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Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities!

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Experience the tranquil charm of Marina View Waterfront 2 bdrm 1.5 townhome in Little Harbor Beach Community Resort, Tampa Bay. Enjoy stunning water views from multiple balconies, access to Bahia Beach, a heated pool and hot tub plus fitness center and Hooks Bar & Grill for delicious eats.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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.

Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities!

Perfect location! Right down the street from all the private amenities. Keep reading for FULL details of the home, the community and things to do!

General Description: Pet Friendly, Self Serve 2 bedroom 1.5 bath Townhome in located in Little Harbor private beach community. Our guests have access to all amenities which include: our private beach, two onsite restaurants, two pools, hot tub, arcade playroom, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball court, children playground, corn hole, shuffleboard, fishing piers and so much more!

The townhome: 3 stories, no elevator. Queen bed in the Master bedroom and a Queen bed in second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Delicately furnished and decorated with a coastal touch, fully equipped kitchen, and we provide comfortable, fresh towels and linen for our guests. The home has views from both front and back balconies. Total of 4 balconies. The home has a full kitchen, tv in living room and both bedrooms and also has full sized washer and dryer. The home has a blow dryer, iron and ironing board. This home has convenient parking, counting with a full size garage and a covered carport- 2 parking spaces. The community also has overflow parking if there are more than 2 cars.

Our home is professionally cleaned, we offer self-check in with a door code, property parking, amenity access and Wi-Fi are always free. We provide the door code and instructions the day of check in. Parking pass and Pool Pass will be inside the unit. NOTE: pool pass also opens the arcade game room and fitness center.

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
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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 (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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

116904

About the area

Ruskin is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Vinoy Park, while Salvador Dali Museum and MacDill Air Force Base are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tropicana Field, or consider a night out at Jannus Live.
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Ruskin, FL

What's nearby

  • Ruskin Family Drive-In - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Tampa Bay - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • MacDill Air Force Base - 49 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 50 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Vinoy Park - 57 min drive - 69.4 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 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los 7 Hermanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities! located?

Situated in Ruskin, this beach holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tampa Bay. E.G. Simmons Regional Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Marina View! 2 bdrm Beach Resort- Sleeps 6! Walk to the beach, restaurants and resort amenities! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Lots to do close by

Over all a wonderful area. Friendly neighbors. Very quiet after hoursWe had a three month stay. Found the kitchen lacking in basic equipment such as glasses, bowls, bake ware etcOtherwise most comfortable
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

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

Great condo

Condo was very clean and spacious. Very easy check in with great communication. Hope to go back when we have more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sunset view and beach, Pool and gym were nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jimmy S.

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

stay

quiet clean owner could provide a kurik coffey maker
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Little Harbor is great

Little Harbor is a great destination with 2 pools, private beach, 2 restaurants. Townhouses are very cute inside and out. Beautiful view from our back balcony of the channel and lots of boats.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

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

Harbor View

Nice unit. Very comfortable for my Wife, Teenage Son and myself. Master bedroom overlooks the harbor and gets the first sunshine of the day facing east. Saw manatees swimming in the harbor. Very much "living like local" vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The condo was nice and in a very nice location. We ended up renting a golf cart but everything is easily walkable. The property manager and maintenance (had a minor dishwasher problem that was quickly fixed) were extremely helpful and friendly. Saw a couple dolphins and a manatee. Any negative issues were really too minor to mention. Overall, a nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine B.

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

Beautiful property. Bed bugs.

The property is beautiful. Area is nice & relaxing but when you wake up to bugs in your bed & bites all over your feet & legs you’re absolutely disgusted. I reached out to management or who was in charge of the property a few times with no response. I’m very upset & will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Catherine T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Does not match the photos and listing on VRBO

We have stayed in this neighborhood many times and have lived it…the condo we normally stay at was sold. So this was the first time at this listing. This unit was a huge disappointment and did not look like the listing photos. For example, upon entering, the baseboards are all beat up, the window blind in the kitchen has two broken slats—literally missing, there are worn marks and mis-matched “patches” of paint on several walls, then there is a wall at the top of the stairs that has several areas of paint peeling off, large stains on the ceilings, the canvas art on the wall was ripped and the list goes on. It was the worst unit we have ever seen. When I contacted the owner Carmen, his first response was that it was “normal wear and tear”. I shared all of my photos with him. He did offer a 40% discount and said he blocked it now for May so he can improve the conditions. My biggest disappointment is that his listing was not represented by him correctly and we would have never rented it. We were disgusted by the condition and felt very misled by him. I encouraged Carmen to remove his listing or remove the beautiful photos and show photos of what it really looks like. Poor business practice. .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank H., New Baltimore MI

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Location was awesome. Pictures looked much better than actual unit. Cleanliness was not up to par. We had to clean entire kitchen. Furniture needs to be updated.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Peachie B.

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

Paid for but didnt get

The wifi netword with passcode did not work at all.Carmen answered first call,but no other calls.So sad no one communicates like the old days.She was not concerned bout this problem,at all.TV in spare room only received 1 channel.I needed wifi .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but a bit run down

The location and communication with the owner was well managed. However, because of flight delays we checked in late, and the code did not work. The manager was extremely kind and quick to fix the problem. The first night when we took showers the drain was clogged and we were ankle deep in water. YUK...The problem was fixed the next day. Overall the place is lovely, but the actual condo is a bit run down. The baseboards are beat up and filthy, air vents were extremely dusty, the air conditioner is very loud and wakes you up at night, the master bed squeaks loudly when you move, and it just wasn't as clean as what we are used to. There were no extra blankets or pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy to communicate if there is any issue. Nice Privacy from check in to check out, felt like we were renting from a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Above Expectations

Property was better than listed. Our dog had no issues. Carmen was awesome to deal with. Had 2 small issues( no one's fault) and responded within minutes and issues were fixed. Couldn't get tv to work and coffee maker quit. Had a new coffee maker 10 minutes after contacting Carmen . We didn't want to leave. Looking forward to going back for 2 weeks next time..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Great Value

Check in was flawless. The resort style community the townhouse was located in is beautifully manicured. Dolphins were frequently spotted in the canal, which was a thrill. Pool was open (thankfully) and inviting. Restaurants on site. Reasonable driving distance to other nice locations such as Sarasota and St Pete. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Keith V.

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

Ok place, needs refreshing

This 2BR 1.5 bath property inn Little Harbor has a lot of potential. Deferred maintenance and subpar cleaning result in a lower overall score. The unit had water damage on the main bedroom ceiling, the exterior repairs were made but not yet on the interior. We experience frequent intermittent issues with the automatic door lock, requiring us to use a ladder to access the unit at 1 point and requiring us to leave a window unlocked for the times the door lock refused to open. We had the maintenance team out on 4-5 occasions to repair issues. The unit needs some drywall work and a fresh coat of paint. The sheets were old, worn and definitely need replacing with something other than a sandpaper thread count. Location was great and featured a great view of the marina.
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduvijes C.

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

Cleaning needs more detail work .

I do highly recommend this area we loved our stay and will definitely return About the cleaniness it's really does need to be more detailed . I had expected to arrive and relax not to clean . But I have to keep my family safe so I did what I had to ... Next time taking my own cleaning products just in case I hope I do not have to use them but better safe then sorry . Over all beautiful Stay !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

Great place to stay with beautiful view.

I have stayed in Little Harbour several times before but this was the first time in a townhome. It was a very nice place with everything to make you feel at home. The air conditioner wasn’t working when we first arrived but the issue was resolved quickly with prompt communication from our host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Nice place

The place was nice and everything went smoothly. I would stay here again and recommend it. Little Harbor is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Spring at Little Harbor

The condo was clean and well stocked. Loved the view from our balcony
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

We vacationer here back in July 2019 and absolutely loved it. The resort was lovely.

This property is absolutely beautiful. The condos were clean and amenities were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, well equipped. Close to entertainment and restaurants.

Very nice, well appointed rental. We were very comfortable through out our stay. Only complaint is the TV in the living room had no service and cut off before we could connect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stanley M.

Beautiful

Nice see seen dolphins and manatees right from the bedroom balcony
Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Great Place !

I loved the townhouse. Very clean and in a great location to relax and enjoy my vacation. Beautiful scenery!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018