With unrestricted access to Tampa Bay, this waterfront home offers a relaxing getaway or an action-packed vacation. Everyone will enjoy lounging in the pool, backyard dolphin and manatee sightings, dock fishing, and watching beautiful sunsets from the western facing backyard.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay!
Your new vacation getaway awaits you in our waterfront home, in an ideal location, with unrestricted access to Tampa Bay. Whether you are looking for a relaxing vacation or a trip filled with great activities, this is the place for you. Everyone will enjoy lounging in the pool, backyard dolphin and manatee sightings, dock fishing, and watching beautiful sunsets. You will get unforgettable sunset views from our western facing backyard. Venturing out for day trips to Disney, Busch Gardens, St. Petersburg, Siesta Key, Downtown Tampa, and other wonderful Florida popular spots are fun choices for the whole family.
Bring your boat and dock it in the canal in our backyard by securing the boat to our dock. The boat lift is not available. There are several waterfront restaurants, accessible by boat, that are minutes away.
There is a beautiful water view from almost every room. The master bedroom has a king bed with a large smart tv. It offers a private spa like full bath, featuring a luxury soaking tub, rain shower, and smart bidet. The other 2 bedrooms are conveniently located near the 2nd full bathroom featuring a soaking tub and direct access to the pool in the screened lanai. The home can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests using the queen size sofa bed.
Our open concept living areas allow everyone to join in the fun together. Deciding on family meals at the dining room table, around the kitchen island or outside on the lanai will be an option for every meal. Preparing meals using the gas grill, cooktop, oven, or convection microwave oven offers a variety of selections. The fully equipped kitchen caters to all of your needs, but if there is a special request, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate the request. There is also a work station for those who opted to bring a computer.
There are 2 tandem kayaks conveniently stored on the dock. We will provide paddles and life vests.
The washer and dryer are complimentary.
The whole space is available to use at your leisure, including the patio, pool, dock, and backyard. (Garage & cleaning supply closets restricted)
We have security cameras on the property for our protection and for yours. All security cameras are outdoors only.
As per Hillsborough County ordinance, there is a minimum of seven days that must be booked per stay.
Popular destinations and the driving distance from our location (depending on traffic):
Tampa International Airport - 40 minutes Apollo Beach Nature Preserve/Beach - 5 minutes Bahia Beach - 15 minutes Downtown Tampa - 30 minutes Tampa Aquarium - 30 minutes Amalie Arena - 30 minutes Ybor City - 30 minutes St. Petersburg Beach - 45 minutes Clearwater Beach - 55 minutes Sarasota - 55 minutes Siesta Key - 60 minutes Busch Gardens -35 minutes Disney World - 1 hour 20 minutes
We strive to make your Florida vacation a great memorable experience and look forward to your visit.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
2 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Single level property
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Apollo Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Florida Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park. Manatee Viewing Center and East Bay Raceway Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Apollo Beach travel guide
Does Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Apollo Beach Dog Park and Tampa Bay. Manatee Viewing Center and Ruskin Family Drive-In are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Tropical Waterfront Pool Home, Private Dock, Kayaks, Direct Access to Tampa Bay! Reviews
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We completely enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and the pool and outside srea was wonderful. Our hosts went above and beyond being gracious and helpful!
Everything was as described. The house is beautiful, clean, well organized and it has so many cool amenities. We had a very amazing relaxing time. For sure we would like to be back next year.
House was everything we were looking for. Pool was awesome and being on the channel was relaxing and beautiful. Owners John and Michelle were wonderful hosts and very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend staying there and we look forward to finding a time when we can go back.
The property was very nice, all you needed was food and beverages. Area still recovering from the hurricane. Considering booking again next December. Host was very responsive as well.
I had an absolutely fantastic stay! The beds were incredibly comfortable, making it easy to get a great night’s sleep every night. The property was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for a long-term stay—plenty of kitchen supplies, a washer and dryer, and even little extras that made it feel like home. The hosts were amazing—attentive, friendly, and always ready to help out with anything I needed. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay!
What an incredible week away. We usually do the main touristy areas but wanted to try something different this year and man are we ever glad we did. This property is a hidden gem. The kayaks were an amazing treat. We took them out to Tampa bay to watch the sunset one night and to swim on a sand bar another time where we got to see stingrays. We had a dolphin swim next to us while in the kayaks and almost daily had one swim by the canal while we were on the dock. The manatee visitor centre is a great local, free event, although your best time to go there is Ianuary and February. The house itself is quaint and has more than enough space for a family of 5 (which is what we were). The host is extremely generous and easy to reach if there is any questions or anything at all. We had zero issues and would recommend the property to anyone. The area is sooo quiet and safe. Enjoyed a morning jog several times in the week and enjoyed meeting several neighbours while out. One thing I will note about the area is that there isn’t too much ground that doesn’t require a bit of a commute, so our kids did get tired of driving everywhere but the home and the wildlife experiences definitely made up for it!
The entire property is very well-maintained, the internal remodel was done very, very well.
The home was close to everything that we needed off property.
We will be back.
Our stay was interrupted by the Hurricane, however this Host did great to assist in our needs, and canceled flights. We hope to return one day, to enjoy the Sunshine and a boat ride!