closet and drawer space. If you're looking for a peaceful location--look no further. You are surrounded by peace here! Side note: The owners checked in on Day 1 to ensure everything was all set. This was very much appreciated (just in case), and I was happy to say that everything met our expectations (exceeded, really!).

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Fran M., Dyer, Indiana

23 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful stay

The unit is very nice. We sat on the balcony to watch the manatees in the lagoon. I made a mistake with our reservation, and Julie, the host, noticed it before me. She contacted me and resolved the issue with efficiency, grace and respect. We then continued to enjoy our stay as I had originally intended. Seamless. Thanks, Julie. We would recommend and stay again ourselves.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

21 Mar 2024

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

Beach townhouse

The townhome was beautiful and located a short walk away from a beach and marina. We saw manatees every day from the balcony!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spiro B.

12 Mar 2024

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

Golf trip

Great place to stay. We had manatees visit the canal behind the property every day

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

30 Dec 2023

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

Excellent stay !!!

We had a wonderful trip . Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us . Hosts were wonderful to work with !! Very quick with responses . Answered all of our questions . Would definitely book with them again !! Thanks again !!!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

3 Dec 2023

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

Great stay.

Property exactly as described. The host was very easy to contact. When I wasn’t sure about something I messaged her and she got right back to me. Everything you need was there. It was amazing to sit on the porch and see the wildlife.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shasta M.

4 Sept 2023

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

Annual friends trip

Wonderful place and location. This unit was one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed. We will definitely put this place on our list to visit again. Plenty of room. Plenty of linens/cooking items. We watched manatees playing outside on the patio every day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin q.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great house and location!

We had a great time and the property exceeded our expectations! Was clean and very well stocked. The host, Julie, checked in with me the first day to make sure we had everything that we needed. We liked the central location between Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Enjoyed seeing the manatees from our windows and the private pool. We ended up dining every night at The Sunset Bar and Grill, which is within the complex. They have live entertainment every night, amazing calamari, and the best key lime pie I ever had! Also great outdoor seating and sunsets! We will definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

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18 Aug 2023

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

Nice place!

Family of 5, plenty of room, beautifully decorated, kitchen has everything you'd need, she thought of everything through and through. House took a long while to cool down, but in all fairness it was 100 degrees out! Two broken things in master but we worked around them easily. The complex needs to do a better job of signage, but that is zero reflection on the homeowner. Would definitely stay again!! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

6 Aug 2023

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

Perfect stay for larger families

This home was perfect for families. The owner provided bath and beach towels, pack n plays, and an extra blow up mattress. Every room was clean. The home instructions were thorough, and the property manager responded very promptly. There was one broken item, but nothing that inhibited our stay. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking tools a big family might need including a slow cooker. Very nice place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

16 July 2023

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Summertime vacation

Very nice, parking can be an issue unless you drive a compact car. Other than that it was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Casey M., Port St. Lucie

29 May 2023

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

Good location for what we needed

The owner was very responsive to our issues before and during our stay. The house was wonderful, having a terrace for each bedroom and living room was perfect for privacy and to relax. Stayed in this location for the Southshore Bay Lagoon which is a must visit! Saw manatees in the morning off of the terrace which was so nice. The amentities associated with the house were a 15 minute walk and in the Florida heat was not great. The beach was very small and not worth paying to park. The Sunset grill was nice for the sunset but pricey. The fishing pier was choppy and windy and not condusive to fishing but the pool and gym located at the Inn at Little Harbor was very nice. Overall it was exactly what we needed to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

24 May 2023

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

Ruskin Trip

We absolutely loved the area and have already planned another trip out. The place was very clean and had everying we needed. The only bad thing is the bugs at night. Be sure to wear bug spray.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

15 May 2023

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

A sweet spot for relaxing

We had a wonderful stay. The kitchen is small but well stocked. We had 5 stay plus a local visitor who used the pullout one night. Each room having its own lanai was perfect for having a variety of sleeping schedules. We had everything we needed for a great week. Julie made suggestions for local sites, restaurants, and stores. The beach at the condo is small but has a beautiful view of sunsets over St. Petersburg. We spent a whole day there and enjoyed the proximity to our kitchen. We took our paddleboard and had a great time paddling around the calm bay. One day we went to Anna Marie Island, which was gorgeous water and sand. Only an hour drive so a wonderful day trip. We also went to St. Pete’s for the Dali Museum and delicious tapas. Since our daughter lives in Tampa, we hope to be back!! We didn’t want to crank the a/c down too low and freeze out the downstairs, so The upstairs rooms stay warm at night and it is too warm outside at night to open the doors for air so if you sleep hot, we’d suggest bringing a fan. That was the only not perfect aspect!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne C.

9 May 2023

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

"Little" Piece Of Paradise

This condo was so nice and peaceful. Check-in was a breeze ! Our family had such an enjoyable stay. Manatees in the canal every morning. Communication with the owner was very quick and accomodating. We LOVE this rental! Cant wait to go back! Thanks for sharing your home. The Caverly's

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

27 Apr 2023

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

Great location!!

We enjoyed our visit tremendously. The location was good and was easy to get to our activities. The condo was well kept and maintained. We updated definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freida M.

24 Apr 2023

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

Balcony for everyone

We had a wonderful few days at this lovely condo. All 3 rooms have their own balcony and there is a balcony off the living room as well. Very nicely appointed rooms with plenty of amenities. Would stay here again. We loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

4 Jan 2023

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

Great experience!

We enjoyed our stay at this home and were very impressed with how convenient it was to get to the beach and all the amenities in the neighborhood. The people we ran into were all so friendly and it was a great experience for our whole family!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Robert M.

29 Dec 2022

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

Great place needs a few updates

We really enjoyed our stay. There were a few items that would make us give our stay a five. The towels and dryer had an unpleasant smell from not being dried fast enough/completely. Furniture is older and could be cleaned or replaced. The Wi-Fi is slower. Thank you for sharing your home.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

16 Nov 2022

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

Awesome Basecamp for Sun City Visits

Lovely townhome that makes a perfect place to stay while visiting friends and family in Sun City Center. The home is clean, fully equipped and well located to enjoy both restaurants and the pool at Little Harbor as well as close enough to shopping and restaurants. The owners are very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

21 Aug 2022

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

Welcoming

The house was very clean and welcoming. We really enjoyed our time. It was very beautiful!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie & Mark Campbell

We live in Indiana but just love Florida. While visiting earlier, we began looking for property to purchase for future use. We stayed at the hotel here in The Resort & Club at Little Harbor and fell in love with this area. The rest is history and here we are.

Why they chose this property

We chose this community because it truly is a quiet, private, off the beaten path treasure. A hidden gem if you will!

What makes this property unique

The benefits are awesome here. You can do as much or as little as you like. The area offers tranquility yet is within 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours of everything. Busch Gardens, Adventure Water Park, Lego Land, Disney, Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, and all Tampa and St. Pete have to offer, shopping, restaurants, theater, golf, airports, outlets, etc. It is right on Tampa Bay and has incredible sunsets and absolutely amazing weather.