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Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining

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Beach nearby
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Pool
Outdoor dining
Marina
Little Harbor Beach Resort and Marina offers a tranquil retreat with great canal views. This newly updated unit features two Queen Beds, a Full Size Bathroom, and Mini-Fridge & Microwave. You'll be within walking distance to all the resort amenities including restaurants, marinas, private beach access with chaise lounges and umbrellas available for rent.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About the area

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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • E.G. Simmons Regional Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 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 - 34 min drive
  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Golf Course Community - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining

Hotel near Tampa Bay
Consider a stay at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining and take advantage of a water park, an arcade/games room and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Smoke-free property, a dock and water sports equipment
Room features
All guest rooms at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Dock

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Affordable Canal Water View
8549

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Little Harbor Gem | Water Views, Pet-Friendly & Close to Dining Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill J.

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

Sweet room / location

Clean- next time I would look for ground level / stairs w no elevator - cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The grounds were kept up nicely and other buildings were in beautiful condition. However, the building in which we stayed was old and not well maintained. The unit we used was adequate but was not what I consider a vacation experience, especially with its cost.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kd4oro L.

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

Wonderful place.

Everything in general was good except:1. Ac compressor seemed a little noisy.2. Water pressure in shower was a little bit low.3. Coffee grinds was in coffee maker when we went to make coffee. The grinds had mold on them. We had to was pot several times before we could make a cup.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

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

Great place

Place it’s real comfortable, clean and everything it’s close by, a real great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daren Jaclyn T.

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

Awesome getaway!

We booked here on a last minute getaway for us. Was a fluke find, but decided to book as it seemed to have everything we were looking for. We are SO glad we did! This was awesome! Location and facilities were wonderful! Condo was clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

John C.

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

Great property, terrible room

Property was great, room was disgusting. Very dirty. Owner should be ashamed of herself. Will go to Property again, but thru private owner we met that seems to care about the room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Winter Vacation

Everything was great.....our time here was too short. The manitees and dolphins right outside our door was a plus. This was our second visit and was very enjoyable. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torie Y., Hollister, MO

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

6 night stay

Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

Nice for a short stay

Community and restaurants are very cute here. The room and building was nice but not as updated as I had hoped and as it seems in the pics. A bit rundown is all. Unlike others who reviewed, I did not see any bugs at all, hallways were clean, room was clean and all items were available as noted on the listing. Enjoyed the stay especially because it was only for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Randy D.

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

Nice stay overall

We were pleasantly surprised at the accommodations, resort amenities, and available activities. My feedback for what would’ve been better would be to have the common areas (halls, stairwells, outdoor areas) cleaned more frequently, allow for early checkin/late checkout, and have change machines available for laundry, etc
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

beth s.

Needs television

Lovely room. Nice Canal view . Internet does not connect to television. Also remote batteries dead. Even If those things were working, Instructions sent do not match the remote. There is no HDMI plugged into modem or TV. Property is unable to provide television during our four day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

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

Coffee maker

Thing were great just update coffee maker with keurig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayce H.

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

Cozy stay

This place was quiet and cozy for me and my family! It’s just like a hotel set up! Wish I could have cooked some food for my kids but that’s the only downfall! It has security and a bunch of amenities! A pool tennis a playground etc! 3 restaurants near by that we didn’t visit because we were out and exploring most of the time! There are amazing food trucks right down the street and a coffee food truck too that was great!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

sanella

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was not ready for new guests this was very dirty and everything was sticky I have booked for 4 days and I have left on the first day I dont recommend this place for anybody

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Great Views

Located between two water views. However, the property itself was dated and run down. AC issue due to bed too close to vent. The bed would get cold which would shutdown the unit for cooling. So it was hot in unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful

Difficult to locate property. The access drive is behind/next too Hook restaurant because the room is on the BACKSIDE of the row condos that you see from the street you’re on. Not enough lighting in the room. But great location to watch the dolphins. Pools are very close. Beach is within walking distance. Would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Communication
The room was nice, expect they have very bright porch lights that shine through room as the curtains do not go all the way so it looks like day light all night , one roll of toilet paper, the communication with the company was horrible they don’t answer the phone you leave a voicemail they dont call back excuse they were training someone .which doesn’t excuse the fact i needed check in information and had questions never will book again the beds are not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Don M.

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

Electrical plug challenge

The only real complaint is the electrical plug situation. The one between the beds was very questionable. Definitely wouldn’t pass any code. There was one really dated extension cord that had to be used for the coffee pot. Then unplugged so the toaster could be plugged it. A bit surprised to see this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica M.

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

Mixed bag

We loved this area! Love the beaches, wonderful weather, saw manatees and dolphins The room was essentially a hotel room. The air conditioning was so-so. The “kitchen area” was a dorm sized refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker and one cabinet of dishes. There was no dishwasher or even dish washing liquid, which honestly kind of confused me since the email mentioned a dishwasher a few times including saying that when we leave we should load and run the dishwasher. Overall we were extremely satisfied with the resort. The facilities were nice and well maintained. We loved being able to see the wildlife RIGHT THERE! We really liked the Sunset Bar and Grill restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauren C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Horrible communication with property manager/owner!! Couldn't get a message back or call back at all

I rented for my daughter's 13th birthday and asked for it to be nice... I tried multiple time to get a hold of someone regarding massages for my daughter and myself. Never got a call back. Then we get there and there is a brown stain on comforter and air wasn't working real good. Very humid in the room the whole time. Then as I called maintenance to tell them about it, she told me to check in closet for another blanket and I found WET towels folded up in closet. Then there was dirty silverware and a beer cap from someone else inside the silverware tray. Empty paper towel roll under the dresser. So u can tell the room was not properly cleaned. Vomit stains on the tub splattered on side of outside of tub. Drain In the shower did not drain so we stood in our dirty water and had to be quick getting in and out. Also, to top it off, there was food in the mini fridge from someone else... that I had to throw away. My daughter was grossed out from the beginning and it just got worse. However after I called maintenance they did come switch the comforter and the wet towels out but I didn't find the rest of it all until afterwards so I have tried to reach the property manager/owner multiple times thru phone and messages and never any response what so ever....... very unhappy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not happy

The stay was great until I was hit with a smoking fee. The rules were read and it absolutely said no smoking in unit. There was no smoking in the unit. The person staying is an extremely heavy smoker so his clothes most definitely smelled like smoke. I had very little communication with the rental company and when they did respond they told me that there was no way the person did not smoke especially since there were cigarette butts in the trash can. I was absolutely ok with getting an extra cleaning fee but to be hit with a smoking fee was absurd. If they do not want anyone smelling like smoke or someone that is a heavy smoker renting that definitely needs to be put in the rental description. I will be telling people about this company and the lack of communication after emailing them several times.It really is a shame honestly especially after the person that it was rented for lost everything in the hurricane and now out the money for a smoking fee because he was accused of smoking in the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The room was nice, however it was on the 2nd fl which I was unaware sine the listing stated your car is out front door.. i asked to check in early, not an option, do to cleaning from prior guest. But at check in the cleaners were still in room. There was
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knoble C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Audrey

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024