Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream!

See all properties

Entire home

Enjoy this peaceful view from the screened in lanai.

breathtaking sunsets, unfiltered photo taken from dock.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Gym
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Apollo Beach, FL

Tampa Bay
‪15 min walk‬
Manatee Viewing Center
‪10 min drive‬
Beer Can Island
‪57 min drive‬
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our 3 + bedroom, 3 bath home is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation! Our home has a dining area in the great room, plus a large dining table in the lanai. All bedrooms comfortably sleep 2 adults. We also have a front room with a queen Murphy bed and a twin convertible bed. Excellent fishing and kayaking are just outside the back door. Recently installed new seawall and your own 13x100' private white sand beach.
We also have the following items available to make your vacation the most memorable ever:
Bicycles, fishing gear, beach chairs, 2 kayaks, 2 person Hobie pedal kayak, massage chair, recumbent exercise bike, new OLED TV with 4k DirecTV service and more!

Property manager

Mark & Patti Vierow

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Porta-crib is available for use.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Tampa and Cypress Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tampa Riverwalk and Westfield Brandon. Check out an event or a game at Amalie Arena, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Apollo Beach, FL

What's nearby

Tampa Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Manatee Viewing Center - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
Port of Tampa - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
MacDill Air Force Base - 37 min drive - 42.9 km
Beer Can Island - 57 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

Tampa Union Station - 37 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Long Island Pizza Company - ‬10 min drive
‪San REMO Pizza Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tampa Bay and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Apollo Beach Dog Park. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

6 Mar 2025

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

A Beautiful Respite

We were blessed to find this gem of home for easy access to Moffitt Cancer center and an abundance of gorgeous beaches to ride out the cold and snow of the north.The hosts were generous with the use of their beautiful, clean and cozy home. We watched sunrises almost every morning in the quiet of the screened porch and enjoyed tranquil afternoons sitting on the pier waiting for the occasional dolphin or manatee to swim by.We highly recommend this welcoming home by the sea.

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke T.

7 Jan 2025

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

Beach

Patti and mark are both awesome. They welcomed me and had great communication throughout. Went above and beyond. Great fishing at the house and close by. View is incredible!Great food and good golf within 45 minutes. Quite, and laid back. I loved the backyard! Thank you for sharing your home

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley w.

9 Mar 2023

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

Wow! Just Wow!

We LOVED this house and owner! Not only was this place spotless, appeared new, smelled fresh, and fully equipped, but also very easy to get to and gorgeous. There wasn’t anything that wasn’t “just perfect” and the owner even came over while we were gone and took care of a tiny issue. The back porch is truly to die for and we spent most of early mornings out there drinking coffee and watching the dolphins as well as our late evenings. We loved Circles and Apollo Beach Diner where we ate twice at both. Finns and Vineyards were delicious too. This was just the perfect spot for enjoying several spring training baseball games. Thank you so much for offering your house and being such wonderful hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomas R., Weston, FL USA

26 July 2022

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

Great Family Vacation!

We all loved this place. Loved sitting out on the dock seeing sunrise and sunset, we saw dolphins and was great to see. Place was very clean with all the essentials needed. My kids and I loved to fish, and we caught at total of 15 fish off the dock. It was in a great location, and Patti responded to us very quickly if we had any questions. Loved bringing our dog and enjoyed it as much as we did! They had coolers, kayaks, fishing poles, beach chairs....all the things we needed to enjoy our beach trip. We will definitely stay there again next year! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

17 July 2022

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

Great Trip!

Patti was very responsive to anything we needed! Great location on the water with convenient shops nearby. Awesome fishing! Quick and easy access to bay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

8 July 2022

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

Wonderful vacation home in Apollo Beach

I live in Apollo Beach and rented out this vacation home for family during our yearly family reunion. Beautiful home with a fantastic view. My daughter saw dolphins almost every morning. Will not hesitate to rent this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

26 June 2022

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

Incredible

Amazing property!! Beautiful home and VERY CLEAN!! The whole process could not have been smoother. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie J.

8 June 2022

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

House is clean and decorated beautifully. They have furnished it with wonderful beds and linens.

Wonderful time and great host communication, well worth the price!! We loved the huge screened in porch😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

27 Mar 2022

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

Oasis

This property does not disappoint and property owners were great with communication. The screened in patio is SO relaxing!! Key for us with older aged teens/young adults was the toys available such as paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, and fishing equipment. View of the power company is Apollo Beach’s downside but this property has a nice straight of the dock view and is quiet. Expensive for how far the drive is from the beaches (St. Pete/Clearwater/Treasure Island, etc) but the quiet neighborhood, toys, and property overall make up for that. We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s and this is the first property we were “forced” to purchase damage insurance. Didn’t love that either but maybe this is a newer trend and happening more and more without a choice (?) Overall, I would recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

19 Mar 2022

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

Great visit

House was exactly what we hoped

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

26 Feb 2022

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

Fantastic Vacation spot!

Awesome property in a great neighborhood with gracious hosts/property owners. Can't beat that! Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Feb 2022

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

Everything you could want…and more!

While the weather prevented us from using the kayaks, paddle boards and fishing equipment, these extras were what drew us to the house in the first place. If it had been warm, we wouldn’t have been missing a pool because of all the toys available for use. Marc and Patti met us at the house, filled us in on the surroundings and treated us like friends, even giving us two containers of fresh picked organic strawberries which we enjoyed every morning. The house is newly renovated and immaculate. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of anything that you would need. Seriously, we couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations. The neighborhood was quiet and within walking distance to a small nature preserve. Apollo Beach was a disappointment, being a little further from Tampa than we would have liked and not the prettiest town in Florida to be sure, but you certainly won’t be disappointed in Mark and Patti or their beautiful house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

30 Dec 2021

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

Seabird Way

A peaceful spot on the water with lots of wildlife and beautiful sunrises. The house is very put together and met all our needs. We did not want leave.!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H., Pewaukee, WI

28 Nov 2021

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

Amazing place

We really enjoyed our stay. Patti was a great communicator. Answered all questions and was very helpful. The house was adorable and loved being right on the water. Very clean. The only bad thing is my husband now wants a massage chair in our bedroom at home. 😉

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dena G., DECATUR

4 Aug 2021

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

Great relaxation house!

Enjoyed my time in your home! The internet worked just fine (not sure why one of the reviewers wrote that?) - and I appreciated all the extras - massage chair, games, fishing poles, bikes, etc. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L., Port Saint Lucie

19 July 2021

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

Simply Amazing

You are captivated the minute you enter. The host has literally thought of everything that would be needed for stays of any duration. Impeccably furnished and appointed, you are not wanting for anything during your stay. let me repeat, THEY HAVE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING !!! One of the most comfortable and clean rentals we have ever stayed in. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raechyl D.

28 June 2021

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

Not a stay, a destination!

Just book it, you will not be sorry! We will be back! Patti was a kind, responsive host. Everythnig you need is provided. We really didn't need to leave our rental to have fun. Fishing off the dock brought lots of surprises and Apollo beach is about 3 min away. We saw dolphins from the doc, caught dinner and made the best margaritas in the margarita maker. The AC was perfect and I spent a lot of time in the massage chair. We ate dinner while watching the Ocean and used the paddle boards to explore and find crabs. We also caught a blue crab and quite a few stone crab with the crab cage provided. We can't wait to go back and will be taking Patti's advice on staying longer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

13 June 2021

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We stayed at the house with five adults, two children, and three dogs. We were all very comfortable, and Patti and Mark were awesome hosts. Very responsive to our questions. House was very clean and the view was nice. Would go back. Saw dolphins one day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy G., San Antonio, Texas

8 June 2021

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

Great Stay

Great stay ! Even better than advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., College Grove

30 Apr 2021

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

Restful beach house

Mark and Patti are wonderful hosts. The property is well-appointed and accepts well-behaved dogs. The screened-in porch is very large and comfortable. The screened porch is easy to work from although wifi is slow and spotty. The yard is fenced in from the street but there is no fence at the seawall. Apollo beach is within walking distance, is dog friendly, and is a great place to watch the sun set. There are plenty of dog parks in the surrounding area. The dock has space for two boats and one of the slips is rented out. There is no notification as to when the boat slip renters show up. We were there for two weeks and we know of four times that the slip renters showed up unannounced. I would expect to go back with our well-behaved dog. Even our chiropractor said that Florida was good for our backs!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dar C.

16 Apr 2021

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

Amazing property and location.

Patti and Marks home is pristine and the location is lovely. Well appointed home with excellent decor within walking distance to Apollo Beach. I wouldn’t change anything. You won’t be disappointed with this property or your stay. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyra P.

18 Jan 2021

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

Florida peaceful retreat

Great hosts. Peaceful location. Wonderful fishing gear kayak SUP

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene S.

15 Mar 2020

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

Peaceful and beautiful

Just spent a week at Mark and Patti’s place. It is just as pictured but even more inviting, peaceful, and beautiful. I don’t think we did much but relax, read books, and watch the boats go by for the first couple of days. Didn’t see any manatees but did see a few dolphins swim by the dock....amazing! The neighborhood is super quiet. We walked to the small beach near the home every day at sunset...really nice that it’s dog friendly. We met kind and friendly neighbors during the week too. I can’t say enough good things about this home. Patti and Mark were also kind enough to give us a quick but thorough walk thru of the house when we arrived. And provided freshly picked strawberries for us!! I’m so thankful we were fortunate enough to share their home for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B., Royal Oak, MI

28 Feb 2020

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

Awesome!

Beautiful home in nice neighborhood. Owners very accommodating- great location. The massage chair is amazing and the strawberries were wonderful!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

geoff t.

17 Feb 2020

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

great retreat

as advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Patti Vierow

Mark and Patti lived in Minnesota their entire lives until they decided to move to Florida in the Fall of 2014 and fully enjoy the Sunshine State. We love this home so much that we have decided to allow others to enjoy it when we are not there.

Why they chose this property

The moment we walked through the door and saw the spectacular views of the open water, we knew this was the home for us.

What makes this property unique

This very private home is on open water with beautiful views. We are minutes from the world famous Apollo Beach Manatee Viewing Center. This is a free Eco park where hundreds of manatees gather. Since our home is in view of the center, manatees come into our bay to feed. We also have daily sitings of dolphins at our dock.
The Apollo Beach Park Reserve and beach is just down the road. You can take a short walk, bike ride, or kayak to get there. There is also an abundance of kayak trails through the mangroves that make for a very enjoyable adventure. All less than 5 minutes away! You can't get any closer and you may never want to leave.

Languages:

English

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream!

Photo gallery for Apollo Beach home with private beach! Dolphin and manatee lovers dream!

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property