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Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more!

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Imagine a Caribbean-style retreat at Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Enjoy Bahia Beach, Fitness Center, Sunset Bar & Grill and Hooks Bar & Grill, two pools and a hot tub. This waterfront 2-bedroom townhome offers multiple balconies with water views.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more!

This is a waterfront 2 bdrm 2.5 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!

The space:
Very popular floorplan because it is a 2 bedroom with two full baths and an additional half bath by the living room/kitchen (second floor).

WHERE WILL YOU SLEEP?
Master Room - KING BED.
Second Bedroom - (2) FULL BEDS
Living Room - brand new QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA with gel mattress.

This townhome is centrally located in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort in Tampa Bay. Access to all amenities. Onsite Management, Customer Support, Free Parking in garage & carport. Wi-Fi and access to all amenities.

* First Floor: is the garage and carport.
* Second Floor: living room with sleeper sofa, kitchen, dining, washer/dryer, two balconies, half bath.
* Third Floor: master bedroom with KING bed, two closets, full master bath and a balcony with water view. Second bedroom with two full beds, closet and private full bath, plus balcony with street and bayside view.

*Hassle Free Check in & Check Out Procedures*

We work with our guests to accommodate early check ins and late check outs when the calendar is open, just ask!

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

116918

About the area

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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 Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more! located?

Situated in Ruskin, this beach holiday 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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Waterfront 2 bdrm - Beach, Pools, Restaurants, Bars, Fitness Center, Charters and so much more! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sharon y.

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

Great

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

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

Little Harbor

Location is great and love that it’s pet friendly! Our manager, Carmen, who we’ve had in the past, is so easy to work with and responds quickly. Overall I would recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Yahtzee/sunset tour

It is a nice property. We are older so the stairs became tedious.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

deb m.

Nice!

We had a wonderful time at the condo. Several of our family members stayed in the same complex and it was nice to be close to them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corey Z.

Really clean. Great furniture

This was a nice property. All appliances were in great shape, along with all furniture. All utensils were there. Great stay away from home.
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

GARY H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Don't go

No one seems to care about this place. First thing I replaced 6 light bulbs including the one in the microwave over the stove. The filter in the refrigerator was so old and clogged no water or ice was available. We went to use the vacuum cleaner it was so clogged with dirt it didn't work. The TV in the living room is so old it takes a minute to start up and the picture is fuzzy. The furniture is old and uncomfortable. The toilet in the downstairs bath runs all day and there's something growing in the half bath. I could go on but why DON'T GO
Stayed 65 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nora N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointing VRBO Stay

1) The property was not as shown on the VRBO site - it had sustained damage from the last storm and was not clean as indicated. Stains on the carpet leading into the apartment, spider and ant infestation (probably related to the gaping hole in the screen door to the patio), and horrible odor covered up with air fresheners were just some of the issues. 2) Communication was TERRIBLE! We were told to follow posted instructions that were clearly out of date. The property manager was difficult to reach and even more difficult to understand. She did not offer to help with any issues.3) Security was not as indicated - there was no one on duty during the day and the entrance was not gated. People from the surrounding community were very aware and using the beach and pool facilities.4) The last person to rent the unit forgot to leave the amenities pass and we were instructed to ask another tenant who was already inside to open it for us. Unfortunately when we went to use the facilities there was no one already inside that could let us in5) The we decided to leave a day early when we heard an argument outside the master bedroom in the middle of the night. The next morning we found trash and a set of brass knuckles in the grass area below. We tried to alert security and hand over the weapon but both of the security vehicles were empty.It was so bad we left early and never heard from the property manager - nothing like our previous rentals. I have pictures should you need them
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3 Golden Girls and a dog

The townhouse at Little Harbor was quite nice. It was clean and outfitted with enough kitchen essentials for us to prepare meals on those occasions we decided to eat in. The nearby Sunset Grill is a great place to eat outside and enjoy the view. The only downside to staying there is the 30 to 40 minute drive to Tampa, Sarasota, or St. Petersburg.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Snow Bird Getaway

Little Harbor Resort can't be beat. It is a private area away from the congestion of the larger beach resort areas. This is our fourth year staying here. We loved watching the manatees each day, the pelicans and osprey fishing in the mornings from our condo and balcony. Sunsets are the best at Little Harbor!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Clean yet always something

We booked our first trip to Ruskin with friends staying in the same complex. THANK GOODNESS! Upon arrival our code was wrong, our friends had to get that from the owner. The next day a toilet was constantly running and we called the property manager 3+ to NEVER have a call returned. I spoke to the owner, she never told me if they came out to fix it. The next day a letter was on the door stating some water issue had occurred so we were having our water shut off within 12 hrs from 9:30am-4:30pm so plan accordingly. I again reached out to the owner, she told me it was out of her control. Next, a few days later all smoke alarms went off in the unit for 20 min, for no reason. I again called the owner who called property manager and they came over while we were out to just take out the smoke alarms. Their response to fix it was to just remove them from the unit which is less than safe or up to code. The next day alarms went off at 3am and that was my final straw. We checked out and when I let the owner know the check out procedures in the binder they leave was outdated because we never had a key to the pool or parking passes as it stated she didn’t seem to care. Never once was the owner apologetic about all of these occurrences, she should have at least offered some sort of compensation. If you have zero expectations and want a less than adequate place to stay go for it. I would not recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Janice R.

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

Nice and comfortable stay

Place was a little far from Anna Maria Island it look closer to us when we book it but overall it was a good place to stay. I reached out to host for couple of things and they made it right for me and always a quick response. I recommend it if you are looking to stay in Little Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronesha S.

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

Property was nice

we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

S H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty!

This property was very poorly maintained. It was filthy everywhere - the carpets have disgusting stains. We tried to do some cleaning ourselves (which we shouldn’t have had to do), but there was only a broken mop to work with. No broom, no cleaning supplies (we bought our own), and the property management company wouldn’t return any of our calls when we tried to reach them. The resort itself is nice, but the living quarters were absolutely horrible.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer B., Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Wedding Stay

I will start by saying it was a good trip and we made the most of each situation. I was a little disappointed with the hosts responses to my questions. It started with not getting an update on Visit ( i.e. had to ask for code to get into unit and still didn’t have the day we left to head that way.) while checking in at airport I finally received the info and it turns out they were having maintenance on the air unit so we were “upgraded” to a different unit. One good thing it was so close to venue for wedding. Seems exciting we were told 3 bedroom, now this issue here was that we have someone no on wanted to sleep with so we specifically picked a unit with a pull out sofa and when we were put in new location it was a room with twin beds. So now who has to make the decision to sleep with the one person no one wants to sleep with. Then the middle of the night the fire detectors were beeping and we did take out battery and then the rest would beep. Quite annoying had to have maintenance come and that did solve the issue. No towels for use in all bathrooms. It said linens so we assumed which lucky we brought beach towels and could do laundry while there. Unsure why they only give you 2 garbage bags and yes we could have brought more but I think a garbage bag is cheaper than extra weight in luggage as I brought toilet Paper and paper towel to be safe. Charge $2.00 more and leave 4 garbage bags. I definitely learned from this experience and we came for a wedding so when we visited others in their units and they had so many different amenities it made me wonder how well prepared our hosts were. Especially since we were not told till day of about air unit issue and having to ask them for a code. Plus a week before arrival I couldn’t find the unit at all on the website- this has us so scared we didn’t have a place to stay. In the end the place was nice and would go back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Lorna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Distance

Beautiful property with plenty of room, but you are at least 40 minutes from any tourist area. If you are wanting to be on more of a secluded property, this could be a perfect place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and nice. The view was amazing. Close to multiple things to do
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Great quiet place for the whole family

Place was nice and roomy. Had all the necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Filippo M.

Beautiful complex

Gorgeous complex but I wish there were more pools and more accesses to beach throughout complex.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

The property was stylish and modern and clean.

Beautiful condo. Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Matt W., Freeport, Maine

Great Place

Very nice and clean place. My family enjoyed our time there. The place was clean and exactly as described. We knew that it's about 30-45 minutes from the local attractions and were okay with that. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Houston L.

Great apartment with a decent view.

Condo was clean and well furnished. Location has a pretty nice view on the second floor and is near many fun attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ericka S.

Loved the place.

We had a great stay. Unit was clean and management was very helpful. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ramona P.

The guys & I had a great time.

Chris & Yvonne, thank you for all your help with our trip. Me & 5 friends wanted to come to FL for the fishing & golfing. We got exactly what we wanted. After our chartered fishing trip, we brought our catch back & cooked it in your fully stocked kitchen. We appreciated the clean awesome townhouse & will be booking another place for next years adventure. Anthony Fasano & friends.