Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Blue Heron House | Private 4 BR Waterfront w/ Heated Pool and Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Ruskin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Tampa Bay. Ruskin Family Drive-In and E.G. Simmons Regional Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

lori g.

31 Mar 2025

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family getaway

Great visit!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

20 Aug 2024

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great place

loved it

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B., Katy, tx

2 May 2023

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Blue Heron House - Perfect Setting !

Very nice house, perfect size and close to all the activities we wanted to pursue. The pool and pool area were fantastic. Sons in law had a blast fishing off the dock.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

4 Aug 2022

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Beautiful Views

We were in the area for work and coming back to this house after a long day was extremely relaxing. Beds are super comfy, pool is warm, the dock is amazing! While there we saw dolphins & manatees. We captured some beautiful pictures of the sunsets & the stillness of the water in the evening. We were also able to enjoy some fresh mango from the trees in the front yard. The house was very clean, however, when we arrived the trash cans were full & stinky and the trash didn't get picked up for days. The inside of the grill (burners & such) were rusted out & need replaced. Great house! We really enjoyed our stay and will plan a visit again!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Hudson, Wisconsin

28 Apr 2021

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Amazing Place!

This home was perfect for our family of five. Our kids, age 16-22, made full use of the pool, kayak, paddleboard, and paddleboat. We had a bags tournament and the pool deck was perfect for grilling out and playing games. The layout of the house ensured everyone had their own space and allowed for sleeping in or staying up late without bothering someone else. Ruby even provided us with a few items to get us going before we had a chance to get to the store. The home was clean, the neighborhood quiet, and the river was full of action from stingrays to manatees to jumping fish. We didn't even feel the need to drive to a beach. We spent all three days hanging out and enjoying all there is to offer from this home. Ruby was very accommodating and quick to respond to every email. We highly recommend this VRBO if you are planning a trip to Florida!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

12 July 2023

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Phenomenal!

The Blue Heron house was perfect for my family. The attention to detail was not overlooked. The host provided toilet paper, paper towels, towels (bath and beach), shampoo/conditioner, soap, kitchen and dishwasher items to name a few! My children LOVED the toy box. They played for hours. My favorite had to be the door alarm to the pool area. It gave me an extra sense of security with the children. The deck on the canal was very beautiful and peaceful. We all enjoyed the mango tree in the front yard…bonus! The neighborhood is very quiet and friendly. The location could not be beat. We were near grocery stores, and between some of the best beaches. We drove to Indian Rocks beach one day (beautiful water!) and Siesta Key the next (the best sand!). I had an issue with the grill and the electricity going off briefly. The host was very quick to respond and transparent with the issue. Excellent communication and very friendly. I would 100% recommend this house and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

7 Apr 2024

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Lives up to the description

Eight of us stayed at the Blue Heron House over spring break. There were 4 adults and 4 kids under 12. 1. The house is spacious, updated, and extremely clean. I found it to be the cleanest VRBO I've ever stayed in. When you first arrive, the place looks small from the street, but it certainly is not. 2. The kitchen is updated and has most everything one would need. We noticed we could use a little more small sized tupperware for leftovers. Other than that, it was perfect. 3. The bedrooms are very comfortable, and each room has a TV with Netflix loaded on it. The kids stayed in the queens, and the adults stayed in the King beds. I found our bedroom to have good soundproofing. 4. Living Room- We brought our own firestick from home for the living room TV... because we were staying during march madness. There was more seating than we all needed, and the couches were very comfy. There was also plenty of games, toys, and art supplies for the kids. They were very happy. 5. The bathrooms were clean and updated too. Great water pressure. The 4 year old struggled to get on the toilets, so a step stool would be our suggestion. 6. The laundry room has a brand new washer and dryer. We did a lot of pool towel drying, and we were able to wash our clothes before heading home. 7. The backyard lives up to everything you see in pictures. I think the pool is bigger than some hotel pools. The heated water was perfect. We highly recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexa D.

9 July 2025

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Blue heron home

Very clean, beautiful home

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

15 May 2025

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Water front retreat

House had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JOAN B.

12 May 2025

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Disliked: Location

Didn’t like the neighborhood

Rooster next door woke us at 4 each morning, location was far from downtown Tampa Listing shows up as being in Tampa,We did think the house was very nice

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

30 Apr 2025

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Manatee river

Very satisfied

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

29 Apr 2025

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Exceeded expectations

Everything was immaculate, perfectly decorated and extremely well stocked. The icing on the cake was the beautiful view from the dock where you can catch both the sunrise AND sunset. Oh, and watching manatees swim by was also a huge plus! Sadly part of our group wasn’t able to make it, but we will definitely be back so they can have a chance to experience it as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

11 Apr 2025

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Great time had by all

We had a short stay for Spring Break. Bigger beaches were busy and traffic was heavy getting to and from. If we had more time we would have liked to explore the area closer to the property as there was a nice park nearby with a small beach area. Property was clean and worked well for our group of 8.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

2 Aug 2024

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Perfect!

This house is right next to family we have in Tampa, so we will be using this location many times in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

13 July 2024

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Awesome place

The house was great had everything you could possibly need. The pool was wonderful

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

7 July 2024

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Perfect Family Getaway

This was the perfect place for our family to come together. The house was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. It’s a great location, close by to Apollo Beach with great restaurants and some shopping. The owners were communicative, friendly, and quick to respond anytime we had a question.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia t.

28 Apr 2024

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Pool and kayaking

The house is large and very comfortable. We spent most of our time on the lanai, in the pool or on the canal. Very relaxing holiday in a quiet neighborhood. The house is very well stocked. No need to buy spices condiments or cleaning products

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice F.

18 Dec 2023

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Go Big Red

Everything was great from the booking, to the checking in, to the checking out. The house had everything we needed. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

27 Nov 2023

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Awesome place, worth the stay!

The listing shows everything almost exactly how it was when we arrived. The pool is just as big as the listing shows (it's also about 6' deep at the lowest part) and the indoor living area is nice and big. Decorations are really nice and gave me some inspiration for my place even. We visited over Thanksgiving and got lucky enough to see manatees in the inlet in the backyard. So cool! Would definitely recommend. The only real thing to note is that there's no garage or carport, just a driveway. Didn't bother us but figured it should be noted.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Earl B.

20 Aug 2023

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Yearly Fraternity Brothers Weekend

Every year a few of my fraternity brothers and I get together for a weekend of fellowship. This year we chose Tampa as our destination. I researched several properties and we decided upon Blue Heron based upon the reviews and photos. When we arrived we weren’t disappointed. The property looked much better then the photos depicted. The property is beautiful, rooms are spacious, clean and had everything you could want for a vacation. It sits on the inland with a screened in pool overlooking the water. If you’re looking for a nice place for a family vacation I would highly recommend Blue Heron.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garret B.

17 Aug 2023

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Guys trip

We came from San Antonio, Tx. for a guys trip, house was clean and very nice! Quiet neighborhood as well:

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lotta C.

6 July 2023

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Loved loved loved it!

The entryway floor mat said it all- Welcome Home. This house felt like home. It is spacious and welcoming and the river and pool bring a peacefulness that made us want to stay! I enjoyed sitting on the dock in the early morning having coffee and watching the birds and the water. I hope to come back to this little piece of heaven!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cierra T.

14 June 2023

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Cool waterfront home

The house was very clean. We really enjoyed the pool, amenities, and kayaking. Some rooms were cooler than others but other than that everything was good. There were fans in the closet that my friends used who had the warmer rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius S.

22 May 2023

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Amazing

Loved the open space and cleanliness of the property. Very gracious host even allowed us to check in early due to flight and travel. Will definitely rent again if I'm ever in that area

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

14 May 2023

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Unforgettable

This property is exactly as pictured but what you don’t see are all the little details that made the stay exceptional. The beds are very comfortable (even our Goldilocks found a bed that was just right). The kayaks and paddle boat where great fun and there were plenty of pool toys. Labels on the light switches made it easy to find the correct switch and so many more details made our visit unforgettable.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

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