Beach House Getaway in beautiful Apollo Beach Florida
Absolutely beautiful, completely renovated vacation home with stunning coastal decor. Our home is located in the heart of Apollo Beach. Just minutes from the Manatee Viewing Center, kayak trails, and the Apollo Beach Park Reserve and beach. Included in your rental are 2 single kayaks and one tandem kayak to enjoy the many trails and canals. Every square inch of our home was updated and decorated to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Feel free to spend your days relaxing in the screened in lanai, fishing from the dock or taking the kayaks out for an adventure through the many groomed trails just minutes away.
Property manager
Mark & Patti Vierow
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Any smoking inside the home or lanai will forfeit
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 deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Ruskin Family Drive-In and Florida Railroad Museum Willow Yard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include David Falk Theater and Henry B. Plant Museum. Check out an event or a game at Amalie Arena, and consider making time for Florida Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Apollo Beach, FL
What's nearby
Tampa Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Manatee Viewing Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Port of Tampa - 25 min drive - 29.6 km
MacDill Air Force Base - 33 min drive - 40.6 km
Beer Can Island - 54 min drive - 62.3 km
Getting around
Tampa Union Station - 28 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Long Island Pizza Company - 7 min drive
San REMO Pizza Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beach House Getaway in beautiful Apollo Beach Florida pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Beach House Getaway in beautiful Apollo Beach Florida ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach House Getaway in beautiful Apollo Beach Florida ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach House Getaway in beautiful Apollo Beach Florida located?
Situated on the waterfront, 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 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Casual Beachy vibe. Quiet and relaxing. Comfortable house and screenporch. House was super clean. Hosts were super friendly. Would definitely stay again
We enjoyed our annual visit with the family. Walked on the beach every day. Visited the Manatee Visitor Center, saw lots of Manatees. Loved the house, perfect for our family. Mark & Patti are wonderful hosts.
Pat W.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
John K.
9 Mar 2019
Nice house, very comfortable and great owners
The home is really nice and exactly as it looks on VRBO. It has very recently been redone and everything feels very new. The big bonus was the fresh picked strawberries the owners brought to us. You will enjoy this house.
John K.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Sue B.
1 Apr 2019
Rest and relaxation
Thank you Mark and Patti for allowing us to stay in your lovely home. It was exactly what the Doctor ordered! The home was spacious, fresh, clean and located so close to everything! We did some fishing off the dock, the grand kids rode their bikes down the street, we enjoyed hanging out on the back porch while the grandchildren played in the hot tub. We came back refreshed and energized. Lord willing, we will be back. Also, thank you Patti for the fresh strawberries...they were great! God Bless...Sue
The Apollo Beach house was a pleasant experience it was in a quiet friendly neighborhood on a narrow canal. The location is not great if you are an active person looking for things to do. But if you are looking for peace and quiet this is it. The owners were very friendly and check in was simple. They meet us at the house and answered any questions we had.
The only thing we were not happy with is that the VRBO description stated that the house had a hot tub. When we got there we discovered the hot tub was no longer there. That was a disappointment as we figured no pool was ok as long as there was a hot tub. Nope.
Overall the house was clean and pleasant. The screened in porch was an excellent addition! We spent a lot of time out there!
We had a great time. The house was perfect for our family.
We would rent this property again. We enjoyed the back porch, grilled out several evenings. Enjoyed the view of the water. Patti & Mark were great hosts.
This home was just remodeled and everything was perfectly clean and new! Being on the water was so peaceful and the area is very quiet. It was close to everything we needed and the house had everything we could think of. Definitely coming back!
Johnathan M.
10/10 Excellent
Joyce D.
21 Jan 2019
Clean, comfortable, cozy, and convenient! Couldn't ask for anything more!
We stayed here in late December and into January with our daughter, son-in-law and their two small children while visiting family for the holidays. What a wonderful experience! The location on a canal in a nice residential area was perfect for us. Sitting on the comfortable lanai or on the dock a few steps away fulfilled our wishes of enjoying a daily view of water and palm trees in the warm Florida sunshine. The enclosed lanai was a great spot to be outdoors with the kids without having to worry about them wandering off or being close to the water. We loved having a nice grill to use and did some relaxing fishing from the dock. While we didn't use them, other amenities like kayaks, bicycles, and a hot tub are also available. Conveniently close to a grocery store, drugstore, local restaurants and other stores, this location is also a perfect base for exploring the many different attractions of the area, from pretty beaches and sunsets, to fishing, city activities in Tampa, manatees and orange groves! Many are an hour (or less) drive away. The Apollo Beach Preserve is easily within biking distance. Spacious and comfortable, this home feels beachy and is stylish due to its tasteful decor and finishes. Being travelers who have stayed in many different types of accommodations in many places, we would rank this among one of the best places we have enjoyed. It had everything we needed and more! We would not hesitate to stay here again or recommend it to others!
Joyce D.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kristine I., Erie, USA
10 Jan 2019
Waterfront, cozy coastal home in the perfect location! Amazing stay and experience!
We had the pleasure to rent this home for 6 months as we looked for our permanent home in Apollo Beach. There are so many reasons we loved this home and location, so here are some of them:
Why we loved this home:
Canal front in a great neighborhood
Being able to kayak or fish right from the dock
Fully furnished with everything we needed - even for an extended stay
Beach decor made it feel coastal and added to the experience of staying waterfront
Nicely remodeled and great living spaces
The lanai was a great place to grill, read, work, workout, etc. and great for our kids so they wouldn't go near the water
Location:
We loved the location of this home. It's downtown Apollo Beach so it's very close to everything..grocery stores, restaurants, CVS, coffee, spas, Apollo Meats, just about everything. Also minutes from the preserve which has awesome sunsets, great for walks, fishing, or a day playing in the sand. Minutes from the Manatee Viewing Center as well.
The overall location to visit other FL attractions is why we moved to Apollo Beach. There are so many places to visit within 30-60 minutes. Including Anna Maria Island, Sarosota, Siesta Key, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Busch Gardens, Clearwater; you'll never run out of things to do and a great location if you are visiting Florida to get to experience a variety of things at different places.
The owners are also amazing people who always responded promptly if we had questions or needed anything. I'll definitely have our friends and family stay here when they visit if it's available, since I know they'll really enjoy staying here.
Kristine I.
Stayed 183 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rachel T.
4 July 2018
Beautiful home. Very well decorated and real clean. It has everything you need.
It is beautifully remodeled with a Beach theme. Mark and Patti has everything perfect that you don’t need a thing. They both thought of all to make our stay pleasant. My husband would get up early and fish at the dock. We will both sit out in the dock and have a cup of coffee as we enjoy the view of the water every morning of our stay. Has a nice hot tub and not to mention barbecue in the closed in porch. There is a beach park, picnic island and great places to eat. Fantastic place to be and we will definitely be back. I will be telling my friends and family. Thank you Mark and Patti for our wonderful experience
Rachel T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Evan F.
27 May 2018
The house was perfect! Great, quiet location right on the water. Had fun Kayaking and fishing.
Owners were amazing! Very accommodating and great hospitality. Communication was amazing! Best VRBO place I have ever stayed at!
Evan F.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 May 2018
Absolutely gorgeous home! We didn’t want to leave, it was more beautiful than the pictures.
We waited too long to make our Florida reservations and didn’t want to stay in Orlando again. We were so happy when this new property became available and booked it right away. The owners were there to answer questions and show us around. They also answered texts right away when we needed local advice on things in the area. The house was just completely refurbished and beautifully decorated in a beachy/coastal style. I would have been happy to hang out in the house for our entire stay!
We spent a lot of time kayaking and the groomed trails were close and so much fun. A couple of times we packed a cooler with lunch and took the kayaks to the beach for lunch. If that wasn’t fun enough, we saw a dolphin and stingrays! We may never go to Orlando again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Scott P.
7 Apr 2018
Property in paradise: The house is in perfect condition, newly remodeled with all the amenities.
This was a dream vacation. The property was quiet, so resting and relaxing was easy.
Great beds, I slept like a rock every night!
I did Yoga on the dock every morning, and could fish off that same dock whenever I wanted.
Kayaks were available to explore all the channels and bays, and it was close to the beach.
There were several things for the kids to do, and all the Theme Parks are within a short distance away.
Tampa is trending and there`s a lot of great restaurants, and things to do at night.
This property would work for anyone trying to get away for a week, or an extended stay.
Scott P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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 the small town feel of Apollo Beach and the close proximity to all of the activities of the Tampa Bay area!
Why they chose this property
Recently completed full remodel with new kitchen, new guest and master bathrooms, new flooring, paint and trim throughout.
What makes this property unique
This very private home is on open water canal. We are minutes from the world famous Apollo Beach Manatee Viewing Center. This is a free Eco park where hundreds of manatees gather. The Apollo Beach Park Reserve and beach is just down the road. You can take a short walk, bike ride, or kayaks to get there. There are also an abundance of groomed kayak trails throughout 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.