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Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More!

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More!

This is a waterfront 2 bdrm 1.5 townhome located in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Our guests get access to all of our incredible amenities including Bahia Beach, Fitness Center, Sunset Bar & Grill, Hooks Bar & Grill, 250 foot pier, two pools, hot tub, tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts, playground, picnic area, shuffleboard, corn hole zone, dog friendly area and golf cart rentals. Fun community!

Perfect location! Right down the street from all the private amenities. Keep reading for FULL details of the home, the community and things to do!

General Description: Pet Friendly, Self Serve 2 bedroom 1.5 bath Townhome in located in Little Harbor private beach community. Our guests have access to all amenities which include: our private beach, two onsite restaurants, two pools, hot tub, arcade playroom, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball court, children playground, corn hole, shuffleboard, fishing piers and so much more!

The townhome: 3 stories, no elevator. Queen bed in the Master bedroom, (1) Twin and (1) Full bed in the in second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Delicately furnished and decorated with a coastal touch, fully equipped kitchen, and we provide comfortable, fresh towels and linen for our guests. The home has views from both front and back balconies. Total of 4 balconies. The home has a full kitchen, tv in living room and both bedrooms and also has full sized washer and dryer. The home has a blow dryer, iron and ironing board. This home has convenient parking, counting with a full size garage and a covered carport- 2 parking spaces. The community also has overflow parking if there are more than 2 cars.

Our home is professionally cleaned, we offer self-check in with a door code, property parking, amenity access and Wi-Fi are always free. We provide the door code and instructions the day of check in. Parking pass and Pool Pass will be inside the unit. NOTE: pool pass also opens the arcade game room and fitness center.

Welcome to Little Harbor Beach Community — a laid‑back, waterfront paradise on Tampa Bay’s south shore. Enjoy our private beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing, two sparkling pools, a brand‑new pier (2025) with waterfront firepits, and a variety of sports courts including pickleball, tennis, shuffle board and basketball. Families will love the playground, arcade playroom, and pet owners will appreciate the dog run (select rentals are pet‑friendly).

Stay active at the fitness center with its scenic upstairs terrace, or relax at one of our two onsite waterfront restaurants — Sunset Bar & Grill for tiki‑style beach dining and Hooks Waterfront Bar & Grill for American favorites with canal views. Explore with golf cart rentals, narrated eco‑tours, sunset cruises, or kayak adventures nearby. These activities are operated by our local vendors. Whether you’re here for sunsets, seafood, or simply a slower pace, Little Harbor offers the perfect blend of Florida charm and coastal fun.

Located near all community amenities, you can easily walk or drive to the pools, private beach, pier, sports courts, fitness center, and arcade playroom. Free parking zones are available for the beach and amenities — be sure to park in the correct lot to avoid pay to park tickets. Guests receive a pool pass and parking pass; additional passes are available upon request.

The pools close at sunset and reopen each morning, with the water heated in winter. Restaurants open daily at 11am, and community amenities operate year round, unless closed for maintenance or renovations. Enjoy fishing from the pier or canals (please follow posted rules — no cleaning or disposing of fish on site). Whether you’re here to soak up the sun, enjoy waterside dining, or explore all that Little Harbor has to offer, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm.

Disclosure: Your rental rate includes access to community amenities at no extra charge. Third‑party vendors (such as tour operators, kayak rentals, or golf cart rentals) are independent and not affiliated with this home. While amenities are available for your enjoyment, we cannot guarantee they will be open at all times, as closures
may occur due to maintenance, repairs, or natural events such as storms. No refunds or discounts are provided for any amenity closures or availability issues. The rental of our property and the cost of the property is 100% cost of rental space being used not for amenities. Use of amenities is 100% complimentary, no additional fees added.

Check In & Maintenance Info
When you arrive, we suggest doing a quick walk through and letting us know right away if you spot anything that needs attention. If something urgent comes up, we’ll schedule our maintenance team or cleaning crew to come by. If you’re not home during the scheduled time, please be sure to give us permission to enter so we can take care of it for you.

We do not offer reimbursements for inconveniences. Instead, we’ll work quickly to offer solutions — such as sending maintenance or cleaners, or in some cases, moving you to another property. Non urgent items can be noted and will be handled after your stay unless you’d like them addressed sooner.
Things to Know Before You Book
We don’t provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, detergent, salt, pepper, or cooking oils — so please bring your favorites. For sanitary reasons, we can’t store food products.
When you arrive, you’ll find a small starter supply waiting for you:
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 1 roll of paper towels for the kitchen
• Dish soap, sponge, and hand soap
Pack what you’ll need for the rest of your stay, and you’ll be all set for a great trip!


New***PAY-TO-PARK for the beach only. You get free parking in the community parking spaces which are a short 2 minute walk from the beach! So it is best to leave your car in the free parking space and walk down to save $$ ;) Golf carts park for free at the beach.
Important Update for guests. We do our best to keep our listing updated. But in case there is conflicting information anywhere on our listing we want to clarify that currently all water sport activities are now located 3.6 miles away from our community at E. G Simmons Conservation Park. This is specifically for Jet Ski Rentals and Kayaking. Jet Ski Rentals are done through a third party vendor and Kayaking is done through E. G Simmons or Latitude’s Guided Tour.

Our community is close to the following popular destinations: Boat Ramp _Ruskin Commongood Boat Ramp (free) Simmons Park in Apollo Beach has a boat ramp, picnic, camping, playground and so much more! The Fish House (all fresh caught fish dishes) Finn's Dockside Bar and Grille - Apollo Beach Circles Bar and Grille - Apollo Beach Apollo Beach Preserve Park -tall viewing tower, playground, trails... Manatee Viewing Center Publix, Winn Dixie, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Dollar Tree within 10 minutes Brand new McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King within 10 minutes from the unit. SOO much more within 15 mins, search Apollo Beach. Near major beaches such as Saint Petersburg, Sarasota beaches and Bradenton. Destinations that are about 30-1.5 hours away but so worth it! Busch Gardens In Tampa Bay Lowry Pool Disney World in Orlando Universal in Orlando Clearwater Beach Armature Works Riverwalk Top Golf Hard Rock Casino Ybor City Sparksman Wharf Riverwalk- Curtis Hixon Park Events Dave n Busters St. Pete New Pier Glazer Children's Museum by the Riverwalk in Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Aquarium AND SO MUCH MORE!

Ask me if you need help with your itinerary! Always happy to help! GUEST MUST AGREE TO THESE TERMS: * No smoking INSIDE OR OUTSIDE * Follow Community Rules and quiet hours * No Street Parking * Guests must report any issues immediately upon arrival and send photos. * Guests must agree to give access to maintenance, cleaning lady or management if they need to enter to resolve an issue.

* Guests must be aware that we do not replenish disposable toiletries. Only what is provided during your check in. We do not have the capability of a hotel to offer this service unfortunately.

CANCELLATION POLICY NOTICE: There is a 3.2% credit card transaction fee included in your grand total. If you cancel, we cannot reimburse you the transaction fee that is collected by Stripe with each payment. Please note that this applies to ALL reservations regardless of the cancellation policy. The administrative fee is non-refundable. Example: If you pay $500, $16 of those $500 paid, are non-refundable even if you are within the 100% Refund cancellation period. Why? Because the fee is charged to process your credit card payment and Stripe does not reimburse that fee if you get reimbursed due to cancellation.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the neighborhood

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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tampa Bay - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 50 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 51 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Vinoy Park - 57 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More! located?

Situated in Ruskin, this beach vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Restaurants, Pools, Private beach, Hot Tub, Piers, Game Room, Playground & More! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

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

Very nice

We were very pleased with our stay. There were manatees in the canal every day and the view facing us bay was beautiful.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annette H.

Needs a new bed in the front room and cable fixed in the other bedroom. Everything else was great!

Perfect thanksgiving!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Girard N. E., Narvon, PA

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

We'll be back.

This place is on our "again list".
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Clean, comfortable & perfect location for our needs.

This place worked out perfect for our needs, restaurants, beach & pools all within walking distance, was great to not have to constantly drive. Plenty of stores within short driving range. We enjoyed the kayaks offered at a very reasonable cost right on the beach. Several balconies at the house gave us beautiful outside views!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Ky boy

Nice, clean townhouse in a beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

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

Family trip to Ruskin

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this property. My daughter has been staying in Ruskin (Going to school there) for 2 years now. We have stayed at different VRBO's in Little Harbor Resort over that time and we have determined that this was by far our nicest rental. We spent the morning and some evenings on the balcony watching the manatees playing in the water right by us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Reza K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruskin Mini Vacation

This was our first stay at a townhouse in this area. Usually we stay at hotels but wanted to have a different experience. We rented three units and all had a great time. Only problem was the cleanliness of the sheets and towels at this one unit. Luckily we had brought towels with us, but not sheets, pillow covers or comforters, so we had to deal with the not so clean comforter, pillow covers and sheets. We had a great time, so we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Peaceful getaway near the beach

We had a very enjoyable 28 day stay here. Nice views from both sides of the unit, manatees in the channel virtually every day. 7-8 minute walk to the beach and to both bars/restaurants on site. Beautiful sunsets most days! Many grocery shopping and dining options within a 15 minute drive.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Tami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Property Review

Our condo was clean and comfortable with nice views. While there are tennis and basketball courts, equipment is not provided. Communication with manager was very spotty prior to our arrival. It stated two pools were available - only one was and that one was unfortunately dirty. Be prepared to drive 45 minutes to get to beaches and attractions -- there is not much entertainment in close proximity.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie O.

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

Pleasant community. Good value

Quiet community. Great location. Cute restaurants on-site, easy access to beach. Conveniently located near off-site restaurants and grocery stores. Pet friendly! Front porch overlooks the gulf, back patio overlooks a mangrove/ channel and we saw manatees almost every day.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Charles A.

We loved being here again this year although our first in this unit. Had a couple of issues

Issues with the freezer and stove but they were taken care of quickly
Stayed 76 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Beautiful property, wish it wasn’t such a long walk to the beach, pool and playground.

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Colleen P.

Water View not Water Front, Nice, Clean, Town house

This is not beach front property it is water view, the pictures give you the impression that you can walk out of the townhouse and you are at the beach but it is a short walk to the beach. The unfinished buildings are an eyesore and am sure a sore spot for the owner. There is a field you can walk across and it has a nice dock, some outdoor folding chairs would be nice for sitting there. There are two restaurants on site and a tiki bar all on the water, all were very good and are in walking distance. Bill was a great help. Some more bath towels and washcloths would help the ones there are old and is not enough for four people, toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, would be nice , at least enough to start off with since most visitors are flying we can't bring with, dish soap should be a must have even though there is a dishwasher with soap supplied there was no dish soap to hand wash items we were using everyday. This is a lovely townhouse and we did enjoy our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramona P.

Great anniversary!

Thank you for making our 20th anniversary a dream vacation. My husband & I loved your townhouse. It was a great place. Nice & clean, with a fully stocked kitchen. We only left to take romantic walks on the beach, which was just a short walk from our place. Thank you again, Richard & Jane Simmons
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

erik a.

Nice townhome, but be prepared for extra fees!

Review #9334587 “Nice townhome, but be prepared for extra fees!” The home itself it nice enough and pretty well kept for being a rental. Thats where the good portion ends. This particular unit is facing a 7 year old dilapidated building, in fact the pictures of the outside of the unit shown on this listing are NOT the unit you will be staying at. The interior pics are correct though. If you click on the map, then choose satellite view, you can see the building thats an eyesore. The gentleman who met us to give us access, was 40 mins late for our meeting time, and he gave us a personal family reason/excuse for being late, but the woman I spoke to on the phone claimed he was "with another guest" when I called to inquire why he was late. He absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke which took all evening to dissipate out of the unit. You have to pay a substantial cleaning fee in CASH right then, but only to find out when you check out YOU are responsible for everything you would think the cleaning person was getting paid to do. You have to remove all trash. You have to do all the dishes. You have to wash the sheets. If you use the comforters, you have to pay an extra fee. So you pay a large fee for them to let you in, and then put fresh towels and make the beds for the next guest. This is on top of the fact, YOU have to pay for any electric you use....seriously. My bill was not huge, but it the principal, and that they hide this info in the fine print. The resort itself is OK...but be prepared for rules, many of them. I was lucky to find a new dock thats just been built in the mangroves a few hundred feet from our unit. After I had driven around and saw no fishing signs everywhere. I rented fishing poles and bought bait from the marina and was enjoying sitting on the dock of the bay waiting for a bite when the security guard came and ran me off, telling me, "I know there is no sign, but there is no fishing here". He demanded I leave right that minute, and when I asked why the dock was built, he said "I really don't know, I realize it looks like a fishing dock, but in the month since I have been working here, there is no fishing". Clearly they don't want people on vacation here. As it turns out, the area he took me to that was designated for fishing, I was later told by the marina was ALSO a NO FISHING area.