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Beach nearby
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay and Save! Stay now through December 20th and enjoy 20% off your stay 5 nights or more!

Beautiful 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome in Little Harbor Resort. Breath taking views of the Little Manatee River, Tampa Bay AND St. Petersburg!

Enjoy your next vacation in this Charming Canal Side Town Home located in the quaint bayside community of Little Harbor. Appointed with unique decorations added to the necessities, you will more than enjoy your stay. The location of this Town Home is easy walking distance to the Resort's Private Beach, Restaurants and Pool.

Your vacation spot offers you canal side views to relax & watch the boats pass by; During viewing season, you may even see a dolphin or manatee from the Queen Bedroom balcony.

The open and spacious Living Area offers you comfortable furniture, including a Queen sized Sofa Sleeper, unique wall decoration featuring a Flat Screen Smart TV and a Canal Side Balcony featuring patio seating.

The Dining Area has seating for 4. A spacious and fully-stocked Kitchen offer you small appliances and all the cookware, dinnerware and flatware you could need are available to make a great family meal or just a quick snack before you head to the Resort’s private beach.There is so much to discover and enjoy in this beautiful home; you might just have to come back to see it all!

The Bedroom and Bathroom Layout is as follows:
SECOND/MAIN FLOOR:
• Shared Hall Half Bath
• Queen Size Sofa Sleeper

THIRD FLOOR:
• Bunk Bedroom, Flat Screen TV, and Private Resort Side Balcony w/ En-Suite Bath w/Shower & Tub Combination. Sleeps 6.
• Queen Master Bedroom w/En-Suite Bath w/Walk In Shower, Flat Screen Smart TV & Gorgeous Canal View Private Balcony

ADDITIONAL AMENITIES:
• Free Wi-Fi, Free Local Calling and Cable Package
• New, Upgraded Furniture throughout the Home
• Quality Bedding, Linens & Towels
• Unique Wall Décor & Knick Knacks
• Tiled Main Area, Carpeted Bedrooms
• Specialty Paint Colors in Each Room
• Closets in All Bedrooms
• Vaulted Ceiling in Queen Room
• Washer & Dryer Unit
• Iron, Ironing Board, Hangers
And Much More!

MANAGERS NOTES:
• New Home Construction is occurring behind one Marina. You may encounter construction noise during daytime hours. Thank you.)
**THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RECENTLY ADVISED AGAINST SWIMMING IN THE WATER SURROUNDING THE RESORT DUE TO ELEVATED BACTERIA LEVELS. THE RESORT, THE HOMEONWER, NOR iTrip ORLANDO HAVE ANY CONTROL IN THIS SITUATION AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THIS ACT OF A FEDERAL AGENCY. FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CLOSURE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR VISIT https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/

**This home is currently undergoing minor repairs due to Hurricane Helene. Two feet of drywall has been removed in the entrance and is awaiting repair. However, this will not impact a stay, as the first floor serves only as a staircase entrance. Thank you.

Guest Reviews:
This was the perfect place for our stay. The condo was immaculate and had everything that was listed in the ad. Back porches are perfect for watching the sunrise and has a great view of the marina. There are two great restaurants in site as well. We did some events in Tampa and went to Siesta Key and both were within an hour drive. I'd recommend this place to anyone! Alvin F.

We have enjoyed our stay and the accommodations. The unit is furnished nicely and the kitchen had all of our basic needs for preparing meals. It is enjoyable to sit on the rear balconies and enjoy the peaceful environment. The restaurant on grounds has good food and it’s an easy walk there as well as to the little beach area. Daily walks became a part of my daily routine, We had a couple of things that needed attention -eg- smoke detector deciding it needed a replacement battery in the middle of the night. Maintenance responded to our concerns and everything was quickly resolved. Good customer service and communication! It’s definitely a big “Thumbs Up” for the unit and for our stay. Marilyn H.

We love this condo. Very nicely decorated. Very comfortable. The 4 decks have great views. Found some electrical outlets not working and they fixed the problem very quickly. Wish there was a little more to do within walking distance. The community and restaurants are very nice. Unfortunately it is super hot so far which puts a damper on some activities. Lyn H.

My family and I traveled to Florida for a family birthday. We had never stayed and Little Harbor before, and we were very impressed with the property. Our unit was very clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated/furnished. The rugs looked brand new and helped us to feel safe with our little ones traveling up and down stairs. We loved being able to enjoy the four different balconies. The bunk beds were perfect for my young family. We were very sad to leave and are already talking about wanting to book this unit for our next visit! Amanda M.

This is a beautiful home. The cleaning staff does an excellent job also of getting it ready for us. The spare bedroom has twin bunk beds. If you are sharing the house with any other than children that us a bit of a problem. The view is beautiful, the area is clean and the beach and pools are great. I would totally recommend this place. Earl W.

Very friendly and easy process to book it. You’ll find everything needed to enjoy and relax during your vacation. (Edited for space) Marcelo K.

Our stay at 517 Little Harbor has been a relaxing one. This condo is close to amenities and within close driving distance of some of Florida’s most amazing beaches. The condo was well-equipped for a one week stay.
Little Harbor Beach Resort and Marina is a Caribbean-style island resort located on the south shore of Tampa Bay.
- Cypress Creek Golf Course, 36 holes of championship golf, 8 miles away.
- Two restaurants overlooking the beach, the Mangroves Restaurant features Caribbean cuisine. Sunset Grille & Lounge offers light meals.
- A beach side Tiki bar with live entertainment.
- The resort offers three deep-water marinas with a total of 330 boat slips, fuel dock, a bait and tackle store, boat ramp launch and boat trailer parking.
- Jet ski's, Kayaks, fishing boats are available for rental.
- A 250-foot fishing pier is on the premises. Fishing charters are available for a fee.
- Private one-half mile beach with chaise lounges and umbrellas available for rent.
- A river side pool with a spa tub with lounge chairs, shaded shaded with umbrellas and Hooks Bar and Grill.
- A shuffleboard court, horseshoe field, beach volleyball, a basketball court and a playground are also on site

Property manager

Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,258 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 area

Map
Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Tampa Bay - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 42 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 44 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Tropicana Field - 44 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Vinoy Park - 46 min drive - 60.7 km

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 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beanie's Bar & Sports Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Balcony w/ Water View | Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Balcony w/ Water View | Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Balcony w/ Water View | Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Balcony w/ Water View | Sleeps 8 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Stay and Save! Stay now through December 20th and enjoy 20% off your stay 5 nights or more! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John and Teri S.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
This home is a treat. We loved all the decorations and, of course, the view. Saw a dolphin swim by, fish jumping, sunrise. Two restaurants within walking distance. Caught small snook and snapper. community
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thanh Tuyen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

dewayne a.

Disliked: Cleanliness
conference
horrible supplies, lights out, no trash cans, no toilet paper......like a hotel partial supplied
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelli l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sweating on Vacation
Many things were not satisfactory. For starters you can’t lower the air conditioner below 73. Florida, in the summer! We don’t even have our air conditioner set at 73 at home why would I want to go on vacation to sweat. We had to purchase fans to make the bedrooms somewhat more comfortable to sleep. The master bathroom smelled like cat urine and carpeted areas smelled like animals. A few days into the stay a breaker flipped in the master bedroom causing us to have no electricity, so again sweating while trying to sleep and rest on vacation. It took longer than 12 hours to have someone come out and access the breaker box which was outside and locked. The beach area was closed due to bacteria in the water. I felt like that we should have been notified prior to our arrival.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and nicely decorated
Beautiful and quiet community hidden in Ruskin FL. 45 min from Tampa or St. Pete activities. The sunsets on property are postcard Gorgeous. The condo was spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Beds were super comfy. Plenty of towels, but bring your own shampoo, soap or body wash. Coffee pot in unit 517 is a Mr.Coffee drip style in case you were wondering. Worked great, but you need to have your own filters. Wasn't a fan of having to pay to park at the local restaurant (first 3 hrs are validated). But you can walk up the sidewalk no problem in this quiet and safe neighborhood. Will stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Nice little get away with soo much more I offer. The kids loved the bunk beds. Loved the views and many patios. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balcony on the river
We had a great time. Love all the balconies. My only complaint was there was no place for two of the four adults to sleep. Bunkbeds are a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
A Place in the Sun
Very nice condo in a very nice area. Little Harbor is a fun place for beach, pool, and bars. Condo was spotless and exactly as advertised. Nice furnishings and comfy bed. Parking is the only problem and not the condo or beach bar’s fault. Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Great place! It was very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there. We came down for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and needed a place since they didn't have enough room for us. This place was perfect. Great views, felt like home. Just wish our stay was longer. On a side note, my daughter left her stuffed fox animal there. Is there any way you could look for it? She has had this fox since she was about 4 years old. We will be happy to pay for shipping cost if it is found.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Like a mini resort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was on a peaceful canal that had dolphins swim by on a few mornings we were here. It was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carman E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This place was perfect for me and my husband and 2 kids (4 and 7). The views of the river off the balcony made it a nice place to sit and relax, and having the private beach, a pool, and two restaurants right on property was great! There was also a fun dolphin/manatee boat cruise that you could buy tickets and join from right on property, plus fishing charters. The property management company did need to come make a small repair to the bunk beds, but they emailed and let me know when they were coming, so that was just fine. The only drawbacks overall: Ruskin is pretty isolated. There were restaurants nearby, but we ended up driving 45 min most days to go explore. It didn’t bother us, since we wanted to go to both Tampa and Siesta Key, but just a heads up that you will either be staying on site a lot (with plenty to do!) or driving quite a bit. Also, the walk to the restaurants/beach/pool is about 5-10 minutes. Again, we like to walk a lot on vacation, but definitely needed a stroller for our littlest and people with mobility issues may want to drive (there is parking over there). Would be great if the property company could have a beach wagon and some beach supplies (kids sand toys) available in the place, just to make it a little easier to get back and forth. Also a map to figure out where the pool is would be great. Some friendly neighbors helped us out there. Overall a great stay, and couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had been recently painted. It was a decorated nicely. The kitchen cabinets need some TLC as there is some peeling happening with the covering applied to the outside. The peeling is only noticeable when you open the cabinets and look at the door edges. Closet door in master bedroom is color mismatched from the other doors.

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo in great area
This condo was everything we needed for our stay. Access to pool and beach area plus restaurant within walking distance. Comfy accommodations. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil Harbour Condo
Quiet scenic location. Internet and cable with nice size flat screen. 2nd and 3rd floor rear patios with nice views of the river. Fully equipped kitchen. 2 very nice bar/restaurants in walking distance. Beautiful sunsets at the, where else, Sunset Grill overlooking Tamp Bay. Plus, a Publix grocery store only 10 min. away on Rte 41.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann N., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
So Clean and Beautiful View
Townhome and surrounding property was gorgeous and immaculate. Absolutely loved the decor and views from all 4 balconies! Would definitely stay again! Thanks so much for letting us stay at your place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredibly Happy
Absolutely a perfect getaway home. My daughter and family came with me to help with our move from Indiana. This place far exceeded my expectations. Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ram B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment!
The apartment was spacious and clean. There are two balconies, one on the main floor and one from the master bedroom with stunning views of the sunrise each morning. The kitchen was well stocked for quick meals. We had sufficient pillows and blankets. The beds were comfortable and exactly as described. The living room pull-out bed was quite cozy. We loved everything about our stay. If there was one complaint, and it has nothing to do with the apartment, is that is quite isolated. There is not a lot to do around here. If you have a car, you should be fine. Dan was super responsive and took care of matters quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away!
This property is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed sitting in the balconies watching the boats go by. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time
We've stayed at Little Harbor before. This was the first time at this property. Thumbs up all around. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Any questions I had prior to arriving were answered promptly. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous sister’s vacation!
We had a wonderful time! The location was great! The house was lovely and most importantly the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kisha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Amazing property, clean, well stocked and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best properties we have rented!
From start to finish our experience at Little Harbor was stellar. The townhouse was clean, well decorated and in a perfect location to the pool and the beach. We quickly rented for next year because we would not miss another Christmas here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
This was our first time using VRBO and it was an easy experience. House was very well kept. Plenty of space for our family of 5. The kids enjoyed the bunk beds and the balconies. Short walk to beach, go early in the morning and take a walk down the pier and spot all the fish and crab just hanging around. My 5 year old loved that. Area is pretty quiet, but close to everything. We took the drive to St. Petersburg and Anna Maria Island most days. Check out was just as easy as check in. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021